Theology- The Doctrine of God

I.

The existence of God (vs. Atheism)

1
Scriptural Evidence
2
Proofs of the existence of God
a.
Universal belief in the existence of God
b.
Cosmological - Argument from cause
c.
Teleological -Argument from design
d.
Ontological - Argument from being
e.
Anthropological - Moral Argument
f.
Argument from congruity
g.
Argument from Scripture

II.

The Names and title of God

a.
Elohim
b.
Jehovah
c.
Adonai
d.
Jehovistic Combinations
e.
Eloistic Combinations

III.

The Nature of God

1
Definitions of God
a.
God is Spirit
b.
God is Light
c.
God is Love
d.
God is a consuming Fire
2
Theological definitions
3
The Nature of God (vs. Agnosticism)
4
The Spirituality of God (vs. Materialism)
5
The Personality of God (vs. Pantheism)
6
The Unity of God (vs. Polytheism)
7
The Trinity (vs. Unitarianism)

IV.

The Attributes of God

1
The natural Attributes
a.
Omniscience
b.
Omni-sapience
c.
Omnipotence
d.
Omnipresence
e.
Eternity and Immutability
2
The Moral Attributes
a.
Holiness
b.
Righteousness and Justice
c.
Mercy and Loving-Kindness
d.
Love

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f.

V.

Grace
Faithfulness

The Fatherhood of God

1
The Old Testament Teaching.
2
The New Testament Teaching.