Turn your phone sideways for an easier read.
WHO IS GOD AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
1 Peter 2:9
Introduction:
#What to expect of the study
-We will see what the bible says about god
-we will be challenged to think about why it matters
-WE will have opportunities to have our questions answered
-ALL fill in the blanks will be words in
yellow
#what to expect of me
-I will cover the main points
-I will give you the opportunity to study more on your own
-I will give opportunity for discussion but i will keep the conversation moving and without rabbit trails
-I will give you opporTunities to participate but you will not be required to participate
#what to expect of the classmates
-We expect our classmates to be considerate of one another’s time and perspective
WHO IS GOD AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Tozer p. 1 & p.2
GOD IS OMNISCIENT and Omnipresent.
Tozer p. 4
“Omni” means all or every.
“Science” means knowledge.
Omniscience: God knows all things about everything all the time.
Job 37:16
God is perfect in knowledge.
Job 37:16
Isaiah 42:9
God knows what will happen before it happens.
Isaiah 42:9
1 Samuel 23:12
God knows the hypothetical.
1 Samuel 23:12
1 Kings 8:39
God alone knows the hearts of all men.
1 Kings 8:39
Ezekiel 11:5
God knows our thoughts.
Ezekiel 11:5
1 Chronicles 28:9
God understands the intents of the heart.
1 Chronicles 28:9
Psalm 44:21
God knows the secrets of the heart.
Psalm 44:21
Daniel 2:22
God knows what is in the darkness.
Daniel 2:22
Job 11:11
God knows the deceitfulness of men.
Job 11:11
Matthew 11:23
God knows what it would take for someone to repent.
Matthew 11:23
Jeremiah 1:5
God knows us before He forms us in the womb.
Jeremiah 1:5
Psalm 103:13-14
God knows we are dust.
Psalm 103:13-14
Job 23:10
God knows what we are going through.
Job 23:10
2 Kings 13:19
God knows what would have happened if we would have done something differently.
2 Kings 13:19
Psalm 56:8-9
God knows our wanderings and our tears.
Psalm 56:8-9
Matthew 6:8
God knows what we need before we ask.
Matthew 6:8
Psalm 147:4-5
God counts the stars and His understanding is infinite.
Psalm 147:4-5
Isaiah 40:12-14
No one has taught God anything.
Isaiah 40:12-14
Tozer p. 55
Romans 11:33-36
God’s knowledge is unfathomable.
Romans 11:33-36
Tozer p.56
Check out PSALM 139 LATER TODAY!
Omnipresence: God is (exists) everywhere all the time.
Tozer p.74
“Omni” means all or every.
“Present” means to be or exist.
Jeremiah 23:23-24
God fills the heavens and the earth.
Jeremiah 23:23-24
Isaiah 66:1
Heaven is his throne and the earth is his footstool.
Isaiah 66:1
Psalm 139:8
God is in heaven and in sheol.
Psalm 139:8
Job 28:24
God sees everything on the earth.
Job 28:24
Job 31:4
God sees all our ways.
Job 31:4
Job 34:21-22
God sees what man does in the darkness.
Job 34:21-22
Psalm 33:13-14
God watches everyone.
Psalm 33:13-14
Psalm 90:8
God has set our secret sins before His face.
Psalm 90:8
Proverbs 15:3
God watches the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3
Check out Ezekiel 8 & 9 LATER TODAY!
How do the omniscience and omnipresence of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
Tozer p.57
Ryrie p. 47
Tozer p. 76
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is omniscient and omnipresent, how might He relate to
( )?
GOD IS Independent and Omnipotent.
INDEPENDENCE: God has no need of anyone or anything. He is sufficient in Himself.
Tozer p.32
Exodus 3:14
god is the self-existent one
Exodus 3:14
Tozer p. 26
John 5:26
GOD EXISTS ON HIS OWN
John 5:26
Psalm 16:11
GOD is completely satisfied in himself and is full of joy
Psalm 16:11
Acts 17:24-25
GOD HAS NO NEEDS. EVERYTHING THAT HAS BEEN CREATED NEEDS HIM
Acts 17:24-25
Job 41:11
GOD OWNS EVERYTHING
Job 41:11
Tozer p. 34
Psalm 50:10-12
God ALREADY OWNS ANYTHING that WE HAVE TO OFFER HIM
Psalm 50:10-12
Tozer p. 36
Job 22:2-3
God does not need us to be righteous
Job 22:2-3
Tozer p.33
OmnipOTENCE: God has all power and ability to do whatever He wills that is consistent with His character.
