The Excellencies of God Podcast is a compilation of sermons by Terry L. Johnson that form the backdrop for his book, “The Excellencies of God: Exploring and Enjoying His Attributes,” published by Reformation Heritage Books.
You can access the sermons on Spotify HERE.
Terry Johnson has also written the very helpful The Identity and Attributes of God. In it he draws heavily from the Puritans, and especially from the likes of Stephen Charnock.
Blurb for “The Excellencies of God”
God’s attributes is the most practical of subjects, inspiring and shaping the entire Christian life. Contemplating who God is and what He has promised to do can bring great comfort to the most despairing soul. Moreover, it brings immense delight to all those who recognize their chief end as the glory and enjoyment of God. In The Excellencies of God, Terry L. Johnson explores several aspects of the divine character and shows how they play a crucial role in our Christian experience. May God’s mercy and grace, His patience and wisdom, His truth and faithfulness, His spirituality and blessedness prove to be a blessing to all who peruse these pages.
Blurb for “The Attributes of God”
The problem identified by the prophet Hosea in his day is still with us today — ‘There is no…knowledge of God in the land’ (Hos. 4:1). We were made to know God. We were saved to know God. Jesus said, ‘This is eternal life that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent’ (John 17:3)…Our chief end and purpose is to know God and thereby to honour and enjoy him. These pages explore God’s identity. The God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is also Creator, Governor, and Redeemer. This one true God is infinitely and unchangingly holy, just, good, and loving. This work is offered with the hope that it might promote the true knowledge of the true God. As Matthew Henry said, ‘To know the perfections of the divine nature, the unsearchable riches of divine grace, to be led into the mystery of our redemption and reconciliation by Christ, this is food; such knowledge as this is a feast to the soul.’
The Excellencies of God sermons are a great resource. Thanks to Terry L. Johnson and Reformation Heritage Books for making them freely available.
Maranatha!