1. What is God like? 1.A police officer 2.A “wise old man” 3.Meek & mild 4.Perfectionist 5.A Kill-joy 6.A “Force”

2. Old Testament Names of God 3 Basic Root Names Elohim – might, majesty, strength Yahweh – personal, “I am who I am” Adonai – unique authority to be obeyed 4 Dominant Names from the Roots Yahweh Sabaoth – “the Lord of Hosts” El Elyon – “the Most High” El Qodesh – “the Holy One” El Shaddai – “the Almighty”

3. New Testament Names of God Same basic understanding of God as in OT but focusing on fewer aspects of His nature – God as Creator, King, Saviour, Judge Dominant concept is of God as Father – Fatherhood of God is a minor part of OT – 250x in NT & in every book of the NT (ex. 3 Jn)

4. What did Jesus Come to Do? To show what the Father is like – Jn 1:14 1:18 3:16 To re-unite people to the Father – Jn 14:6 17:3 17:11

5. Justified or Adopted? Justification Made righteous before a Holy God Forensic issue – rooted in Law & God is Judge We are no longer liable to death for our sins Adoption Made sons & daughters before a loving Father Family issue – rooted in love & Father choosing us We are no longer liable to live as orphans – not lost and alone, on your own.