Can God create a rock so heavy that He cannot move it?
The question usually comes with a smirk: 'Can God create a rock so heavy He can't lift it?' The asker thinks they've found the perfect trap - either God can't create the rock (so He's not all-powerful) or He can't lift it (so He's not all-powerful). For centuries, this puzzle has been used to challenge God's omnipotence. But here's what's fascinating: the question itself reveals something profound about both human logic and divine power - and the answer changes everything about how we understand God's omnipotence.
Welcome back to Word for Word, I'm Austin Duncan, and today we're tackling one of those questions that's been stumping Sunday school teachers and frustrating apologists for generations. You know the one – it usually comes with a smirk, maybe at a college campus debate, or in the comments section of a Christian video. "If God is all-powerful, can He create a rock so heavy that even He can't lift it?" If you've heard that before, you know how it tends to land: it sounds clever, it sounds airtight, and it seems to push believers into a corner. What I want to do today is slow down the rhythm, lay the pieces on the table, and show you why the question sounds tougher than it is. We’ll walk through what the Bible actually says about God’s power, why some “limitations” are actually perfections, and how good thinking clears away the fog. By the end, you’ll have language you can use in real conversations, and you’ll be clearer on what Christians mean when we talk about omnipotence.
I'll be honest with you – the first time someone asked me this question, I felt like a deer in headlights. My mind went blank. I knew there had to be an answer, but in that moment, all I could think was, "Well... um... that's... complicated?" Not exactly the confident defense of the faith I was hoping for. I also learned something important in that moment: a sharp question can make a clear doctrine feel fuzzy if we haven’t thought about it carefully. Since then, I’ve taken time to read, to listen, and to test answers in real conversations. What used to feel like an ambush now feels like an opportunity to guide the discussion toward what Scripture actually teaches and what logic actually allows.
But here's what I've discovered since then: this question isn't the faith-crusher it appears to be. In fact, once you understand what's really going on with this paradox, it actually helps us understand God's nature more deeply. Today, we're going to unpack this together, and by the end, you'll not only have a solid answer to this challenge, but you'll also have a richer understanding of what we mean when we say God is omnipotent. We’ll examine the wording, we’ll look at how Christians across the centuries have framed the issue, and we’ll draw out simple ways to respond that respect both Scripture and reason. The goal isn’t to “win” a debate for its own sake; it’s to think and speak truthfully about God.
The Setup: Why This Question Seems So Clever
Let's start by understanding why this question feels like such a trap. On the surface, it seems airtight, right? Think about it: if you answer "Yes, God can create such a rock," then apparently there's something God can't do – lift that rock. But if you answer "No, God cannot create such a rock," then it still sounds like there's something God can't do – create that rock. Either way, the skeptic walks away thinking they've proven that an all-powerful God is logically impossible. The setup plays on a forced choice: whichever fork you take, you look like you’ve given up omnipotence. That’s why it travels well on message boards and in quick debates.
One popular atheist website puts it this way: "If yes: the being's power is limited, because it cannot lift the stone. If no: the being's power is limited, because it cannot create the stone. Either way, the allegedly omnipotent being has proven not to be omnipotent." That summary captures the appeal: it compresses a big claim into a neat dilemma. But a neat dilemma can hide a bad assumption. If the categories are mistaken, the conclusion, however tidy, won’t follow. What looks like a checkmate can be the result of misdefining the terms at the start.
You've probably seen variations of this paradox. Sometimes it's about an immovable object meeting an irresistible force. Sometimes it's the joke from The Simpsons where Homer asks if Jesus could microwave a burrito so hot He couldn't eat it. The format changes, but the challenge remains the same – they're trying to show that the very concept of omnipotence is self-defeating. The humor works because it sounds like you’re being hoisted by your own claim: “you said all things; here’s a ‘thing’ your claim can’t handle.” The problem, which we’ll highlight throughout, is that not every grammatically correct phrase points to a real state of affairs.
And look, I get why this question can shake people up. Many of us grew up hearing that "with God, all things are possible" – it's right there in Matthew 19:26. So when someone asks about something God supposedly can't do, it feels like they're attacking the very foundation of our faith. The verse is precious, and we don’t want to sound like we’re trimming it down to escape a hard question. The right move is to let Scripture interpret Scripture and to notice how the Bible itself guides our understanding of “all things.”
