2. SENIORS… Why are there so many different opinions and definitions of God? What process do most people use to decide which “God” is the right God?

3. SENIORS… Monday start-up Pray with your Tribond 2-3 minutes– have the person with the longest last name pray first, the person with the shortest last name pray last

4. MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD INTRO TO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT A-E-I THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OOO WILL OF GOD MEMORY VERSE GROUP #2 ACTS 17:24,25 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD COMMUNICABLE TRAITS THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD UNITY HALF DAY WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT! THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

8. Screen shot of weekly reading assignment & Group 2’s

9. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD WHAT MAKES GOD “GOD”?

10. Incommunicable attributes : Attributes which God does not share or “communicate” with humanity Communicable attributes : Attributes which God shares or “communicates” with humanity ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

11. Aseity Eternality Immutability Omnipresence Omnipotence Omniscience A-E-I-OOO ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

12. Aseity 1. Aseity is God’s independence (Latin “a se” = “from himself”) 2. God is self-existent, He does not nor could not rely on someone or something to exist ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

13. God is the only absolutely independent being. His existence and well-being is not dependant upon any being or circumstance. He is the final and primary cause of all things. Therefore, there is no cause that precedes him. He is in need of nothing. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

14. Aseity 3. God brought about creation to bring Himself glory and joy, but this does not diminish His independence ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

15. Do you agree or disagree? - God cannot be fully comprehended by humanity - God has made something of Himself known to humanity - The things God has revealed about Himself to humanity can only be found in the Bible ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

16. We can never fully comprehend God: Psalm 139:6, 17-18; 145:3 We can know some facts about God and therefore know God personally: John 17:3 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

17. God’s aseity in the Scriptures Job 41:11 Psalm 50:12 Isaiah 40:18 Isaiah 43:7 John 5:26 John 17:5 Acts 17:24-25 Romans 11:36 Revelation 4:11 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

18. Eternality 1. God is infinite with respect to time 2. God has no beginning or end- He is in all times at all times ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

19. God God’s Eternality CreationFloodCrucifixion2013Eternity

20. Eternality 3. God does not experience a succession of moments in His own being 4. God sees events in time and acts in time, but this does not diminish His eternality ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

21. Immutability 1. Immutability is God’s unchangeableness 2. God does not nor could not change in His being, His purposes, or His promises ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

22. Immutability 3. God feels emotions and acts differently in response to different situations, but this does not diminish His immutability ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

23. “Open Theism” God does not know the future and can change His mind Genesis 6:6 Genesis 18:20-33 Exodus 32:9–14 1 Samuel 15:10-11 Isaiah 38:1–6 Jonah 3:10 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

24. Responding to “Open Theism” Job 37:16 Psalm 90:2 Psalm 102:27 Malachi 3:6 Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 1 John 3:20 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

25. SENIORS… Review with your Tribond the attributes of aseity, eternality, and immutability. How does God demonstrate these attributes (what does He do to show that He possesses aseity, etc…)?

26. SENIORS… Tuesday start-up Two pray Tuesday. In your Tribond have one person pray for the school and another pray for the country

27. MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD INTRO TO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT A-E-I THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OOO WILL OF GOD MEMORY VERSE GROUP #2 ACTS 17:24,25 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD COMMUNICABLE TRAITS THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD UNITY HALF DAY WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT! THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

28. Omnipresence (Omni “all”) 1. God is infinite with respect to space 2. God is present with His whole being at every point in space at all times ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

29. God Universe Earth ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

30. Universe Earth ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

31. Universe Earth ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

32. Omnipresence (Omni “all”) 3. God is without size or spatial dimensions 4. God acts differently in different places, but this does not diminish His omnipresence ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

33. SENIORS… If God is omnipresent, is He in hell?

34. Omnipotence (Omni “all”, potens “powerful”) 1. God is infinite with respect to power 2. God possesses all power to do His holy will- He is not limited to doing only what He has actually done, but He is capable of doing even more ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

35. Omnipotence (Omni “all”, potens “powerful”) 3. It is not entirely accurate to state “God can do anything”- God cannot will or do anything that would deny His own character or attributes- (ex: God cannot lie, be tempted, cease to exist, cease to be God) ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

36. Omniscience (Omni “all”, scientia “to know”) 1. God is infinite with respect to knowledge 2. God’s knowledge is perfect and absolute from all eternity ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

37. Omniscience (Omni “all”, scientia “to know”) 3. God is intuitive- He does not learn, He simply already knows! 4. God knows all things actual and all things possible ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

38. Omniscience What does Psalm 56:8 and Psalm 142:3 tell us about God’s knowledge of our troubles? And what does He do with our cry for help? In light of Psalm 139:12-15, how should we respond when we fall into the trap of thinking God made mistakes when He made you?

