In this episode hosts Oren Martin and Caitlin Van Wagoner talk to guest John Elmore about who God the Father is, what He is like, and why it matters.

Part I: (02:36 - 04:48)

Why does it matter to know what God is like?

1. Imago Dei
2. Incommunicable and communicable attributes of God

Scripture Mentioned: Acts 17:22-31

Part II: (04:48 - 16:29)

How can’t we be like God?

1. Incommunicable (or inscrutable) attributes of God: qualities that God alone possesses 

Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 139:4, Romans 1-8, Romans 11: 33-36, Psalm 90:2, Genesis 1, Ephesians 1:4

Part III: (16:29 - 26:42)

How can we be like God?

1. Communicable attributes of God: qualities that we can share with Him, in finite ways
2. Common Grace

Scripture Mentioned: John 14, 1 John, Leviticus 19:2, Romans 1:8, Acts 17

Part IV: (26:42 - 32:25)

Which attribute of God is most important?

1. re:generation

Scripture Mentioned: John 14:6

Part V: (32:25 - 35:00

What is God not like?

1. The Great Commission

Scripture Mentioned: Matthew 28:16-20

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