The Sight of the Throne

Year One, Term Two — Introduction to Theology Proper: the foundation of knowing God. Twelve lessons from The Sight of the Throne: Knowing God, Loving God.

Language: English · Country or region: Rwanda

• Lesson 01 — He Has Spoken — The Necessity of RevelationBefore we can ask "Who is God?" we must ask how we can know anything about God at all. Knowledge of God is possible because God has spoken.
• Lesson 02 — The Chef's Table — A Balanced Theological MethodAll true theology is derived solely from the ingredients God has provided in Scripture — and Scripture itself teaches us how to interpret those ingredients faithfully.
• Lesson 03 — The Counterfeit Gods — Idolatry and Dead OrthodoxyTrue knowledge of God must be guarded from two dangers — the idolatry of creating a god in our own image, and the pride of possessing facts about God without a transformed heart.
• Lesson 04 — The True Pursuit — From Fact to FriendshipTrue knowledge of God engages the mind with right theology, captivates the heart with deep affection, and transforms the life in practical obedience.
• Lesson 05 — A Faith for the Whole PersonA healthy, mature faith integrates head and heart, knowledge and love, spirit and truth — avoiding both lifeless intellectualism and misguided emotionalism.
• Lesson 06 — The First Commandment — Loving the Giver, Not the GiftsOur primary pursuit must be God Himself — not His blessings, miracles, or power. True love cherishes the Giver more than the gifts.
• Lesson 07 — The Echo of Grace — Receiving and Returning God's LoveGod's love is meant to be received from Him, returned to Him in worship, and poured out to others in service.
• Lesson 08 — Seeking the King, Not Just the KingdomA right relationship with God prioritizes the King Himself over the blessings of His kingdom — true joy and provision flow from seeking Him first.
• Lesson 09 — The Expulsive Power of a New AffectionLasting victory over sin comes not by focusing on the sin itself but by cultivating a love for God so captivating that it displaces lesser affections.
• Lesson 10 — Stewards, Not Slaves — Ruling the World by Loving GodWe were made to steward creation under God; loving the world enslaves us. True freedom and dominion return when our primary love is for God.
• Lesson 11 — The Heart Before the Hand — Service that Pleases GodGod measures service by the motive of love, not external size or success. Work done for any motive other than love has no eternal value.
• Lesson 12 — Term 1 Review — He Is No Longer UnknownThis term moves us from serving an "Unknown God" to knowing, loving, and worshiping the one true God personally.