Scripture opens with the statement, “In the beginning God” (Gen 1:1a). The Bible does not seek to prove the existence of God, but simply acknowledges His being. The Bible teaches God has made Himself known through nature. David wrote, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands” (Psa 19:1). And Paul stated, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made” (Rom 1:20).
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God the Holy Spirit
There is some confusion today among students of the Bible concerning the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some heretical groups such as Jehovah’s Witnesses and Unitarians say the Holy Spirit is merely an impersonal force. Mormons recognize the personhood of the Holy Spirit, but regard Him as a lesser deity, being conceived as … Continue reading God the Holy Spirit
God, History, Time and Eternity
Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. (Ps. 90:2) The Bible is a record of what matters most to us. It gives us insights into realities we could never know except that God has revealed them to … Continue reading God, History, Time and Eternity
Jesus, Creator and Savior
The universe originates with God. The opening verse of Scripture states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). Creation has features of design because of its infinitely wise Designer. The Lord created and holds His universe together by His own power (Col. 1:17; Heb. 1:3). All the … Continue reading Jesus, Creator and Savior