2. I BELIEVE IN THE TRIUNE GOD... and I am ready “to give a defense to everyone who asks (me) a reason for the hope that is in (me), with meekness and fear...” 1 Peter 3:15 NKJV * Hard science to support Biblical concepts * A faith no longer blind * A personal faith that can withstands trials * A secure relationship with God * A systematic search of Biblical contents * A heart on fire for God * A cohesive theology founded on the Word of God! 1

3. FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS * The ATTRIBUTES OF GOD * The ESSENCE OF GOD * Theodicy – Vindication of Divine goodness despite the existence of evil * Book of Job: Knew attributes, needed to know essence * Book of Jonah: Knew essence, needed to know attributes * Attributes and Essence Lists are essential for a proper understanding God 2

4. TOPICS TO COVER * The ATTRIBUTES of GOD * The ESSENCE of GOD * The ALPHA & OMEGA in relation to CREATION * SYMBIOTIC SIN * VINIFICATION (wine-making) * SANCTIFICATION and REGENERATION * HUMANKIND as the (NOT-GOD) * JUDGMENT by GOD – Hell no! * JUDGMENT by GOD - HEAVEN YES! 3

5. TWO VOICES “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” Psalm 111:10, To know, know, know HIM is to fear and love HIM. * Two voices GOD’s, and man’s * Distinguish = understand Scripture * Not violate/Attributes or Essence * GOD is the ultimate of ultimates The Essence and Attributes Lists are essential to formulate a personal theology and a relationship with GOD 4