God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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

a. Some are anthropomorphisms .

b. God can work out phases of his plans which may appear as changes of mind to us (e.g., the offer of salvation to the Gentiles).

c. God responds to human changes (e.g., the repentance of Nineveh in Jonah).

Conclusion

» God the Father Almighty is glorious in his divine greatness.

» His attributes associated with his greatness include his spirituality, his life, his personality, his infinite character, and his unchanging essence.

Now is your time again to review the critical concepts associated with the material in the second video segment. The greatness of God the Father Almighty is not possible to comprehend, and the intent of this segment was to provide you with a general outline of the “natural attributes” associated with the greatness of God, his incomparable glory and majesty. As you answer the following questions, make sure that you are thorough in your answers, seeking to understand the underlying assumptions which are connected to each one. Strive to be clear in your responses to the questions, making sure that you use the Word of God to support and validate your conclusions. 1. What is the meaning of the term greatness as it relates to the person of God the Father Almighty? What precisely do the divine attributes of greatness suggest about the nature of the Father’s character and person? 2. What does Scripture teach regarding the spiritual nature of the Father Almighty? As a spirit, what then do we know regarding God’s nature that is not true of any other being? How is the nature of God as spirit different or similar to that of the angels?

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Student Questions and Response

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