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The Doctrine of God: Week 19
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, by Wayne Grudem.
Chapter 14, Creation:  Why, how, and when did God create the universe?

This week we begin a discussion on why, how, and when God created the universe.  We begin with overviewing the topic and discussing the points which Christians generally find agreement on.

 

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The Leadership Team answers your questions.  

Q1 (1:31):  I struggle to share my faith.  I know I should and really do want to, but what are some first steps in making this hope a reality?  Also, if a person never shares their faith, how would you get them to share their faith? 

Q2 (10:57):   Scripture teaches of the Trinity that God is three persons.  It also says God is one essence.  Further, Scripture teaches that God is unchanging.  Finally, Christ took upon himself all our sin becoming sin for us and dying.  What then happened to the unchanging Trinity of the cross?  Was there a separation of the Son from the Father and the Spirit?  Or was his separation on the …

 

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The Doctrine of God: Week 11
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, by Wayne Grudem.
Chapter 12, The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes (Part 1)

This week we continue to examine the “communicable” attributes of God (those which He has shared in part with us) as we continue to discuss His ‘moral’ attributes as we discuss His Mercy, Grace, and Patience.

 

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