Who
is God? Theology in Action
BR:
John 1:43-51 Song: "We're marching
on to Zion"
I. Introduction
A. Coming
to know who God is.... How? Scriptures, Wisdom, Association
B. Consider
that understanding God is a VERY
IN
DEPTH
TOPIC.
(This is a short study)
C. Completeness
of our understanding is equal to the extent of God's revelation to
us. (John 20:30f.)
D. Consider
the actions and character of a person to know him... God as well.
E. Character
next week, this week ACTIONS..
II. Body
A. God
is the creator
of all things. Gen 1:1, 27; Jn 1:1; 1Cor 6:19-20
B. God
is wise.
(judicial use of knowledge) 1 Cor 1:18-21; provb 3:19-20
C. God
searches the hearts
of men.
1 Chrn 28:9; Jere 17:10; Ac 1:24
D. God
is involved
with men. Gen 45:7; prov. 16:9; Gal 4:4; 1 Cor. 10:13
E. God
is the savior
of men. 1Tim 2:4-6; Matt 28:19; Eph 1:13
F. God
is a jealous
God.(zealous for purity) Exo 20:5; 34:13-14; Numb 25:1-13
G. God
reveals
himself. Isa 40:12-31; 1Cor. 2:16; Eph 3:1-6
H. God
is the supreme judge. 1Chrn
16:14; Jn 12:48-50; 1 Cor 4:4-5
III. Conclusion
A. God
was not so much a theological concept to the Jews as He was a
concrete reality.
B. God
revealed himself to men over thousands of years in many ways, but in
these last days he has shown himself through his son.
C. God
shows Himself to us daily, as He works in our lives.
D. God
will be further revealed to us in heaven, where our understanding of
Him will not be clouded by sin.