Chapter 2 Flashcards
Godhead
Trinity
human wisdom cannot penetrate the divine
knowledge of God
Who said this? -Christianity is not a record of a man’s quest for God; it is the product of God’s revelation of himself and his purpose to man
Gordon R. Lewis
How does one Obtain a knowledge on God (3)
- It is the matter of the heart as it is of the brain
- Faith
- there must be an openness to the holy pint and willingnes
How does one prove the Existence of God
- book of nature and scriptures
- Evidence from the creation: human behayior
- Evidence from the scriptures
This reveals God’s qualities
Bible
This name reveals God’s divine powers
El and Elohim
This name means “Most High”
Elyon
This name means “God most high”
El Elyon
This name means “Lord” and pictures God as an almighty ruler
Adonai
What are the activities of God? (7)
creator
He forgives sins
Redeemer and savior
deserves our worship
He makes plans
Predictions
Promises
What are the incommunicable attributes of God? (5)
Life in Himself
God is Omniscient
God is Omnipotent
God is Omnipresent
He is independent in will
What are the communicable attributes of God? (8)
Love
Grace
Mercy
Patient
Holiness
Righteousness
Truth
Justice
What does the bible reveal?
God’s full control over the world
What did God predestined people for?
To be conformed to the image of His son
