Bible Question:
Please define God. I am putting together a primer for Life in Christ Jesus. As some of you know, I serve the Lord in Japan, and need your input. Remember, don't take for granted that all people know everything about Christianity (like Americans :-)) I will be asking for other definitions in the future. Please help me to think of other things that should be defined in order to understand Life in Christ Jesus for those who do not live in 'Christian' countries. Also, though I would appreciate 'simple' Scriptures to help in the definition, know that Scripture *alone* is not understood by a good portion of the world. Use commonly understood terms and concepts, and common sense. Many thanks and blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Dear Charis, ......... ¶¶ God cannot be defined. We can only summarize what he has revealed about himself in his Word. ......... ¶¶ "Q. What do the scriptures make know of God? ....... ¶¶ A. The scriptures make known what God is, the persons in the Godhead, his decrees, and the execution of his decrees. .......... ¶¶ Q. What is God. ........ ¶¶ A. God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, every where present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth." ........... ¶¶ Westminster Larger Catechism. ............ ¶¶ Peace, Lionstrong |