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Biblical Theology of God (Additional Notes on Character of God; Attributes and Who God Is) Biblical Theology of God (Additional notes on character of God; attributes and who God is) Compilations from some of the pastors at The Grove Kerry Warren: Attributes of God are simply something that God has revealed about Himself. This can’t be confused with what we attribute to God or what we want God to be. I think for most people how they describe God will reveal what they know about Him. For instance, if they say that He is a spiteful God, then their first impression of Him must be that. I think it will say a lot about people when they are asked to list attributes about God. For me God is truth. He doesn’t lie to me or tell me things that I want to hear. He simply speaks truth even if that truth hurts (Deut. 32:4, Ps 33:4). What God says He will do, He will do. Matt Furby: Scripture Key Phrases Attributes Topic Like the appearance of a rainbow in the Ezekiel 1:13- clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance Indescribable, glorious Awesome 28 around him Job 11:7-9 Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Indescribable, eternal Awesome Awesome, eternal, and the ancient of days took his seat Awesome, Daniel 9:9-14 unique, over all, sovereign given authority, glory, and sovereign power Eternal over all 1 Corinthians No one knows the thoughts of God except Eternal, far above us Eternal 2:11 the Spirit of God in the beginning Creator/maker John 1:1-5 Eternal made all things Eternal No one has ever seen God, but God the One Unique, eternal, far above John 1:18 Eternal and Only has made him known us from everlasting to everlasting you are God Psalm 90:1-4 Eternal Eternal a thousand years in your sight are like a day Revelation Holy Holy Holy Eternal Eternal 4:8-9 Who was, and is, and is to come I am God, and there is no other God is unique and Isaiah 46:9-13 Eternal what I have planned, that will I do unmatched Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you Sustains His people, does Eternal, Isaiah 46:3-5 To whom will you compare me or count me not grow old Sovereign equal? Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Be exalted above all Glory I will be exalted. 1 Scripture Key Phrases Attributes Topic Romans 1:18- The wrath of God is being revealed Hates wickedness Goodness 32 eternal power and divine nature Deuteronomy Lord is jealous Jealous Jealous 4:24 Consuming As for God, his way is perfect; Psalm 18:30 Perfect Perfect the word of the Lord is flawless I do not delight in the death of the wicked, Ezekiel 33:11 but would rather they turn from their evil Merciful, compassionate Personal ways and follow me Do I eat the flesh of bulls… Sacrifice thank Desires our hearts, not Psalm 50 Personal offerings our religion Psalm 90:14- Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing Loving, compassionate Personal 17 love Jeremiah is anything too hard for me? All-powerful Power 32:27 Who knows the power of your anger? Your Psalm 90:5-13 Wrath, to be feared Righteous wrath is as great as the fear that is due you Colossians Everything created by him and for him Creator/sovereign Sovereign 1:15-18 Ecclesiastes Everything God does will endure forever Eternal, sovereign Sovereign 3:14 John 10:29 My Father is greater than all Eternal, sovereign Sovereign For as the Father has life in himself, so he has origin of life, sovereign John 5:24-27 granted the Son to have life in himself. Sovereign over all Because he is the Son of Man Where then does wisdom come from? Job 28:20-24 God understands the way to it and he alone Wise, eternal Wisdom knows where it dwells God's glory is unmatched, all reflect the Lord's glory and yet He brings us 2 Corinthians being transformed into his likeness with ever- closer and closer to Personal 3:17-18 increasing glory which comes from the Lord displaying it in likeness with Him Malachi 3:6 I the Lord do not change Unchanging Eternal 2 Joe Hobbs and bob Ellis: God is eternal. (Deuteronomy 33:27; Jeremiah 10:10; Psalm 90:2) God is infinite. (1 Kings 8:22-27; Jeremiah 23:24; Psalm 102:25- 27; Revelation 22:13) God is self-sufficient and self-existent. (Exodus 3:13-14; Psalm 50:10-12; Colossians 1:16) God is omnipresent (present everywhere). (Psalm 139:7-12) God is omnipotent (all powerful). (Genesis 18:14; Luke 18:27; Revelation 19:6) God is omniscient (all knowing). (Psalm 139:2-6; Isaiah 40:13-14) God is unchanging or immutable. (Psalm 102:25-27; Hebrews 1:10-12, 13:8) God