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1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Study Series
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10. Of God and the Holy Trinity 2:1http://particularbaptist.com/ 1
 
1689 LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITHSystematic Theology Course 2
Study 10: Of God and the Holy Trinity 2:1
 
1. The Lord our God is but one only living and true God (a); whose subsistence is in and of himself (b), infinite in being and perfection, whose essence cannot be comprehended by anybut himself (c); a most pure spirit (d), invisible, without body, parts, or passions, who only hathimmortality, dwelling in the light, which no man can approach unto (e); who is immutable (f),immense (g), eternal (h), incomprehensible, almighty (i), every way infinite, most holy (j), mostwise, most free, most absolute, working all things according to the counsel of his ownimmutable and most righteous will (l) for his own glory (m), most loving, gracious, merciful,long suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; therewarder of them that diligently seek him (n), and withal most just and terrible in his judgements (o), hating all sin (p), and who will by no means clear the guilty (q).a. 1 Cor 8:4,6; Deut 6:4.b. Jer 10:10; Isaiah 48:12.c. Ex 3:14.d. Jn 4:24.e. 1 Tim 1:17; Deut 4:15,16.f. Mal 3:6.g. 1 Kings 8:27; Jer 23:23.h. Ps 90:2.i. Gen 17:1.k. Is 6:3.l. Ps 115:3; Is 46:10.m. Pr 16:4; Rom 11:36.n. Ex 34:6,7; Heb 11:6.o. Neh 9:32,33.p. Ps 5:5,6.q. Ex 34:7; Nah 1:2,3.
In this study we continue to consider the attributes of God, that is, those perfections of God revealed to us in Scripture. These declare to us what God is like.
10.1 The Holiness of God
 The holiness of God is God
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s divine perfection whereby He is absolutely distinct from allof His creation and exalted above all in infinite majesty (Ex 15:11; 1 Sam 2:2; Ps 29:2; Is57:15; Hos 11:9). This means that God is transcendent in all of His being,
 
 
1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Study Series
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unapproachable, totally separate and totally other (Is 40:25; Rev 15:4).
QUESTION
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What does it mean for God to be totally other?The holiness of God also means that He is free from all moral impurity and sin, and istherefore morally perfect, without blemishes, short comings, etc (Lev 11:44; Job 4:58;34:10; Ps 15:4,5; 22:3; 45:17; Is 6:3,5; Hab 1:13; Mt 5:48; 1 Jn 1:5; Rev 4:8).
QUESTION:
What does the holiness of God mean for His creatures?
10.2 The Knowledge/Omniscience of God
 The omniscience of God is that perfection of God whereby He uniquely knows Himself,all things possible, actual, present and future (1 Sam 2:3; 1 Kin 8:39; Job 37:16; Ps139:1-16; 147:5; Is 40:28; 42:9,10; Ezek 11:5; Jn 21:17; Acts 1:24; 15:18; Rom 11:33,34;Heb 4:13; 1 Jn 3:20). Unlike us, God does not acquire knowledge, as is consistent withHis immutability.
QUESTION:
Does God need to learn anything? Explain.
10.3 The Wisdom of God
 The wisdom of God is closely related to His omniscience. This attribute is that wherebyHe applies what He knows. Whereas His knowledge is the theory, His wisdom can besaid to be the practical. God
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s wisdom allows Him to apply His knowledge for theaccomplishment of all His ends in a way that brings Him the most glory (Rom 11:33; 1Cor 2:7; Eph 1:11,12; Col 1:16). His wisdom is seen in the selection of the greatest endand in the choice of the best means for the accomplishment of that end (Job 4:18; 35:5;Ps 19:1-7; 33:10,11; 104: 24; Pr 8; 21:30; Rom 8:28; 1 Cor 1:25; Eph 3:10; 1 Tim 1:17).
QUESTION:
Why is it beneficial to trust God in even the most difficult of circumstances?
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