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Who God is - The Fact God is our creator, this is where the story begins. The fact of God’s existence is so conspicuous, both through creation and through man’s conscience, that the bible calls the atheist a “fool”. Psalm 14:1
Accordingly, the bible never attempts to prove the existence of God; rather, it assumes His existence from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1
What the bible does is reveal the nature, character, and work of God. Who God is - The Definition Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. Psalm 50:21
God reproves the wicked man with this accusation: “These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes”. To start with, a good summary definition of God is “the Supreme Being; the Creator and Ruler of all that is; the Self-existent One who is perfect in power, goodness, and wisdom.”
Who God is - His Nature We know certain things to be true of God for one reason: in His mercy He has condescended to reveal some of His qualities to us. God is Spirit, by nature intangible. John 4:24
God is One, but He exists as three Persons - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. One Being in essence, existing eternally in three Persons. And as such, God can change to accommodate the role of His Spirit and His Son. Matthew 3:16-17 Hebrews 7:1-3; 10:5, 7
God is infinite, incomparable, and unchanging characteristically. That God is the same yesterday, today, and forever in His character, is so important. It is our anchor and hope in a world where life can be uncertain and unpredictable. It is the firm foundation we can stand on. I Timothy 1:17 II Samuel 7:22
God exists everywhere, knows everything, and has all power and authority.
Psalms 139:7-12; 147:5
Isaiah 40:28
Ephesians 1
Revelation 19:6
Who God is - His Character Here are some of God’s characteristics as revealed in the bible: God is just, loving, truthful, and holy. Acts 17:31 Ephesians 2:4, 5 John 14:6 I John 1:5
God shows compassion, mercy, and grace. God judges sin, but also offers forgiveness. II Corinthians 1:3 Romans 9:15; 5:17 Psalms 5:5; 130:4 God is love. I John 4:8, 16
God is faithful. The bible is full of God’s promises: for individuals, for the ancient nation of Israel, and for us. Many times, the old testament tells how God’s people turned away and sought other gods or desires. Through it all, God remained faithful, pulling them out of their worship of false gods and reminding them of God’s own love and faithfulness. The same holds true for us today. Even when we are not faithful to our promises to God, God is always faithful to us. God will never forsake us or stop loving us, even when we make mistakes. I Corinthians 1:9; 10:13
Who God is - His Work We cannot understand God apart from His works, because what God does flows from who He is. Here is an abbreviated list of God’s works, past, present, and future: God created the world. Genesis 1:1 Isaiah 42:5
He actively sustains the world. Colossians 1:17
He is executing His eternal plan. Ephesians 1:11
Which involves the redemption of man from the curse of sin and death. Galatians 3:13, 14
He draws people to Christ.
John 6:44
He disciplines His children.
Hebrews 12:6
He will judge the world.
Revelation 20:11-15
Who God is - A Relationship with Him In the Person of the Son, God became incarnate. John 1:14; 14:6
The Son of God became the Son of Man and is therefore the “bridge” between God and man. I Timothy 2:5
It is only through the Son that we can have forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God and eternal salvation. Ephesians 1:7 John 15:15 Romans 5:10 II Timothy 2:10
In Jesus Christ “all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form”. Colossians 2:9
So, to really know who God is, all we have to do is look at Jesus. And God is yet bigger than all this. While we can come to know God through reading the bible, following Jesus Christ, and listening to the Holy Spirit, we can’t confine God or put God in a box. Even when things happen that we can’t understand or explain, when there are facts written that require precept to understand, we remain confident of God’s redemptive purpose in all things - trusting that God is good, that God loves us, and that our eternal salvation comes through God’s grace.
We need to hear Him when He says, “ I Am Who I Am”!
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