But here's the thing – and this is crucial – the problem isn't with God's omnipotence. The problem is with how the question defines omnipotence. And once we understand that, the whole paradox falls apart. If we define omnipotence the way Scripture and sound reason do, the dilemma loses its grip. What remains isn’t an embarrassment for Christians but a lesson in how careful definitions protect clear thinking.
What Does the Bible Actually Say About God's Power?
Before we dive into the philosophy, let's ground ourselves in Scripture. Because if we're going to talk about God's omnipotence, we need to start with what God has revealed about Himself. Theology begins with God’s self-disclosure, not with thought experiments, and the biblical record is our starting line for any serious discussion about who God is and what God can do.
The Bible is absolutely clear that God is all-powerful. In fact, one of God's names in Hebrew is "El Shaddai" – God Almighty. In the New Testament, He's called "Pantokrator" – literally, the one who holds all power. Let me share some key passages that establish this foundation: these verses are not isolated; they appear in historical narratives, wisdom literature, prophetic books, and the Gospels, giving a consistent testimony that God’s power is without rival and without frustration.
In Matthew 19:26, Jesus tells His disciples, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." He's specifically talking about salvation here – how even the rich, who seem to have everything, still need God's power to be saved. But notice the sweeping language: "all things are possible." The context matters: Jesus is answering the question “Who then can be saved?” The point is that what is humanly impossible is not outside God’s ability or plan. Reading the verse this way honors both the plain statement and the situation in which it was spoken.
Job 42:2 records Job's confession after encountering God: "I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted." Job has just been through unimaginable suffering, and his conclusion? God's power and purposes are unstoppable. He isn’t making a theoretical claim; he’s acknowledging that God’s plans stand, even through pain and confusion. The statement “no purpose of Yours can be thwarted” underscores that God’s power is purposeful, not random.
Jeremiah 32:17 exclaims, "Ah, Lord God! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!" The prophet connects God's creative power – He made everything – with His ongoing ability. If God could speak galaxies into existence, what could possibly be too hard for Him? Creation is the benchmark: the One who calls all things into being is not strained by any need or any rival. Jeremiah grounds his prayer in that reality.
In Luke 1:37, when the angel tells Mary she'll conceive as a virgin, he adds, "For nothing will be impossible with God." God can override natural laws when He chooses. He's not bound by the limitations of His creation. The virgin conception isn’t a parlor trick; it’s a sign that the Lord of nature is free to act in nature without being boxed in by the patterns He established. The verse situates God’s power in redemptive history, not in abstractions.
And in Genesis 18:14, when Sarah laughs at the promise of having a child in her old age, God asks rhetorically, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" The implied answer is a resounding no. The question comes in the context of promise and fulfillment; God is not making a general boast but inviting trust in a specific promise. It’s a reminder that His power is tied to His word.
Throughout Scripture, we see God demonstrating this power. He parts the Red Sea. He makes the sun stand still. He rains bread from heaven. He raises the dead. Most importantly, He raises Jesus from the grave, conquering death itself. There's no force in nature, no power in the spiritual realm, nothing in all creation that can ultimately resist God's will. These are not just spectacles; they are moments in which God’s purposes move forward. The pattern is consistent: God’s power achieves what His wisdom designs and His promises declare.
But Wait – The Bible Also Says God Can't Do Some Things
Now here's where it gets interesting. The same Bible that declares God's unlimited power also tells us there are things God cannot do. And no, that's not a contradiction – it's actually the key to understanding true omnipotence. The language of “cannot” in Scripture teaches us about God’s character. It doesn’t shrink His power; it clarifies its nature.
Hebrews 6:18 tells us "it is impossible for God to lie." Similarly, Titus 1:2 affirms God "cannot lie," and 2 Timothy 2:13 says "He cannot deny Himself." These verses do not imply a lack of muscle; they assert moral perfection. When God speaks, reality conforms to His word; deception would sever speech from truth, which God will not do.
James 1:13 states that "God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone." Numbers 23:19 declares, "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind." These passages show that God’s constancy and holiness are not vulnerable to corruption or mood swings. He doesn’t wobble between good and evil, nor does He revise His character.
So what's going on here? How can an all-powerful God have things He cannot do? The answer is that these "cannots" aren't weaknesses – they're perfections. God cannot lie because He is truth itself. It's not that lying is too difficult for God; it's that lying would contradict His very nature. God cannot be tempted by evil because He is perfectly holy. Evil has no appeal to Him whatsoever. God cannot deny Himself because He is eternally consistent and faithful. In short, Scripture teaches that God’s actions always align with who He is.
