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2. The Glory and Majesty of God Attributes of Redemption
Jesus’ resurrection solves natural man’s greatest dilemma - how to conquer death
Jesus’ resurrection is proof of His claims and promises - man can be redeemed from sin

3. The Problem of Sin
Despite living in a perfect environment, Adam & Eve fell into sin bringing its curse to all their descendants
People prove their sin nature by their own actions and attitudes that are contrary to God’s law

4. The Problem of Sin
Skeptics fall for one of Satan’s oldest lies when they claim God is cruel or even immoral
Judgments based on personal, societal or majority standards are ultimately relative and arbitrary

5. The Problem of Sin
Skeptical judgment of God also demonstrated ignorance of God’s attributes and character
God is infinite in every dimension - time, space, knowledge & power - making Him holy & sovereign

6. Righteous
The quality of being right, accurate, just, in conformity to the standard - legal, ethical, moral
God is righteous in His person and actions: Isaiah 5:16, Isaiah 42:21, Jeremiah 9:24
God’s judgment and salvation arise from His righteousness: Isaiah 45:21-22, Isaiah 41:10

7. Righteous
Redemption is tied directly to His righteousness: Isaiah 53:11
God’s righteousness results in His condemnation of the wicked: Isaiah 11:4-5

8. Just
To be morally right, to apply the standard of law, ethics
Righteousness & justice are often together or used as synonyms: Jeremiah 9:24, Isaiah 9:7

9. Just
Justice brings blessing for the righteous and punishment for the wicked: Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 61:8
Jesus will bring justice during His reign in the Millennium: Luke 18:7-8

10. Jealous
1 a: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness. 3. Vigilant in guarding a possession
God is properly jealous: Exodus 20:5–6
Moses warned the people that God was jealous: Deuteronomy 4:24

11. Jealous
The Lord is the only God making it right & and true to be intolerant of any rivalry - any less would condone evil
All sin is ultimately an attack against God and His character for sin requires believing lies about God

12. Anger / Wrath
Anger is strong feelings of annoyance, displeasure or hostility. Wrath is its intensification
Warnings of God’s anger & wrath: 2 Kings 22:17, Micah 5:15; Zechariah 8:2

13. Anger / Wrath
God’s wrath against Israel and the Gentile nations is both historical and future: Revelation 14:10
Jesus expressed His anger: John 2:14–16, Mark 3:5

14. Anger / Wrath
God is slow to anger because it is tempered by His other attributes: Exod. 34:6, Hosea 14:4, Ezek. 39:25-29
We need redemption because the Lord’s wrath abides upon those who do not obey Him (John 3:36)

15. Compassion
An emotion expressed in various ways including pity & mercy. Feelings which motivate kindness
God is compassionate by choice and it tempers His wrath: Exodus 33:19, Isaiah 60:10, Zechariah 10:6

16. Compassion
Jesus’ compassion moved Him to acts of kindness: Matthew 15:32 (see Matt. 14:4; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:13)

17. Mercy
The compassionate disposition to withhold the punishment an offender or adversary deserves
The mercy of God begins in Genesis 3 with animal sacrifice whose skin covered Adam & Eve’s nakedness

18. Mercy
The Father is merciful (Luke 6:36) which is tied to His jealousy (Ezek. 39:25) and extends outward (Isa. 63)
Mercy is foundational for redemption for without it we would already be destroyed

19. Lovingkindness
Acts of kindness arising out of the love set on the person
Exodus 20:5-6: God grants lovingkidness to those who love Him
God’s lovingkindness is exercised in harmony with His justice and righteousness: Jeremiah 29:24

20. Gracious
A heartfelt response to someone who has a need and acts to assist - it extends an undeserved blessing
God is gracious by His own choice: Exodus 33:19
Grace is joined with compassion and justice: Isaiah 30:18

21. Faithful
God keeps all His promises
God will fulfill His promises of restoration to Israel: Isaiah 49:7; 61:8
Jeremiah 31 - God will be faithful to establish the new covenant

22. Forgiving
An offer of pardon to the sinner.
God is forgiving - Exodus 34:7
Sin is taken up and carried away - the sin offering (Lev. 10:16) and the scapegoat (Lev. 16:22)

23. Forgiving
Forgiveness is part of the new covenant: Jeremiah 31
Forgiveness is based on Jesus’ blood sacrifice of Himself: Matthew 26:26-29

24. Conclusion
All of God’s attributes meet at the cross and are harmonized
Jesus fulfills the promise of a coming Redeemer
Jesus is the promised Savior who offers salvation to all who turn to Him: Matthew 11:28-30; John 5:24

25. Conclusion
Without the resurrection, there is no hope (1 Corinthians 15:12-19), but Jesus rose from the dead
If you have faith in Jesus, then rejoice and tell others about Him
If you do not have faith in Jesus, today is the day of salvation if you will repent and turn to Him

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