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The Theology of God’s Goodness

The Theology of God’s Goodness. Define Goodness. Basic Definition Goodness means something admirable, attractive, and praiseworthy. In other words, worthy of approval.

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The Theology of God’s Goodness

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  1. The Theology of God’s Goodness

  2. Define Goodness Basic Definition Goodness means something admirable, attractive, and praiseworthy. In other words, worthy of approval. “God is only originally good of himself. All created goodness is a rivulet from this fountain, but divine goodness hath no spring; God depends upon no other for his goodness, he hath it in and of himself. Man hath no goodness from himself, God hath no goodness from without himself; his goodness is no more derived from another than his being.” -Stephen Charnoc Whatever is worthy of God’s approval

  3. Define Goodness There are 3 types of goodness The inherent goodness natural in a thing or being The goodness in the will or character of a being The acts of goodness a being may do Gen 1:31 God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

  4. The Theology of God’s Goodness Goodness is one of the attributes of God God’s goodness is essentially part of who He is. Psa 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! God is the highest standard of good Psa 145:9 The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works. Mat 5:44-45 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (45) so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

  5. The Theology of God’s Goodness Goodness is one of the attributes of God God’s actions are good Psa 119:68 You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes. God’s goodness to his other attributes

  6. The Theology of God’s Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness (What is God’s goodness like?) God’s goodness is perfect God’s goodness is infinite God’s goodness is directed toward us Psa 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. Rom 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?

  7. The Theology of God’s Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness (What is God’s goodness like?) God is generous “he spoke of himself as “abundant in goodness and truth” (Ex 34:6 KJV). This is the quality of generosity. Generosity means a disposition to give to others in a way which has no mercenary motive and is not limited by what the recipients deserve but consistently goes beyond it. Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy. Generosity is, so to speak, the focal point of God’s moral perfection; it is the quality which determines how all God’s other excellences are to be displayed.” (JI Packer)

  8. The Theology of God’s Goodness The Nature of God’s Goodness (What is God’s goodness like?) God is generous God is generous to all in some ways, and generous to some in all ways.... Psa 145:9, 15-16 “The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works...The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their food in due time. You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.”

  9. The Theology of God’s Goodness All Good Originates from God God’s goodness is communicative Jas 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

  10. Is God Really Good? Who are you oh man to question your creator? The philosophical argument God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love Him. (Romans 8:28)

  11. Is God Really Good? God’s severity: Exo 34:6-7 Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; (7) who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations."

  12. Conclusion What does God’s love mean for me? You can boldly approach Him. You can trust Him We should in turn do good (We should do what God approves) Gal 6:10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. “But remember that you can answer every question with this expression: “God of His goodness willed it. God out of His kindness willed it.”” (Tozer, A.W. (2011-04-19). Attributes of God)

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