God, who is He?

 Question: “Who is God, what is His character & nature?”

Bible Answers

The Bible never attempts to prove who God is or His existence; rather it states who God is, His character, nature and requirements.

God’s character

God’s characteristics include: God is compassionate (Mark 1:41), holy (1 Peter 1:16), just (Acts 17:31), loving (1 John 4:8), truthful (John 14:6), merciful (Luke 6:16), and gives grace (John 1:17). While God judges sin (Luke 15:10). He also offers forgiveness (Luke 1:77) to those who ask.

God’s nature

God’s nature include: God is spirit (John 4:24), intangible (John 4:24), infinite (1 Timothy 1:17), incomparable (2 Samuel 7:22), and unchanging (Malachi 3:6). God is omnipresence (Psalm 139:7-12), omniscience (1 John 3:20), and omnipotence (Psalm 115:3). God is eternal – He is from everlasting to everlasting (Deut. 33:27), unchanging – He is the same yesterday, today, and ever more (Ps 102:26-28). God is one and is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17).

God’s work

God’s works includes: God created the world (Genesis 1:1), He created mankind (Genesis 1:27), draws the lost to Christ (John 6:44), leads us to righteousness (Romans 2:4), and will judge mankind (Revelation 20:11-15).

A Relationship

God wants a relationship with us as He had in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. He wants a relationship predicated on our complete trust and love.

God is love

He so loves us that He gave up His Son to rescue those of us who are willing to come to Him (Ephesians 1:11).  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

God is

If we let Him, He is our God, Lord, strength, refuge, rock, deliverer, fortress, shield, stronghold, and salvation.  He also is our friend, companion, and helper.  He is faithful, gracious, merciful, kind, and most of all, He is the God who loves us more than we can imagine. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (Ephesians 2:4).

As we gain understanding of God’s great love, it moves from our head to our heart, and we are better able to love God and to love others with God’s love.  

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