Powerpoints 3

Question 0

Inter-relationship

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God maintains and rules what he makes
Purpose in creation -relationship
Purpose in preservation -stewardship
Purpose in governance-covenant faithfulness

Question 1

Titles

Answer 1

Creator
Preserver
Governor

Question 2

Why a creator theology is important

Answer 2

To scripture 
To church history 
To all other doctrines 
To our understanding of Science 
To our cooperation with other Christians

Question 3

Creator

Answer 3

Ex Nihilo - from nothing

God is the source of the existence of all things

Question 4

Creator 2

Answer 4

All inclusive- everything

Includes things created from creation

Question 5

Creator 3

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Immanent God’s presence And activity within nature, human nature and history.
Transcendent God is separate from and independent of nature and humanity

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Preserver

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We are able to live in the assurance that God is present and active and continues to rule
We can pray knowing that God hears and acts upon our prayers
We can face danger, knowing that he is not unaware and uninvolved

Question 7

Preserver 2

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God preserves creation as a whole
God preserves his people
God sustains his people through danger and trial, not FROM

Question 8

Preserver 3

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Sufficient - abundant -
Not limited to the physical realm
Spiritual and relational realms

Question 9

Preservation images

Answer 9

Did God create and leave?
Does he need to keep creating?
-electric toothbrush
-cruise control

Question 10

Governor

Answer 10

What he makes and maintains he manages
Natural law of the creator order
God’s governance over the natural law

Question 11

Governor 2

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What he makes and maintains He manages
Gods governance of human history
Gods governance over individual lives

Question 12

Governor 3

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His governance is consistent
With his character 
Holiness: righteousness and justice 
His governance is optional 
His love will not compel obedience

Question 13

Is evil apart of God plan ?

Answer 13

James 1:14- god doesn’t tempt anyone

1John 2:16 for the cravings of sinful man… Comes not from the father

Question 14

How does God relate to sin?

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Prevent it - genesis 20:6
Permits it - Romans 1:24
Directs it- Joseph
Limits it- Satan and Job

Question 15

Gods governance

Answer 15

His governing activity is universal
His governing activity is for all his children - even those who don’t love him
His governing is good -even when it’s painful
His governing is individual and specific
His governing often involves human interactions and cooperation