1. Lesson # 2 GOD TELLS US ABOUT HIMSELF

2. Is there a God?

3. Psalm 14:1 1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God."

4. Is there a God? An agnostic says: “I don’t know if there is a god.” An atheist says “There is no god.” (He is a fool.)

5. All people can know that there is a God:

6. Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hand Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Romans 1:20 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 men are without excuse. Romans 2:15.. They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.)

7. All people can know that there is a God 1. from nature (the created universe) 2. from conscience (the voice within us)

8. Natural knowledge of God = what can be learned about God from nature and one’s conscience. nature conscience tell us There is a god who is powerful, wise, and holy

9. The weakness of natural knowledge – it doesn’t tell: 1. who the true God is (versus idols) 2. about one’s Savior from sin

10. God gives people natural knowledge to lead them to Acts 17:26,27 From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. 27 God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

11. God gives people natural knowledge to lead them to seek after the Lord and know more about him.

12. God shows what He is really like through - John 1:18 No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known. John 14:8,9 8 Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." 9 Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father'?

13. God shows what He is really like through - Jesus Christ

14. We find Jesus Christ in the - John 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me……

15. We find Jesus Christ in the - Bible God man Jesus “Bible” = the book “Scriptures” = the writings

16. Revealed knowledge of God = What God has made known about Himself in the Bible.

17. Revealed knowledge of God = Isaiah 43:11-12 11 I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. 12 I have revealed and saved and proclaimed-- I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "that I am God.

18. The Bible tells us 1. who the true God is: The Triune God 2 who one’s Savior is: Jesus Christ

19. What is the true God like? Holy/just (punishes sin) Unchangeable Omnipresent (present everywhere) Omnipotent (all- powerful) Eternal (no beginning or end) Omniscient (all knowing) loving

20. Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness …. Matthew 28:19,20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

21. Numbers 6:22-27 22 The LORD said to Moses, 23 "Tell Aaron and his sons, `This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 " ` "The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' 27 "So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them."

22. 2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

23. Our GOD is TRIUNE Three Persons in one Godhead Tri = 3 Une = 1

24. The Persons of the Godhead: 1. The Father, who is the Creator (one who made us all. 2. The Son, who is the Redeemer (one who bought us back). 3. The Holy Spirit, who is the Sanctifier (one who sets us apart). Note: All of the above descriptions of God – holy, eternal, etc. – apply equally to each person of the Trinity

25. unicycle = one wheel Tri-une = Three in One Tri - cycle

26. triune spirit (without a body) is not is all-knowing present everywhere eternal all-powerful holy gracious compassionate loving forgiving faithful God

28. End Lesson # 2