DOES GOD EXIST? Psalms 19:1-4 1. THINGS AROUND US DECLARE GOD
DOES GOD EXIST? Ecclesiastes 3:11 Romans 1:19-20 2. THE EVIDENCE OF GOD IS IN OUR HEARTS
DOES GOD EXIST? 3. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THROUGH ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT God as “a being than which no greater can be conceived.” And if this supreme being exist in the mind , it must also exist in reality
DOES GOD EXIST? 3. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THROUGH ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT So, if there is God that exist , this argument is greater than a God who does not exist
DOES GOD EXIST? 4. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THROUGH TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT There is evidence of order or design in nature, in all things around us Since the universe displays such an amazing design, there must have been a Divine Designer
DOES GOD EXIST? 5. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THROUGH COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT That there must be something that caused everything to come into existence Therefore, the whole world or universe must itself depend on a Being which exists independently or necessarily
DOES GOD EXIST? 6. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THROUGH MORAL ARGUMENT A sense of right and wrong in every human being The dictates of our conscience to do or not to do certain things; what is and what is not acceptable to do
DOES GOD EXIST? 7. FOR CHRISTIANS WHO BELIEVE IN GOD’S EXISTENCE BY FAITH We know God exist because we talk to Him We feel His presence We sense His leading, guidance or direction We know His love We desire His grace, mercy and compassion We know our responsibilities and accountabilities We know that the miracles, changes in our lives can only come from God
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Job 42:7
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Exodus 20:3-5
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 1. GOD IS LIGHT Isaiah 60:19
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD James 1:17 1. GOD IS LIGHT
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 1:1; Psalm 24:1 2. GOD IS OUR CREATOR
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 1:26-28 2. GOD IS OUR CREATOR
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Romans 1:19-20 2. GOD IS OUR CREATOR
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 3:17-18 2. GOD IS OUR CREATOR
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 1:1 3. TITLES OF GOD ELOHIM STRONG ONE, DIVINE
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Exodus 4:10, 13 3. TITLES OF GOD ADONAI LORD (Master-Servant Relationship)
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 14:20 3. TITLES OF GOD EL ELYON MOST HIGH, STRONGEST ONE
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 16:13 3. TITLES OF GOD EL ROI THE STRONGEST ONE WHO SEES
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Genesis 17:1 3. TITLES OF GOD EL SHADDAI THE ALMIGHTY GOD
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Isaiah 40:28 3. TITLES OF GOD EL OLAM THE EVERLASTING GOD
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Exodus 3:13-14 3. TITLES OF GOD YAHWEH “I AM” THE SELF-EXISTENT GOD
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES/NAMES OF GOD YAHWEH “I AM” THE SELF-EXISTENT GOD EL OLAM THE EVERLASTING GOD EL SHADDAI THE ALMIGHTY GOD EL ROI THE STRONGEST ONE WHO SEES EL ELYON MOST HIGH, STRONGEST ONE ADONAI LORD (Master- Servant Relationship) ELOHIM STRONG ONE, DIVINE
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD ETERNAL No Beginning, No End Immortal, Infinite Deut 33:27; Ps 90:2
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 1 Tim 1:17 3. TITLES OF GOD ETERNAL No Beginning, No End Immortal, Infinite
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD IMMUTABLE Unchanging, Reliable, Trustworthy Mal 3:6; Num 23:19
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD IMMUTABLE Unchanging, Reliable, Trustworthy Psalm 102:26-27
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD INCOMPARABLE No One Like Him in Works and Being Unequalled and Perfect 2 Sam 7:22; Psalm 86:8
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD INCOMPARABLE No One Like Him in Works and Being Unequalled and Perfect Isa 40:25; Matt 5:48
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD INSCRUTABLE Unfathomable, Unsearchable Isa 40:28; Ps 145:3
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD INSCRUTABLE Unfathomable, Unsearchable Rom. 11:33-34
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS JUST He is No Respecter of Persons (There is No Favoritism in God) Deut 32:4; Psalm 18:30
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNIPOTENT He is All-Powerful, He Can Do Anything As He Pleases But According to His Character Revelation 19:6
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNIPOTENT He is All-Powerful, He Can Do Anything As He Pleases But According to His Character Jeremiah 32: 17, 37
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNIPRESENT He is Present Everywhere (But God is Not Everything) Psalm 139: 7-13
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNIPRESENT He is Present Everywhere (But God is Not Everything) Psalm 139: 7-13
