Who is God? (feat. John Elmore)
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In this episode hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner talk to guest John Elmore about who God the Father is, what He is like, and why it matters.
Part I: (02:36 - 04:48)
Why does it matter to know what God is like?
Scripture Mentioned: Acts 17:22-31
Part II: (04:48 - 16:29)
How can’t we be like God?
- Incommunicable (or inscrutable) attributes of God: qualities that God alone possesses
Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 139:4, Romans 1-8, Romans 11: 33-36, Psalm 90:2, Genesis 1, Ephesians 1:4
Part III: (16:29 - 26:42)
How can we be like God?
- Communicable attributes of God: qualities that we can share with Him, in finite ways
- Common Grace
Scripture Mentioned: John 14, 1 John, Leviticus 19:2, Romans 1:8, Acts 17
Part IV: (26:42 - 32:25)
Which attribute of God is most important?
Scripture Mentioned: John 14:6
Part V: (32:25 - 35:00
What is God not like?
Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 28:16-20
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