39. Will 1. God decides and approves all that He is and does 2. God is the final reason for everything that happens to His creatures 3. Distinctions exist within the aspects of God’s will: ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

40. God’s “necessary will” describes everything that He must will according to His nature (He cannot cease to exist)

41. God’s “necessary will” describes everything that He must will according to His nature (He cannot cease to exist) God’s “free will” describes everything that He decides to will according to His nature (creation, salvation)

42. God’s “necessary will” describes everything that He must will according to His nature (He cannot cease to exist) God’s “free will” describes everything that He decides to will according to His nature (creation, salvation) God’s “secret will” describes the hidden things of His will that require humanity to trust Him (details of future events)

43. God’s “necessary will” describes everything that He must will according to His nature (He cannot cease to exist) God’s “free will” describes everything that He decides to will according to His nature (creation, salvation) God’s “secret will” describes the hidden things of His will that require humanity to trust Him (details of future events) God’s “revealed will” describes the commands/precepts of His will that are to be followed by humanity (the Scriptures)

44. SENIORS… Group 2 prepare. Everyone else get out your Bible and preview Acts 17:24- 25 at your desk.

45. SENIORS… Wednesday start-up Prayer Request- Something 9-11 related probably.

46. MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD INTRO TO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT A-E-I THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OOO WILL OF GOD MEMORY VERSE GROUP #2 ACTS 17:24,25 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD COMMUNICABLE TRAITS THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD UNITY HALF DAY WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT! THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

47. SENIORS… Contemplate the concept of God being eternal. What are your natural responses to this attribute of God (positive or negative)?

49. SENIORS… Thursday start-up In your Tribond pray over the theme in your life. “Fall into His story.”

50. MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD INTRO TO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT A-E-I THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OOO WILL OF GOD MEMORY VERSE GROUP #2 ACTS 17:24,25 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD COMMUNICABLE TRAITS THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD UNITY HALF DAY WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT! THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

51. Spirit 1. God is a being not made of matter or materials- He cannot be perceived by bodily senses ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

52. Spirit 2. God is distinct from this world- He does not have the properties of matter nor is He dependant upon matter 3. God is invisible- He does not have size or dimension

53. Spirit What does John 4:24 mean when it says that those who worship God must worship Him in spirit and truth?

54. Wisdom 1. God’s power and knowledge are applied with discipline and restraint 2. God’s ways achieve the most appropriate and benevolent end

55. Wisdom 3. God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals

56. Wisdom What is the difference between being smart and being wise? In light of Colossians 2:2-3, and 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, do you think it would be possible for one who despises Jesus Christ to be truly wise? Why or why not?

57. Veracity 1. Veracity describes God’s truthfulness and faithfulness 2. God is the true God- all His knowledge and words are the final standard

58. Veracity 3. God will always do what He has said and He will fulfill every promise 4. God knows things as they really are- all truth is God’s truth

59. Veracity Contrast Proverbs 6:23 with 6:24. What do we learn about truth from this and what do we learn about flattery? What are the two unchangeable things in Hebrews 6:17-19?

60. Goodness 1. God is the source of all that is good in the universe 2. God is the final standard of all that is good

61. Goodness 3. God takes personal interest in each of His creatures 4. All that God does is worthy of approval

62. Goodness Name the good things in your life that you take for granted each day. Which of these are lessened when taken for granted? What good can I do for God from which He may derive benefit? Is there anything that a creature can do from which God is benefited?

63. Love 1. God eternally gives of Himself to His creatures 2. God directs His goodness toward His creatures in a personal way

64. Love 3. God acts deliberately, intelligently and sacrificially in His will towards His creatures- love is not just an emotion

65. Characteristics of God’s love: It has been eternally shared among the members of the Trinity (Jn. 3:35; 14:31) It is a love for all His creation (Jn. 3:16) It is ultimately displayed in the sending of His Son (Rom. 5:8) It rejoices in salvation of His creation (Isa. 62:5) It motivates us to love Him (1 Jn. 4:19) ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

66. Love What is the strongest act of love done for you by another person? What is the strongest act of love you could demonstrate for a person you were dating? How do you know this?

