The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

Dr. Lewis Chafer, founder of Dallas Seminary, and Dr. Walvoord, in speaking of God’s sovereignty suggest: . . . the attributes of God make clear that God is supreme over all. He yields to no other power, authority or glory, and is not subject to any absolute greater than himself. He represents perfection to an infinite degree in every aspect of his being. He can never be surprised, defeated, or uncertain. However, without sacrificing his authority or jeopardizing the final realization of his perfect will, it has pleased God to give to [humankind] {men} a measure of freedom of choice, and for the exercise of this choice God holds [humankind] {men} responsible.

Lewis Sperry Chafer and John Walvoord. Major Bible Themes. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1975. p. 42.

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1. Dan. 4.34-35

2. The Lord is God, the infinitely perfect God, who is worthy of our worship and obedience.

3. The reign of God has been challenged.

a. By the mortal enemy of humankind, the devil

b. By the first human pair

II. The Devil’s (Satan’s) Rebellion in the Heavenlies Represents the First and Most Serious Challenge to God’s Sovereignty in the Universe.

A. The Old Testament description of Satan as Lucifer, Son of the Morning