Module 2:
The Christian View of God
Summary
Module 2 explains the Christian view of God by describing God as living, personal, faithful, and active in history. It presents God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, showing Christianity’s connection to the biblical story of covenant, promise, and divine faithfulness. The module then explains that Christians understand God as Creator, King, and Judge, meaning He made the world, has rightful authority over it, and holds human beings morally accountable.
The module also emphasizes that God is not only powerful and authoritative, but also Father, love, and personal relationship. It explains that Christianity teaches God is near, hears prayer, loves His people, and calls them into trust, repentance, and communion with Him. Finally, the module shows how Christianity holds together God’s holiness, justice, mercy, and grace, arguing that God is perfectly good, takes sin seriously, judges evil rightly, and still offers forgiveness and salvation through His mercy and grace. Overall, the module presents the Christian God as both holy and loving, sovereign and personal, just and merciful.