"Acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee" (Job 22:21). "Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might, let not the rich glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth, and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord" (Jer 9:23,24). A spiritual and saving knowledge of God is the greatest need of every human creature.
The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His perfections as revealed in Holy Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshipped. In this booklet an effort has been made to set forth some of the principal perfections of the Divine character. ... Something more than a theoretical knowledge of God is needed by us. God is only truly known in the soul as we yield ourselves to Him, submit to His authority, and regulate all the details of our lives by His holy precepts and commandments. "Then shall we know, if we follow on (in the path of obedience) to know the Lord" (Hosea 6:3). "If any man will do His will, he shall know" (John 7:17). "The people that do know their God shall be strong" (Dan. 11:32).
Power is God’s hand or arm, omniscience is his eye, mercy his bowels, eternity his duration, but holiness is his beauty. - Stephen Charnock, The Existence and Attributes of God
"Any sin is more or less heinous depending upon the honor and majesty of the one whom we had offended. Since God is of infinite honor, infinite majesty, and infinite holiness, the slightest sin is of infinite consequence. The slightest sin is nothing less than cosmic treason when we realize against whom we have sinned." - Jonathan Edwards
“Nothing purifies the mind and inflames holiness in the heart like meditation on the perfections of God. Charnock’s classic work on the divine attributes, which he wrote the last three years of his life, has never been matched in its profound and practical approach to this rich subject. This work is a treasure of sound theology and humble adoration of God. The author’s exposition on the goodness of God is alone worth the purchase of these volumes; it is unsurpassed in all English literature. Lightly edited for the modern reader and studded with insightful introductions to each discourse, this new edition by Mark Jones will be a great help to all who seek diligently to know the Lord.” - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, emphases added (President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology)
Discourse I. On the Existence of God. Psalm xiv. 1.--The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Page 25.
Discourse II. On Practical Atheism. Psalm xiv. 1.--The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Page 89.
Discourse III. On God's Being a Spirit. John iv. 24.--God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Page 176.
Discourse IV. On Spiritual Worship. John iv. 24.--God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Page 204.
Discourse V. On the Eternity of God. Psalm xc. 2.--Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Page 276.
Discourse VI. On the Immutability of God. Psalm cii. 26, 27.--They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. Page 310.
Discourse VII. On God's Omnipresence. Jeremiah xxiii. 24.--Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord. Page 363.
Discourse VIII. On God's Knowledge. Psalm cxlvii. 5.--Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Page 406.
Discourse IX. On the Wisdom of God. Romans xvi. 27.--To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Page 498 .
Discourse X. On the Power of God. Job xxvi. 14.--Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? Page 5.
Discourse XI. On the Holiness of God. Exodus xv. 11.--Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Page 108.
Discourse XII. On the Goodness of God. Mark x. 18.--And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Page 209.
Discourse XIII. On God's Dominion. Psalm ciii. 19.--The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Page 356.
Discourse XIV. On God's Patience. Nahum i. 3.--The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. Page 472.
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