Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Knowing More of God
Feb 26, 2025
Explore how God reveals His essence through history and His actions. Learn about the progressive understanding of His nature, culminating in the revelation of Jesus Christ. Discover the uniqueness of knowing God as a way to comprehend creation. The discussion emphasizes the significance of prayer as a powerful tool for deepening this divine relationship.
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Begin Theology With God
- God is unlike anything we create, so theology must begin with God rather than creatures or actions.
- Sinclair Ferguson insists thinking biblically starts by moving from God to creation and back to grasp divine meaning.
Yahweh Revealed Through Acts
- The name Yahweh invites people to observe God's acts and hear his words to learn who he is.
- Ferguson explains Exodus shows God's promises revealed their meaning progressively through historical acts.
Progressive, Cumulative Revelation
- Biblical revelation is progressive and cumulative, with each generation knowing more of God's greatness.
- Ferguson notes Exodus, the patriarchs, and prophets each reveal deeper dimensions of God before Christ completes revelation.