In this episode of Perspective Shift: Unveiling Paradigms in Perceptions, we confront one of the most damaging theological misconceptions in modern Christianity: the belief that God’s omnipotence means He determines every outcome.

Building on last week’s discussion about God’s foreknowledge versus causation, this episode addresses the claim that if God does not intervene in a situation, it must be because He needs it for a greater good. While Scripture affirms that God can redeem any situation, it does not teach that He requires evil in order to accomplish good.

We examine common Christian phrases such as “Nothing catches God by surprise” and “If God didn’t stop it, He must have wanted it,” and expose how these ideas subtly misrepresent God’s character and assign Him responsibility for destruction He never authored.

Through biblical reasoning, practical illustration, and a compelling FDA guideline analogy, this episode explains why omnipotence does not equal micromanagement, why free will does not cancel moral law, and how careless living can remove spiritual defense without removing God’s love.

We also address frequently misused Scriptures on predestination and Romans 8:28, restoring their proper biblical context, and reaffirm that God is sovereign without being manipulative, powerful without being coercive, and redemptive without being the author of evil.

The episode concludes with a clear exhortation, an invitation to salvation, and encouragement to align daily living with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our Helper, Advocate, and Defense Attorney.