Think about it this way: would God be more powerful if He could lie? Would He be mightier if He could be corrupted by evil? Would He be stronger if He could cease to exist? Of course not! These "limitations" are actually expressions of His perfection. If God could do evil, He would be less, not more. If God could turn against His own character, trust would be impossible. The “cannot” preserves the very things that make God worthy of worship and confidence.
As theologian Millard Erickson puts it, "The inability to do evil or to lie or to fail is a mark of positive strength rather than of failure." When we say God can't sin, we're not finding a weakness – we're celebrating His moral perfection. Our language needs to reflect that the Bible’s “impossibles” are not fences around God’s ability; they are windows into His nature.
So What Is Omnipotence, Really?
This brings us to the heart of the matter. What do Christians actually mean when we say God is omnipotent? We mean that God has all the power necessary to accomplish all that He wills, and that nothing outside Him can finally frustrate His purposes. That definition keeps us from turning omnipotence into a blank check for contradictions and keeps our view anchored in Scripture.
Norman Geisler, a respected Christian apologist, explains it clearly: "God cannot literally do any task we can imagine. He can only do what is possible to do consistent with His being as God. He cannot do what is logically or actually impossible." This phrasing helps because it puts two guardrails in place: God’s nature and logical coherence. Those are not external chains; they are the rails that mark what “power” even means.
In other words, omnipotence isn't "the ability to do absolutely anything you can string into a sentence." It's the power to do all things that are actually possible – all things that are consistent with logic and with God's own nature. That means miracles fit within omnipotence because they are acts of the Creator in His world; contradictions do not, because they are not “things” at all.
C.S. Lewis gave perhaps the clearest explanation in his book "The Problem of Pain." He wrote: "His omnipotence means power to do all that is intrinsically possible, not to do the intrinsically impossible. You may attribute miracles to Him, but not nonsense." Lewis’s point is that “nonsense” doesn’t become sensible when you attach God’s name to it. The label “all-powerful” doesn’t turn empty combinations of words into realities.
Lewis goes on with this insight: "Meaningless combinations of words do not suddenly acquire meaning simply because we prefix them with the two words 'God can.' Nonsense remains nonsense even when we talk it about God." That line keeps many discussions from getting lost. The issue is not God’s muscle; it’s whether the task describes anything real that power could, in principle, accomplish.
Think about that for a moment. If I ask, "Can God create a square circle?" I haven't actually asked a meaningful question. A square, by definition, has four sides and four corners. A circle, by definition, has no sides and no corners. A "square circle" isn't a difficult thing to make – it's not a thing at all. It's just nonsense words pushed together. The same goes for “a married bachelor” or “a two-ended stick with one end.” You can say the words; you can’t point to a reality they describe.
William Lane Craig, another prominent Christian philosopher, puts it this way: "Omnipotence doesn't mean that God can act contrary to His own nature... God has all the power needed to do anything, but some acts lie outside the range of His power, being logically impossible to bring about." That’s not a downgrade; it’s clarity. Power operates within reality; it doesn’t conjure contradictions into being.
Here's a helpful way to think about it: omnipotence means God can do anything that power can do. But power can't make contradictions true. Power can't make 2+2 equal 5. Power can't create a married bachelor. These aren't things that require more power – they're logical impossibilities that don't even describe real possibilities. When we keep that in mind, the rock question stops looking like a puzzle and starts looking like a category mistake.
Back to the Rock: Why the Question Itself Is the Problem
Now let's apply this understanding to our famous rock paradox. The question asks: "Can God create a rock so heavy that He cannot lift it?" At first hearing, it sounds like a test of strength. In truth, it’s a test of definitions. It sneaks a contradiction into the description of the rock and then asks you to choose.
Do you see the problem now? The question is asking for God to create something that, by definition, cannot exist if God is omnipotent. It's asking for God to create "a rock that an omnipotent being cannot lift." But if a being is truly omnipotent, then by definition, there cannot exist any rock too heavy for it to lift. The description defeats itself the moment you unpack it. The phrase “too heavy for omnipotence” is like “a square with round corners.”
Philosopher George Mavrodes pointed this out. He said the phrase "a stone too heavy for God to lift" is self-contradictory if God is omnipotent. It becomes "a stone which cannot be lifted by Him whose power is sufficient for lifting anything." The very omnipotence of God makes the existence of such a stone absolutely impossible. So the problem isn’t a missing ability in God; it’s an empty description in the question.
