Bulletin Insert: "That which cannot be Numbered" (Nov. 15, AD 2020)

 

GOD is INFINITE

(Pastor Terry Reese; Valley GBC, Nov. 15, AD 2020)

 

I. Terminologies.

a. The English term: infinite (from Latin); means “without end.”

b. The Hebrew terminology: lit., “no number.” The Infinite cannot be numbered; it is without end, boundaries, or limits.  

 

In that infinity cannot be numbered, there can be no such thing as an “infinite number.” It is endless—as illustrated by the “infinity symbol:” ∞

II. The Doctrine Defined. 

Other than those which are Self-imposed, God is altogether without boundaries and limits.

 

Like perfection, it is a qualifying attribute. e.g., His knowledge and understanding cannot be “numbered;” it has no boundaries or limitations.

 

“We cannot draw a line and say that God’s knowledge ends with this line.” Morey, Battle of the Gods.

 

III. Various Scriptures.

Job 11:7: “Can you discover the depths of God? Can you discover the limits of the Almighty?”

Ps 147:4-5: He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite.

Ps 40:5: Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, and Your thoughts toward us; there is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, they would be too numerous to count.

 

IV. Practical benefits to be derived from the doctrine.

A. A source of endless comfort & security, as well as unending discovery & delight for God’s People (John 1:47-50). The thrill of discovering the never-ending wonders of God's own great Being will never end!

B. A grave warning unto the wicked. The Wrath of God abides upon the unrepentant (John 3:36, Heb. 10:30-31, Rev 14:10-11)—namely, that of an infinite God—beyond all limit or human comprehension…

C. A demonstration of the enormity & magnitude of our sin. Our sin has been committed against an infinite God (Ps. 51:4). This is the rationale behind the doctrine of eternal conscious torment as the just due penalty for sin.

D. Thus, a weighty incentive unto personal evangelism. Our debt is very great—but Jesus paid it all (John 19:30)!