Attributes of God Series: Can We Know God?

About this Video

• Video Title: Attributes of God Series: Can We Know God?
• Channel: Christ's Community Church
• Speakers: (Speaker name not explicitly mentioned in the transcript)
• Duration: 00:16:03

Introduction

This video is a sermon discussing the importance of studying the attributes of God. The speaker addresses objections to studying doctrine and theology, arguing that accurate knowledge of God is essential for a genuine relationship with Him. The main question explored is whether we can truly know God.

Key Takeaways

• The Importance of Right Thinking: Correctly understanding God's attributes is crucial for a true relationship with Him. Incorrect beliefs about God lead to idolatry, where people shape God in their own image rather than learning about who He truly is.
• Objections to Studying Doctrine: The speaker addresses common objections, such as the idea that Christianity is solely about relationship, not doctrine; that disagreements within the church are caused by doctrine; and that doctrine is confusing, boring, and irrelevant to daily life.
• Communicable vs. Incommunicable Attributes: The speaker defines communicable attributes as those we can possess (e.g., love, creativity) and incommunicable attributes as those we cannot (e.g., eternity, infinity).
• God's Concern for Truth: Jesus emphasizes the importance of knowing and worshipping God truthfully. He rebukes those who misunderstand or misrepresent Him. Examples from scripture are used to illustrate this point.
• Distinguishing True Worship: True worship is defined as worshipping God "in spirit and in truth," aligning one's beliefs and practices with God's revealed nature.