The Nature and Character of God

There is only one true God.
- Deuteronomy 6:4 – God is one; there is no plurality of gods.
- Mark 12:29-32 – Jesus affirmed the fundamental truth that God is one.
- Isaiah 45:5 – There is no God besides Yahweh.
- 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 – There is one God the Father, the source of all things.
- Ephesians 4:6 – One God and Father who is over all, through all, and in all.
- 1 Timothy 2:5 – One God and one mediator between God and men.
- John 17:3 – Eternal life depends on knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent.
God is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 8:6 – God is identified as the Father.
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 – God is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- John 17:3 – Jesus distinguishes himself from the only true God.
- 1 Timothy 2:5 – Christ serves as mediator between God and mankind.

God created the heavens, the earth, and everything that exists.
- Genesis 1:1 – God created the heavens and the earth.
- Nehemiah 9:6 – God made heaven, earth, sea, and all that is in them.
- Psalm 124:8 – The Creator of heaven and earth is Israel's helper.
- Psalm 146:6 – God made heaven, earth, sea, and everything in them.
- Psalm 148:5 – Creation exists because God commanded it.
- Jeremiah 10:12-13 – God established the world by His wisdom and power.
- Jeremiah 27:5 – God made the earth and all living things.
- Jeremiah 32:17-25 – Nothing is too difficult for the Creator.
- Jeremiah 51:15 – God made the earth by His power.
- Acts 14:15 – God made heaven, earth, sea, and all things.
- Acts 17:24 – God is Lord of heaven and earth because He created them.
- Isaiah 45:12 – God stretched out the heavens and formed the earth.
God sustains and preserves His creation.
- Psalm 104:30 – God's Spirit renews and sustains creation.
- Acts 17:27-28 – Life and existence depend on God.
- Psalm 33 – God's word upholds and governs creation.

God has always existed and will always exist.
- Psalm 90:2 – God is from everlasting to everlasting.
- Isaiah 26:4 – God is the eternal Rock.
- 1 Timothy 1:17 – God is the eternal King.
- 1 Timothy 6:15-16 – God alone possesses inherent immortality.
God is self-existent and depends on no one.
- Isaiah 43:10-12 – No god existed before or after Him.
- Isaiah 44:6-8 – God is the first and the last.
- Isaiah 46:9-10 – There is none like God.
- Job 38-40 – God's wisdom and power are beyond human comparison.

God is loving, merciful and compassionate.
- Psalm 103:7-11 – God is merciful, gracious, patient, and abundant in mercy.
- Psalm 103:8-13 – God's compassion is like that of a loving father.
- 1 John 4:7-8,16 – God is love.
- Exodus 20:5-6 – God shows mercy to those who love and obey Him.
God is righteous and holy and he cannot tolerate sin.
- Habakkuk 1:13 – God is too pure to approve evil.
- Psalm 5:5-6 – God hates wickedness and deceit.
- Hebrews 12:29 – God is a consuming fire against sin.
God is righteous, just, faithful and true.
- Deuteronomy 32:4 – All God's ways are just and true.
- Jeremiah 10:10-13 – God is the true and living God.
- Romans 16:27 – God is perfectly wise.
- 1 Timothy 1:17 – God is wise and worthy of honour and glory.

God is merciful to forgive, but He also judges sin.
- Psalm 103:7-11 – God does not deal with His servants according to their sins.
- Hebrews 10:30-31 – God executes righteous judgement.
- Deuteronomy 32:39 – God controls both life and death.
- Jude 25 – God alone possesses supreme authority and majesty.

God dwells in heaven.
- Psalm 11:4 – God's throne is in heaven.
- Psalm 123:1 – God's dwelling is in the heavens.
- 1 Kings 8:30-39, 43, 49 – God hears prayers from His heavenly dwelling.
- Matthew 6:9 – Believers address God as "Our Father in heaven."
- 1 Timothy 6:15-16 – God dwells in unapproachable light.
God is present everywhere by His Spirit.
- Psalm 139:7-8 – No place is beyond God's presence.
- Psalm 104:30 – God's Spirit extends throughout creation.
- Jeremiah 23:24 – God fills heaven and earth.
- Acts 17:27-28 – God is not far from any person.
God sees and knows everything.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9 – God's eyes search throughout the earth.
- Job 34:21 – God sees every human action.
- Psalm 33:13-14 – God observes all mankind.
- Psalm 44:21 – God knows the secrets of the heart.
- Psalm 94:9 – The Creator of the senses sees and hears.
- Psalm 139:1-4 – God knows every thought and word.
- Proverbs 15:3 – God's eyes are in every place.
- Jeremiah 23:24 – Nothing can be hidden from Him.
- Jeremiah 32:19 – God observes all human conduct.
- Amos 9:2-3 – No person can escape God's notice.
- Hebrews 4:13 – All things are open before God.