Here's another way to look at it: the question is essentially asking, "Can an all-powerful being make itself not all-powerful?" Or "Can God create a power greater than infinite power?" Do you see how these questions defeat themselves? They're not describing difficult tasks – they're describing logical contradictions. If you remove the hidden contradiction, the dilemma dissolves.
The rock paradox is like asking:
Can God make a one-ended stick? Can God create a four-sided triangle? Can God make a truth that's false? Can God win an arm-wrestling match against Himself?
These aren't real challenges to God's power because they don't describe real possibilities. They're word games that create the illusion of substance. Once you refuse the faulty setup, you’re free to talk about what omnipotence actually covers.
A Moment of Humility: This Isn't About Being Clever
Now, I want to pause here for a moment because I know how this might sound. It might seem like I'm just being clever with words, trying to wiggle out of a tough question. But that's not what's happening here. The goal is not linguistic escape; it’s faithful, careful thinking about God as He has made Himself known.
When we say God can't create a rock He can't lift, we're not making excuses or playing semantic games. We're recognizing something weighty about the nature of reality itself. Logic isn't some external force that God has to obey – logic flows from God's own rational nature. God is, as John 1:1 tells us, the Logos – the Word, the Reason behind all reality. To say that contradictions are not “things” is to say that God’s world is coherent because God Himself is coherent.
Think about it: if God could do the logically impossible, if He could make contradictions true, then we couldn't know anything about Him. He could be good and evil at the same time. He could exist and not exist simultaneously. He could love us and hate us in the exact same way at the exact same moment. The entire foundation of reason would collapse, and with it, any possibility of knowing truth. Theology, science, and daily trust would lose their footing.
But God is not the author of confusion, as 1 Corinthians 14:33 tells us. He's consistent, rational, and truthful. His inability to contradict Himself isn't a weakness – it's what makes relationship with Him possible. The God who speaks truthfully and acts consistently is a God we can know, love, and trust with our lives.
How God's Nature Shapes His Power
Let me share something that's helped me understand this better. Think of God's attributes not as separate items but as an integrated whole. His power doesn't operate in isolation – it harmonizes with His other attributes. This keeps us from imagining raw force cut loose from goodness or wisdom. In Scripture, God’s actions display a unity of attributes, not a tug-of-war among them.
God's power is always exercised with perfect wisdom. He doesn't just have strength; He has purposeful power that accomplishes exactly what He intends. Ephesians 1:11 tells us God "works all things according to the counsel of His will." There’s counsel – planning, wisdom, reason – guiding how His power is used. This is why His works are never reckless; they are targeted and meaningful.
God's power is always exercised with perfect love. He's not like the Greek gods who used their power for petty revenge or selfish pleasure. Every exercise of God's power is motivated by love. Even His judgments flow from His love for justice and His desire to set things right. The cross stands as the clearest display that power and love in God are not competitors but partners in redemption.
God's power is always exercised with perfect holiness. He won't use His power to do evil because evil is contrary to His nature. When James tells us God cannot be tempted by evil, he's not describing a limitation – he's describing a perfection. God is so pure that evil has no foothold in Him. Holiness doesn’t restrict power; it directs it.
This interconnectedness of God's attributes is deeply reassuring. It means we never have to worry that God might use His power in a reckless or cruel way. His power is always guided by His wisdom, motivated by His love, and consistent with His holiness. When Christians rest in God’s power, we are resting in who He is, not in a bare abstract force.
Responding to the Challenge: Grace and Truth
So how do we actually respond when someone drops this question on us? Maybe it's a coworker trying to stump you. Maybe it's a family member who thinks they've found the ultimate gotcha. Maybe it's an honest seeker who's genuinely puzzled. How do we handle it? The answer begins with posture and clarity: we respond patiently, and we keep the categories straight.
First, I think of Proverbs 26:4-5, which gives us seemingly contradictory advice: "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes." The wisdom here is knowing how to respond without getting dragged into the wrong framework. Don't just accept the faulty premise of the question, but do address it in a way that exposes why it doesn't work. That balance keeps you from either fighting on the wrong terms or dodging the issue.
Here's how I might respond in a real conversation:
"That's a classic question people have batted around for a long time. But when Christians say God is all-powerful, we don’t mean He can do contradictions. We mean He can do anything that’s actually possible.
"So asking if God can make a rock He can’t lift is like asking if He can make a square circle or a married bachelor. Those aren’t hard tasks; they’re not tasks at all. They’re contradictions.
