God: His Attributes and Character

Thesis: We need to know God

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?