Question 7
What is God?
God is a Spirit,a in and of himself infinite in being,b glory,c blessedness,d and perfection;e all-sufficient,f eternal,g unchangeable,h incomprehensible,i everywhere present,j almighty,k knowing all things,l most wise,m most holy,n most just,o most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.p
What is God?
God is a Spirit,a in and of himself infinite in being,b glory,c blessedness,d and perfection;e all-sufficient,f eternal,g unchangeable,h incomprehensible,i everywhere present,j almighty,k knowing all things,l most wise,m most holy,n most just,o most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.p
a. John 4:24
John 4:24
4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
4:24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth."
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b. Exodus 3:14; Job 11:7–9
Exodus 3:14
3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
3:14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'"
Job 11:7–9
11:7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? 11:8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? 11:9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
11:7 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? 11:8 They are higher than the heavens-what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol-what can you know? 11:9 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
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c. Acts 7:2
Acts 7:2
7:2 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
7:2 And Stephen declared: "Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
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d. 1 Timothy 6:15
1 Timothy 6:15
6:15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
6:15 which the blessed and only Sovereign One-the King of kings and Lord of lords-will bring about in His own time.
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e. Matthew 5:48
Matthew 5:48
5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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f. Genesis 17:1
Genesis 17:1
17:1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.
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g. Psalm 90:2
Psalm 90:2
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.
90:2 Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.
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h. Malachi 3:6
Malachi 3:6
3:6 For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
3:6 "Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.
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i. 1 Kings 8:27
1 Kings 8:27
8:27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
8:27 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.
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j. Psalm 139:1–13
Psalm 139:1–13
139:1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. 139:2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 139:3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. 139:4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. 139:5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. 139:6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 139:8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 139:9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 139:10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 139:11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. 139:12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. 139:13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
139:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. 139:2 You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. 139:3 You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. 139:4 Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD. 139:5 You hem me in behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me. 139:6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 139:7 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? 139:8 If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. 139:9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, 139:10 even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast. 139:11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me"- 139:12 even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You. 139:13 For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb.
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k. Revelation 4:8
Revelation 4:8
4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
4:8 And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!"
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l. Hebrews 4:13; Psalm 147:5
Hebrews 4:13
4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Psalm 147:5
147:5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
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m. Romans 16:27
Romans 16:27
16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.
16:27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
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n. Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 15:4
Isaiah 6:3
6:3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
6:3 And they were calling out to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory."
Revelation 15:4
15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
15:4 Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed."
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o. Deuteronomy 32:4
Deuteronomy 32:4
32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
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p. Exodus 34:6
Exodus 34:6
34:6 And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: "The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
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