The Definition of God’s Goodness (Mark 10:17-18;Psalm 119:68)
Goodness is viewed as God’s overarching communicable/moral attribute.
Because God is good, he is also just, righteous, holy, compassionate and merciful.
Two ideas about God’s goodness: God himself is good and What God does is good.
The Objection of God’s Goodness (Psalm 18:30, Revelation 15:3-4)
God’s every purpose is pure and righteous and holy.
“When we make God our standard of goodness, he could hate the righteous and reward wickedness but those actions would be good simply because God did them!”
The reason God’s ways don’t always appear to be good is not because they are evil. It’s because our perspective is small.
The Expression of God’s Goodness (James 1:17, Psalm 65:9-13. Psalm 145:9,14-20)
The benevolent kindness of God is the primary emphasis when the Bible describes God as good.
God’s goodness is the quality of generosity.
God is so good that His generosity extends to all creation.
God is especially good to those who fear Him.
Our Response to God’s Goodness
Take refuge in God’s goodness (Psalm 34:8-10; Psalm 73:25-28)