1582293988
Trade Paperback
272 pages
Sep 2004
Howard Publishing

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Excerpt:

LIST #1

5 Major Ways God Reveals Himself

 

Our eternal God uses 5 major methods to reveal Himself to mankind.

1.      God Reveals Himself in Nature

• God exists and has great glory.—Psalm 19:1–6
• God is all powerful and will exercise judgment.—Romans 1:18–21

2.      God Reveals Himself in Providential Care

• God is kind to all people.—Matthew 5:45
• God provides food for everyone.—Acts 14:15–17
• God puts leaders in place and also removes them.—Daniel 2:21

3.      God Reveals Himself through Man’s Conscience

• By right living the conscience does not reproach.—Job 27:6
• God instructs all men with the law He placed in their hearts.—Romans 2:14–15

4.      God Reveals Himself through Christ

• Christ lets us know what the Father is like.—John 1:18
• When you see Christ, you see the Father.—John 14:9
• Christ lets us see His compassion.—Romans 9:15
• God gives eternal life to all who will believe.—John 6:63; 14:10

5.      God Reveals Himself through Scripture

• God uses Scripture to give correction and guidance. —2 Timothy 3:16–17
• God uses men to write the Scriptures guided by the Holy Spirit.—2 Peter 1:21

 

LIST #2

26 Attributes of God

A study of God’s characteristics will enrich our understanding of God.

 

1. God is all-knowing.—Hebrews 4:12–13
2. God is all-powerful.—Revelation 19:6
3. God is eternal.—Psalm 90:1–2
4. God is ever-present.—Psalm 139:7–12
5. God is faithful.—Psalm 46:1–2
6. God is father.—John 20:17
7. God is good.—Psalm 52:1
8. God is full of grace.—Ephesians 2:8–9
9. God is holy.—Leviticus 19:2
10. God is immense.—1 Kings 8:27
11. God is infinite.—Psalm 102:25–26
12. God is jealous.—Exodus 20:5
13. God is just.—Isaiah 45:21
14. God is full of kindness.—Psalm 36:7
15. God is long-suffering.—2 Peter 3:9
16. God is loving.—John 3:14–18
17. God is merciful.—2 Chronicles 30:9
18. God is patient.—Psalm 145:8
19. God is self-existent.—Exodus 3:14
20. God is sovereign.—Psalms 100:3; 103:19
21. God is spirit.—John 4:24
22. God is truth.—John 14:6
23. God is unchangeable.—Malachi 3:6; James 1:17
24. God is unity.—Deuteronomy 6:4
25. God is wisdom.—Romans 16:27
26. God is wrathful.—Romans 1:18

 

LIST #3

18 Names of the Holy Spirit

The various names of the Holy Spirit provide helpful insight into this member of the deity.

 

1. Eternal Spirit—Hebrews 9:14
2. Holy One—1 John 2:20
3. Holy Spirit—Matthew 1:20
4. One Spirit—Ephesians 4:4
5. Seven Spirits—Revelation 1:4; 3:1
6. The Lord the Spirit—2 Corinthians 3:18
7. Spirit of Counsel—Isaiah 11:2
8. Spirit of Fear of the Lord—Isaiah 11:2
9. Spirit of Glory—1 Peter 4:14
10. Spirit of Grace—Hebrews 10:29
11. Spirit of Grace and Supplication—Zechariah 12:10
12. Spirit of Holiness—Romans 1:4
13. Spirit of Knowledge—Isaiah 11:2
14. Spirit of Life—Romans 8:2
15. Spirit of Might—Isaiah 11:2
16. Spirit of Truth—John 14:17
17. Spirit of Understanding—Isaiah 11:2
18. Spirit of Wisdom—Isaiah 11:2

 

LIST #4

31 Things God Hates

Use this list as a standard for your own life and also as a means of praying for individuals you know who participate in these actions.

 

1. God hates homosexual acts.—Leviticus 18:22
2. God hates sexual acts between humans and animals. —Leviticus 18:23
3. God hates blemished sacrifices.—Deuteronomy 17:1
4. God hates divination.—Deuteronomy 18:10
5. God hates astrology.—Deuteronomy 18:10
6. God hates enchanters.—Deuteronomy 18:10
7. God hates witches.—Deuteronomy 18:10
8. God hates charmers.—Deuteronomy 18:11
9. God hates wizards.—Deuteronomy 18:11
10. God hates necromancers.—Deuteronomy 18:11
11. God hates the workers of iniquity.—Psalm 5:5
12. God hates the wicked.—Psalm 11:5
13. God hates those who love violence.—Psalm 11:5
14. God hates a proud look.—Proverbs 6:16–17
15. God hates a lying tongue.—Proverbs 6:17
16. God hates hands that shed innocent blood.—Proverbs 6:17
17. God hates a heart that devises wicked imaginations.—Proverbs 6:18
18. God hates feet that are swift in running to mischief.—Proverbs 6:18
19. God hates a false witness who speaks lies.—Proverbs 6:19
20. God hates anyone who sows discord among brethren.—Proverbs 6:19
21. God hates lying lips.—Proverbs 12:22
22. God hates the thoughts of the wicked.—Proverbs 15:26
23. God hates the ways of the wicked.—Proverbs 15:9
24. God hates the proud in heart.—Proverbs 16:5
25. God hates those who justify the wicked.—Proverbs 17:15
26. God hates those who condemn the just.—Proverbs 17:15
27. God hates meaningless sacrifices.—Isaiah 1:13
28. God hates idolatry.—Jeremiah 44:2–4
29. God hates evil plans against neighbors.—Zechariah 8:17
30. God hates false oaths.—Zechariah 8:17
31. God hates divorce.—Malachi 2:14–16

