God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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G O D T H E F A T H E R

a. Ps. 139.1-10

b. Dan. 4.35

3. Implications of God’s immanence

a. God can use both generally accessible and universal means to work his will in the world.

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b. God is free to use anything and anyone to accomplish his will.

c. All of God’s creation reveals his glory and handiwork.

d. Creation offers humankind (at one level) true knowledge of God.

e. Points of contact exist between and among all peoples because God is the Maker of all things.

C. The transcendence of God

1. God is above and beyond all the things that he has created: they exist by him and for his glory alone.

a. 1 Kings 8.27

b. 2 Chron. 6.18