Foundations Class – Session 1: What Is God Like?
from Trinity Community Church Hosted by Kelly Kinder
What is God like? It's one of the two most important questions anyone could ever ask — and it's where our Foundations journey begins. In this session, Pastor Kelly Kinder walks through how God reveals Himself to us through both creation and His Word, and why knowing God personally — not just knowing about Him — is the foundation for everything else in the Christian life. You'll explore the essential nature of God — His self-existence, eternality, holiness, and the mystery of the Trinity — as well as the qualities of His character that He invites us to reflect: His goodness, love, mercy, truthfulness, and justice. These aren't just theological concepts. They're the bedrock truths that shape how we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. Whether you're just beginning to explore faith or looking to go deeper in your understanding, this session will give you a solid starting point for knowing the God who wants to be known. This is part of the Foundations class at Trinity Community Church, taught by Pastor Kelly Kinder and Pastor Mark Medley. We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more! Find us on Facebook & Instagram
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What is God like? It's one of the two most important questions anyone could ever ask — and it's where our Foundations journey begins. In this session, Pastor Kelly Kinder walks through how God reveals Himself to us through both creation and His Word, and why knowing God personally — not just knowing about Him — is the foundation for everything else in the Christian life. You'll explore the essential nature of God — His self-existence, eternality, holiness, and the mystery of the Trinity — as ...
Chapters
- 0:00 Welcome And Course Purpose
- 1:45 Two Big Questions: God And You
- 2:50 General Revelation In Creation
- 4:30 Special Revelation In Christ And Scripture
- 6:30 Knowing About God Vs Knowing God
- 8:10 God’s Essence: Attributes We Don’t Share
- 11:15 Self‑Existence And Eternity
- 14:15 God Is One
- 15:20 The Trinity: Three Persons, One Essence
- 19:20 Father, Son, And Holy Spirit
- 23:10 Why Analogies Fail And What Holds
- 26:10 God’s Holiness And Spirit
- 28:00 Omniscience: God Knows Everything
- 30:00 Omnipotence: Nothing Is Impossible
- 32:00 Omnipresence: God Is Everywhere
- 34:00 God’s Character: Attributes We Imitate
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