Permanent omnipotence?

[Angrboda]

I think the bible and the study of it can be and is fascinating, for many reasons which I'm not going to attempt to explain here. However, I think the old chestnut that it is worth reading for its literary qualities is highly dubious. There are many fascinating stories involved, and I am still charmed by the language of the King James version, however, as a literary work, there is also a lot not to like, and the stories themselves often benefit from the retelling by other authors in other forms. However, I think those of us who do engage the bible, such as myself, do so because of a blend of other reasons.

But that's not the question. In answer to your question, I would say it is reasonable to presume that God is permanently omnipotent. If he at one time was omnipotent, then there was nothing that he could not do. He could have simply chosen to be permanently omnipotent, as that certainly lies within his zone of control. To suggest otherwise, I think, would depend upon showing he had compelling reason to choose to be less than omnipotent (see omnibenevolence for a counter), or that he was simply ignorant of the choice he faced (contrary to omniscience), or that he was negligent or made a mistake (contrary to His perfection).