Chapter 8

God’s Word

Sections

1. General
   1. What God’s Word Comprises
      • God’s word primarily is Scripture
      • God’s word includes his laws
      • God’s word includes his covenants
      • God’s word includes his prophecies
      • God’s word also includes the gospel, proclaimed by his people
      • Jesus Christ is “the Word of God”
      • Note: God has given his word by the Holy Spirit
   2. Characteristics of God’s Word
      • God’s word is holy, righteous and good
      • God’s word is true . . .
      • . . . and what God’s word foretells comes true
      • God’s word is living and active
      • God’s word is powerful
      • God’s word is everlasting
   3. Functions of God’s Word
      • God’s word brings spiritual and eternal life
      • God’s word gives light
      • God’s word gives hope
      • God’s word gives joy

2. Key Old Testament Covenants
   1. God’s Covenant with Abraham
      • God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him: countless descendants; the land of Canaan; . . .
      • . . . and that all peoples would be blessed through Abraham
      • Abraham believed God, and was accredited with righteousness
   2. God’s Covenant with Israel and the Law
      • God made a covenant with Israel, based on his law
      • If the Israelites obeyed God, then they would be his people and he would be their God
      • Laws for the people’s relationship with God
      • Laws for relationships with other people
      • By obeying all the law, the Israelites would have righteousness
   3. God’s Dealings and Covenant with David
      • David was chosen by God, as ruler over Israel
      • David reigned over Israel, as a powerful and righteous king – undergirded by God
      • God’s covenant with David, promising that David’s royal dynasty would last forever

 ➜Major headings in: 8. God’s Word (and all of Unit B)

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