The Holy Scriptures emphasizes that the true God is personal and “living” (see e.g., Deuteronomy 5:26; Joshua 3:10; 1 Samuel 17:26, 36; 2 Kings 19:4, 16; Psalm 42:2; Psalm 84:2; Jeremiah 10:10). The only true God is the God and Father of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 8:6). The Old and the New Testaments continually maintain that there is only one God that exists in Three Persons (God the Father, God the Son- Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit) (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Isaiah 44:6-45:25; Mark 12:29-30; 1 Corinthians 8:4; Ephesians 4:6; 1 Timothy 2:5). God must be worshiped, loved, and respected faithfully as They all work together as a united Team to bring about creation, salvation, a new life, and heart peace (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 33:6, 9; Psalm 148:5; John 1:1-3; Romans 8; Ephesians 1:3-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 1 Peter 1:2). In essence, this means we must worship God in the Name of Father, the Son - Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:36; John 5:23-24; John 14:6; Acts 4:12). To worship a non-Trinitarian God is not to worship the true God. The only way to God is through Jesus Christ (John 1:18; John 14:6; Acts 4:12).
People sometimes ask, "Who made God?" The Holy Scriptures declare that God is eternal (Psalm 90:2). Unlike humans, God is infinite, self-sustaining, omniscience, omnipotent, and transcendent. God never ages and continues forever unchanged. The Holy Scriptures declare that God is invisible (Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:27) and that no one has ever seen God (John 1:18; John 5:37; John 6:46; 1 John 4:12, 20). However, God often reveals Himself in the Holy Scripture by visible means, namely, theophany and incarnation. Jacob saw God “face to face” (Genesis 32:30; see also Genesis 16:13; Exodus 24:10; Numbers 12:8; Judges 13:22). The New Testament clearly declares God’s revelation of Himself in the Person of Jesus Christ (see John 14:9; 1 John 1-3). Both men and women are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-27; see also Galatians 3:28), and Jesus Christ is the image of God’s fullness and excellence (2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3).
No one must use the Name of God without expressing some measure of worship, love, reverence, respect, and devotion (see Exodus 20:7). Of the various Names of God, only Yahweh refers exclusively to the true God. Yahweh means God’s lordship, control, authority, presence, and power. Both Old and Testament discuss the importance of faithfully loving God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We can show our faithful love to God through prayer (honestly talking with God), heart loyalty and praise, the reading and teaching of the Holy Scriptures, observing sacraments (e.g., the Lord’s Supper), and living holy lives (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10).
References
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs. Tyndale House, 1993.
Frame, John. The Doctrine of the Christian Life. P & R Publishing Company, 2008.
People sometimes ask, "Who made God?" The Holy Scriptures declare that God is eternal (Psalm 90:2). Unlike humans, God is infinite, self-sustaining, omniscience, omnipotent, and transcendent. God never ages and continues forever unchanged. The Holy Scriptures declare that God is invisible (Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:27) and that no one has ever seen God (John 1:18; John 5:37; John 6:46; 1 John 4:12, 20). However, God often reveals Himself in the Holy Scripture by visible means, namely, theophany and incarnation. Jacob saw God “face to face” (Genesis 32:30; see also Genesis 16:13; Exodus 24:10; Numbers 12:8; Judges 13:22). The New Testament clearly declares God’s revelation of Himself in the Person of Jesus Christ (see John 14:9; 1 John 1-3). Both men and women are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-27; see also Galatians 3:28), and Jesus Christ is the image of God’s fullness and excellence (2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3).
No one must use the Name of God without expressing some measure of worship, love, reverence, respect, and devotion (see Exodus 20:7). Of the various Names of God, only Yahweh refers exclusively to the true God. Yahweh means God’s lordship, control, authority, presence, and power. Both Old and Testament discuss the importance of faithfully loving God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We can show our faithful love to God through prayer (honestly talking with God), heart loyalty and praise, the reading and teaching of the Holy Scriptures, observing sacraments (e.g., the Lord’s Supper), and living holy lives (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10).
References
Packer, J.I. Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs. Tyndale House, 1993.
Frame, John. The Doctrine of the Christian Life. P & R Publishing Company, 2008.
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