67. Grace 1. Grace is God’s goodness toward those who do not deserve it (unmerited favor)

68. Grace 2. God demonstrates His grace in two different ways: “common grace” and “special grace”:

69. Grace - “common grace” refers to the aspects of God’s grace directed to all humanity (sustaining life, providing needs, restraining evil, etc…) Acts 17:25, 2 Peter 3:9

70. Grace - “special grace” refers to the free gift of eternal salvation applied to those who believe in Christ Romans 5:1-2, 9:15-16

71. Grace 3. It is only through God’s grace that an individual can experience salvation

72. Grace What problems do you see in a works based method of salvation? Why is a works based method of salvation not compatible with the character and attributes of God? Why does humanity seem to prefer works based salvation schemes? What do you see as the root of these reasons? ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

73. Mercy 1. Mercy is God’s compassion toward those who don’t deserve it 2. God’s mercy and lovingkindness are closely related

74. Mercy 3. God demonstrates mercy when He takes pity upon the helpless condition of humanity and withholds His just punishment 4. God demonstrates mercy when He offers comfort to those in misery and distress

75. Mercy Why is it when a person in authority grants “mercy” to an individual, others can call it injustice? Are their situations where being merciful to another person is not the best for that person?

76. Longsuffering 1. Longsuffering is God’s patience in dealing with evil 2. God demonstrates longsuffering by bearing with the on going disobedience of His creatures

77. Longsuffering 3. God withholds judgment, making it possible for humanity to repent

78. Longsuffering Why could the longsuffering of God bring out contempt in some people? What is the cure for their contempt of God? How can an understanding of God’s patience help us become more courageous?

79. Holiness 1. God is separated from all sin and evil, devoted to seeking His own honor

80. Holiness 2. God’s holiness can be described from two standpoints: “essential holiness” and “ethical holiness”:

81. Holiness - “essential holiness” refers to God being separate from His creation, for there is no one else like Him - “ethical holiness” refers to God being without sin, for He is morally perfect (lacking nothing in character)

82. Holiness 3. Holiness and love are the primary motivations observed in Scripture to explain God’s actions

83. Holiness Think of areas in your life with which you should not be involved. Why is it so difficult to permanently walk away from those things? What can help us to “set down the things that so easily encumber us” (Heb. 12:1-2)?

84. Righteousness 1. God always acts in accordance with and conforms to His perfect nature 2. God is the final standard of what is right- He is righteous altogether

85. Righteousness 3. God’s justice refers to His righteous actions directed toward humanity

86. Righteousness How is it that the most “righteous” person in one culture or generation may be considered “common” in another culture or generation? (This is speaking at the human level) What does this say about the changes within cultures or generations? Why is James 4:17 so revealing about our nature as people?

87. SENIORS… Take turns sharing with your Tribond, youngest to oldest: Which attribute of God fascinates you the most? Why? Which communicable attribute of God (the ones from the project) do you struggle with the most? Why?

88. SENIORS… Friday start-up No time for RPSLS to pray. Volunteer to pray

89. MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD INTRO TO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT A-E-I THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD OOO WILL OF GOD MEMORY VERSE GROUP #2 ACTS 17:24,25 THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD COMMUNICABLE TRAITS THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD UNITY HALF DAY WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT! THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

90. Meticulous Sovereignty Providential oversight Everything that happens, happens because God, who is the ultimate first cause in all things, caused it to happen. Everything that happens, happens because God allowed it to happen. Everything that happens, happens either because God caused it to happen or He allowed it to happen. He is sometimes the first cause of the event and sometimes He utilizes secondary causes. Three Views of God’s Sovereignty Providential Sovereignty

91. Unity 1. God is not divided into or composed of parts ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

92. Holiness Will Grace Knowledge Love Power Mercy Goodness ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

93. God’s Essence Will Holiness Goodness Knowledge Love Power Mercy Grace ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

94. Love Will Grace Mercy Power Holiness Spirit ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

95. Unity 1. God is not divided into or composed of parts 2. Every attribute of God qualifies every other attribute (He is entirely just, entirely loving, entirely merciful, etc…)

96. Unity 3. No one attribute of God is more important or greater than the others, for He is infinitely perfect in all of His attributes

97. Unity 4. God is both numerically and uniquely one, yet different attributes of God are emphasized at different times

98. SENIORS… Even though we clearly do not measure up to God’s perfect atributes, what ways can we still influence other believers to live godly lives?