God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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4. Implications of the persistence of God

a. God’s patience can encourage others to repent.

(1) Joel 2.13

(2) Rom. 2.4

(3) 2 Pet. 3.9

b. God’s kind persistence in relationship with us should never be abused or despised

(1) Eccles. 8.11

(2) Matt. 24.46-49

(3) Rom. 2.4-5

c. We ought to remember that limits do exist in regards to God’s loving persistence and patience in our lives

(1) Gen. 6.3

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(2) Jer. 44.22

Conclusion

» The goodness of God is demonstrated in his moral attributes of perfect moral purity, absolute integrity, and unbounded love.

» His perfect moral purity is shown in his holiness, righteousness, and justice.

» God’s integrity is revealed through his genuineness, veracity, and faithfulness. » The Father’s eternal love is displayed through his benevolence, grace, mercy, and persistence.