Ryrie p. 45
“Omni” means all or every.
“POTENCE” means POWER.
Exodus 6:3
God is almighty
Exodus 6:3
Numbers 11:23
God’s power is unlimited
Numbers 11:23
Tozer p. 66
hebrews 1:3
god upholds all things by the word of his power
Hebrews 1:3
Colossians 1:16-17
All POWER COMES FROM GOD
Colossians 1:16-17
JOB 9:4-12, 19
god’s power is unmatched
Job 9:4-12, 19
2 chronicles 20:6
no one has the power to stand against god because all power belongs to him
2 Chronicles 20:6
Genesis 18:14
nothing is too difficult for god
Genesis 18:14
Tozer p. 67
2 chronicles 25:8
god has the power to help and bring down
2 Chronicles 25:8
Isaiah 14:27
No one can hold back the hand of god
Isaiah 14:27
luke 9:1
God has power over all demons and diseases
Luke 9:1
Psalm 33
The power of god should leave us amazed
Psalm 33
Psalm 66:3
The power of god causes his enemies to obey him
Psalm 66:3
Ephesians 1:18-19
OUR SALVATION SHOWS OFF THE POWER OF GOD
Ephesians 1:18-19
Philippians 2:13
GOD gives us the will and ability to obey him
Philippians 2:13
Ephesians 3:20
We have access to the power of almighty god to change us
Ephesians 3:20
How do the INDEPENDENCE and OMNIPOTENCE of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is INDEPENDENT and OMNIPOTENT, how might He relate to
( )?
God is sovereign.
SOVEREIGNTY: God rules over all things at all times.
Tozer p. 65
“sovereign” means supreme ruler.
Tozer p. 109
Psalm 135:6; Psalm 103:19
God does whatever he pLEASES wherever HE PLEASES.
Psalm 135:6; Psalm 103:19
Psalm 2:1-12; Psalm 18:26; Romans 1:24, 26, 28
God will get the last laugh
Psalm 2:1-12; Psalm 18:26; Romans 1:24; Romans 1:26; Romans 1:28
1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossian 1:16; Revelation 4:11; Romans 11:36
Everything was created by God and for God’s glory alone
1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11; Romans 11:36
Romans 13:1-2; Daniel 5:18-23; Luke 22:31-32
god is the ultimate authority over all authority.
Romans 13:1-2; Daniel 5:18-23; Luke 22:31-32
Matthew 10:28-31; Genesis 50:20; Exodus 21:12-13
Nothing happens apart from his permission. He has His own reasons for allowing whatever happens.
Matthew 10:28-29; Matthew 10:30-31 Genesis 50:20; Exodus 21:12-13
Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 19:21; Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 16:33; Judges 14:1-4
god RULES OVER EVERY FINAL DECISION
Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 19:21; Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 16:33; Judges 14:1-2; Judges 14:3-4
Ephesians 1:11; Isaiah 46:9-10; Lamentations 3:37-38; Isaiah 45:6-7
God rules over the future and everything that HE ALLOWS TO happeN
Ephesians 1:11; Isaiah 46:9-10; Lamentations 3:37-38; Amos 3:6; Isaiah 45:6-7; Isaiah 45:6-7 KJV
1 Samuel 2:6-7; Psalm 139:16; 1 Corinthians 10:13
God determines our lot in life
1 Samuel 2:6-7; Psalm 139:16; 1 Corinthians 10:13
HEALING?
