Who Is God and Why Do We Worship Him?
Reverence for God
To understand who God is and His attributes, we must approach Him with reverence—honoring His holiness, power, and majesty.
Holy and Awesome is His Name
God’s name is sacred, and we must honor it with awe.
Psalm 111:9
Our God is a Consuming Fire
God’s holiness is powerful and overwhelming.
Hebrews 12:29
The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom
Reverence and respect for God lead to true wisdom.
Proverbs 9:10
The Nature of God
God’s nature reveals His eternal, divine being, and unchanging nature. He makes Himself known to us through His Word.
God is Spirit
God is not limited by physical form but exists as Spirit.
John 4:24
God is Eternal
God has no beginning or end.
Psalm 90:2
God is Unchanging
God’s nature remains the same throughout time.
Malachi 3:6
God is One, but He Exists as Three Persons
God is one in essence but exists in three distinct persons.
Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 3:16-17
God is Light
God’s presence is pure and illuminates all truth.
1 John 1:5
God is Infinite
God has no limits in knowledge, power, or presence.
1 Timothy 1:17
God is Incomparable
No one and nothing can be compared to God.
2 Samuel 7:22
God is Present Everywhere (Omnipresent)
God is always near and aware of everything.
Psalm 139:7-12
God Knows Everything (Omniscient)
God’s knowledge is complete and perfect.
Psalm 147:5, Isaiah 40:28
God Has All Power and Authority (Omnipotent & Sovereign)
God holds ultimate control over all things.
Ephesians 1:17-19, Revelation 19:6
The Character of God
God’s character reflects His moral and relational attributes—how He interacts with His creation, showing His holiness, love, justice, mercy, and more.
God is Holy
God is completely pure and set apart from sin.
Leviticus 19:2, 1 John 1:5
God is Just
God administers justice and punishes sin righteously.
Isaiah 30:18, Acts 17:31
God is Love
God’s essence is love, and He demonstrates it continually.
1 John 4:8, Ephesians 2:4-5
God is Merciful
God shows compassion and forgiveness, even to the undeserving.
Psalm 103:8, Romans 9:15
God is Faithful
God is trustworthy and always keeps His promises.
Lamentations 3:22-23
God is Truthful
God’s word is always true, and He cannot lie.
John 14:6
God is Compassionate
God has deep empathy and cares for His people.
2 Corinthians 1:3
God is Gracious
God offers favor, kindness, and blessing, even when unearned.
Romans 5:17
God Judges Sin
God will judge all sin according to His perfect justice.
Psalm 5:5
God Offers Forgiveness
God forgives those who genuinely repent.
Psalm 130:4
The Names of God
Each name of God reveals a distinct aspect of His character and His relationship with His people.
YHWH (Yahweh) – "I AM WHO I AM"
This name reveals God’s self-existence and eternal nature.
Exodus 3:14
Elohim – "God, the Mighty Creator"
This name means God’s power as Creator of all things.
Genesis 1:1
El Shaddai – "God Almighty"
God is all-powerful and able to meet all needs.
Genesis 17:1
Adonai – "Lord, Master"
God is our supreme Lord and Master, to whom we submit.
Psalm 8:1
El Elyon – "God Most High"
God is the highest and supreme ruler over all.
Genesis 14:18
El Olam – "The Everlasting God"
God is eternal and beyond the limitations of time.
Isaiah 40:28
Other Names of God
Jehovah Jireh – "The Lord Will Provide"
God promises to provide for His people’s needs.
Genesis 22:14
Jehovah Rapha – "The Lord Who Heals"
God is able to heal both physically and spiritually.
Exodus 15:26
Jehovah Shalom – "The Lord Is Peace"
God is the source of peace in our lives.
Judges 6:24
Jehovah Tsidkenu – "The Lord Our Righteousness"
God is the source of our righteousness through Christ.
Jeremiah 23:6
Jehovah Nissi – "The Lord Is My Banner"
God gives us victory and protection.
Exodus 17:15
Jehovah Rohi – "The Lord Is My Shepherd"
God leads, protects, and cares for His people like a shepherd.
Psalm 23:1
Jehovah Sabaoth – "The Lord of Hosts"
God is the commander of heavenly armies and sovereign over all.
Psalm 46:7
Jehovah Shammah – "The Lord Is There"
God is present with His people, wherever they are.
Ezekiel 48:35
God as Creator
God is the Creator of everything. All life and existence come from Him, and He created the world for His glory and purpose.
God Created the Heavens and the Earth
God created everything from nothing, bringing all creation into existence.
Genesis 1:1
God Created Humanity in His Image
People are made in God’s image to reflect His nature.
Genesis 1:26-27
All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
Christ, as the Creator, made everything for His glory.
Colossians 1:16
God as Father
Through Jesus Christ, we are invited to call God "Abba! Father," and to experience His love, care, and guidance.
The Spirit of Adoption
The Holy Spirit enables believers to be adopted as God’s children.
Romans 8:15
God Gives Good Gifts
God, as a loving Father, gives good gifts to His children.
Matthew 7:11
God as Judge
God, the righteous Judge, will bring justice and hold all people accountable for their deeds.
God Judges with Righteousness
God judges impartially and fairly, according to His righteous standards.
Psalm 9:8
Everyone Will Appear Before God’s Judgment
Every person will stand before God for judgment of their deeds.
2 Corinthians 5:10
God’s Plan of Salvation
Through Jesus Christ, God offers salvation, forgiveness, and eternal life to all who believe in Him.
God’s Love and Sacrifice
God gave His Son to bring salvation to the world.
John 3:16
Christ’s Sacrifice for Us
Jesus’ death on the cross demonstrates God’s love and sacrifice.
Romans 5:8
Salvation by Grace Through Faith
Salvation is a gift from God, received through faith, not by works.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Our Response to God
In light of who God is, we are called to worship, obey, trust, and serve Him wholeheartedly.
Worship God
We are called to worship God in spirit and truth.
John 4:24
Obey God
Our love for God is shown through obedience to His commands.
John 14:15
Trust God
We must trust in God with all our hearts, relying on His wisdom.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Serve God
Our service to God is an expression of our devotion.
Joshua 24:15