Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017
- Devotion Assignment Key Due Dates: Preparation Part 1 (Oct 2, submitted in-class), Preparation Part 2 (Oct 9, submitted in-class), Outline Form (Oct 16, typed submitted to TurnItIn.com by 8am)
Arguments for God’s Existence: The Information Argument (This is a form of the design argument)
- KEY: The information required for life needed a designer
- Codes exist in nature
- - Code: A complex organization of information that produces something else.
- - The chaos of nature destroys codes
- - Human-made codes: Music, blueprints, computer programs
- - - Codes require a designer
- DNA is a molecule that stores complex information needed to produce humans
- - - Theism: DNA could not come from nature alone, it needed a Designer
Arguments for God’s Existence: The Mind Argument
- KEY: Thoughts & ideas seem to go beyond the natural cause & effect of the physical world, suggesting something more than just a physical world exists.
- If there is no God…
- - Our thoughts are only from natural causes
- - - Every thought & decision is determined by nature
- - - We can’t really choose anything different!
- - But experience shows that…
- - - We can go against the natural cause & effect of the world!
- - - We have responsibility for our thoughts & decisions!
-‘Thoughts’ seem to be from a non-physical part of us
- - Theism: This is the result of what God gave us—
- - - An inner being & mind (a soul) like His own.
- - - Christians’ believe that our thoughts come from our souls
- KEY: Since moral law and a universal belief in right and wrong exists, there must be a moral law-giver
- Since moral law exists, there must be a Moral Law-Giver
- - If there is no God, there is no one to give a moral law
- - With no moral law, you can do whatever you want to
- - History should show different countries & cultures creating VERY different morals!
- But, cultures around the globe & throughout History…
- - All have a belief in a ‘right & wrong’ (a good & bad)
- - Have a similar view of what is ‘right & wrong’
- Where do these ideas come from?
- - Theism: God put a ‘Moral Law’ on the soul/spirit of each person
- - Romans 2:15, “the requirements of the law are written on their hearts”
NOTE: There are counter-arguments for each of these arguments.
- Some of these arguments are 'invalid' due to different logical fallacies
- Some of these arguments are valid, but use points that are either:
- - Based on incorrect information
- - Unable to be confirmed yet
- Which arguments are 'true/false'?
- The Trinity: The Christian belief in one God with three Persons
- - This is NOT 3 gods!
- The Three:
- - God the Father
- - God the Son
- - God the Holy Spirit
- Some Bible verses Discussing the Trinity: (HCSB)
- - Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7) God refers to Himself as 'Us'
- - Deuteronomy 6:4) God is referred to as 'gods' (elohim) & immediately as 'The Lord is one'
- - John 1:1ff) John describes Jesus (nick-named "The Word") as being with God & as being God!
- - Matthew 3:16–17) Jesus is baptized and: The Father speaks, & the Holy Spirit appears as a dove
- - - “16 After Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water. The heavens suddenly opened for Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on Him. 17 And there came a voice from heaven: This is My beloved Son. I take delight in Him!” – Matthew
- - Matthew 28:19) Jesus commands us to make disciples in the name of all three
- - - “Go, therefore, & make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” – Jesus
- - 2 Corinthians 13:13) Paul prays a blessing for us with all three
- - - “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” – Paul
- - 1 Peter 1:2) Peter reminds Christians that they entered a relationship w/God through all three
- - - To the Christians who are chosen “according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you. ” – Peter
Journal 2-4:
- This unit we looked at several arguments for God’s existence. Look over your notes for this (Study Packet, page 13) & then answer…
- - 1) Which of these arguments seems most convincing to you? Why does this sound convincing?
- - 2) Which of these arguments seems most unconvincing to you? Why does this sound so unconvincing?
- - 3) Which of these arguments would you like to have explained better or get more information on?
- Done?
- - Fill in the 2 questions at the bottom of page 13
Here is our completed Process Grid for this unit:
Something we didn't have time to do this unit,
but is important to know is seen below.
but is important to know is seen below.
The Trinity: Student Workbook, page 47
- Reading the Paragraphs:
- - The Triune Nature of God
- - - Trinity: A word not found in the Bible, but used to describe a concept that the Bible teaches,
- - - As our textbook shares: "The triune nature of God involves three persons, who are neither three gods nor three parts/modes of God. Each person of the Godhead is distinguishable in function & characteristics. Yet at the same time each is co-equally, co-eternally, & co-existently God."
- - The Relationships of the Trinity
- - - The nature of God is social--He is interactive w/persons in various relationships
- - - He made us as one-person beings, but also being interactive w/persons in various relationships
- - Scriptural Support for the Trinity
- - - The Old Testament word 'Elohim,' which means 'gods,' was frequently used for the one God we worship
- - - At Jesus' baptism, Father, Son, & Spirit were all present & acting 'separately' while in union!
- - - The Great Commission is to be carried out in the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
- - - And there are more! See your textbook.
- - The Work of Each Person of the Trinity
- - - The persons of the Trinity fulfill unique roles (although some are shared)
- - - See your textbook for the examples.
- - The Mystery of the Trinity
- - - Complete comprehension/understanding of the Trinity seems impossible to humans
- - - We have no parallel thing to compare it to that we can study
- - - Since we can only apprehend/understand certain parts of it, if we are to accept it, we must have faith in God & in the trustworthiness of the Bible
- Working through the Questions: Each of these answers comes from the verses mentioned in your text.
- - Our Lord God
- - - 1) Who is the Lord? God
- - - 2) Who is our God? The Lord
- - - 3) Who is God? The Lord
- - God the Father
- - - 4) How do we become God's children? If we believe in Him, He gives the right to become His children.
- - - 5) Who is the Father? God, Lord, Creator
- - - 6) Who is our Father? God
- - God the Son
- - - 7) Who is Jesus?
- - - 8) Who is Jesus like? With whom is Jesus equal? Who will everyone say Jesus is? God, God, Lord
- - - 9) Where is Jesus now? Heaven, at God's right hand
- - - 10) Where is Jesus seated? On the throne
- - - 11) Who is Jesus Christ? God
- - God the Spirit
- - - 12) Who is the Lord? The Spirit
- - - 13) What does God give? His Holy Spirit
- - - 14) Where does God's Holy Spirit live? In our bodies (for those who are saved/redeemed)
- - - 15) How do you know the Spirit is a person? He can be tested/tried & He refers to Himself as "me"
- - God the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit
- - - 16) What is asked of the Trinity in this verse? Grace from God the Son, Love from God the Father, & Fellowship from the Holy Spirit
- Final Paragraphs: Summarizing God's work in saving us!
- - Summary of Divine Attributes)
- - - The Father, Son, Spirit possess the same divine attributes (eternal, omnipresent, holy, love, omnipotent, etc...)
- - How They Work Together) As your textbook says...
- - - "God the Father sent God the Son to die for our sins.
- - - He sent the Holy Spirit to make us new & fill our lives w/love, joy, & peace"
- - What is my Problem) Isaiah 59:2
- - - Our sin has separated us from God
- - What did God the Father do for me? 1 John 4:9, 14
- - - He showed His love, sending His one & only son that we may live through Him
- - What did God the Son do for me? 1 Peter 2:24
- - - He bore our sins in His body to the death that we may live for righteousness
- - What did God the Holy Spirit do for me? Titus 3:5-7
- - - He spiritually renewed us to salvation
- - What Must I Do? To be saved? Well, you must...
- - - Have faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22, 25)
- - - Call upon the name of the Lord (Acts 2:21)
- - - Believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 16:31)
- - Have you?
- - - You are always welcome to speak with me or any other teacher about this very thing.
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