Job 23:13-14; Job 42:2
no one can stop god
Job 23:13-14; Job 42:2
Daniel 4:32, 34-35; 1 Kings 22:19-23; Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 25:8-9; Ezra 1:1; Mark 5:12-13
God rules over the wills of all created beings
Daniel 4:32; Daniel 4:34-35; 1 Kings 22:19-23; Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 25:8-9; Ezra 1:1; Ezra 1:2-3; Mark 5:12-13
Genesis 15:16; Genesis 20:1-6; Joshua 11:19-20; Revelation 17:17; John 19:9-10
Sin can only go as far as god allows
Genesis 15:16; Genesis 20:1-6; Joshua 11:19-20; Revelation 17:17; John 19:9-10. Compare Adam and Abraham
Job 34:10-15; Job 1:21-22; Job 2:9-10; Matthew 26:24-25; John 13:18-19; Acts 2:23; Acts 4:27-28
No evil is approved by god; but no evil exists apart from god’s permission
Job 34:10-15; Job 1:21-22; Job 2:9-10; Matthew 26:24-25; John 13:18-19; Acts 2:23; Acts 4:27-28
Proverbs 16:4
God has his own purpose for everything he Allows
Proverbs 16:4
Genesis 20:18
Genesis 25:21
Genesis 30:1-2
GOD IS IN CONTROL OF WHATEVER HAPPENS IN THE WOMB
Genesis 20:18; Genesis 25:21; Genesis 30:1-2
Matthew 11:27; JOHN 6:37-40, 44, 64-65; 2 THESSALONIANS 2:9-14; ROMANS 9:14-24; 1 Peter 2:8-10; Acts 13:38-48
God rules over all aspects of salvation
Matthew 11:27; John 6:37-38; John 6:39-40; John 6:44; John 6:64-65; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-14; Romans 9:14-24; 1 Peter 2:8-10; Acts 13:38-48
1 CORINTHIANS 1:30; JOHN 17:2; Ephesians 1:4-6; ROMANS 8:28-30; EPHESIANS 2:10; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 CORINTHIANS 12:11; ROMANS 12:3; LUKE 9:44-45; LUKE 24:45; PHILIPPIANS 1:29; JOHN 21:19, 21-22
God rules over every aspect of our salvation
1 Corinthians 1:30; John 17:2; Ephesians 1:4-6; Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 12:11; Romans 12:3; Luke 9:44-45; Luke 24:45; Philippians 1:29; John 21:19; John 21:21-22
Check out Job 38:1-42:6 LATER TODAY!
How does the SOVEREIGNTY of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is SOVEREIGN, how might He relate to
( )?
Job 37:1-13; Job 38:1-42:6
GOD IS IMMUTABLE AND HOLY.
IMMUTABILITY: GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE. No internal or external force can make Him change.
Psalm 102:25-27
God stays the same
Psalm 102:25-26; Psalm 102:27
Malachi 3:6
God, in his nature, does not change
Malachi 3:6
Hebrews 1:10-12
Creation changes but God does not
Hebrews 1:10-11; Hebrews 1:12
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus is the same everyday
Hebrews 13:8
James 1:17
There is no variation within god
James 1:17
Holiness: God is infinite in all His attributes and ways which sets Him apart from all things common, unclean, and evil.
1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 40:18; Exodus 15:11; Psalm 99:1-9
No one is like God
1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 40:18; Exodus 15:11; Psalm 99:1-2; Psalm 99:3-4; Psalm 99:5-6; Psalm 99:7-8; Psalm 99:9
Job 25:5-6; Habakkuk 1:13
God is infinitely pure
Job 25:5-6; Habakkuk 1:13
Job 34:10; James 1:13
GOD CANNOT SIN
Job 34:10; James 1:13
Psalm 5:4-6
God’s Holiness prevents Him from approving of evil
Psalm 5:4-6
Revelation 4:8-9
The Holiness of God affects all of his other attributes
Revelation 4:8; Revelation 4:9
Job 15:14-16
NO ONE COMPARES TO THE HOLINESS OF GOD
Job 15:14-16
Exodus 3:4-6
THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS HOLY
Exodus 3:4-5; Exodus 3:6
Exodus 33:20; 1 Timothy 6:16
GOD IS UNAPPROACHABLE BECAUSE OF HIS HOLINESS
Exodus 33:20; 1 Timothy 6:16; Exodus 30:25-26
1 Peter 1:15-16
We must be as holy as God if we are to be accepted by Him
1 Peter 1:15-16
Leviticus 20:26; Exodus 30:25-29
Only God can declare something or someone to be holy
Leviticus 20:26; Exodus 30:27-28; Exodus 30:29
Isaiah 6:1-5
THE HOLINESS OF GOD CAUSES US TO HUMBLE OURSELVES
Isaiah 6:1-2; Isaiah 6:3-4; Isaiah 6:5
Exodus 19:5-25; Exodus 20:18-22; Numbers 11:1; Deteronomy 7:3-7; 2 Samuel 6:6-7
We must not treat god as common
Exodus 19:5-25; Exodus 20:18-22; Numbers 11:1; Deuteronomy 7:3-7; 2 Samuel 6:6-7
How do the IMMUTABILITY and HOLINESS of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is IMMUTABLE and HOLY, how might He relate to
( )?
