Is God Really Good All The Time? | Herbert Cooper

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (NIV) 1. We doubt the goodness of God James 1:16–17 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (NIV) 2. God is good Psalm 119:68 You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. (NLT) 2A. God’s nature is goodness Mark 10:17–18   As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18  “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. (NIV) 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (NIV) 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud, (NIV) 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, “He is good; his love endures forever.” (NIV) Ezra 3:11   With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. (NIV) Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. (NLT) Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (NLT) Psalm 107:1   Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (NLT) Psalm 118:1   Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (NIV) Psalm 135:3 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. (NLT) Psalm 136:1   Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. (NIV) 2B. God’s actions are good Psalm 13:6 I will sing the LORD’s praise, for he has been good to me. (NIV) Psalm 16:2   I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” (NLT) Psalm 86:5   O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. (NLT) Psalm 116:7   Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you. (NIV) Psalm 145:7 Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness they will sing with joy about your righteousness. (NLT) Psalm 145:9   The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. (NIV) Isaiah 63:7   I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us— yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. (NIV) 3. God is good all the time 3A. God’s existence is unchanging Psalm 102:27 but you are the same, and your years have no end. (ESV) 3B. God’s character is unchanging Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. (ESV) 3C. God’s truth is unchanging Isaiah 40:8   The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” (NIV) 3D. God’s plans and purposes are unchanging Psalm 33:11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. (NIV) 3E. God’s son is unchanging Hebrews 13:8   Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (NIV) 3 Ways To Respond To The Goodness Of God 1 Peter 2:1–3 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2  Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3  now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (NIV) 1. Grow in purity 2. Grow in worship Psalm 13:6 I will sing the LORD’s praise, for he has been good to me. (NIV) Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (NLT) 3. Grow in generosity 1 Chronicles 29:12–14 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. 13  Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 14  “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 8:7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. (NIV)