Jeremiah 9:24 “But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.”
Three basic facts
1. God exists. The Bible never explains or tries to prove God’s existence. It merely states God’s existence as a fact.
2. God is a person. He displays all of the characteristics of personality (thinking, acting and feeling).
3. God is a Trinity. God is one, yet exists as three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God exists
Genesis chapter 1 is the account of Creation. In verse 1, God's existence is simply stated as a fact, without any explanation.
According to Hebrews 11: 1-6, we can know that God exists by faith. Verse 3 states that what is seen is understood by faith.
God is a person
Genesis chapter 2 enumerates several things God did to show that He is a person: He worked, spoke, breathed, planted a garden, commanded, brought the woman to the man, rested, and brought the animals to the man.
John 4:24 states that God is a spirit. Some of the things that a spirit can do are: Matthew 10:20 (speaks); Mark 2:8 (knows); Luke 1:47 (rejoices); Romans 8:26 (helps and intercedes); Romans 8:27 (thinks and intercedes; Romans 15:30 (loves); and Philippians 2:1 (fellowships).
Proverbs 3:19,20 shows that God thinks: “The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.”
Isaiah 46:11 shows that God acts: “Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.”
God feels joy (Isaiah 62:5), sorrow (Gen. 6:6), compassion (Psalm 145:8) and hate (Psalm 5:5).
God is a Trinity
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 state that God is one. Verses 5 to 9 state our responsibilities: to love God completely, and teach His commandments to our children.
Exodus 20:1-6 state that God is one. This requires that He alone must be worshiped. Verse 5 says that worshiping other gods places us under God’s wrath, punishment or judgment.
In John 6:27 and 1 Peter 1:2, the Father is called God.
In John 1:1, Hebrews 1:8, and 1 John 5:20, the Son is called God.
In Acts 5:3 4, the Holy Spirit is called God.
In Matthew 3:16 17, all three (Father, Son and Spirit) are called God.
Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)
- Is There a God? (Six straight-forward reasons to conclude that God exists)
- What Is God Like?
- Who is God? (What is God really like? A one-page description...)
- Where is God? (Why God is not totally invisible and hidden)
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