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Who is God ?
"God" is an ok word to use in almost any company at a given, appropriate time that somehow just calls for a higher being. Oh my god, good god, and other phrases
are frequently used for exclamation in everyday conversation. We say, God Bless You, God Bless America, and when a person has a problem or a loss in the family, friends and acquaintances alike console & encourage with the pledge to pray for
them, presumably to god, but who is the god they are referring to?
"God" has taken on a very generic meaning in our time. In fact, many believe that god is whatever works for you or whoever you choose god to be ... many
different ways to the same "end". Many who think this way also say they believe the Bible is God's Word, or at least some of it.
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So, who is God ? *** Who is your god ?
The answer is completely dependent on whether you believe that the Bible is the God inspired, God breathed Word, whole and complete as it is.
The Bible is made up of a collection of books (66) written by about 40 different people over a period of many years.
It has 2 compartments known as the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The OT & NT tell the history of God's creation, His plan & purpose for us, and the conclusion of human history on earth.
I believe the Bible is the full & complete Word of the living God for
mankind. It has stood the test of time even though throughout time many have tried to destroy it.
It has been proven to be historically accurate.
Discerning scientists have concluded that the story of creation is the only thing that makes sense.
It is dependable, without error, & unchanging. (If you think there is an inconsistency, research it within the context & you'll find none.)
Who is my God?
It is the Living God of the Bible the One & only true God:
"Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth below. There is no other." Deuteronomy 4:39 NIV
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The Bible teaches that man is sinful and can only have fellowship with God after atonement for his sins.
The OT Law shows that it is impossible for man to keep the law in both thought and deed and so there was a need daily sacrifices.
Jesus, God's divine & only son came to make the final sacrifice for sin.
Through faith in Jesus Christ's death for all our sins & His resurrection as victory over the penalty of death, we are born again and have full assurance of
fellowship with God as his children.
"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" John 3:3 NIV (Jesus' words)
"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have
brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began." John 17:3-5 NIV (Jesus' words)
My God created me, saved me, & made me His child as He forgave me all my sins through my faith alone in Jesus (how could I dare to think anything I could do
would be able to add to the completed work of Jesus on the cross), He hears my prayers as He cares for all my concerns in life, He sustains & strengthens me during troubles, He teaches me through His word how to live & continues to forgive me
as I ask forgiveness for my failures, and will take me in His time to heaven for eternity!
My God is great!
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Here are a few of my favorite scripture references to tell about my God:
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My God as the Creator:
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" Genesis 1:1 NIV
"Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. He created everything there is ... nothing exists that
he didn't make. Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind." LB
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."
Revelation 4:11 NIV
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful,
I know that full well." Psalm 139:14,15
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My God is Eternal:
"Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever ..." Psalm 45:6 NAS
"Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen." I Timothy 1:17 NIV
"HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, is THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY, who was and who is and who is to come." Revelation 4:8 NAS
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My God's Word is Eternal:
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8 NIV
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Jesus' words) Matthew 24:35 NIV
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My God is Unchanging:
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8 NIV
"God also bound himself with an oath, so that those he promised to help would be perfectly sure and never need to wonder whether he might change his plans. He
has given us both his promise and his oath, two things we can completely count on, for it is impossible for God to tell a lie. Now all those who flee to him to save them can take new courage when they hear such assurances from God; now they
can know without a doubt that he will give them the salvation he has promised. This hope of being saved is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls..." Hebrews 7:17-19 LB
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My God is Righteous and hates sin:
"And the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished." Nahum 1:3 NAS
"He who believes in he Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36 NAS
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness ..." Romans 1:18 NAS
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 NAS
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My God is Loving:
"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good: His love and his kindness go on forever." I Chronicles 16:34 LB
"But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 NIV
"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." (Jesus' words) John 3:16
NIV
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My God is Forgiving:
"...But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love." Nehemiah 9:17 NIV
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 NIV
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My God is my Savior:
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men. I Timothy 2: 5 NIV
"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1
"For by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians
2:8 NIV
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My God lets me call Him Father:
When Jesus taught the principles of prayer He taught us to call God our father: "Pray in this way: 'Our Father in heaven...'" Matthew 6:9
"He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence him." Psalms 103:13 LB
"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NAS
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My God is Faithful:
"For all God's words are right, and everything he does is worthy of our trust." Psalms 33:4 LB
"No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the
temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it." I Corinthians 10:13 NAS
"But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one." II Thessalonians 3:3
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My God is Caring:
"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 NIV
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 NIV
"But the very hairs of your head are all numbered." (Jesus' words) Matthew 10:30 NAS
"Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you
shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light." (Jesus' words) Matthew 11:28-30 NAS
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My God is All Knowing:
"Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must account." Hebrews 4:13 NIV
"My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body."
Psalm 139:15,16 NIV
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My God gives Strength:
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped..." Psalms 28:7 NAS
"I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." Philippians 4:13 LB
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My God is Light and Life:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation ..." Psalms 27:1 NAS
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
John 8:12 NIV
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My God is Father, Son & Holy Spirit in One:
"Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me ... Isaiah 46:9 NAS
"And after being baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and
coming upon Him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens saying, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased'." Matthew 3:16,17 NAS
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them (my note: an outward sign of an inward union & commitment to Christ) in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit ..." (Jesus' words) Matthew 28:19 NIV
"In the beginning was the Word, (my note: the Word always references Jesus & this passage was the Apostle John speaking of Jesus) and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. John 1:1-3 NIV
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and
truth." John 1:14 NIV
"Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.' And with that he breathed on them and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'"
John 20:21 NIV
Jesus declared,” God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." John 4:24 NIV
The Trinity is a very hard concept to grasp for most. I don't even pretend to be a theologeon to address this but here is a very simple thought that may help:
An egg is one but it is a shell, a yolk, & white.
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My God is Coming Again:
"All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139: 16 NIV (As you can see by now this is a wonderful book &
chapter in the Bible that I love as it expresses so much about God.)
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms: if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going
there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ... John 14:1-3 NIV (Jesus' words)
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Many people have written books about God, but God has only written one book: the Bible!
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"Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words Lest He reprove you, and you be proved a liar." Proverbs
30:5,6 NAS
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"How long you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him ..." I Kings 18:21 NAS
Who is your God?
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Scriptures taken from:
NIV ~ New International Version
NAS ~ New American Standard
LB ~ Living Bible
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