God as complex
Read 1 Timothy 2:5. There is ____ God, and there is ____ (a number) way to make a connection between people and God.
Read John 14:26. Jesus is speaking, and mentions what two others? ________, _________
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT:
In that verse (John 14:26) , the function of the Holy Spirit was to __________
Read Titus 3:4 to 6. Here, the function of the Holy Spirit is _________. Explain _______.
ABOUT JESUS, THE SON
Read 2 Peter 1:1. Here Jesus is called not only savior but also _____.
Read John 1:18. Here the function of Jesus is to ________. Why does it say Jesus is qualified to do this? _______
ABOUT THE FATHER
Read Matthew 6:25-26. Realizing that God is “father” means we do not need to _______.
SUMMARY. Read Matthew 28:19. God is ___-in- one
Technical term: Trinity, Triune God (“Tri” means 3 and “une” means one).
LOOKING CLOSELY AT ONE FUNCTION OF GOD:
Read Acts 17:24. The Bible teaches that the world was made by _____.
DISCUSSION — WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE IF GOD IS “CREATOR” OR NOT:
For each statement below, discuss how you would answer the person if you both agreed that God is creator; contrast this with how you would answer if God was not creator.
1. t doesn’t matter if we pollute the earth.
2. Nobody can tell me what to do.
3. There’s nothing wrong with killing a baby that’s not born yet.
4. I have no sense of self-worth.
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