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The Existence of God
Romans 1:18-20 (ESV) |
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Rom 1:18-20
(18) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.
(19) For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.
(20) For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. |
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The Knowability of God
Psalm 145:1-3 (ESV) |
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Psa 145:1-3
(1) A Song of Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
(2) Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
(3) Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. |
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The "Incommunicable" Attributes of God
Psalm 102:25-27 (ESV) |
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Psa 102:25-27
(25) Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
(26) They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away,
(27) but you are the same, and your years have no end. |
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The "Communicable" Attributes of God: 1
Exodus 34:6-7 (ESV) |
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Definition
Exo 34:6-7
(6) The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,
(7) keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation." |
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The "Communicable" Attributes of God: 2
Psalm 73:25-26 (ESV) |
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Psa 73:25-26
(25) Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
(26) My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
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God in Three Persons: The Trinity
Matthew 3:16-17 (ESV) |
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Mat 3:16-17
(16) And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;
(17) and behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." |
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Creation
Nehemiah 9:6 (ESV) |
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Definition
Neh 9:6
(6) "You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you. |
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God's Providence
Romans 8:28 (ESV) |
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Definition
Rom 8:28
(28) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. |
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Miracles
Hebrews 2:3-4 (ESV) |
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Definition
Heb 2:3-4
(3) how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,
(4) while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. |
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Prayer
Hebrews 4:14-16 (ESV) |
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Definition
Heb 4:14-16
(14) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
(15) For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
(16) Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. |
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Angels
Revelation 5:11-12 (ESV) |
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Definition
Rev 5:11-12
(11) Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,
(12) saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" |
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Satan and Demons
James 4:7-8 |
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Definition
Jas 4:7-8
(7) Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
(8) Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. |
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