is sovereign. (2 Samuel 7:22; Isaiah 46:9-11) God is wise. (Proverbs 3:19; Romans 16:26-27; 1 Timothy 1:17) God is holy. (Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15) God is righteous and just. (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 119:137) God is faithful. (Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 89:1-8) God is true and truth. (Psalm 31:5; John 14:6; John 17:3; Titus 1:1-2) God is good. (Psalm 25:8; Psalm 34:8; Mark 10:18) God is merciful. (Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalm 103:8-17; Daniel 9:9; Hebrews 2:17) God is gracious. (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 103:8; 1 Peter 5:10) God is love. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:8) God is spirit. (John 4:24) God is light. (James 1:17; 1 John 1:5) God is triune or trinity. (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14) 3 Biblical Names of God • Advocate - 1 John 2:1 • Almighty - Revelation 1:8 • Alpha - Revelation 1:8 • Lord of Lords - 1 Timothy 6:15; • Amen - Revelation 3:14 Revelation 19:16 • Angel of the Lord - Genesis 16:7 • Master - Matthew 23:8 • Anointed One - Psalm 2:2 • Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5 • Author and Perfecter of our Faith - • Messiah - John 1:41 Hebrews 12:2 • Mighty God - Isaiah 9:6 • Beginning - Revelation 21:6 • Morning Star - Revelation 22:16 • Branch - Zechariah 3:8 • Omega - Revelation 1:8 • Bread of Life - John 6:35,48 • Passover Lamb - 1 Corinthians 5:7 • Bridegroom - Matthew 9:15 • Physician - Matthew 9:12 • Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4 • Priest - Hebrews 4:15 • The Christ - Matthew 1:16 • Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6 • Comforter - Jeremiah 8:18 • Prophet - Acts 3:22 • Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20 • Purifier - Malachi 3:3 • Deliverer - Romans 11:26 • Rabbi - John 1:49 • Emmanuel - Matthew 1:23 • Ransom - 1 Timothy 2:6 • End - Revelation 21:6 • Redeemer - Isaiah 41:14 • Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6 • Refiner - Malachi 3:2 • First Fruits - 1 Corinthians 15:23 • Refuge - Isaiah 25:4 • Foundation - Isaiah 28:16 • Resurrection - John 11:25 • Fountain - Zechariah 13:1 • Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6 • Friend of Sinners - Matthew 11:19 • Rock - Deuteronomy 32:4 • Gate for the Sheep - John 10:7 • Root of David - Revelation 22:16 • Gift of God - 2 Corinthians 9:15 • Rose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1 • God - John 1:1 • Ruler of God's Creation – • Glory of God - Isaiah 60:1 Revelation 3:14 • Good Shepherd - John 10:11 • Savior - 2 Samuel 22:47; Luke 1:47 • Great Shepherd - Hebrews 13:20 • Second Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:47 • Guide - Psalm 48:14 • Seed of Abraham - Galatians 3:16 • Head of the Church - Colossians 1:18 • Seed of David - 2 Timothy 2:8 • High Priest - Hebrews 3:1 • Servant - Isaiah 42:1 • Holy One of Israel - Isaiah 41:14 • Shepherd - 1 Peter 2:25 • Horn of Salvation - Luke 1:69 • Son of David - Matthew 15:22 • I Am - Exodus 3:14 • Son of God - Luke 1:35 • Jehovah - Psalm 83:18 • Son of Man - Matthew 18:11 • Jesus - Matthew 1:21 • Son of the Most High - Luke 1:32 • King of Israel - Matthew 27:42 • Stone - Isaiah 28:16 • King of Kings - 1 Timothy 6:15; • Sun of Righteousness - Malachi 4:2 Revelation 19:16 • Teacher - Matthew 26:18 • Lamb of God - John 1:29 • Truth - John 14:6 • Last Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:45 • Way - John 14:6 • Light of the World - John 8:12; John 9:5 • Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9:6 • Word - John 1:1 • Vine - John 15:1 4 EL, ELOAH: God "mighty, strong, prominent" (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as in “I have the power to harm you” (Genesis 31:29). El is associated with other qualities, such as integrity (Numbers 23:19), jealousy (Deuteronomy 5:9), and compassion (Nehemiah 9:31), but the root idea of “might” remains. ELOHIM: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah, which accommodates the doctrine of the Trinity. From the Bible’s first sentence, the superlative nature of God’s power is evident as God (Elohim) speaks the world into existence (Genesis 1:1). EL SHADDAI: “God Almighty,” “The Mighty One of Jacob” (Genesis 49:24; Psalm 132:2,5) – speaks to God’s ultimate power over all. ADONAI: “Lord” (Genesis 15:2; Judges 6:15) – used in place of YHWH, which was thought by the Jews to be too sacred to be uttered by sinful men.
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