"Can God make 2+2 equal 5? Not because He lacks power, but because ‘2+2=5’ isn’t something power can accomplish. It’s just false. In the same way, ‘a rock that an all-powerful being can’t lift’ cancels itself. If the being is truly all-powerful, that object can’t exist by definition."
Usually, if the person is asking sincerely, this helps. They might say, "So omnipotence means doing all real possibilities, not logical impossibilities?" Exactly. That shifts the conversation from a trap to a careful definition. And now you can talk about the God who actually acts in history and answers prayer.
If they’re asking to mock, keep your tone steady: "The God who can’t do contradictions is the God who holds the universe together and raised Jesus from the dead. That’s the power Christians trust — not the ‘power’ to make nonsense real, but the power to accomplish every good purpose." You’re not dodging; you’re refusing to pretend that nonsense is a category of “things” God should be judged by.
When the Question Becomes an Opportunity
You know what I appreciate about this question? It often opens the door to deeper conversations about God’s nature. Once you explain why the rock paradox fails, you can pivot to what God’s power actually means for us. People who were ready for a quick debate sometimes become open to hearing what Scripture says about God’s promises and His actions in the world.
"You know what amazes me more than puzzles?" I might say. "That the all-powerful Creator cares for people personally. Scripture says He knows the hairs on your head. He sees tears and hears prayers. And the clearest display of His power joined to His love is the resurrection of Jesus, so that we can have life with Him." When you connect clarity about omnipotence to the gospel, you move from abstractions to hope.
Sometimes the person who started with a challenge ends with a genuine question about God’s character. That’s a good outcome. You’ve cleared a roadblock and pointed them toward the center of the Christian message.
Practical Applications: Living in Light of God's True Omnipotence
Understanding God’s omnipotence isn’t just about having a reply ready. It shapes how we pray, how we face hardship, how we worship, and how we share our faith. Clear doctrine is fuel for daily life.
Prayer with Confidence
When I pray, I’m not checking whether my request is too large. Nothing is too difficult for God. When I pray for healing, provision, or help in tangled situations, I do so knowing He can act. At the same time, I pray with submission, because God’s power is guided by His wisdom. If He says “not now” or “not this,” it’s not because He cannot — it’s because He is working a better plan. That posture guards my heart from bitterness and keeps me engaged in prayer even when the timeline stretches. Ephesians 3:20 says He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine; that promise keeps me asking, even as I trust His timing.
Facing Challenges without Fear
When you grasp that the omnipotent God is for you, it changes how you face challenges. Romans 8:31 asks, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Losing a job doesn’t mean losing your future: the Lord who provides can open another door. Facing an “impossible” situation doesn’t mean you’re cornered: God is not boxed in by what we call impossible. Working through a broken relationship doesn’t rest on your strength alone: the God who softens hearts is at work. This doesn’t erase hardship, but it reframes it. You are not alone, and your situation is not beyond His reach.
Worship with Wonder
The more I understand omnipotence — not a blank idea, but power united with wisdom and goodness — the more my worship deepens. When I sing, I’m not just acknowledging strength; I’m rejoicing that His power is faithful and steady. He is not fickle. He does not act on impulse. He keeps His promises and completes His work. That steadiness creates stable joy in the church and steady hope in our homes.
Sharing Faith with Confidence
Clarity on this topic also helps in evangelism. When someone raises the rock paradox, you don’t have to flinch. You can explain, calmly and plainly, that Christianity isn’t asking anyone to shut off their mind. It invites people to use their mind rightly — to distinguish contradictions from possibilities, and to see how the God of Scripture acts in history. Good answers can open doors for good news.
The Deeper Truth: God's Power in Weakness
Here’s something striking about the rock paradox: while some use it to hunt for weakness, the gospel shows God’s power through apparent weakness. The Son of God took on human nature. The One who spoke creation into existence learned to speak from His mother. The One who upholds all things slept in a storm-tossed boat. The One who is life died on a cross.
Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:25, “The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” The cross looked like defeat, but it was the decisive victory over sin and death. Power was not absent at the cross; it was accomplishing the plan of salvation in a way that humbles our pride and magnifies God’s grace. That is what Christians mean when we say power and love meet at Calvary.
So while debates circle around hypothetical rocks, the gospel points to a hill outside Jerusalem where real power accomplished real redemption. The question “Can God lift this?” is answered by an empty tomb. That’s where Christians stand when we talk about God’s power.
