Bible Doctrines I

The Bible Companion SeriesBible Doctrines IThe Doctrine of GodA Bible-Believing Study GuideAV 1611 Bible CompanionSTUDENT EDITIONBy Craig A. Ledbetter, B.A., Th.G.Bible Baptist Church of Ballincolligwww.biblebc.comcraigled@iol.ieCork Bible Institute Course

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodDoctrinal Series Introduction. 4I. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. . 5II. THE DEFINITION OF GOD. 5III. THE NAMES OF GOD. 5IV. THE NATURE OF GOD. 6V. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 7VI. GOD AS FATHER. . 10Conclusion . 11Exam Questions for THE DOCTRINE OF GOD. 12This study is based upon Bible Institute materials published by B.A.M.A. Bible Institutes Inc. (BaptistAsian Missions Association Inc.) and is edited and republished by Pastor Craig Ledbetter withpermission.Cork Bible Institute 2007Page 2

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodDoctrinal Series IntroductionThis study course is intended to be used in conjunction with the Cork Bible Institute and contains aFinal Exam that can be applied towards credit in the Institute.The following two textbooks are recommended for each student to purchase, and read:, by William Evans, by Dr. Peter S. RuckmanTo pass this course, you will need to write a three page summary of one of the attributes of God thatmost impresses you.Cork Bible Institute 2007Page 3

Bible Doctrines 1 - The Doctrine of GodDoctrinal Series IntroductionStudy Outline – Bible Doctrines IThe Doctrine of GodDoctrinal Series IntroductionA. What Is Doctrine?B. Why Study Bible Doctrine?C. What Doctrines Should Be Mastered by all believers?1.2.3.4.5.D. Previously Learned DoctrineCork Bible Institute 2007Page 4

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodI. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.THE DOCTRINE OF GODI. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.whohow why whenwhereA. Some philosophical arguments for the existence of God.B. Scriptural arguments for the existence of God.II. THE DEFINITION OF GOD.III. THE NAMES OF GOD.A.B.1.2.3.4.: The strongest strong One.: The strong One who sees.: The almighty One.The everlasting God.C. : Master, Lord.Cork Bible Institute 2007Page 5

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodD. .12.3.45.6.7.8.9.The Lord will provide.The Lord, my Banner.The Lord is Peace.The Lord of hosts.The Lord thy Sanctifier.(Raah): The Lord my Shepherd.The Lord our Righteousness.The Lord who is present.The Lord our Healer.IV. THE NATURE OF GOD.A. God is .B. God is a .C. God is .D. God is a .husbandCork Bible Institute 2007fatheremployeePage 6

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodV. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD.V. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD.A. God is .B. God is .I AM THAT I AMC. God is .D. God is .E. God is .F. God is (all-powerful).G. God is (all-knowing).Cork Bible Institute 2007Page 7

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodV. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD.H. God is .I. God is immutable. (unchangeable)yesterdayJ. God is .1.2.3.By Moses:By Job:By a Galilean crowd in Jesus’ day:M. God is .Holy, Holy, HolyLord God AlmightyCork Bible Institute 2007Page 8

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodV. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD.N. God is and just.O. God is .P. God is .Q. God is .R. God is .S. God is merciful.Mercy is notgetting whatwe deserveCork Bible Institute 2007Page 9

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodT. God is .1.God’s grace is seen through all dispensations (time periods) in history.Grace is gettingwhat we do notdeserve.2. God’s grace is always a free gift.3. God’s grace always precedes his peace.4. God’s grace was incarnate (in the flesh) in Christ (Jn. 1:17).5. God’s grace is greater than man’s sin.6. God’s grace was displayed at Calvary.7. God’s grace makes the sinner what he is (2 Cor. 12:9).8. God’s grace was perhaps the attribute which prompted him to create the world in the first place(see Eph. 2)U. God is .VI. GOD AS FATHER.A. He is the Father of all life.B. He Is the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ.1.2.3.4.The Father sent his Son.The Father commanded the angels to worship his Son.He sealed his Son.He honoured (and honours) his Son.Cork Bible Institute 2007Page 10

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodConclusion5. He bore witness to his Son (Jn. 8:18).6. He loved (and loves) his Son.7. He glorified his Son.8. He taught his Son.9. He anointed his Son.10. He delighted in his Son.11. He listened to his Son.12. He offered his Son.13. He was totally satisfied by his Son.14. He raised his Son.15. He. exalts his Son.16. He makes his Son head of the church.17. He commits judgment unto his Son.C. He Is the Father of All 7.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.He foreknew the believer (Rom. 8:29; 1 Pet. 1:2 ).He redeemed the believer.He predestinated (to decree, destine before hand) the believer.He called the believer (Rom. 8:30).He elected the believer.He gave all the elected believers to Christ.He justified the believer (Rom. 8:33).He indwells the believer.He sealed the believer with the Holy Spirit.He keeps the believer.He conforms the believer to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29).He honours the believer.He blesses the believer.He loves the believer.He comforts the believer.He sanctifies the believer.He bestows peace upon the believer. (See Rom. 1:7; 1 Cor. 1:3; Gal. 1:3; Eph. 1:2; Phil. 1:2;Col. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:2; Titus 1:4.)He is glorified when the believer bears fruit.He reveals truth to the believer.He supplies the needs of believers.He seeks the worship of believers.He chastens believers.He restores the believer.He will someday gather all believers in ChristHe will someday reward all believers.He will someday glorify all believers.ConclusionCork Bible Institute 2007Page 11

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of GodTHE DOCTRINE OF GODExam Questions forExam Questions forTHE DOCTRINE OF GODSTUDENT NAME: DATE:SCORE:1. Give the scriptural argument for the existence of God.2. Give a philosophical argument for the existence of God:3. List the four (4) basic names of God, and their meaning:a. -b. -c. -d. -4. Give the meaning of the following compound names of God:a. Jehovah-Jirahb. Jehovah-Shalomc. Jehovah-Sabaoth5. Explain the following four (4) characteristics about the nature of Goda. God is Spirit:b. God is a Person:c. God is One:d. God is a Trinity:6. Give a Scripture reference that clearly shows God as a Trinity:7. Briefly explain the following attributes of God:a. God is self-existent:b. God is omnipresent:c. God is omnipotent:d. God is omniscient:e. God is immutable:f. God is sovereign:g. God is faithful:8. Define mercy:9. Define grace:10. The most prominent attribute of God in both the Old and New Testaments is his11. The most universally known and misunderstood attribute of God is what?12. Why?Cork Bible Institute 2007Page 12

Bible Doctrines 1 – The Doctrine of God Cork Bible Institute 2007 Page 10 T. God is _. 1. God’s grace is seen through all dispensations (time periods) in history. Grace is getting what we do not deserve. 2. God’s grace is always a free gift. 3.