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNIPRESENT He is Present Everywhere (But God is Not Everything) Jeremiah 23:23-24
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNISCIENT He Knows the Past, Present and Future (His Justice Will Be Administered Fairly) Psalm 139:1-4
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS OMNISCIENT He Knows the Past, Present and Future (His Justice Will Be Administered Fairly) Proverbs 5:21
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS ONE There is No Other God and He is Alone In Being Able to Meet the Deepest Needs & Longings of Our Hearts Deuteronomy 6:4 He is Worthy of Our Worship & Devotion
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS ONE There is No Other God and He is Alone In Being Able to Meet the Deepest Needs & Longings of Our Hearts Matthew 6:31-33
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS ONE There is No Other God and He is Alone In Being Able to Meet the Deepest Needs & Longings of Our Hearts Revelation 4:11 He is Worthy of Our Worship & Devotion
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS RIGHTEOUS God Cannot and Will Not Pass Any Wrongdoing Exodus 9:27
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS RIGHTEOUS God Cannot and Will Not Pass Any Wrongdoing Matthew 27:45-46 For Our Sins to be Forgiven, Jesus Had to Pay and Suffer God’s Wrath When Our Sins was Placed Upon Him
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS RIGHTEOUS God Cannot and Will Not Pass Any Wrongdoing Romans 3:21-26 For Our Sins to be Forgiven, Jesus Had to Pay and Suffer God’s Wrath When Our Sins was Placed Upon Him
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS RIGHTEOUS God Cannot and Will Not Pass Any Wrongdoing Romans 3:21-26 For Our Sins to be Forgiven, Jesus Had to Pay and Suffer God’s Wrath When Our Sins was Placed Upon Him
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS SOVEREIGN God is Supreme, No One is Able to Prevent His Purpose from Happening Psalm 93:1; 95:3 Jeremiah 23:20
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS A SPIRIT God is Invisible John 1:18; 4:24
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS A TRINITY God is Three Persons In One, Same Substance Equal in Power and Glory 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 5:7-8
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS TRUTH God Is and Will Remain Incorruptible, and He Cannot Lie Psalm 117:2 1 Samuel 15:29 Numbers 23:19
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS HOLY ⦿ God is Separated From All Moral Defilement and Hostile Toward Him ⦿ God Sees All Evil and It Angers Him ⦿ God is a Consuming Fire
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS HOLY ⦿ God is Separated From All Moral Defilement and Hostile Toward Him ⦿ God Sees All Evil and It Angers Him ⦿ God is a Consuming Fire
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS HOLY ⦿ God is Separated From All Moral Defilement and Hostile Toward Him ⦿ God Sees All Evil and It Angers Him ⦿ God is a Consuming Fire
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS GRACIOUS God’s Grace Includes: ⦿ GOODNESS ⦿ KINDNESS ⦿ MERCY ⦿ LOVE ⦿ ALLOWING US INTO HIS PRESENCE ⦿ DESIRING TO KNOW EACH ONE PERSONALLY
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS GRACIOUS God’s Grace Includes: ⦿ GOODNESS ⦿ KINDNESS ⦿ MERCY ⦿ LOVE ⦿ ALLOWING US INTO HIS PRESENCE ⦿ DESIRING TO KNOW EACH ONE PERSONALLY
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS GRACIOUS God’s Grace Includes: ⦿ GOODNESS ⦿ KINDNESS ⦿ MERCY ⦿ LOVE ⦿ ALLOWING US INTO HIS PRESENCE ⦿ DESIRING TO KNOW EACH ONE PERSONALLY
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 3. TITLES OF GOD GOD IS AN INFINITE BEING ⦿ LIMITLESS ⦿ ENDLESS IN SPACE, EXTENT OR SIZE ⦿ IMMEASUREABLE ⦿ INCALCULABLE But Through His Word, We Can Understand Much About Who He is and What He Is Like
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRIUNE GOD : ✱ GOD THE FATHER, ✱ GOD THE SON, AND ✱ GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT ✱ CO-EXISTING, CO-ETERNAL PERSONS WHO ARE GOD
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS ONE GOD
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS ONE GOD
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS GOD = Hebrew “Elohim” (Plural)
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS GOD = Hebrew “Elohim” (Plural)
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS The SON is speaking about… …the FATHER and the HOLY SPIRIT
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS When the Lord Jesus was baptized… …the FATHER and the HOLY SPIRIT are there
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THE TRINITY CONSISTS OF THREE PERSONS God the Son is Distinguished from… …God the Father and God the Holy Spirit
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The FATHER is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The FATHER is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The SON is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The SON is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The SON is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The HOLY SPIRIT is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY IS GOD The HOLY SPIRIT is God
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS SUBORDINATION WITHIN THE TRINITY The SON is SUBOR-DINATE to the Father
