[armydoc]

The "finish line" St. Paul spoke of was our union with Christ Jesus for all eternity in heaven. If there, we "shall be like Him, for we will know Him as He is", then surely our union with Him at the Eternal Banquet table will be one of knowing all things in Him and being present to His Presence forevermore.

Kind of a big leap going from "we shall be like Him" to being omniscient, isn't it? If we are going to be "like Him", are we going to be omnipotent, as well? Perform miracles, have the power of creation, forgive sins?

[wagglebee]

Are you saying that the only Bibilical miracles were performed by Christ?

As far as forgiveness, you might want to reread Matthew 16:19.

As far as omniscience goes, where in Scripture is it stated that only God is omniscient?

[Running On Empty]

You referred to "omniscience" and I answered about omniscience.

I didn't answer about omnipotence.

Nor did St. Paul refer to omnipotence, but he did to omniscience.

Maybe you can help me with that.

[Running On Empty]

I've been thinking about this, armydoc.

I think that you may be right to interpret what I wrote as saying that we shall be omniscient exactly as God is. No creature can be as God is. So our knowing in heaven must be a special kind of knowing--knowing about God and who He is.

And if we can know him as He is, there is , by implication, a knowing that we do not possess here on earth.

I do appreciate your asking me to clarify what I wrote and I will certainly try to do so. I know I will learn from it.

I see that I may need the help of my better-educated Catholic brethren here.