God: His Attributes and Character

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?