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS SUBORDINATION WITHIN THE TRINITY The SON is SUBOR-DINATE to the Father
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS SUBORDINATION WITHIN THE TRINITY The HOLY SPIRIT is SUBORDINATE to the Father and the Son
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS SUBORDINATION WITHIN THE TRINITY The HOLY SPIRIT is SUBORDINATE to the Father and the Son
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons THERE IS SUBORDINATION WITHIN THE TRINITY The HOLY SPIRIT is SUBORDINATE to the Father and the Son
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The FATHER is the Ultimate Source and Cause of ALL CREATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The FATHER is the Ultimate Source and Cause of DIVINE REVELATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The FATHER is the Ultimate Source and Cause of SALVATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The FATHER is the Ultimate Source and Cause of JESUS’ HUMAN WORKS
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS There is SEPARATION of Functions Among the 3 Persons of the Trinity
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The SON is the Agent or Representative Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 1. CREATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIVERSE
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The SON is the Agent or Representative Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 1. CREATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIVERSE
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The SON is the Agent or Representative Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 2. DIVINE REVELATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The SON is the Agent or Representative Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 2. DIVINE REVELATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The SON is the Agent or Representative Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 3. SALVATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The SON is the Agent or Representative Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 3. SALVATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 1. CREATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIVERSE
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 1. CREATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIVERSE
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 2. DIVINE REVELATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 2. DIVINE REVELATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 3. SALVATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works: 3. SALVATION
THE TRINITY One God Existing In Three Persons EACH PERSON IN THE TRINITY HAS DIFFERENT TASKS 4. JESUS’ WORKS The HOLY SPIRIT is the Means Whom the Father Does the Following Works:
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ?
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ?
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ MAN’S WILL IS BOUNDED BY HIS NATURE ✱ MAN’S NATURE IS IN BONDAGE TO SIN, EVERY PART OF IT: BODY, MIND, WILL
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ MAN, IN HIS NATURAL, UNREGENERATED STATE, HE IS CARNALLY MINDED, SPIRITUALLY DEAD
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ NOW, HOW CAN ANYONE BE SAVED?
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ NOW, HOW CAN ANYONE BE SAVED? ✱ BY GOD’S GRACE THROUGH THE GIFT OF FAITH
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ FREE GIFT OF GRACE, FREE GIFT OF FAITH
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ HOW DO WE KNOW THE SAVED PEOPLE?
DOES GOD EXIST? FOR CHRISTIANS WHO BELIEVE IN GOD’S EXISTENCE BY FAITH We know God exist because we talk to Him We feel His presence We sense His leading, guidance or direction We know His love We desire His grace, mercy and compassion We know our responsibilities and accountabilities We know that the miracles, changes in our lives can only come from God
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD TITLES/NAMES OF GOD YAHWEH “I AM” THE SELF-EXISTENT GOD EL OLAM THE EVERLASTING GOD EL SHADDAI THE ALMIGHTY GOD EL ROI THE STRONGEST ONE WHO SEES EL ELYON MOST HIGH, STRONGEST ONE ADONAI LORD (Master- Servant Relationship) ELOHIM STRONG ONE, DIVINE
GOD IS A TRINITY God is Three Persons In One, Same Substance Equal in Power and Glory 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 5:7-8
GOD IS A TRINITY God is Three Persons In One, Same Substance Equal in Power and Glory Ephesians 1:3-5,7, 12-13
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ HOW CAN ANYONE BE SAVED?
IS GOD SOVEREIGN OR MAN HAS A FREE WILL ? Who is In Control of Our Eternal Destiny ? ✱ HOW CAN ANYONE BE SAVED? ✱ BY GOD’S GRACE THROUGH THE GIFT OF FAITH
THEOLOGY PROPER / PATEROLOGY Summary 1. Discusses God’s OMNIPRESENCE, OMNISCIENCE, OMNIPOTENCE and ETERNALITY 2. Teaches WHO GOD IS and WHAT HE DOES 3. Focuses on the DISTINCTIVENESS of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
THEOLOGY PROPER / PATEROLOGY Summary 4. Establishes God’s MERCY, LOVE and GRACE and His RIGHTEOUSNESS, HOLINESS and JUSTICE 5. DEMONSTRATES God’s GRANT of MERCY and SENDING of JUDGMENT, His PUNISHMENT for SIN and His FORGIVENESS of SIN 6. Provides a More Complete UNDERSTANDING of WHO GOD IS and WHAT HE DOES