The Doctrine of Divine Omnipresence (TH218) explores one of the attributes of God from scriptural, theological, and ministry perspectives. Potential confusion is often avoided by establishing clear distinction between God’s general and special presence. McGever traces the story of God’s special presence through the biblical witness. He then examines the theological formulation of God’s general presence by examining the doctrine of divine omnipresence in the works of five key theologians from Augustine to Barth. The course concludes by exploring the importance of divine omnipresence in ministerial applications predicated on the reality of the believer’s union with Christ through the indwelling Spirit of God.
Introduction: Why This Topic?
Introduction: Why This Topic?
Introducing the Speaker and Course
3m
Scriptural Foundation: God Is Omnipresent from Pre-Creation to Pentecost and Beyond
Creation
8m
Garden
6m
Tabernacle
10m
Temple
6m
Jesus Christ
11m
Christians Indwelt by the Holy Spirit
11m
Theological Formulation: God Is Everywhere and Nowhere
Overview and Transition to Theological Formulation of Omnipresence
6m
Key Theological Voices: Augustine
10m
Key Theological Voices: Anselm
7m
Key Theological Voices: Martin Luther
5m
Key Theological Voices: Herman Bavinck
10m
Key Theological Voices: Karl Barth
7m
Theological Summary: Doctrine of Omnipresence
7m
Ministerial Applications: Our Limits and Our Union with Christ