Q. 5. What is the first lesson from God's truth to be learnt?

A. That truth and sincerity of heart is that which is most suitable and pleasing to God; Psal. 51:6. Behold thou desirest truth in the inward parts.

Q. 4. What is the third property of Divine truth?

A. The third property is, that he is universally true in all his words and works. (1.) In all his words; John 17:17. Thy word is truth. (2.) In all his works; Psal. 25:10. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto such as keep his covenant.

Q. 3. What is the second property of it?

A. The second property is, That it is everlasting, and abiding to all generations, Psal. 100:5. For the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. Isa. 25:1. O Lord, thou art my God, I will exalt thee——thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

Q. 2. What is the first property of Divine truth?

A. The first property of it is, That it is essential and necessary to God: He cannot lie, Titus 1:2.

Leland Ryken is professor of English emeritus at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He has contributed a number of works to the study of classic literature from the Christian perspective, including editing the comprehensive volume on Christian writing on literature The Christian Imagination. Quest. 1. WHAT is the truth of God?

A. It is an essential property of his nature, whereby he is perfectly faithful in himself, and in all that he hath spoken; Deut. 32:4. He is the rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are judgment; a God of truth, and without iniquity, just and right is he, Psal. 119:142. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Literary Forms in the Bible : https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Handbook-Literary-Forms-Bible-ebook/dp/B00O7UPE8M Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Introductions-Books-Bible-Leland-ebook/dp/B010R0KNQ8/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_2_4/134-1031156-6100218?pd_rd_w=JHvIr&content-id=amzn1.sym.2dc9b33d-bf98-4c85-be26-75af626c0551&pf_rd_p=2dc9b33d-bf98-4c85-be26-75af626c0551&pf_rd_r=5CWG74SMNNK177TV38S1&pd_rd_wg=ekCMK&pd_rd_r=56869639-a37d-4a5e-b12d-8eff1994a482&pd_rd_i=B010R0KNQ8&psc=1

“For the end of Christ's coming was " to seek and to save that "which was lost,"Lukexix.10. And can we imagine that Christ, who seeketh after those who go away from him, will reject any who do in truth seek after him ?

What encouragement should this be unto all poor believers, how weak soever their faith is, to go unto Christ, as for the strengthening their weak faith, for so the subduing their strong lusts, and for the reviving their drooping souls ! For your further encouragement, you have Christ's gracious invitation, Mat. xi. 28. " Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Thomas Gouge Meet the Puritans book: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/meet-the-puritans-ore-from-the-puritans-mine-and-a-puritan-theology-free-study-guide.html Revival Documentary Trailer: https://youtu.be/hGAkGvdoeIA

Q. 12. What is the last inference from God's goodness?

A. That Christians have great encouragement to go to God for pardon in case of sin; Psal. 130:4. But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared; and for refuse in dangers. The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; he knoweth them that trust in him, Nahum 1:7.

Q. 11. What is the third inference from God's goodness?

A. That Christians should imitate God in his goodness, in love to our enemies; Matth. 5:44, 45. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you, that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven. Alistair Begg: https://youtu.be/v7Ku6FzXdYg

Q. 10. What is the second inference from the goodness of God?

A. That therefore God is the fittest object of our delight and love, and of our trust and confidence, (1.) Of our delight and love; Psal. 116:1. I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice, and my supplications. (2.) Of our trust and confidence; Psal. 34:8. O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Sinclair Ferguson: https://youtu.be/Ne2B6v6rzQc

Q. 9. What may we infer from the goodness of God?

A. The first thing is, that sin hath made our natures base and disingenuous, in that we take no notice of his goodness; Isa. 1:3. The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib; but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider, and answer not the design of it; Rom. 2:4. Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance. Paul Washer https://youtu.be/NKaIFf_nhJc