Lesson 8
Theology
Proper - Who is God?
Review
3. Scripture is right,
causing joy. Vs:8a
> The precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart.
>
Precepts brings into focus the fact that God is the definer of duty; the
principles, the guidelines for character and conduct. (piqqudim)
> And what does it say will be
the consequence of being on the right path?? What is the benefit for now? today? tomorrow?
"rejoicing the heart" it brings us great joy when believed
4. Scripture is Pure,
Enlightening the eyes
vs:8b
- the commandment not a series of suggestions to be taken
lightly
- pure clear, lucid not mystifying
5. 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
- speaks of the respect and awe that we should have for God and His word; takes
us to His authority.
- tied to hearing the word Dt.
4:10
- clean speaks
of the absence of impurity, defilement, contamination, imperfection
**
There is nothing out there that is as permanent as the Word of
God! Nothing!
6.
The judgements of the Lord are true and righteous vs:9b
- judgments mishphatim
speaks of decisions; has a legal nuance;
Psalm 119:138; 142
Seven contrasts between G/R
and S/R.
1. Where is G/R? >> in
creation.
Where is S/R? >> in
the Scripture.
2. To whom is G/R
given > all mankind
To whom is S/R given > all who are
believers
3. What power does G/R have > points to
God's works in creation.
What power does S/R have > points to
God's provision of salvation
4. Scope of G/R > universal
Scope of S/R > universal but limited - 1 Cor
5. What function does G/R have? > to show man is condemned
- What function does S/R have? > to provide salvation info
6. Duration of G/R > temporary - is
passing away Heb
Duration of S/R > permanent - 1 Pet
7. Results of G/R > makes man responsible
before God. Rom 1:19-20
Results of S/R > makes one wise to
salvation 2 Tim
D. God - His
Names
1. Source of
His names
We will examine these names in four categories:
#1 - Basic names
#2 -
Compound names (two groups)
#3 -
Descriptive names (7)
#4 -
Figurative names (fortress, rock)
All of the names of God are relational.
In Ex
I am who I am (hw;h' 2x's or hyx)
- All of
the names of God point to and give us an under-standing of how God relates to
His people so that the net result after we have studied the names we should
have a better grasp of not only who is God but what He wants to be in relationship
to you and to me!
First
Category!
2. Basic Names
a. God > El la, - ,yhila, > the strong one, the
powerful one
Uses
- of a human leader Ex 7:1
- of a deity - Gen. 1:1
"In the beginning the Strong One"
-- it takes great power, Omnipotent power - power to the infinite; "to create the heavens and the earth"
or in vs:3 to create light etc. rest of context.
b. Lord, Adonai, yniid{a' > master, owner, emphasis on .
this one is also used of two groups, both men & deity
The master has the right of implicit ; the servant has the right to
, in his service.
- of men >
Numb
-
Sarah used it of Abraham, Gen. 18:12 "my lord"
- Of
deity > Ex
c. The Exclusive name of
Deity.
LORD > hwhy > YHWH, The self-existent one who reveals Himself.