Bible Quote by Tony Campolo
“Nowhere in the Hebrew Scriptures does it say that God is omnipotent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Faith and Reason", 1998
The Hebrew Bible does not explicitly claim God's all-powerfulness, suggesting varied theological views
In simple terms: Bible lacks explicit omnipotence claim
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about divine power in scripture
Themes
theology
scripture
interpretation
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- Bible study
- theological debate
- interfaith discussion
- academic research
Key Concepts
divine attributes
biblical criticism
faith dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How do different faiths interpret God's power?
- What evidence supports or challenges omnipotence?
A Different Perspective
Some traditions interpret omnipotence implicitly
