Who is God? Pastor Heath Lambert presents six foundational truths from Scripture: God is real, spirit, creator, sovereign, perfect, and savior. This comprehensive teaching explains the nature of the God who made everything and offers salvation through Jesus Christ.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and the question
0:48 - The challenge: So much to say in 10 minutes
1:27 - Truth 1: God is real (Exodus 3:14)
2:20 - We all know God is real deep down
2:45 - Truth 2: God is spirit (John 4:24)
3:19 - Why invisibility doesn't defeat God's existence
3:44 - Truth 3: God is creator (Isaiah 40:28)
4:32 - Truth 4: God is sovereign (Psalm 115:3)
5:23 - The one being who does all He pleases
5:45 - Truth 5: God is perfect (Deuteronomy 32:4)
6:32 - Why God's perfection matters
6:59 - Truth 6: God is our savior (Titus 3:4-6)
7:43 - The terrible reality: We are not perfect
8:21 - God's mercy through Jesus Christ
9:11 - Final answer: Knowing God through salvation
Key Topics Covered
- God's Reality - Exodus 3:14 and the self-existent "I Am"
- Universal Knowledge - Romans 1:19 and why everyone knows God exists
- God as Spirit - John 4:24 and why God is invisible to our eyes
- The Air Analogy - Why invisibility doesn't equal non-existence
- God as Creator - Isaiah 40:28 and everything made by God
- God's Sovereignty - Psalm 115:3 and divine control over all
- The Only One Who Pleases - Why God alone does whatever He desires
- God's Perfection - Deuteronomy 32:4 and complete righteousness
- Trust in God's Justice - Why we can have confidence in His reign
- Our Imperfection Problem - The contrast between God's perfection and our sin
- God as Savior - Titus 3:4-6 and salvation through grace not works
- The Gospel Path - How knowing ourselves as sinners leads to knowing God as Savior
- Complete Knowledge - How salvation opens the door to fully knowing God
Scripture References
Exodus 3:14 - God's name as "I Am Who I Am"
Romans 1:19 - What can be known about God is plain
John 4:24 - God is spirit
Isaiah 40:28 - The Lord as everlasting God and creator
Psalm 115:3 - Our God does all that He pleases
Deuteronomy 32:4 - God's work is perfect, all His ways are just
Titus 3:4-6 - God our Savior appeared in mercy through Christ
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