Continuing at The Family Church here in Gainesville with his series Theology for Dummies that seeks to more clearly explain the basic principles of Christianity, senior pastor Philip Griffin presented a discussion this past Sunday titled The Attributes of God. Using various passages scattered throughout the Bible, he described the Lord in ways that mean the most for us as we worship him...
Pastor Philip listed God's main attributes: always there, all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-righteous. Furthermore, in regard to the above, God never changes. Philip pointed out that God that doesn't only reside at church but is everywhere...even in places that we may find ourselves "hiding" from him. His omnipotence is demonstrated by his having created the universe. His knowledge extends to what is in our hearts, even before we express it through our words or actions. God is not vengeful or angry, our pastor stressed, but his love is powerful and personal and overcomes evil...which points to his righteousness and fairness in seeing people without distinguishing among whatever demographic groups they happen to belong to. And, Pastor Philip added, God's non-changing nature is demonstrated in four areas: his Word, character, love for us, and purpose for our lives...all directed to us both collectively and as individuals. His Word never fails to have application in our lives, and we need to do what is right, be honest, and be faithful: God is always these things. And Philip reminded us that while human love wears out, God's doesn't: when we know that God always loves us, we don't need another human being to define love for us. And finally, as our pastor concluded, God takes even our mistakes and misdeeds for his own purposes, to glorify him. Turn control over to God, whose plan for salvation is through Jesus: the way, the road, the path...
You can watch this message on the church's YouTube video website...just click on the following link: [TFC Video]. The Family Church, located at 2022 SW 122nd Street, holds its Sunday morning services at 9 and 10:30. Along with the weekly message is praise and worship music, prayer, and further opportunities for learning and discipleship. Lots of friendly folks are there to chat with before, between, after services, and there is a hospitality center with coffee and treats as well. Let's see what Pastor Philip has to say next week...
And here's a list of the Bible passages Pastor Philip used in this message...in the order he presented it. I recommend you use the Bible Gateway website to read them if don't have a Bible handy...
Psalm 90:2, 139:7-10
Jeremiah 32:17
Hebrews 4:13
1 John 4:8
Psalm 89:14
Malachi 3:6
Hebrews 13:8
Isaiah 40:8
Matthew 24:35
Deuteronomy 32:4
Hebrews 6:18
Psalm 145:13
Romans 8:39
James 1:17
Romans 8:28
Psalm 125:1
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