Seeing God In His Nature

He is love

1 John 4:8 NKJV

He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Words Associated

Grace, Mercy, Sacrifice, Blessings, Salvation

GETTING UNDERSTANDING

This is the Goodness of God -

Romans 11:22 NKJV

Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

This is the reason that Christ died -

Romans 5:8 NKJV

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

This is what saves mankind -

John 3:16 NKJV

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

He is HOLY

Leviticus 19:2 NKJV

“Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.

Words Associated

Just, Righteous, Abhor, Abominable, Hate, Wrath, jealousy

GETTING UNDERSTANDING

stands with right -

Psalm 11:7 NKJV

For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.

Psalm 145:17 NKJV

The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works.

separates himself from sin -

Isaiah 59:1–2 NKJV

Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.

Habakkuk 1:13 NKJV

You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, And cannot look on wickedness. Why do You look on those who deal treacherously, And hold Your tongue when the wicked devours A person more righteous than he?

1 Peter 3:12 NKJV

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

hates sin and the sinner -

Psalm 5:5–6 NKJV

The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity. You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

Psalm 11:5 NKJV

The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.

Proverbs 6:19 NKJV

A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

HE EXISTS IN AND OF HIMSELF

Exodus 3:14 NKJV

And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

Words Associated

“I CANNOT”, INCORRUPTIBLE, “THE SAME”, “DO NOT CHANGE”, FAITHFUL, TRUST

GETTING UNDERSTANDING

NOT FORCED OR BENT TO ANOTHER -

Psalm 102:25–27 NKJV

Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You will endure; Yes, they will all grow old like a garment; Like a cloak You will change them, And they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will have no end.

DOESN’T CHANGE -

Malachi 3:6 NKJV

“For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.

Hebrews 13:8 NKJV

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

CANNOT BE TEMPTED TO CHANGE -

James 1:13 NKJV

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.

Romans 11:22 NKJV

Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Deuteronomy 4:31 NKJV

(for the Lord your God is a merciful God), He will not forsake you nor destroy you, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which He swore to them.

Romans 5:8 NKJV

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

GOD IS PRESENTLY ACTING IN OUR LIVES!

WILL YOU ALLOW HIM TO SHOW HIS LOVE TOWARDS YOU OR ALLOW HIS WRATH TO BE UPON US?

YOUR CHOICE!