1. Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 www.GraceDoctrine.org

2. Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.— Amen.

3. John 17 The Great High Priestly Prayer of our Lord!

4. John 17:6-19 Christ Prays for His Disciples.

5. John 17:11 - “Holy Father.” The Holiness of God. Part 4

6. Doctrine of the Essence of God, His Holiness. I. Introduction:

7. Father SonHoly Spirit Co-Equal Co-Infinite Co-Eternal

8. Sovereignty Righteous Justice Love Eternal Life Omniscience Omnipotent Omnipresence Immutable Veracity Major Attributes of the Essence of God

9. III. The Holiness of God: Ex 15:11, “Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in praises, working wonders?”

10. God’s divine, moral sensibility includes the attribute of Holiness which works together with His Love, Justice, Righteousness, Goodness and Truth.

11. 3. Righteousness: Psa 50:6, “And the heavens declare His righteousness, for God Himself is judge.”

12. The Greek word for righteousness is DIKAIOSUNE. Applied to God it means He is transparently holy and righteous in all His acts.

13. God’s righteousness is ever absolute and perfect to infinity: 1 John 1:5, “In Him there is no darkness at all.”

14. God’s righteousness is seen in two ways:

15. God’s righteousness is seen in two ways: a. He is a righteous Person, James 1:17.

16. God’s righteousness is seen in two ways: a. He is a righteous Person, James 1:17. b. He is righteous in all His ways, Rom 3:25-26.

17. God is all powerful, yet, He can only do those things which are within the range of His just and holy character.

18. He will not make right wrong, nor will He act foolishly. He will not abuse His power, nor compromise His justice and holiness. God never makes a wrong or unrighteous decision.

19. All of God’s judgments are righteous as well as being holy in nature (i.e., they are without sin and evil). Rev 16:5-7

20. Righteousness is the principle of Divine integrity, while justice is the function of Divine integrity. What the righteousness of God demands, His justice satisfies.

21. When combined with love, His righteousness results in grace. Rom 3:21-26

22. God’s sensibility is always perfect righteousness and holiness. He can hate the sinner and love the believer, Mal 1:2-3; Rom 9:13, while at the same time express His love to all sinners, John 3:16.

23. God’s Happiness / Joy (+H), is an attribute that is protected by His integrity and holiness. Psa 16:11; John 15:11; Rom 14:17; Gal 5:22-23; Heb 12:2

24. Psa 16:11, “You will make known to me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of happiness. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

25. Rom 14:17, “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

26. John 15:11, “These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.”

27. +H and righteousness worked together for our salvation. Isa 53:10.

28. Isa 53:10, “But the LORD was pleased (+H) to crush Him, putting Him to grief; if He would render Himself as a guilt offering.”

29. God’s happiness is never based on the unhappiness of others. In +H the principle of integrity is the issue.

30. God’s +H includes the following characteristics:

31. God’s +H includes the following characteristics: a. Tranquility in every circumstance of life, Rom 8:28.

32. God’s +H includes the following characteristics: b. Contentment in every circumstance of life.

33. God’s +H includes the following characteristics: c. Capacity for life, love, and happiness.

34. God’s +H includes the following characteristics: d. The stimulus factor in giving life meaning, purpose, and definition.

35. Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Tape # 11-131 Jesus Prays for His Disciples The Holiness of God Great High Priestly Prayer, Part 39 John 17:11 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2011