Episode 61: How Scripture Aligns Us To Who God Is

Key Points:

The Big Question: Who is God?

• Examining how God's characteristics are presented in both the Old and New Testaments, with references to Bavinck's "Reformed Dogmatics."
• Grappling with the tension between God's personal touch and his seemingly distant grandeur.

Knowing the Unknowable: Can we truly understand God?

• Acknowledging the limitations of human comprehension while still affirming the possibility of genuine, albeit incomplete, knowledge of God.
• Understanding why this pursuit of knowledge matters, referencing Bavinck's emphasis on how our understanding of God shapes our identity.

Revelation Unlocked: Unveiling the divine:

• Exploring two modes of revelation: General Revelation through creation and Special Revelation through Scripture.
• Highlighting the challenge of integrating all aspects of God revealed in Scripture, as emphasized by Bavinck.
• Exploring God's multifaceted nature as Creator, Savior, Sustainer, and the Trinity.
• Referencing Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8 to emphasize God's unchanging nature.

Reflection Prompts:

• How does this episode reshape your understanding of God?

• What practical steps can you take to deepen your knowledge of God?

• How can this new perspective impact your worship, relationships, and daily life?