 

LIST #5

7 Keys to Theology

Theology is the study of God and His relationship to the world. These passages provide a basic overview of biblical doctrines.

 

1. The  Scriptures

• God’s Written Revelation to Man
• John 7:17; 16:12–15
• 1 Corinthians 2:7–14
• 1 Thessalonians 2:13
• 1 Timothy 3:15–17
• Hebrews 4:12
• 2 Peter 1:20–21

2.      God

• One True God
• Deuteronomy 6:4
• Isaiah 45:5–7
• 1 Corinthians 8:4

• God the Father
• Psalm 145:8–9
• Romans 11:36
• 1 Corinthians 8:6
• Ephesians 1:4–6; 3:9; 4:6

• God the Son
• John 1:3; 10:30; 14:9
• Philippians 2:5–8
• Colossians 1:15–17; 2:9
• Hebrews 1:2

• God the Holy Spirit
• Psalm 139:7–10
• John 14:16–17; 15:26
• 1 Corinthians 2:10–13
• Ephesians 4:30
• 1 Corinthians 12:11
• Hebrews 9:14; 10:15–17

3.      Man

• Man Created in God’s Image
• Genesis 2:7; 15–25
• Isaiah 43:7
• Colossians 1:16
• James 3:9
• Revelation 4:11

4.      Salvation

• Deliverance from Sin
• John 1:12
• Ephesians 1:4–7; 2:8–10
• 1 Peter 1:18–19

• Election [Chosen by God]
• Romans 8:28–30
• Ephesians 1:4–11
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13
• 2 Timothy 2:10
• 1 Peter 1:1–2

• Regeneration [Being Born Again]
• John 3:3–8; 5:24
• 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
• Ephesians 5:17–21
• Colossians 3:12–17
• Titus 3:5
• 2 Peter 1:4–11

• Justification [Being Made Right]
• Romans 2:4; 3:20; 8:30, 33
• 2 Corinthians 7:10
• Colossians 2:14
• 1 Peter 2:24

• Sanctification [Purity and Holy Living]
• Acts 20:32
• 1 Corinthians 1:2, 30; 6:11
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13
• Hebrews 2:11; 10:10, 14
• 1 Peter 1:2

• Security [Assurance of Salvation]
• John 5:24; 6:37–40; 10:27–30
• Romans 5:9–10; 8:31–39
• Ephesians 4:30
• Hebrews 13:5

• Separation [Set Apart for God]
• Romans 12:1–2
• 1 Corinthians 5:9–13; 6:14–7:1
• 2 Timothy 3:1–5
• 1 John 2:15–17

• Propitiation [God Is Satisfied]
• Romans 3:25
• Romans 5:11
• Hebrews 2:17
• 1 John 2:2; 4:10

• Redemption [Purchased from Sin]
• John 1:29
• 1 Timothy 4:10
• Titus 2:11
• 2 Peter 3:9

• Repentance [Walking a New Direction]
• Jeremiah 31:18–19
• Mark 1:15
• John 1:12; 5:24
• Acts 5:31; 11:18
• 2 Timothy 2:25
• 2 Peter 1:1

5.      The Church

• The Body of Christ
• 1 Corinthians 12:12–13
• 2 Corinthians 11:2
• Ephesians 1:22; 5:23–32
• Colossians 1:18
• Revelation 19:7–8

6.      Angels

• Holy Angels
• Luke 2:9–14
• Hebrews 1:6–7, 14; 2:6–7
• Revelation 5:11–14

• Fallen Angels
• Isaiah 14:12–17
• Ezekiel 28:11–19
• Matthew 25:41
• Revelation 12:1–14

7.      Last Things

• Death
• Luke 23:43
• 2 Corinthians 5:8
• Philippians 1:23
• James 2:26
• Revelation 6:9–11

• Rapture of Church
• John 14:1–3
• 1 Corinthians 15:51–53
• 1 Thessalonians 4:15–5:11
• Titus 2:13

• Tribulation Period
• 2 Thessalonians 2:7–12
• Revelation 16

• Second Coming / Millennial Reign
• Matthew 25:31
• Luke 1:32–33
• Acts 1:10–11; 2:29–30
• Revelation 19:11–16; 20:1–7

• Judgment of Lost
• Matthew 25:41
• John 5:22, 28–29
• Revelation 20:7–15

• Eternity
• 2 Thessalonians 1:9
• 2 Peter 3:10
• Revelation 20:7–15; 21:2