Chapter 10 | God's Wisdom and Ours| Q&A 1.Question What are the two categories of God's attributes according to the Reformed theologians?
Answer:God's attributes are classified into incommunicable and communicable attributes.
Incommunicable attributes, such as independence, immutability, infinity, and simplicity, are unique to God and denote His transcendence. Communicable attributes, like wisdom, spiritual freedom, and moral characteristics (goodness, holiness), are qualities that God shares with humanity.
2.Question Why are incommunicable attributes significant?
Answer:Incommunicable attributes highlight the vast differences between God and humans, emphasizing His self-sufficiency, unchanging nature, eternal existence, and purity—qualities that humans do not possess.
3.Question What is the significance of communicable attributes in ScanScan toto DownloadDownload understanding human identity?
Answer:Communicable attributes demonstrate how God has created humans in His image, allowing us to partake in qualities like morality and spirituality. This intrinsic link underlines our capacity for wisdom, goodness, and the ability to engage in divine communion.
4.Question What role does wisdom play in a believer's life according to Scripture?
Answer:Wisdom is essential for living rightly and effectively as a Christian. Proverbs urges believers to seek wisdom as a life-giving gift. Wisdom equips us to make proper decisions and understand God's will, thus fulfilling our purpose.
5.Question What prerequisites must one meet to obtain wisdom from God?
Answer:To receive wisdom from God, one must develop a healthy reverence for God (fear of the Lord) and engage deeply with His Word (Scripture). Humility and a willingness
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6.Question How does the author convey the misconception of wisdom among Christians?
Answer:Many Christians mistakenly equate wisdom with the ability to understand God's providential plans. They believe that true wisdom involves knowing God's reasons for events in their lives, which often leads to confusion and despair. The author warns against this mindset.
7.Question What is the essence of wisdom as suggested in Ecclesiastes?
Answer:Ecclesiastes teaches that wisdom is about recognizing life's realities, acknowledging our limitations in understanding God's ways, and living faithfully despite uncertainties. True wisdom embraces humility, fear of God, and obeying His commandments.
8.Question How is wisdom connected to the believer's character transformation?
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