GOD IS ETERNAL, TRANSCENDENT, AND INFINITE.
ETERNALITY: GOD HAS FOREVER EXISTED IN THE PAST AND WILL CONTINUE TO EXIST FOREVER IN THE FUTURE.
GENESIS 21:33; DEUTERONOMY 32:40
GOD CALLS HIMSELF EVERLASTING
Genesis 21:33; Deuteronomy 32:40
JOB 36:26
GOD’S YEARS CANNOT BE NUMBERED
PSALM 90:1-4; PSALM 93:1-2; JEREMIAH 10:10; 1 TIMOTHY 6:16
GOD HAS EXISTED FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING
Psalm 90:1-2; Psalm 90:3-4; Psalm 93:1-2; Jeremiah 10:10; 1 Timothy 6:16
PSALM 90:4; REVELATION 1:8; 2 PETER 3:8-9
GOD IS NOT BOUND BY TIME. TIME IS BOUND BY GOD.
Psalm 90:4; Revelation 1:8; 2 Peter 3:8-9
TRANSCENDENCE: GOD IS ABOVE AND APART FROM ALL THINGS.
PSALM 97:9; PSALM 113:4; ISAIAH 40:22; JOHN 3:31
GOD IS EXALTED ABOVE EVERYTHING.
Psalm 97:9; Psalm 113:4; Isaiah 40:22; John 3:31
ISAIAH 55:8-9; ISAIAH 45:5-6
GOD’S THOUGHTS AND WAYS ARE ABOVE EVERYONE ELSE’S.
INFINITY: GOD HAS NO BOUNDS OR LIMITS.
1 KINGS 8:27; 2 CHRONICLES 6:18
THE HIGHEST HEAVEN CANNOT CONTAIN HIM
1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chronicles 6:18
PSALM 145:3
GOD’S GREATNESS IS UNSEARCHABLE
JEREMIAH 23:24; ACTS 17:28; EPHESIANS 1:22-23
GOD FILLS THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH
Jeremiah 23:24; Acts 17:28; Ephesians 1:22-23
HOW DO THE ETERNALITY AND TRANSCENDENCE AND INFINITY OF GOD AFFECT MY RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND OTHERS?
MY RELATIONSHIP: SALVATION & SANCTIFICATION
OTHERS: UNBELIEVERS AND BELIEVERS
MY UNSPOKEN REQUEST IS
( ).
SINCE GOD IS ETERNAL, TRANSCENDENT, AND INFINITE, HOW MIGHT HE RELATE TO
( )?
GOD IS SPIRITUAL, INVISIBLE, AND TRIUNE.
SPIRITUALITY: GOD IS SPIRIT. HE IS NOT LIMITED TO A PHYSICAL, MATERIAL BODY.
JOHN 5:24; PSALM 139:7-10
GOD IS NOT PHYSICAL OR MATERIAL
John 5:24; Psalm 139:7-8; Psalm 139:9-10
INVISIBILITY: GOD CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN. YET, GOD HAS REVEALED HIMSELF THROUGH CREATION, SCRIPTURE, AND JESUS.
1 TIMOTHY 1:17; JOHN 6:46; 1 TIMOTHY 6:16; 1 JOHN 4:12
GOD IS INVISIBLE. NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN GOD FULLY.
1 Timothy 1:17; John 6:46; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 John 4:12
EXODUS 24:9-11; EZEKIEL 1:22-28; DANIEL 7:9-10
SOME HAVE SEEN GOD PARTIALLY.
Exodus 24:9-11; Ezekiel 1:22-28; Daniel 7:9-10
PSALM 19:1; ROMANS 1:20
GOD HAS REVEALED HIMSELF THROUGH CREATION
JOHN 1:18; COLOSSIANS 1:15; JOHN 14:7-9; ISAIAH 6:1; JOHN 12:41
JESUS REVEALS WHAT GOD LOOKS LIKE
John 1:18; Colossians 1:15; John 14:7-9; Isaiah 6:1; John 12:41
TRIUNITY: GOD IS ETERNALLY ONE GOD IN THREE PERSONS.
