Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

The Glory and Majesty of God Attributes of Redemption • Jesus’ resurrection solves natural man’s greatest dilemma how to conquer death • Jesus’ resurrection is proof of His claims and promises - man can be redeemed from sin

The Problem of Sin • Despite living in a perfect environment, Adam & Eve fell into sin bringing its curse to all their descendants • People prove their sin nature by their own actions and attitudes that are contrary to God’s law

The Problem of Sin • Skeptics fall for one of Satan’s oldest lies when they claim God is cruel or even immoral • Judgments based on personal, societal or majority standards are ultimately relative and arbitrary

The Problem of Sin • Skeptical judgment of God also demonstrated ignorance of God’s attributes and character • God is infinite in every dimension - time, space, knowledge & power - making Him holy & sovereign

Righteous • The quality of being right, accurate, just, in conformity to the standard - legal, ethical, moral • God is righteous in His person and actions: Isaiah 5: 16, Isaiah 42: 21, Jeremiah 9: 24 • God’s judgment and salvation arise from His righteousness:

Righteous • Redemption is tied directly to His righteousness: Isaiah 53: 11 • God’s righteousness results in His condemnation of the wicked: Isaiah 11: 4 -5

Just • To be morally right, to apply the standard of law, ethics • Righteousness & justice are often together or used as synonyms: Jeremiah 9: 24, Isaiah 9: 7

Just • Justice brings blessing for the righteous and punishment for the wicked: Isaiah 30: 18, Isaiah 61: 8 • Jesus will bring justice during His reign in the Millennium: Luke 18: 7 -8

Jealous • 1 a: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness. 3. Vigilant in guarding a possession • God is properly jealous: Exodus 20: 5– 6 • Moses warned the people that God was jealous: Deuteronomy 4: 24

Jealous • The Lord is the only God making it right & and true to be intolerant of any rivalry - any less would condone evil • All sin is ultimately an attack against God and His character for sin requires believing lies about God

Anger / Wrath • Anger is strong feelings of annoyance, displeasure or hostility. Wrath is its intensification • Warnings of God’s anger & wrath: 2 Kings 22: 17, Micah 5: 15; Zechariah 8: 2

Anger / Wrath • God’s wrath against Israel and the Gentile nations is both historical and future: Revelation 14: 10 • Jesus expressed His anger: John 2: 14– 16, Mark 3: 5

Anger / Wrath • God is slow to anger because it is tempered by His other attributes: Exod. 34: 6, Hosea 14: 4, Ezek. 39: 25 -29 • We need redemption because the Lord’s wrath abides upon those who do not obey Him (John 3: 36)

Compassion • An emotion expressed in various ways including pity & mercy. Feelings which motivate kindness • God is compassionate by choice and it tempers His wrath: Exodus 33: 19, Isaiah 60: 10, Zechariah 10: 6

Compassion • Jesus’ compassion moved Him to acts of kindness: Matthew 15: 32 (see Matt. 14: 4; Mark 6: 34; Luke 7: 13)

Mercy • The compassionate disposition to withhold the punishment an offender or adversary deserves • The mercy of God begins in Genesis 3 with animal sacrifice whose skin covered Adam & Eve’s nakedness

Mercy • The Father is merciful (Luke 6: 36) which is tied to His jealousy (Ezek. 39: 25) and extends outward (Isa. 63) • Mercy is foundational for redemption for without it we would already be destroyed

Lovingkindness • Acts of kindness arising out of the love set on the person • Exodus 20: 5 -6: God grants lovingkidness to those who love Him • God’s lovingkindness is exercised in harmony with His justice and righteousness:

Gracious • A heartfelt response to someone who has a need and acts to assist - it extends an undeserved blessing • God is gracious by His own choice: Exodus 33: 19 • Grace is joined with compassion and justice: Isaiah 30: 18

Faithful • God keeps all His promises • God will fulfill His promises of restoration to Israel: Isaiah 49: 7; 61: 8 • Jeremiah 31 - God will be faithful to establish the new covenant

Forgiving • An offer of pardon to the sinner. • God is forgiving - Exodus 34: 7 • Sin is taken up and carried away - the sin offering (Lev. 10: 16) and the scapegoat (Lev. 16: 22)

Forgiving • Forgiveness is part of the new covenant: Jeremiah 31 • Forgiveness is based on Jesus’ blood sacrifice of Himself: Matthew 26: 26 -29

Conclusion • All of God’s attributes meet at the cross and are harmonized • Jesus fulfills the promise of a coming Redeemer • Jesus is the promised Savior who offers salvation to all who turn to Him: Matthew 11: 28 -30; John 5: 24

Conclusion • Without the resurrection, there is no hope (1 Corinthians 15: 12 -19), but Jesus rose from the dead • If you have faith in Jesus, then rejoice and tell others about Him • If you do not have faith in Jesus, today is the day of salvation if you will repent and turn to Him

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