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E4 Giving F1 Definition G1 There are 3 Hebrews words that have the idea of giving. There is one in Greek δίδωμι, dı́dōmi. G2 Giving is an attitude best understood as the opposite of getting. Acts 20:35 CSB In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring…
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E3 Forgiving F1 Definition G1 Definition: Definition: Forgiveness is the transferring of revenge to God who judges and sentences justly. The pain of experiencing the offense is still there. There is no such thing as forgive and forget. Regret from the offender is not enough; there must be remorse. Consider a quote from Dr. George Simon…
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Doctrine B1 What it is C1 God’s character traits (attributes). These attributes are God’s glory. This is a glory of character and spirit. His glory is not what He has but in whom He is. He will not share His glory (Isaiah 42:8). The heavens (atmosphere and universe) reveal His glory (Psalm 19:1) as well…
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Psalms 111:1-10 GW Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the company of decent people and in the congregation. 2 The LORD’s deeds are spectacular. They should be studied by all who enjoy them. 3 His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness continues forever. 4 He has…
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E12 Transcendence F1 Definition: beyond what we can conceive. He is greater and higher, with greater power and being than we can understand. It also deals with not being known and unknowable. But, God reaches out and reveals Himself in many ways. F2 Unknown and beyond our comprehension G1 Higher H1 2 Chronicles 2:6…
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E9 Self-existence F1 Definition: G1 This is also known as aseity. G2 God has no beginning and no end, He is always. He has no needs. He is dependent on nothing; all are dependent on Him. G3 Because He needs nothing and is dependent on nothing, His word is true. His promises are true.…
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E7 Omniscience—Knowledge (including foreknowledge and middle knowledge) F1 Definition G1 Knowledge H1 The English word gives this as one definition: 1. a particular or specialized form of understanding or skill. 2. Webster’s Dictionary Unabridged 1828 has a) A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact; the perception of the connection and…
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E6 Omnisapience F1 Definition: Literally, this means all wisdom or complete wisdom. God’s wisdom is perfect. He cannot learn, for He knows all. He cannot learn wisdom, for He can apply knowledge perfectly and without any flaws. He knows every possibility. F2 His communication is perfect. He knows how to word what He does,…
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E4 Omnipotence F1 This unlimited power relates to what God’s character is. Since He is a God who tells the truth, He cannot do illogical things as make a rock so huge that He cannot lift it, a square circle, 2+2=5, or make Himself not exist. F2 Isaiah 43:12-13 NLT First I predicted your…
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D2 Incommunicable These are those only God has. E1 Eternality F1 Defined: having no beginning and no ending. God was never created, nor can never die. There is only one being with this attribute—Yahweh. F2 Verses (also see here or here scroll down) G1 Genesis 21:33 LEB And he planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there…