Theme: The God of the Bible The God Who Is

Genesis 1:1

Life begins with…

Life is All About

Life is All About …not about me

Theme: The God of the Bible The God Who Reveals

I. Natural Revelation Creation

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork [Psalm 19:1]

I. Natural Revelation Conscience

do by nature the things contained in the law, 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: 15 Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another [Romans 2:14-15]

II. Special Revelation The Scripture

God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets [Hebrews 1:1]

II. Special Revelation The Son

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets; Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son [Hebrews 1:1-2]

II. Special Revelation The Spirit

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. [John 14:26]

Theme: The God of the Bible The God Who Reveals

Genesis 1:1 God is Self-Existent

Genesis 1:1 God is Eternal

Genesis 1:1 Elohim [Hebrew]

The God Who Reveals 1) Plurality of Majesty

Lighting

Volcano

Tornado

Earthquake

The God Who Reveals 1) Plurality of Majesty 2) Plurality of Persons

and darkness was upon the face of the deep. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light; and there was light. [Genesis 1:2-3]

and darkness was upon the face of the deep. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light; and there was light. [Genesis 1:2-3]

and darkness was upon the face of the deep. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light; and there was light. [Genesis 1:2-3]

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness [Genesis 1:26]

and darkness was upon the face of the deep. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light; and there was light. [Genesis 1:2-3]

and darkness was upon the face of the deep. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light; and there was light. [Genesis 1:2-3]

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1)

Scripture is Christo-centric Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me. [John 5:39]

Scripture is Christo-centric For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed Me; for he wrote of Me. [John 5:46]

Work of Father, Son,& Holy Spirit [Trinity] in Creation

And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. [Genesis 1:2]

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [Genesis 2:7]

The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. [Job 33:4]

Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: and Thou renewest the face of the earth. [Psalm 104:30]

And God said, Let there be light [Genesis 1:3]

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. [Psalm 33:6]

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear [Hebrews 11:3]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. [John 1:1,3]

or principalities, or powers: all things were created For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him [Colossians 1:16]

Trinity in Creation 1) Father Commanded

Trinity in Creation 1) Father Commanded 2) Son Created

Trinity in Creation 1) Father Commanded 2) Son Created 3) Spirit Consummated

Application of the Doctrine of the Trinity in Our Lives 1) Mystery of the Trinity

Infinity

Infinity + Infinity

Infinity + Infinity + Infinity =

Infinity

Order of Trinity in Creation Spirit of God God God said

Ontological Trinity Same in substance

Ontological Trinity Same in substance Equal in Power

Ontological Trinity Same in substance Equal in Power Equal in Glory

The Mystery of the Trinity invokes Humility

The Mystery of the Trinity invokes Humility

8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. [Isaiah 55:8-9]

Application of the Doctrine of the Trinity in Our Lives 1) Mystery of the Trinity 2) Harmony in the Trinity

Harmony in the Trinity Father Commanded Son Created Holy Spirit Consummated

1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. [Hebrews 1:1-3]

18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be know about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. [Romans 1:18-20]

18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be know about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. [Romans 1:18-20]