CAN God Create a Rock He CANNOT Lift? ➡️ Find out HERE!

If God can do all things, then why can’t He do this? And if He creates a rock so big that He can’t lift it, how can He be all powerful? Frank responds to a student who thinks that Jeremiah says that God can do literally anything.

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[billpartridge]

As C.S. Lewis said, “nonsense is still nonsense, even if you talk it about God.”

[kdbkevin]

That’s like saying can god win an arm wrestle against himself

[eliasg]

110% accuarate. Why I love hearing Dr frank Turek speak. God is definitely using this man as a representer of the Lord.

[thethmusketeer]

When I was younger - I was so good at Chess, that even I couldn’t beat

[smokey]

The question is essentially asking one thing, and that is, "can God impose a limit on his own power?" We can assume that God could limit his power, but then again, he could also be able to undo that limitation. Its a dumb question actually.

[Scott]

The ability to apply logic is such a powerful tool. If you’re a christian you need it because it will make you a better one. God doesn’t want us just blindly following words on pages because by that standard we could be following any religion and it wouldn’t matter. Logic and truth go hand in hand and they both point to Jesus.

[MaxFactor]

Some Russian Orthodox priest was asked the same question:
"Can God create a stone He cannot lift?"
I like his answer.
He said:
"Yes, God already created such stone. It's human heart."

[singanewsong]

I just love this ministry.... every time it's a clear concise answer... no fluff.

[festushaggen]

Absolutely. God can't sin, break His own laws, lie, not be holy or righteous, etc. Sure there's plenty of character flaws we have that God lacks and we greatly benefit from that fact.
So it's best to take Him at His word that His Son is coming again to judge the world with fire. Repent and believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior to avoid eternal darkness and the coming judgement. God will do what He says. Whether that's to your benefit or detriment is up to you.

[brando]

Great answer with the infinite/finite rock.
God can do all things, but a logically incoherent proposition is not "a thing" to do, it's just nonsense.
For example:
"Does an omniscient God know what the number blue smells like?"

[agholyspirit]

Jesus is the only way, there are no ways to Heaven. Just way.

[emmanuel]

1:45 - "Categorical Mistake"
This was a very nice answer to this tough looking question. Thanks Frank :)

[John-Snow-]

God is above the logic and fantasy and philosophical abilities of men so he can solve this problem with a solution far beyond our understanding.
Go is all knowing and all mighty so it is no problem for God to create a diamond or a universe.
He can lift every rock which currently exist because you can't lift anything which doesn't exist it has to come to existence to be lifted and God can lift any Rock which he has created and any he could create.

[JMcN]

"It pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe." 1 Cor. 1:21

[Aaron-upmk]

I’ve thought about this exact question for a long time, ever since a professor asked it one day. His take was this: Why would He want to?

[Jesuswalks]

Even franks voice echoes at how awesome God is.

[sidwhiting]

Don't worry about heavy rocks so much. If we're going to be concerned about anything, it would be this: Can God stop loving mankind? If the answer is yes, then we're all doomed regardless of how heavy a rock God makes. I am glad to report confidently that the answer always has been, is today, and always will be "No."

[tyronejames]

I say yes. Like we may not able to normally lift up a particular thing when we're sick, but we can when we are feeling well. God could theoretically make Himself unable to lift something and then make Himself able.

[EndTimesHarvest]

This is a logical absurdity. It is like asking, "Can God create a circle that is square?" or, "Can God make 2 + 2 equal 5?"

[vanessamoore]

Bottom line, God doesn’t need hands to lift a rock. He can lift it with His mind. ALL powerful. ALL, not SOME.