ISAIAH 45:18, 21-22
THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE GOD
2 JOHN 1:3; HEBREWS 1:8; ACTS 5:3-4
THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT ARE ALL CALLED GOD
2 John 1:3; Hebrews 1:8; Acts 5:3; Acts 5:4
ACTS 7:55-56; MATTHEW 3:16-17
THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT ARE DISTINCT FROM ONE ANOTHER
GENESIS 1:26; GENESIS 3:22; ISAIAH 6:8
THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT ARE ONE IN UNITY
Genesis 1:26; Genesis 3:22; Isaiah 6:8
JOHN 17:5
GOD HAS ETERNALLY EXISTED AS THREE PERSONS
How do the SPIRITUALITY and INVISIBILITY AND TRIUNITY Of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is SPIRITUAL, INVISIBILE, AND TRIUNE, how might He relate to
( )?
GOD IS TRUTHFUL, FAITHFUL, and WISE.
TRUTHFULNESS: God is the Truth. All reality corresponds to Him, because He is consistent within Himself, and unable to deny His character.
Numbers 23:19; John 7:18; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18
God cannot lie
Numbers 23:19; John 7:18; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18
John 17:17; Proverbs 30:5
God’s Word is Truth
John 17:17; Proverbs 30:5
John 14:6; Isaiah 65:16; John 3:33
God is the god of truth
John 14:6; Isaiah 65:16; John 3:33
FAITHFULNESS: God always keeps His Word.
Deuteronomy 7:9; Deuteronomy 32:4
God is the faithful God
Deuteronomy 7:9; Deuteronomy 32:4
1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23; 1 Peter 4:13; 1 John 1:9
God is faithful
1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23; 1 Peter 4:19; 1 John 1:9
WISDOM: God knows what is best and the best way to carry out His will.
Romans 16:27; Proverbs 9:10; James 1:5
God is the source of all wisdom
Romans 16:27; Proverbs 9:10; James 1:5
1 Corinthians 1:18-30; Psalm 104
God always does what is wise
1 Corinthians 1:18-30; Psalm 104
How do the TRUTHFULNESS, FAITHFULNESS, and WISDOM of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is TRUE, FAITHFUL, and WISE, how might He relate to
( )?
GOD IS JEALOUS, RIGHTEOUS, and WRATHFUL.
JEALOUSY: God is committed to His glory and His people; He will not tolerate any unfaithfulness or rivals.
Exodus 34:14
God’s name is Jealous
Exodus 34:14
Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24; Deuteronomy 5:9; Deuteronomy 6:14-15; Joshua 24:19
God is Jealous
Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24; Deuteronomy 5:9; Deuteronomy 6:14-15; Joshua 24:19
Deuteronomy 29:14-20; Numbers 25:11; Isaiah 48:9-11; Ezekiel 39:25; Zechariah 1:14; James 4:5;
Ezekiel 16
God is Jealous for His Glory, His Name, and His People
Deuteronomy 29:14-20; Numbers 25:11; Isaiah 48:9-10; Isaiah 48:11; Ezekiel 39:25; Zechariah 1:14; James 4:5; Ezekiel 16
RIGHTEOUS: God always does what is right and always judges as such.
Genesis 18:25; Job 40:1-14; 2 Timothy 4:8; John 7:24
God is the judge of all the earth
Genesis 18:25; Job 40:1-14; 2 Timothy 4:8; John 7:24
Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 145:7; Acts 17:31; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10
God is righteous
Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 145:7; Acts 17:31; 1 Corinthians 4:1-6; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10
Romans 1:16-17; Romans 3:5, 21-26; 1 John 2:1-2; 1 John 4:10
The Gospel demonstrates the righteouesness of God
Romans 1:16-17; Romans 3:5, 21-26; 1 John 2:1-2; 1 John 4:10
WRATHFUL: God hates all that dishonors His glory and holiness.
