I. The Creator
- A. All three members of Godhead were present and active in creation (Genesis 1:1)
B. The Father was the “Divine Architect” (Genesis 1:3, 6-7, etc.)
C. The Son was the “Divine Agent” (John 1:3; Colossians 1:15-17)
D. The Spirit was the “Divine Adorner” (Genesis 1:2; Job 26:13)
II. The Savior
- A. The relationship between God and man needed to be restored (John 1:10-13; Isaiah 59:1-2; John 1:29)
B. His first advent was a mission of salvation (John 3:16-17; Colossians 1:13-14; Ephesians 5:23; Acts 2:47b)
C. His second advent will be to deliver the faithful to the Father (1 Corinthians 15:24; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 John 2:1)
III. The Judge
- A. The judgment will be based upon His revelation (John 12:48; Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46)
B. He will judge righteously (Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16; Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 2:2)
C. We know the standard and we know the Judge (1 John 5:3; Matthew 11:30; Romans 8:1)