Module 2 - Theology: The Doctrine of God

The purpose of this current module is to explore what the Bible teaches about God Himself, which is to say, what God reveals to us about God. So if you wish to gain a deeper understanding of who the Lord is, these lectures aim to benefit you. The lectures in this second module on the doctrine of God are, like the others, introductory, not exhaustive; and they’re intended to furnish you with a foundation that you can build upon in your further studies. But that is not to say that they will be easy. When we think about the God of glory, we are dealing with deep and difficult matters. And this requires reverence, humility, diligence, and much prayer that the Lord would open our eyes to behold a glimpse of His glory by faith.

Lessons

Lesson Number Title Summary
1 Introduction It has been rightly said that what comes to mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you.
2 The Nature, Means, and Limits of Knowing God When it comes to our knowledge of God, the Bible teaches that the Lord is incomprehensible, which means that it is impossible for a creature to know God fully, perfectly, and completely.
3 The Names of God What is the purpose and importance of a name? Parents may choose a particular name for their baby for a wide variety of reasons.
4 God’s Being Mankind was created to know, love, worship, and glorify this God. Now man’s rebellion and sin, of course, diverted them from that path and privilege.
5 The Attributes of God (Part 1) In the present lecture, and the following ones, we continue to reflect on God’s being by considering more of His attributes.
6 The Attributes of God (Part 2) Many make the mistake of thinking that because they cannot see God, then perhaps He does not see them. Or, at the very least, men forget about what they cannot see, which is captured in the phrase, “out of sight, out of mind.”
7 The Attributes of God (Part 3) Everyone is attracted to beauty—for example, a gorgeous sunset. People will stop and watch and look at all of the varied colors and beautiful hues that are found as the sun is falling below the horizon.
8 The Trinity Some things are easy to learn, and other things are far more challenging and difficult. Learning to count, for example, is fairly simple.
9 God’s Decree Reading history can be fascinating. There are so many twists and turns, and so many unexpected and surprising events that unfold.
10 Predestination When God says in the Bible that natural, unconverted men are dead in trespasses and sins, many people find themselves puzzled.
11 Creation In this world, we are faced with many difficult but fundamental questions. Some of those ultimate questions include things like: What is my purpose in life?
12 Providence If you know how to drive, you know that sense of control and responsibility. But we are only talking about one person and one vehicle. What about the universe as a whole?