Journey with us as we explore a profound and often unsettling truth from Stephen Charnock’s The Existence and Attributes of God: God knows everything about you. This episode delves into the wonders and challenges of God’s omniscience, unpacking what it truly means for God to have complete, perfect, and intimate knowledge of our lives — from the seemingly insignificant details to the deepest secrets of our hearts. Prepare to be challenged and comforted as we explore how embracing this reality can lead to greater freedom, authenticity, and intimacy with God.

We’ll unpack Charnock’s insights into the multifaceted nature of God’s knowledge, going beyond the simple idea that God just “knows a lot of stuff.” Discover the concept of “knowledge of vision,” which encompasses everything God has decreed to be, and “knowledge of simple intelligence,” which includes things that could be but might not actually exist. We’ll explore how God’s knowledge isn’t just passive but active and relational, shaping and directing everything for his glory and our good.

Prepare to confront the common anxieties that arise when we consider God’s omniscience. Is it even possible to hide anything from God? Does God’s knowledge of our future choices undermine our free will? Does knowing everything, including the pain and suffering in the world, somehow contaminate God’s holiness? We’ll tackle these tough questions head-on, drawing on Charnock’s wisdom and scriptural insights to reveal how God’s knowledge is not a threat but a source of comfort, hope, and transformation.

Tune in and be transformed by the power of understanding God’s omniscience. This episode invites you to encounter a God who sees you fully, knows you completely, and loves you unconditionally, even amidst your flaws and failures. Prepare to have your perspective broadened, your faith deepened, and your heart filled with a sense of wonder and security as we unlock the mysteries of the all-knowing God.