Knowing God

1998 Autumn Lectures

1. Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

By Revd Prof John L Mackay

“… in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)”May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)

2. Holiness and justice

By Revd Prof John L Mackay

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” (1 Peter 1:15-16)”You alone are holy.” (Revelation 15:4)

3. Sovereignty and majesty

By Revd Prof John L Mackay

“God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.” (1 Timothy 6:15)”To the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for evermore!” (Jude 1:25)

4. Providence and power

By Revd Prof John L Mackay

“Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” (Psalm 100:3)”And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

5. Grace and love

By Revd Prof John L Mackay

“To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.” (Ephesians 1:6)”This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” (1 John 4:9)