Who Is God?
The Bible does not present any argument for the existence of God; it is simply an established fact. God is the infinite and perfect Spirit in whom all things have their source, support, and end.
The Word of God reveals God to us. Because God is infinitely beyond our human comprehension, the Bible presents God in human language.
WHO MADE GOD?
Answer: No one! God is eternal; He has always existed. The fact that we cannot grasp this does not make it not so. We may not understand how electricity makes the lights work — but why sit around in the dark until we figure it out!
Look up Hebrews 11:6. Those that come to God must ______________ that He _____.
HOW DO WE KNOW THERE IS A GOD?
A number of reasons are given in the Bible to show how we can know there is a God.
A. The existence of universal belief proves there is a God.
There is a "religious nature" which is unique to man. All men, in all ages, in all civilizations have manifested a belief in a divine being or beings. Most of the time this belief is misrepresented, but it does demonstrate that God exist.
Look up Romans 2:14-15. These verses teach that even those who have never heard of the Lord have His law written in their __________.
B. The fact that everything must have a cause proves there is a God. Man is an intelligent being; therefore his cause must also be intelligent. Man has personality; thus his cause could not be impersonal.
C. The reality of intricate design in the universe proves there is a God.
A watch not only requires a watchmaker, but also a designer and a purpose. Look up Psalm 139:14. How does the human body prove there is a God?
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D. The Whole of Creation Proves There Is A God.
Look up Psalm 19:1. What do the heavens declare? _________________________________________________________
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Look up Romans 1:20. What two invisible things about God are seen and understood through creation?
His ______________ ____________and ___________________ .
E. The events of history prove there is a God. Many times God has intervened in human history, and His hand is often seen in the rise and fall of nations (See Psalm 75:6-7).
F. The Bible says there is a God. If there is a God, it is within reason to expect Him to reveal Himself to man. This He has done — first through creation, but in detail through His Word. Look up Genesis 1:1. The Bible begins with God — not philosophical arguments for His existence.
HOW MANY GODS ARE THERE?
A. Look up Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5; and 1 Timothy 2:5. There is only _____ God.
B. Look up Matthew 28:19 and 1 John 5:7.
This One God eternally, equally, and essentially exists as _____________ Persons:
The F_______, The S_____, The H________ G________.
This is known as the doctrine of the TRINITY — the Bible teaches there is one God, but three Persons in the Godhead (Acts 17:29; Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9).
While we cannot comprehend this, we can illustrate it by examining a glass of ice water: There is but ONE essence (H20) existing in THREE distinct phases. Each phase may exist separately, or with another, or all together.
WHAT IS GOD?
There are 4 statements in the Bible telling us what God IS.
A. God Is ___ _____________ - John 4:24 (Divine Essence).
B. God Is ___________ - 1 John 4:8 (Divine Compassion).
C. God Is ___________ - 1 John 1:5 (Divine Holiness).
D. God Is A _____________ _______________ - Hebrews 12:29 (Divine Righteousness).
E. The Bible also teaches that God is a person (i.e., He has personality).
• John 3:16. God ___________.
• Proverbs 6:16. God ___________.
• Genesis 6:6. God ___________.
• Deuteronomy 6:15. God is ___________.
• 1 Kings 11:9. God can be ___________.
• 1 Peter 5:7. God ___________.
All these are the characteristics of personality. There are some who think God is just an impersonal “Force” or that He is in all of “Nature.”
WHAT IS GOD LIKE?
If we look at the Creation of God, we would know Him to be Mighty, Glorious and Majestic; but it is through the Bible that God reveals Himself completely.
No man will ever be able to comprehend the fullness of God. It is only through His Divine Attributes that God makes Himself known to finite man.
A. God is all knowing (Omniscient).
1. Read Psalm 139:1-4. List five things God knows about you. _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________,
2. Read 1 John 3:20. What does this verse say God knows? _______ ___________.
B. God is all powerful (Omnipotent).
1. Read Job 42:2. What can God do? _________ ____________.
2. Read Matthew 19:26. What are all things with God? _________________.
C. God is everywhere (Omnipresent).
Read Psalm l39:7-17. What is your conclusion regarding the question, "Where is God?"
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D. God Is Eternal.
1. Look up Exodus 3:14. What is the Name of God? “___ ______.” Notice this does not say "I Was," or "I Will Be," both of which would imply either a beginning or an ending.
2. Look up Psalm 90:2. This verse tells us God extends from _________ to _________.
E. God is unchanging (Immutable). Read Malachi 3:6.
What does this verse say that God does NOT do? ______________
F. God is holy.
Look up Psalm 99:9. Why should we exalt the Lord and worship Him?
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G. God is love.
Look up Romans 5:8. How did God commend (prove) His love toward you and me? __________________________________________________
H. God is gracious.
1. “Grace” means “undeserved favor.” God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense
2. We are ___________ by Grace (Ephesians 2:8).
3. We are TAUGHT by Grace (Titus 2:11-12).
4. We are KEPT by Grace (2 Corinthians 12:9).
I. God is truth.
1. Look up Titus 1:2. What is it that God cannot do? _________
2. Look up Isaiah 40:8. What is it about God that will stand forever? ______________________________________________
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WHAT IS GOD CALLED?
There are three primary Hebrew words used to designate "God" in the Old Testament.
A. "Elohim" is translated "GOD" in our English Bible. The Greek equivalent in the New Testament is “Theos.” This speaks of God's greatness.
B. "Adonai" is translated "Lord" in our English Bible. This means that God is the Master.
C. "Jehovah" is translated "LORD" in our English Bible. To distinguish "Jehovah" from "Adonai," the translators of the King James Bible had it printed in capital letters.
The meaning of "Jehovah" was given in Exodus 3:13-14. "I AM THAT I AM", "The Self-Existent One Who Reveals Himself."
The word "Jesus" is the Greek form of the Hebrew "Joshua," and literally means "Jehovah-Saviour."
The New Testament clearly teaches that Jesus IS Jehovah. Write out John 8:58. _______________________________________________________
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