I The Importance of Knowing God.
A. Jesus said knowing God was what (John 17:3)? B. What is the only ting we should boast about (Jeremiah 9:24)? II How can one know God? D. What did Jesus say the way to know God in John 14:8-9? E. What does Paul say about Christ in Colossians 2:9? F. The writer of Hebrews says that God has spoken unto us by His Son--Christ. How is God described in Hebrews 1:3? III God's Attributes A. Holiness Exodus 15:11, Psalm 99:9 B. Righteousness and Justice Psalm 119:137, Psalm 89:14 C. Sovereignty Isaiah 46:9-10, 45:23 D. Eternality Isaiah 44:6, 43:13 E. Immutability - God never changes in His nature or purpose Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 6:17-18, James 1:17 F. Omniscience - God knows all things possible and actual. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Job 34:21, Psalm 139:1-6 G. Omniscience-God knows all things possible and actual. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Job 34:21, Psalm 139:1-6. H. Omnipresence-God is present everywhere Proverbs 15:3 I. Omnipotence-God is all-powerful, having more than enough strength to do anything. Jeremiah 32:17, Revelation 19:6 J. Love-God is love. John 3:16, Romans 5:8 K. Truth-God is the only TRUE God. Psalm 31:5, 117:2 L. Mercy-God's great mercy is the practical expression of His compassion to those who have opposed His will. Psalm 145:8-9, 130:3-4 IV Application A. How will you prayers be affected? B. How would you respond to a major trial in your life? > The death of a close relative? > An accident that leaves you physically disabled? |