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Theology Review. General Revelation. General Revelation. “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. “ Psalm 19:1 . General Revelation.
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General Revelation “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. “ Psalm 19:1
General Revelation “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” Romans 1:18-20
General Revelation Enough for everyone to know there is a God. Not enough to bring sinners to salvation.
Specific Revelation Jesus Christ: The ultimate revelation of God
Specific Revelation Jesus Christ: The ultimate revelation of God Scripture: God’s written revelation to us
Specific Revelation Jesus Christ: The ultimate revelation of God Scripture: God’s written revelation to us
Scripture Inspired by God
Scripture Inspired by God “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Scripture Inspired by God “But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. “ 2 Peter 1:20-21
Scripture Inspired by God Authoritative
Scripture Inspired by God Authoritative Sufficient
Scripture Sufficient “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Scripture Inspired by God Authoritative Sufficient
God’s Character God Is Spirit
God’s Character God Is Spirit “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24
God’s Character God Is Spirit “Anthropomorphisms”
God’s Character God Is Spirit Jesus took on flesh
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite “Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You.” Jeremiah 32:17
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite What God cannot do
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging
God’s Character God Is Unchanging “The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.“ Psalm 33:11
God’s Character God Is Unchanging “The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.“ Psalm 33:11 “For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.” Malachi 3:6
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging God Is Good
God’s Character God Is Good “You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.” Psalm 119:68
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging God Is Good God Is Immanent and Transcendent
God’s Character God Is Immanent and Transcendent “Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7
God’s Character God Is Immanent and Transcendent “He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.” 1 Timothy 6:15-16
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging God Is Good God Is Immanent and Transcendent
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging God Is Good God Is Immanent and Transcendent God Is Three-in-One
God’s Character God Is Three-in-One God Is One
God’s Character God Is Three-in-One God Is One “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!” Deuteronomy 6:4
God’s Character God Is Three-in-One God Is One Three Are Called God
God’s Character God Is Three-in-One God Is One Three Are Called God God Is Three-in-One
God’s Character God Is Three-in-One “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19
God’s Character God Is Three-in-One “After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.’” Matthew 3:16-17
General Revelation Enough for everyone to know there is a God. Not enough to bring sinners to salvation.
Scripture Inspired by God Authoritative Sufficient
God’s Character God Is Spirit God Is Infinite God Is Unchanging God Is Good God Is Immanent and Transcendent God Is Three-in-One