The Inspiration of Scripture, The Attributes of God the Father

1 Peter 3:15-16

Importance of Doctrine

• Why doctrine is important
• Belief determines behavior
• Three reasons why doctrine is essential:
  • Developing a balanced and biblical perspective
  • Performing a necessary marriage between belief and behavior
  • Knowing what you believe and why

Balanced Biblical Perspective

• Martin Luther on the importance of Scripture and reason
• The need for mental engagement in faith

Marriage of Belief and Behavior

• The connection between healthy doctrine and healthy living
• The prevalence of "spongy thinking" in society and churches

Knowing Beliefs and Scriptural Foundations

• Knowing the reasons behind beliefs
• Bereans in Acts: an example of verifying teachings against Scripture
• Warns against falling prey to cults and errors due to lack of knowledge

The Basics: Scripture and the Trinity

• Six foundational topics, starting with Scripture
• The inspiration and profitability of all Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• The dual authorship of the Bible (2 Peter 1:19-21)
• Transformation over information

Study of the Trinity

• The concept of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• The roles of each person in the Trinity

Attributes and Work of God

• The attributes of God: eternal, immutable, infinite, holy, love, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, righteous, sovereign, true
• The work of God: creator, sustainer, judge
• Understanding God’s character to understand oneself and one’s faith

God’s Work and Personal Accountability

• The ongoing work of God and the personal application of worship in work
• A personal anecdote about a flight attendant representing Jesus Christ
• The importance of doing work as unto the Lord

Jesus Christ: His Person and Work

• The study of Jesus Christ’s person: divine and human
• Jesus’ development in all areas of life (Luke 2:52)
• The balance of Jesus being fully God and fully man

Conclusion

• Prayer for understanding and transformation through the study of God’s Word

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