Who is God? (feat. John Elmore)

Watermark Equipping Podcast

In this episode hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner talk to guest John Elmore about who God the Father is, what He is like, and why it matters.

Part I: (02:36 - 04:48)

Why does it matter to know what God is like?

1. Imago Dei
2. Incommunicable and communicable attributes of God

Scripture Mentioned: Acts 17:22-31

Part II: (04:48 - 16:29)

How can’t we be like God?

1. Incommunicable (or inscrutable) attributes of God: qualities that God alone possesses

Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 139:4, Romans 1-8, Romans 11: 33-36, Psalm 90:2, Genesis 1, Ephesians 1:4

Part III: (16:29 - 26:42)

How can we be like God?

1. Communicable attributes of God: qualities that we can share with Him, in finite ways
2. Common Grace

Scripture Mentioned: John 14, 1 John, Leviticus 19:2, Romans 1:8, Acts 17

Part IV: (26:42 - 32:25)

Which attribute of God is most important?

1. re:generation

Scripture Mentioned: John 14:6

Part V: (32:25 - 35:00

What is God not like?

1. The Great Commission

Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 28:16-20

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