Common Variations and How to Handle Them
Let me address some variations you might encounter:
“Can God make Himself not exist?” No. God’s existence is necessary, not optional. He is not one contingent being among others; everything else depends on Him. To ask God to “stop existing” is to ask that the one necessary being become contingent or nothing — a contradiction.
“Can God create another God?” No. What makes God God includes being uncreated and eternal. A “created god” is a contradiction in terms. And two infinite, ultimate beings would not be coherent; there would be no “ultimate” if there were more than one.
“Can God sin?” No. Sin runs against God’s holy nature. The inability to sin is not a lack of strength; it is the fullness of moral purity. As with a perfectly healthy body being unable to be diseased at the same time in the same way, God’s holiness is incompatible with evil.
“Can God change the past?” Most theologians say no, not because God is weak, but because “the past” names what has already happened. To “change” it would be to make what happened not have happened, which is a contradiction. God can forgive, heal, and redeem events and their effects, but He doesn’t make them not to have occurred.
The Beautiful Balance
What I appreciate about a careful view of omnipotence is the balance. We’re not shrinking God; we’re speaking accurately. God can do all things that power can do. He does not do contradictions, moral evil, or anything that would deny His own character. That’s not a loss; that’s what makes trust possible. If God could lie, promises would be worthless. If God could be evil, safety would vanish. If God could cease to be, hope would collapse. If God could contradict Himself, knowledge of God would evaporate. The Bible’s “cannots” protect the gospel’s “cans.”
A Personal Story
Let me share a moment when this landed for me. I was in a season where several pressures hit at once: health concerns, financial strain, and relational tension. Late at night, the old question crept in: “Is God really able to handle all of this?” I reminded myself of who He is: the Creator of galaxies, the sustainer of atoms, the Lord of history, near to the brokenhearted. Not only is He able; He is faithful. The promises He makes are not fragile, because it is impossible for Him to lie. That truth steadied me. His power is not random force; it is the committed power of a faithful God.
The Ultimate Answer
So, can God create a rock so heavy He cannot lift it? No — not because God lacks power, but because the question describes nothing real. It asks for a contradiction dressed up as a “thing.” True omnipotence means God can do all things that are logically possible and consistent with His nature. He does not contradict Himself, deny His character, or turn falsehoods into truths. Far from weakening the doctrine, that clarity strengthens it. The paradox, once examined, becomes a lesson in definitions.
The rock paradox doesn’t expose a crack in Christian belief; it clarifies what we mean by God’s power. It nudges us to think carefully and to speak carefully. And when we do, we see that God’s power is better than raw force — it is effective, wise, and good.
Conclusion: The Real Rock
You know what’s striking? While some ask about hypothetical rocks, Scripture calls God our Rock. Psalm 18:2 says, “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.” He isn’t a rock too heavy to lift; He is the Rock who lifts us. He is the foundation under our feet, the stability in storms, the steady ground when everything else shifts. The better question isn’t whether God can make a self-contradictory object; it’s whether we can trust the Rock who saves. The answer is yes.
The God who cannot lie has made promises to you. The God who cannot fail stands ready to help you. The God who does not change will be the same tomorrow as He was yesterday. The God who cannot be defeated has already secured the decisive victory in Christ. That is the God Christians confess and trust — not a being trapped by puzzles, but the Creator whose power is guided by wisdom, love, and faithfulness.
When you step into the week ahead, you may meet someone who thinks this question ends the conversation. Now you know: the problem isn’t God’s power; it’s the way the question is put. You can answer with clarity and calm. And you can point beyond the puzzle to the Person who can lift every burden we carry.
And honestly, I’ll take that God over any imagined deity who could make contradictions come true. Contradictions can’t save anyone, can’t love anyone, can’t give hope. The God of the Bible can — and He does.
The rock paradox isn’t the faith-killer it pretends to be. It’s an invitation to understand God more carefully. And when we accept that invitation, we find that omnipotence is not chaotic force; it is perfect power, wisely applied, by the God who is good.
Next week, we'll be diving into another foundational question: "What is Apologetics?" We'll explore why defending the faith isn't just for academics and how every believer can be equipped to give a reason for the hope they have. We’ll outline the aims of apologetics, the main approaches, and simple steps you can take to start engaging thoughtful questions in your own circles. Until then, rest in the confidence that the all-powerful God — willing and able to accomplish His purposes — is the same God who loves you with an everlasting love.
