Hello Deborah, I am very interested to know your definition of the word “God”.
I was emailed this question above so decided to write an article for you all to read.
First of all, my definition of “God” is not actually relevant. What is important is what God is, not what I think He is.
I believe in the God of the Holy Bible. I believe that the Bible is God’s word and so what the Bible says about God is what we need to look at. If we do not look at what the Bible says then we may start inventing what we want God to be like, and form God in our own image, breaking the second Commandment.
So what does the Bible say about God?
I am only going to pick out the main attributes of God. I could spend hours, and write a whole book about who, what, where, why, when, and which God, but for now I have chosen a few important ones. There are also so many different verses that I could take, so again I have just chosen a few.
God is One God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (The Trinity)
1 John 5:7 “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”
God is Creator
Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Colossians 1: 16 “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”
God is Eternal.
Psalm 90:2 “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
God is omniscient (all-knowing)
1 John 3:20 “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.”
God is omnipotent (all-powerful)
Revelation 19:6 “Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.”
God is omnipresent (present everywhere)
Psalm 139:7-10 “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me”
God is Holy
Revelation 4:8 “…and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.”
God is wise
1 Corinthians 1:24-26 “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
1 Timothy 1:16-18 “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
God is Just
Deuteronomy 32:3-5 “He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgement: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.”
God is Judge
Psalm 7:11 “God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.”
God is Almighty
Genesis 35:11 “And God said unto him, I am God Almighty:”
God is Love
1 John 4:8 “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
Jesus Christ is God. Truly God and truly man.
John 8:58 “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.”
Jesus is unchanging
Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
So What?
God never intended us just to become great theologians, filling our brains with knowledge of God. If that was the case then Satan and his devils know God much better than we do. (James 2:19 “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”)
It’s not just knowing about God or believing in who God is: God wants to have a personal relationship with man, now on earth, and for eternity. He created us in His own image, with purpose, and has a plan for each one of us that is above our understanding. But we have gone our own selfish way!!
The Bible says that…
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” John 3:17
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” Acts 2:38
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
“And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.” Revelation 21:6
If you want to know more about God then you can look at the links below.
Need God? This website will take you through a series of questions and help you to recognise whether you need God or not.
Finding God’s Way is a 4 part Bible study that will help you find God’s purpose in your life.
Growing Christians is a website with short 15minute Bible studies of most of the Books in the Bible.
Have a great day,
Deborah Drapper
