2. The Wisdom of God God Is Majestic and Great His omniscience governs His omnipotence. His infinite power is ruled by His infinite wisdom. His infinite power is ruled by His infinite wisdom. Job 12:13 Job 36:5 Dan. 2:20 Rom. 16:27

3. The Wisdom of God “Wisdom is the power to see, and the inclination to choose, the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.” J. I. Packer, Knowing God, p. 90 “Wisdom is, in fact, the practical side of moral goodness. As such, it is found in its fullest only in God. He alone is naturally and entirely and invariably wise.” Ibid. Isa. 40:26-28 Boundless wisdom plus endless power is God’s essence; therefore, it makes Him utterly worthy of our fullest trust!

4. The Wisdom of God How does God express His wisdom? How does God express His wisdom?  Creation – Gen. 1:31-2:1 Sun and earth Sun and earth Water cycle Water cycle Seasons Seasons Homeostasis Homeostasis Marriage and the home Marriage and the home  Scheme of Redemption – Eph. 1:7- 10  Gospel – 1 Cor. 1:18-2:5 The cross (1:18-25) The cross (1:18-25) The type of people converted (1:26) The type of people converted (1:26) The manner of preaching (2:1-4) The manner of preaching (2:1-4) The things associated with salvation (1:27- 28) The things associated with salvation (1:27- 28)

5. The Wisdom of God G OD ’ S W ISDOM IN THE C HURCH ( MAN ’ S WISDOM ANNULS GOD ’ S ) Baptism (not faith alone) Mark 16:16; Acts2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21; Rom. 6:3-4 Congregational Singing (not playing) 1 Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16 Congregational Giving (not fundraisers) 1 Cor. 16:1-3 Organization - Local Self-Rule (not denom.) Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:2-3 Work - Spiritual (not physical) Eph. 4:11-16; 1 Tim. 3:15; Phil. 4:15-16

6. The Wisdom of God W HAT M UST W E D O T O L AY H OLD O F W ISDOM ? Understand what wisdom is NOT Reverence God Be a hearer AND a doer of His Word Pray in faith

7. Will You Become A Christian? Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe That Jesus is the Son of God (John 8:24) Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30) Confess That Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 8:37) Be Baptized for the Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38) Live Faithfully Until You Die (Rev. 2:10)