the goodness and severity of god romans 11:17-24
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The Goodness and Severity of God
Romans 11:17-24
God Is Not One-Dimensional
Many people want to reduce God down to a single character trait
“I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14-17)
Nehemiah 9:6-31
God’s name is glorious, for He alone has made Heaven and earth
God is discerning, able to judge the heart of Abram
God is protective, hearing the cries of the people of Israel in Egypt
God executes judgment, showing signs and wonders against the oppressors of His people
Nehemiah 9:6-31
God directs and guides, leading the people through the wilderness
God is the Lawgiver, speaking just ordinances and true laws from Mount Sinai
God provides, sustaining the Israelites with food and water in the wilderness
God is a just punisher, commanding for 3000 to be slain when the people rebelled
Nehemiah 9:6-31
God is merciful, pardoning the people and not forsaking them
God keeps His promises, multiplying the children of Israel as He promised Abram
God is powerful, giving His people strength to overcome great armies and walled cities
God is jealous, delivering Israel into the hands of their enemies when they disobeyed
Nehemiah 9:6-31
God is forgiving, restoring the people each time they cried out and repented
God is multifaceted and cannot be described with merely one character trait!
Consider the Goodness of God
Every good gift comes from God (James 1:17)
Jesus’ sacrifice makes us heirs of eternal life (Titus 3:4-7)
God is patient with us (2 Peter 3:9)
Consider the Severity of God
God’s wrath against the disobedient (Eph. 5:3-6)
God’s wrath against suppressors of the truth (Rom. 1:18-19)
Indignation and wrath against stubborn and impenitent hearts (Rom. 2:5-9)
Importance of Growth
God expects us to grow Some specific traits to add (2 Pet. 1:5-11) Speaking the truth in love and doing our
share (Eph. 4:15-16) Doing things God’s way and not our own
(Col. 2:18-19) Actively working according to the word of
truth (2 Tim. 2:15)
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