God’s Infinite Glory
Understanding the nature of God using Systematic Theology
God is infinite and eternal
Isaiah 40: 12-31 NKJV
Isaiah 66:1-2
Job 11:7-9
Rom 11:33, Ps. 145:3
What is Systematic Theology
A type of book which is a Bible study tool, similar to a commentary.
Studying the Bible by category and doctrine, rather than through narrative. Often more analytical and technical.
Attempts to delineate Christian doctrine efficiently.
Typical Topics
Theology proper – The study of the character of God
Christology – The study of Christ
Pneumatology – The study of the Holy Spirit
Eschatology – The study of the end times
Hamartiology – The study of sin
Theological anthropology – The study of the nature of humanity.
Ecclesiology – The study of the church
Soteriology – The study of salvation
Bibliology – The study of the Bible
God is infinite and eternal
God is infinite in all His attributes
God is “uncomposed”, not made of parts with different qualities. Not inconsistent, but
rather, perfect in every way. Not divided, but rather one indivisible Being.
● Infinite in Time (eternal)
● Infinite in Power and Ability (Omnipotent)
● Infinite in Presence and Access (Omnipresent)
● Infinite in Knowledge (Omniscient)
Psalm 147:4-6
Psalm 90:2
Isaiah 57:15
1 Timothy 1:17 KJV
Does this matter to me personally?
God is also infinitely righteous
Isaiah 6:1 - 5
How many sins result in condemnation?
An infinite God who is infinitely righteous delivers infinite judgements. It’s
not about the size of the sin, it’s about the size of the God we sin against.
Nothing unclean, and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall
ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s
book of life.
Revelation 21:27 NASB1995
What is the cost of sin?
Ye who think of sin but lightly
Nor suppose the evil great
Here may view its nature rightly
Here its guilt may estimate
Mark the sacrifice appointed
See who bears the awful load
'Tis the Word, the Lord's Anointed
Son of Man and Son of God
How great is the gift of salvation?
Ephesians 2:4-10
Psalm 103:10-12
Summary
Systematic Theology - A Bible study tool that groups verses by doctrine or topic.
Example from Theology Proper - the study of God’s character
● Infinite in power, presence, knowledge, time
● Also infinite in righteousness and holiness
Sin is viewed rightly when you look at God, not humanity.
● Sin creates an infinite distance between us and God
● God provided an infinite solution by an infinite Saviour - Himself
