Opening Up Proverbs
A study by Jim Newheiser
“The Theology of Proverbs” (Chapter 7)
The Theology of Proverbs
- The biblical proverbs are unique.
- The attributes of God are revealed in Proverbs.
- How can you know God?
God’s Omnipotence (Power)
- God is the almighty Creator.
- God controls all things through his providence.
- Humble yourself before God.
God’s Omniscience (Knowledge)
- God is wise.
- God knows everything.
- God knows you.
- Be humble about what you think you know.
God’s Justice
- God is just.
- God’s justice is perfect.
- Live in light of God’s justice.
God’s Grace
- God is holy, and we are not.
- We all deserve God’s judgment.
- Proverbs declares that there is hope for sinners.
- Wisdom calls out to sinners to turn and live.
- God offers atonement and forgiveness to those who repent.
- God’s grace is fully revealed in NT.