--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: His Omnipotence means power to do all…" description: "\"“His Omnipotence means power to do all that is intrinsically possible, not to do the intrinsically impossible. You may attribute miracles to Him, but n..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f22/c-s-lewis-121_god_his-omnipotence-means-power-to-do-all-th_2622906.jpg" --- # His Omnipotence means power to do all that is… ![“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. This is no limit to His power. If you choose to say, ‘God can give a creature free will and at the same time withhold free will from…” quote by C.S. 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It is no more possible for God than for the weakest of His creatures to carry out both of two mutually exclusive alternatives; not because His power meets an obstacle, but because nonsense remains nonsense even when we talk it about God.”” [C.S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-s-lewis-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God’s power is limited to what is intrinsically possible; contradictions are nonsense, not divine feats. **In simple terms:** God cannot do the intrinsically impossible. Key Takeaway Recognize logical limits. Themes theology philosophy logic Mood thoughtful analytical Type philosophical critical When to use this quote - faith discussions - ethical reasoning - academic debate - personal belief Key Concepts omnipotence paradox language limits Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile faith with logical paradoxes? - Do contradictions always imply nonsense? A Different Perspective Some argue divine power transcends logic. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) [Omnipotence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/omnipotence/) [Philosophy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/philosophy/) [Theodicy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theodicy/) [Theology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theology/) ## Related quotes > [Omnipotence means power to do all that is intrinsically possible, not to do the intrinsically impossible. 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