Definitions
What word means: Fair
Just
Psalm 34:8
God is always just. Sin will always require _________.
Punishment
God's love is self-existent and independent, just like Him. What does this mean?
God's love exists on its own. He is the source of love. He doesn't love us because we are lovable or have earned His love. He loves us because He is love.
Hebrews 12:14
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the LORD.
What word means: Slow to anger, not easy to provoke?
Patient
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness an justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.
All people should be humble because we are all __________.
Sinners - OR - Created.
Why is God patient with those who sin against Him?
To give them time/opportunity to repent of their sins.
Psalm 36:5
Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
What word means: Pure and set apart
Holy
2Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God's ____ is more than an emotion. It is even more than an action. It is not just something He feels or does, it is who He is.
Love
God calls us to be holy like He is holy. What does that mean?
Our lives should be set apart for God. We are open and willing to do what He wants, not follow our own selfish goals or ambitions.
1Samuel 2:2
There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one beside you; there is no Rock like our God.
What word means: Being honest, trustworthy, and dependable
Faithful
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
God is _______, meaning He is separate from all His creation and from all His creation's sin.
Holy
Why is God humble?
Because He is. It is one of His attributes. Not something He has to work at.
Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
What word means: A correct view of oneself
Humility
Nahum 1:3
The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished.
His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of His feet.
God is faithful to keep his __________. He will always do what He says. There is no one else like this.
How does God balance His justice and His mercy?
Because He is just, He requires punishment/payment for sin. Because He is merciful, He sent His own Son to pay the price for the sins of the world.
Psalm 113:5-6
Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?