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I. The attributes of God |
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A. Singularity |
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B. Independence (self existence, aseity) |
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C. Incomprehensibility (mystery) |
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D. Spirituality |
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E. Infinity |
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F. Sovereignty |
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1. Its extent |
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2. Its rule |
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3. Its goal |
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G. Love |
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H. Justice |
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1. Positively described: rewarding those who seek Him |
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2. Negatively described: punishing the guilty |
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II. The relations of God (to his creatures) |
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A. His self-sufficient independence from them |
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B. His sovereign dominion over them |
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C. His absolute knowledge of them |
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D. His utter sanctity before them |
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E. His intrinsic claims upon them |
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III. The tri-unity of God |
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A. Its affirmation |
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1. The unity of the three persons |
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2. The distinctions between the three persons |
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B. Its explanation |
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C. Its relevance |
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From: Samuel E. Waldron, A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, (Evangelical Press, 1989), p54-55. Used by permission.