Nahum 1:2; Genesis 6:5-6; Psalm 7:11; Psalm 5:4-5; Romans 1:18, 24, 26, 28; Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 6:16-19; John 3:36
God Hates sin and sinners
Nahum 1:2; Genesis 6:5-6; Psalm 7:11; Psalm 5:4-5; Romans 1:18, 24, 26, 28; Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 6:16-19; John 3:36
Romans 9:22
Unbelievers are containers of God’s Wrath
Romans 9:22
Lamentations 2; Isaiah 34:2-5; Isaiah 66:15-16; Ephesians 2:3; Colossians 3:6; Revelation 6:12-17; Revelation 19:11-21; Revelation 20:10-15
God has and will display His wrath
Lamentations 2; Isaiah 34:2-5; Isaiah 66:15-16; Ephesians 2:3; Colossians 3:6; Revelation 6:12-17; Revelation 19:11-21; Revelation 20:10-15
How do the JEALOUSY and RIGHTEOUSNESS AND WRATH of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is Jealous, Righteous, and Wrathful, how might He relate to
( )?
GOD IS KIND, GOOD, and LOVE.
KINDNESS: God is gentle and loving toward those who can’t help themselves and don’t deserve it.
Luke 6:35; Psalm 145:17
God is kind
Luke 6:35; Psalm 145:17
Ephesians 1:5, 9; Ephesians 2:7; Titus 3:4-5
God’s plan to save us was motivated by his kindness
Ephesians 1:5; Ephesians 2:9; Ephesians 2:7; Titus 3:4-5
Romans 2:4
God’s kindness leads us to to repentance
Romans 2:4
GOODNESS: God does only what is worthy of His approval.
Psalm 34:8; Psalm 100:5; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 119:68; Psalm 135:3; Nahum 1:7; Luke 18:19
God alone is good
Psalm 34:8; Psalm 100:5; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 119:68; Psalm 135:3; Nahum 1:7; Luke 18:19
Psalm 84:11; Psalm 145:9; Lamentation 3:25; Matthew 7:11; Acts 14:17; James 1:16-18
God gives good gifts to all
Psalm 84:11; Psalm 145:9; Lamentations 3:25; Matthew 7:11; Acts 14:17; James 1:16-18
LOVE: God is loving. Because love is God’s nature, He seeks the highest good and glory of Himself which in turn is the best for His creatures.
1 John 4:8
God is Love
1 John 4:8
Matthew 5:43-48; Mark 10:21-23; Luke 6:27-32
God loves everyone
Matthew 5:43-48; Mark 10:21-23; Luke 6:27-32
Deuteronomy 7:7; Deuteronomy 10:14-15; Jeremiah 31:3; Ephesians 5:25
God loves his people in a special way
Deuteronomy 7:7; Deuteronomy 10:14-15; Jeremiah 31:3; Ephesians 5:25
John 3:16; 1 John 2:2; 1 Timothy 4:10; Galatians 2:20
God’s love motivated his provision of salvation
John 3:16; 1 John 2:2; 1 Timothy 4:10; Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 1:4-5; Ephesians 2:4-8; Romans 9:11-13
God’s love motivated his predestination
Ephesians 1:4-5; Ephesians 2:4-8; Romans 9:11-13
Hebrews 12:6
God’s love motivates his discipline of us
Hebrews 12:6
1 John 4:10; 1 John 4:19
God loveD us first
1 John 4:10; 1 John 4:19
How do the KINDNESS and GOODNESS AND LOVE of god affect my relationship with him and others?
My Relationship: Salvation & Sanctification
Others: Unbelievers and Believers
MY UNSPOKeN REQUEST IS
( ).
Since God is KIND, GOOD, and LOVING, how might He relate to
( )?
GOD IS MERCIFUL, GRACIOUS, AND PATIENT.
MERCY: GOD DOES NOT GIVE US THE PUNISHMENT WE DESERVE.
PSALM 86:15; PSALM 145:8; 2 SAMUEL 24:1, 12-14
GOD IS MERCIFUL
Psalm 86:15; Psalm 145:8; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Samuel 24:1; 2 Samuel 24:12-14
2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4; EPHESIANS 2:4
ALL MERCY COMES FROM GOD
2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Ephesians 2:4
ROMANS 11:32
GOD SHOWS MERCY TO ALL
EXODUS 33:19; EXODUS 34:6
GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN HIS MERCY
JAMES 5:11
GOD USES TRIALS TO DISPLAY HIS MERCY
ROMANS 9:23
BELIEVERS ARE CONTAINERS OF GOD’S MERCY
GRACE: GOD GIVES US WHAT WE DO NOT DESERVE.
