GOD WHO IS HE?

Who Is God?

“I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do.” Isaiah 46:9–11

The Bible reveals God as the one true Supreme Being—the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present, yet He is also personal and deeply involved in the lives of His people.

God is not distant or indifferent; He is a God of redemption and transformation. He takes what is broken and restores it. He breathes life into what seems dead and brings hope where there was none. No situation is beyond His reach, and no heart is too far gone for His grace to renew.

Whatever challenges you face today, know that God is willing and able to bring change. Approach Him with confidence, trusting in His mercy and love.

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

God is...

✔ He is the Creator – the One who made everything.
✔ He is eternal – unchanging and always present.
✔ He is powerful, wise, and holy – beyond human understanding.
✔ He is loving, merciful, and just – offering salvation to all who trust in Him.

God is the Creator

Genesis 1:1 – "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Isaiah 40:28 – "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth."

God is Eternal & Unchanging

Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
Hebrews 13:8 – "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

God is All-Powerful (Omnipotent)

Jeremiah 32:17 – "Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You."
Matthew 19:26 – "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

God is All-Knowing (Omniscient)

Psalm 147:5 – "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit."
Isaiah 46:9-10 – "I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come."

God is Ever-Present (Omnipresent)

Psalm 139:7-10 – "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there."
Jeremiah 23:24 – "‘Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?’ declares the Lord. ‘Do I not fill heaven and earth?’ declares the Lord."

God is Holy

Leviticus 19:2 – "Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy."
Isaiah 6:3 – "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory."

God is Love

1 John 4:8 – "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
Romans 5:8 – "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

God is Just and Righteous

Deuteronomy 32:4 – "He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He."
Psalm 89:14 – "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; love and faithfulness go before You."

God is Merciful and Gracious

Exodus 34:6 – "The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22-23 – "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."

God is Our Salvation & Redeemer

Isaiah 43:11 – "I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from Me there is no savior."
John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

God, as revealed in the Bible, is the Creator of all things, eternal, sovereign, and infinite in nature. He is described in numerous ways, each revealing different aspects of His character and essence. Here are key aspects of who God is:

God is the Creator:
God is the Creator of the universe and everything in it. He spoke the world into existence, and all creation is a testament to His power and majesty.
- Genesis 1:1 – "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
- Psalm 19:1 – "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."
God is Eternal:

God exists outside of time and has no beginning or end. He is the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last.
- Revelation 22:13 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
- Psalm 90:2 – "Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God."
God is Love:

The essence of God’s nature is love. He loves all people unconditionally and calls us to love one another as He loves us.
- 1 John 4:8 – "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
- John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
God is Holy:

God is set apart from sin and is pure, righteous, and just in all He does. His holiness demands reverence and awe.
- Isaiah 6:3 – "And they were calling to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.'"
- 1 Peter 1:16 – "For it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
God is Triune (The Trinity):

God exists as three persons in one essence: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This concept is known as the Trinity.
- Matthew 28:19 – "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
- John 14:16-17 – "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth."
God is Sovereign:

God is the ultimate authority in the universe. Everything that happens is under His control and will. He has the power to guide, sustain, and direct all things.
- Psalm 103:19 – "The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all."
- Daniel 4:35 – "All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: 'What have you done?'"
God is Just and Righteous:

God is perfectly just and righteous. He hates sin and injustice but offers grace and mercy to those who seek Him.
- Psalm 89:14 – "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you."
- Deuteronomy 32:4 – "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."
God is Immanent and Transcendent:

While God is beyond our full understanding and exists outside of time and space (transcendent), He is also present in our lives, deeply involved in the world, and near to those who seek Him (immanent).
- Acts 17:27 – "God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us."
- Jeremiah 23:24 – "Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?" declares the Lord. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord."
God is Faithful:

God keeps His promises and is trustworthy. He is reliable and true in all His words and deeds.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 – "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – "The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."
God is Provider:

God is our provider, giving us everything we need for life, sustenance, and salvation.
- Philippians 4:19 – "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
- Matthew 6:31-33 – "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Through these aspects, we understand that God is the Creator and Sustainer of life, full of love, justice, and holiness, sovereign over all things, and deeply involved in our lives. He is both transcendent and immanent, faithful, and trustworthy, desiring a relationship with His creation.

The Character Attributes of God

The character attributes of God are the qualities that describe who He is. These attributes reflect His nature, personality, and actions, offering insight into how He interacts with the world and His creation. Here are some of the key character attributes of God as revealed in Scripture:

Holiness

God is holy, meaning He is separate from sin and morally perfect. His holiness is an essential part of His nature, and He calls His people to be holy as well.
- Isaiah 6:3 – "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory."
- 1 Peter 1:16 – "For it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"

Love

God is love, and His love is unconditional, sacrificial, and eternal. His love for humanity is the foundation of His redemptive plan.
- 1 John 4:8 – "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
- John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Justice

God is just and righteous in all His ways. He upholds what is right and punishes sin. He is fair in His judgments, and His justice is perfect.
- Psalm 89:14 – "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you."
- Deuteronomy 32:4 – "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."

Mercy

God is merciful, showing compassion and forgiveness to those who do not deserve it. His mercy is a central theme in the way He interacts with His people, especially in offering salvation through Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 2:4-5 – "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."
- Titus 3:5 – "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy."

Faithfulness

God is faithful, meaning He always keeps His promises. His word is true, and He can be trusted in every circumstance.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 – "The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."
- Lamentations 3:22-23 – "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Omnipotence (All-Powerful)

God is all-powerful. He has the ability to do anything that is in harmony with His nature and character. Nothing is too difficult for Him.
- Jeremiah 32:17 – "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."
- Matthew 19:26 – "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Omniscience (All-Knowing)

God is all-knowing. He knows everything, past, present, and future. There is nothing hidden from Him, and He has perfect wisdom.
- Psalm 147:5 – "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit."
- 1 John 3:20 – "If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything."

Omnipresence (Present Everywhere)

God is present everywhere. He is not limited by time or space. God is with us wherever we go.
- Psalm 139:7-10 – "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there."
- Jeremiah 23:24 – "Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?" declares the Lord. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the Lord."

Sovereignty

God is sovereign, meaning He has supreme authority over all things. He rules over the universe and works all things according to His will.
- Psalm 103:19 – "The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all."
- Daniel 4:35 – "All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth."

Immutability (Unchanging)

God is immutable, meaning He does not change. His nature, character, and promises remain the same forever.
- Malachi 3:6 – "I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed."
- Hebrews 13:8 – "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

Grace

God is gracious. He gives unmerited favor and blessings to humanity, especially through the salvation offered in Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 – "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 – "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

Patience

God is patient, long-suffering, and slow to anger. He shows restraint and extends mercy even when people sin against Him.
- 2 Peter 3:9 – "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
- Exodus 34:6 – "And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.'"

Goodness

God is good in every way. His nature is intrinsically good, and everything He does is good and perfect.
- Psalm 34:8 – "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."
- Mark 10:18 – "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good—except God alone."

God's character attributes give us a glimpse into His perfect nature, His relationship with us, and His actions in the world. Understanding these attributes helps us deepen our relationship with God and trust in His goodness, wisdom, and power.

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