Theology Proper is the study of the being, attributes, and works of God. This doctrinal sermon series explores aspects of the person and work of God to protect us from errors in theology and guide us into lives of worship and obedience.
Check back each week during January and February as we explore a different important doctrine.
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WEEK ONE
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The doctrine of God’s independence, or his self-existence, means that the ground of God’s existence is grounded in himself. God exists independent of all other powers, principles, or persons.
Sermon based on John 5:26 from Sunday, January 4, 2020
Additional scripture references include Exodus 3:14; John 8:52–59; Psalm 90:1–4; Acts 17:22–27; Romans 11:33–36; Romans 5:8 .
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For a more in-depth look at this important doctrine, check out All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism by James E. Dolezal.
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WEEK TWO
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The doctrine of God’s immutability means that God does not change in his being, character, will, and wisdom. Change happens around God, and God is active in creation, but he himself does not change.
Sermon based on Malachi 3:6 from Sunday, January 12, 2020
Additional scripture references include Isaiah 46:9-10, Genesis 6:6, Exodus 32:14, Numbers 23:19, James 1:17, Psalm 73:26, Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 3:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 .
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For a more in-depth look at this important doctrine, check out the chapter of Louis Berkhof’s Systematic Theology on immutability.
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WEEK THREE
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The infinity of God means that God is free from all limitations outside of himself. He is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent.
Sermon based on Psalm 90:1–2 from Sunday, January 19, 2020
Additional scripture references include Isaiah 46:9-10, Genesis 6:6, Exodus 32:14, Numbers 23:19, James 1:17, Psalm 73:26, Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 3:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 .
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For a more in-depth look at this important doctrine, check out The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock.
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WEEK FOUR
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To say that God is simple means that he exists without body, parts, or passions. He is not a composite being. Rather, “all that is in God, is God.”
Sermon based on Mark 12:28-30 from Sunday, January 26, 2020
Additional scripture references include John 4:24, Mark 12:29, Deuteronomy 6:4, and 1 John 4:7-8.
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For a more in-depth look at this important doctrine, read the article Why Divine Simplicity Matters by James E. Dolezal, or go even deeper by reading his book, All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism.
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WEEK FIVE
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God’s holiness is his otherness: he is set apart from and exalted above his creation. This is a result of all that he is that shows him to be transcendent. God is high and lifted up, pure in who he is and what he does.
Sermon based on Isaiah 6:1–7 from Sunday, February 2, 2020
Additional scripture references include Psalm 103:19; 1 Samuel 2:2; 1 Peter 1:15–16; John 12:41
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For a more in-depth look at this important doctrine, read R.C. Sproul's classic, The Holiness of God.
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WEEK SIX
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God’s wisdom is the guarantee that his purpose and plan produce the best results through the best means.
Sermon based on Romans 11:33 from Sunday, February 9, 2020
Additional scripture references include Daniel 2:20: Isaiah 28:29; Psalm 104:24; Jeremiah 10:12; Ephesians 1:5-12; Proverbs 16:4; James 1:5; 1 Corinthians 1:30
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For a more in-depth look at this important doctrine, read John Gill on The Wisdom of God from his classic work, A Body of Divinity. This section is available online for free at Monergism.com.
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WEEK SEVEN
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The goodness of God is that perfection which moves him to deal kindly and generously with all his creatures.
Join us at Redeemer Fellowship on Sunday, February 16 to learn more about this important doctrine.