Further Study

Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

1. Why do Christians say that the God of the Bible is the one and only true God?
2. What is meant by the term simplicity and how does this term describe God’s essence?
3. In what ways do the Scriptures apply the word Father to God?
4. Explain what is meant by the terms ontological Trinity and economic Trinity. How are they similar? How are the different?
5. Discuss the fatherhood of God as it relates to His role as creator, king, and family head over His people.
6. Define and describe God’s unlimited and matchless power.
7. Discuss the Father’s role as Maker in the work of creation.
8. How is the universe God’s good creation that reflects His good character?
9. Explain God’s authority over creation as absolute, exclusive, and exhaustive.

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

1. What things in your life tempt you to value them as highly as you value God?
2. How should Christians respond to Judaism and Islam?
3. In what ways is God the Father of all creation? In what ways is He the Father only of believers?
4. How might the Father’s kingship and role as family head motivate us to obey Him?
5. How can the Father’s unlimited and matchless power comfort us as His children?
6. How does the beauty and goodness of creation help us see the goodness and beauty of God?
7. What effects of the curse are evident in the natural world and human society?
8. How does God’s authority address the kinds of fears we address on a daily basis?
9. How might we improve our roles and positions in life in light of God’s lordship?
10. What was the most significant thing you learned in this lesson?