1. New Covenant Presbyterian Church Inquirer’s Class
Part 2 – Who is God?
New Covenant Presbyterian Church
Inquirer’s Class

2. Last week: The Doctrine of the Word
66 books written over years
by multiple, human authors
and yet bearing remarkable consistency
and witness.
66 books
raised up and recognized by the church
& received for what they claim to be:
the inerrant, infallible word of God
teaching us all we need
for faith and life.
“I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” (Jude 1:3 ESV)

3. In the Bible, God reveals himself to man
In terms of creation (General Revelation)
In terms of His Word (Special Revelation)

4. What do we find in the Bible?
Historical record of creation and of God’s people
What do we find in the Bible?

5. What do we find in the Bible?
Poetry, Wisdom Literature
What do we find in the Bible?

6. What do we find in the Bible?
Gospels and Prophecy
What do we find in the Bible?

7. What do we find in the Bible?
Instruction & Teaching
What do we find in the Bible?

8. The Being of God
His attributes
His works
The Doctrine of God

9. The Being of God His attributes – The Doctrine of God
given us by the revelation
of his character
“We cannot know God thoroughly
but we may know him truly.”
The Doctrine of God

10. Westminster Shorter Catechism #4
What is God?
God is a Spirit 
infinite, eternal, unchangeable
in his
being, wisdom, power
holiness, justice, goodness
and truth.
Westminster Shorter Catechism #4

11. Westminster Shorter Catechism #6
How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
Westminster Shorter Catechism #6

12. Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Gen. 1:1, ESV)
And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. (Gen. 1:2, ESV)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. (Jn. 1:1-3, ESV)
Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God

13. Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 ESV)
Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God

14. Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God
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; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3: ESV)
Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God

15. Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. (John 14:15-17 ESV)
Scriptural Testimony – the Tri-Une God

16. History of Witness in the Church – The Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, And born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven And is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
History of Witness in the Church – The Apostles Creed

17. Essential Points of Nicene Trinitarianism
There is only one divine essence/substance.
In this one essence, there are three persons.
Each divine person has his property.
The divine persons have complete intercommunication and fellowship.

18. The Being of God
His attributes
His works
The Doctrine of God

19. Westminster Shorter Catechism #7
What are the decrees of God?
A. The decrees of God are
his eternal purpose,
according to the counsel
of his will,
whereby, for his own glory,
he hath foreordained
whatsoever comes to pass.
Westminster Shorter Catechism #7

20. from before the beginning. He plans before He builds (creates)
God, the Father:
knows the end
from before the beginning.
He plans before He builds (creates)
I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ (Isaiah 46:9-10 ESV)

22. from before the beginning. He plans before He builds (creates)
God, the Father:
knows the end
from before the beginning.
He plans before He builds (creates)
And does all for his own glory.
I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ (Isaiah 46:9-10 ESV)

23. Westminster Shorter Catechism #1
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end
is to glorify God,
and to enjoy him forever.
Westminster Shorter Catechism #1

24. What is the chief end of God in creation?
The New Jerusalem
What is the chief end of God in creation?
The Bride of Christ

25. Westminster Shorter Catechism #8 & 9
Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?
A. God executes his decrees
in the works of creation
and providence.
Q. 9. What is the work of creation? A. The work of creation is,
God’s making all things of nothing,
by the word of his power,
in the space of six days,
and all very good.
Westminster Shorter Catechism #8 & 9

28. Westminster Shorter Catechism #11
What are God’s works of providence? A. God’s works of providence are,
his most holy, wise,
and powerful preserving
and governing
all his creatures,
and all their actions.
Westminster Shorter Catechism #11

29. Even the smallest molecule …

30. Read Genesis 1-3
Homework: