The Wisdom of God

Grace Bible Church of Conway's Podcast

Tommy Walls' sermon "The Wisdom of God" delves into the attribute of God's wisdom, emphasizing that God's wisdom is perfect and integral to all His other attributes. He explores the concept of wisdom, defining it using Webster's 1828 definition: "the right use or exercise of knowledge, the choice of laudable ends, and the best means to accomplish them." Walls contrasts this with modern definitions, suggesting that the older definition better captures the essence of divine wisdom.
Walls references Wayne Grudem's view that God's wisdom goes beyond knowledge, as God always chooses the best goals and the best means to achieve them. This divine wisdom is perfect, unlike human wisdom which is acquired through experience. God's wisdom is intrinsic to His nature; He doesn't possess wisdom—He is wisdom.
Walls cites various theologians, including A.W. Tozer, who describe wisdom as the ability to devise perfect ends and achieve them by the most perfect means. He uses Isaiah 46 to illustrate that God, unlike idols, declares the end from the beginning and accomplishes His purposes through His perfect wisdom.
The sermon highlights that God's wisdom is evident in creation, the order of the universe, and the execution of His plans. Walls underscores that God's wisdom is ultimately displayed in the cross of Jesus Christ, a plan of salvation that no human could devise, showcasing God's perfect wisdom, power, and glory.
Walls concludes by encouraging believers to seek wisdom from God, who generously provides it, and to reflect divine wisdom in their actions, which is characterized by purity, peace, gentleness, and mercy.