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Confirmation Class. September 11, 2013. Lesson 2: GOD TELLS US ABOUT HIMSELF. Is there a God?. An agnostic says:. “ I don’t know if there is a God. ”. An atheist says:. “ There is no God. ”. All people can know that there is a God. Psalm 19:1. 1. From nature (the created universe). . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Confirmation ClassSeptember 11, 2013
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Lesson 2: GOD TELLS US ABOUT HIMSELF
Is there a God?An agnostic says:
An atheist says:
“I don’t know if there is a God.”
“There is no God.”
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All people can know that there is a God1. From nature (the created universe). 2. From conscience (the voice within us).
Natural knowledge of God = What people learn about God from nature and one’s conscience.Nature
conscienceTells me
There is a God who is powerful, wise, and holy
Psalm 19:1
Romans 2:15
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The weakness of natural knowledge - It doesn’t tell:
1. Who the true God is (versus idols).
2. About one’s Savior from sin.
God gives people natural knowledge to lead them toSeek after the Lord and know more about him.
Acts 17:26-27
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God gives people natural knowledge to lead them toSeek after the Lord and know more about him.
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God shows what he is really like through -
We find Jesus Christ in the Bible.God
Man
Jesus Christ.
JESUS
•“Bible” = the book. (Greek)•“Scriptures” = the writings. (Latin)
Revealed knowledge of God = What God made known about Himself in the Bible.
John 14:8-9
John 5:39
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The Bible tells us: 1. Who the true God is: The Triune God.2. Who the Savior is: Jesus Christ.
What is the true God like?Holy/Just (punishes sin) Eternal (no beginnings or end)Unchangeable Omniscient (all-knowing)Omnipresent (present everywhere) LovingOmnipotent (all-powerful)
Isaiah 43:11-12
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Our God is TRIUNE = Three persons in one Godhead or Deity
MATTHEW 28:19-20DEUTERONOMY 6:4
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3 in 1: H2O & an Egg
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THE PERSONS OF THE GODHEAD1. The Father, who is theCreator (one who made
us all)2. The Son, who is the Redeemer (one who bought us back)3. The Holy Spirit, who is theSanctifier (one who sets us apart)
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Assignment
1. Look Up the Passages, Multiple Choice, Word Study, and Bible Books.
NATURAL AND REVEALED KNOWLEDGE OF GOD…
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For the Quiz Know Lesson 2 Memory Work
1 & 2 Thessalonians – Revelation
VIP 3-4
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