1 PETER 5:10; HEBREWS 4:16
GOD IS THE GOD OF ALL GRACE
NEHEMIAH 9:30-31; PSALM 103:8; PSALM 116:5; JOEL 2:13; JONAH 4:2; JOHN 1:14
GOD IS FULL OF GRACE
Nehemiah 9:30-31; Psalm 103:8; Psalm 116:5; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2; John 1:14
EXODUS 33:19; PSALM 119:132; PROVERBS 3:34; ROMANS 11:5-6
GOD IS SOVEREIGN WITH HIS GRACE
Exodus 33:19; Psalm 119:132; Proverbs 3:34; Romans 11:5-6
1 CORINTHIANS 15:10; 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8
GOD’S GRACE MOTIVATES US TO WORK
1 Corinthians 15:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8
PATIENCE: GOD IS SLOW TO ANGER.
EXODUS 34:6; NEHEMIAH 9:17
GOD IS SLOW TO ANGER
ROMANS 9:22
GOD USES UNBELIEVERS TO SHOW HIS PATIENCE
1 TIMOTHY 1:11-15; 2 PETER 3:9; 1 PETER 3:20
GOD USES BELIEVERS TO SHOW HIS PATIENCE
1 Timothy 1:11-15; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 3:20
ROMANS 3:25
GOD WAS PATIENT IN PROVIDING THE GOSPEL
HOW DO THE MERCY, AND GRACE, AND PATIENCE OF GOD AFFECT MY RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND OTHERS?
MY RELATIONSHIP: SALVATION & SANCTIFICATION
OTHERS: UNBELIEVERS AND BELIEVERS
MY UNSPOKEN REQUEST IS
( ).
SINCE GOD IS FULL OF MERCY, GRACE, AND PATIENCE, HOW MIGHT HE RELATE TO
( )?
GOD IS HUMBLE, PEACEFUL, AND A PERSON.
HUMILITY: GOD IS EXALTED ABOVE ALL THINGS. HE HAS, HOWEVER, MADE HIMSELF LOW, I.E. BY REVEALING HIMSELF TO MANKIND.
ZECHARIAH 9:9; MATTHEW 11:29; PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11; REVELATION 5:6, 8, 13
JESUS SHOWS OFF GOD’S HUMILITY
Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 11:29; Philippians 2:5-11; Revelation 5:6; Revelation 5:8; Revelation 5:13
PEACEFULNESS: GOD IS CALM AND SETTLED.
ROMANS 15:33; ROMANS 16:20; 1 CORINTHIANS 14:33; PHILIPPIANS 4:9; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23; 2 THESSALONIANS 3:16; HEBREWS 13:20
GOD IS THE GOD OF PEACE
Romans 15:33; Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Philippians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:16; Hebrews 13:20
EPHESIANS 2:14
JESUS IS OUR PEACE
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7; MARK 4:36-41
GOD’S PEACE SURPASSES UNDERSTANDING
Philippians 4:6-7; Mark 4:36-41
PERSONHOOD: GOD IS A PERSON AND SHOULD BE COMMUNED WITH AS SUCH.
JOHN 17:3; EXODUS 8:22; EXODUS 9:14; JOHN 17:6, 25-26
GOD WANTS TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO US
John 17:3; Exodus 8:22; Exodus 9:14; John 17:6, John 17:25-26
1 JOHN 5:20; 1 TIMOTHY 2:3-4; LUKE 7:29-30; MATTHEW 23:37
GOD WANTS TO BE KNOWN
1 John 5:20; 1 Timothy 2:3-4; Luke 7:29-30; Matthew 23:37
EXODUS 6:3; DEUTERONOMY 29:29; ISAIAH 43:10; MATTHEW 11:27; JOHN 6:44, 65; ISAIAH 65:1-2
GOD IS SOVEREIGN IN REVEALING HIMSELF
Exodus 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:29; Isaiah 43:10; Matthew 11:27; John 6:44; John 6:65; Isaiah 65:1-2
PSALM 68:5; JOHN 15:13-15; HEBREWS 2:11; EPHESIANS 5:28-29; EZEKIEL 16:8; EXODUS 33:11; NUMBERS 12:8; DEUTERONOMY 34:10; REVELATION 21:1-8
GOD RELATES TO US INTIMATELY
Psalm 68:5; John 15:13-15; Hebrews 2:11; Ephesians 5:28-29; Ezekiel 16:8; Exodus 33:11; Numbers 12:8; Deuteronomy 34:10; Revelation 21:1-8