God | The Bible Teaches

The first and most important truth of the Bible is the existence of God. Who is He? How can we know Him? In this lesson, we will discover what Scripture reveals about the Creator of the universe.

The Existence of God

What does the Bible affirm about the existence of God?

God needs to prove His existence God's existence is debatable The Bible simply assumes that God exists: 'In the beginning, God...' The Bible does not speak about God's existence

The Bible does not try to prove God’s existence: it assumes it as an evident fact. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” ().

What does creation reveal about God?

Only that a superior being exists His invisible attributes, His eternal power and Godhead Nothing specific about God That God is indifferent to humanity

“The things of nature are an expression of God’s character and power.” — Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, MH 413.5

The Attributes of God

What are some attributes of God revealed in the Bible?

Vengeful and distant Limited in power and knowledge Indifferent to human suffering Merciful, gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness

What does it mean to say that God is omnipotent?

That He is everywhere That He knows all things That nothing is too hard for Him: He has all power That He has existed forever

What does it mean to say that God is omniscient?

That He has all power That He knows all things — our thoughts, words, and actions That He is everywhere That He is eternal

What does it mean to say that God is omnipresent?

That He knows everything That He is present everywhere at the same time That He can do everything That He does not change

God Is Love

How does the Bible define God's essential nature?

God is wrath God is power God is love God is mystery

How did God demonstrate His love for humanity?

Only by watching humanity from afar By giving His only begotten Son so that whoever believes should not perish By sending angels to protect us By allowing us to choose our own way

“The law of love being the foundation of the government of God, the happiness of all intelligent beings depends upon their perfect accord with its great principles of righteousness.” — Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, PP 34.3

God Can Be Known

Is it possible to know God personally?

No, God is distant and unknowable Yes, God wants us to know Him and glories in this Only theologians can know God We will know God only in heaven

What is eternal life, according to Jesus?

Living forever in any condition Keeping every religious rule Knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ Doing enough good works

What Now?

Knowing God is not only knowing information about Him: it is having a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe:

God exists: Creation and the Bible testify to this truth
God is love: His character is goodness, mercy, and grace
God is all-powerful: Nothing is impossible for Him
God wants to be known: He reveals Himself so we may have fellowship with Him

My Decision

I believe that God exists and that He wants to have a personal relationship with me. I accept that God is love and that He demonstrated this love by sending Jesus into the world. I want to know Him more through His Word.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

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