The Classical Doctrine of God
James Dolezal
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25 January 2023
18 December 2025
As Christians, our greatest joy and privilege is knowing the Creator of the universe who has revealed Himself to us through His Word.
Recently, Dr. James Dolezal joined Ligonier Teaching Fellow Dr. Sinclair Ferguson and Ligonier President Chris Larson to discuss the classical doctrine of God. Watch as they explore the importance of having a right understanding of God’s nature and attributes, which promotes a life of humble worship.
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Introduction 0:00
Why do we talk about theology and why is it important? 2:31
Why should Christians care about the classical doctrine of God? 5:59
What is the doctrine of Divine Simplicity? 21:27
Are God's attributes identical and yet, distinct? 31:00
Does God have emotions? Why or why not? 46:35
Is Classical Theism biblical? 1:00:18
How should Christians better and more rightly speak about who God is? 1:09:45