The Goodness of God

I. The Declaration of God's Goodness
II. The Descriptions of God's Goodness
A. Generally
B. Specifically
i. God's Goodness is Seen in His Mercy
a. God does not always give sinners what they deserve
b. God shows compassion on those who suffer and are in distress
ii. God's Goodness is seen in His Grace
iii. God's Goodness is Seen in His Patience
iv. God's Goodness is Seen in His Love
a. His Love Declared
1. The Father Loves the Son
2. The Son Loves the Father
b. His Love Described
1. It is Eternal
2. It is Sovereign
3. It is Gracious
4. It is Infinite
5. It is Unending
III. The Application of God's Goodness
A. God's Goodness Should Lead Us to Appreciation
B. God's Goodness Should Lead Us to Adoration
C. God's Goodness Should Lead Us to Appropriation