GOD, Our Own Personal Creator
Sometimes it is so easy to imagine that our Lord GOD is too busy to even think about us. Does HE know who we are? Does HE really care about anything that bothers us? Does HE really desire a personal relationship with us?
Listen to what Jerimiah says that GOD told him.
"Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." Jeremiah 1:4,5
With what affirmation does the Bible open?
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1.
“How tremendous are the implications of this simple statement! It denies atheism by declaring that there is a God. It denies agnosticism by implying that God may be known. It denies pantheism by distinguishing between the Creator and the creation. It denies polytheism by revealing that God is One. Indeed, there is no false ‘ism’ which is not condemned by this statement.” - Dr. W. Graham Scroggie, in “The Christian.”
In what other ways does the Bible teach that God is a personal Being?
a. He is described as “living.” “He is the living God.” Jeremiah 10:10.
b. Personal faculties and actions are attributed to Him. “The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.” 1 Peter 3: 12.
c. Jesus is declared to be the “Son” of God and Jesus claims God as His “Father.” “God sent forth His Son . . . to redeem them that were under the law.” Galatians 4: 4, 5.
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice9 He said, Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.” Luke 23:46.
d. He is called the “Father” of man and the righteous are described as His “sons.” “But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things.” 1 Corinthians 8:6.
“You are the children of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 14:1.
What testimony does nature bear to the existence and personality of God?
“The invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made even His eternal power and Godhead.” Romans 1:20.
“There is nothing between absolute scientific belief in a creative Being and the acceptance of the theories of the fortuitous concurrence of atoms. If you think strongly enough you will be forced by science to the belief in God, which is the foundation of all religion. “-Lord Kelvin.
“What a thunderstorm of facts! But what do they all signify? Is it all a meaningless maze of materialistic facts, or is it one syllable in God’s explanation of Himself to men, so that the ‘meanest flower that blows’ and the merest hint of design, show the working of the mind and power of One whom a son may call Father?”-Revelation Leslie D. W. Weatherhead in “The Eternal Voice.”
How do the Scriptures therefore regard those who deny His existence?
“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God.” Psalm 53:1.
“Posterity will one day laugh at the foolishness of the modern materialistic philosopher. The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the works of the Creator. I pray while I am engaged in my work at the laboratory,” - Louis Pasteur.
“Atheism, unlike agnosticism, with which it should not be confused-Atheism, the denial of God, is not a system of philosophy fit for intelligent people; seeing that it totally fails to account for the universe, life, and human experience. And also is generally rejected by scientific opinion, at least in this country.”- Dr. Heywood, Bishop of Ely, in the Church Times.
How do the Scriptures emphasize the unity of the Godhead?
“God is one.” Galatians 3: 20.
What does the Bible say of God in contrast with other alleged gods?
“Though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) but to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in Him.” 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6.
What title does the Lord take to distinguish Himself from all other claimants?
“The Lord is the true God.” Jeremiah 10:10.
What difference is there between the personality of God and of man?
a. He is invisible to mortal eyes. “Lo, He goes by me, and I see Him not: He passes on also, but I perceive Him not.” Job 9: 11.
b. He is not subject to the limitations of human personality. “God is a spirit.” John 4: 24.
c. His attributes are inherent in Him, whereas man’s are derived from God. “The Father has life in Himself.” John 5: 26.
d. In all things He infinitely transcends His creatures. “His understanding is infinite.” Psalm 147:
e. “With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19: 26. “There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside Thee.” 1 Samuel 2: 2.
How enduring is the being of God?
“Even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.” Psalm 90:2.
What Bible statements indicate that God has a definite dwelling-place?
“The Lord’s throne is in heaven.” Psalm 11:4.
“Hear Thou in heaven Thy dwelling-place.” 1 Kings 8: 39. (See also Psalm 103:19.)
Though dwelling in heaven, is He limited thereto?
“Am I a God at hand, said the Lord, and not a God afar off? Do not I fill heaven and earth?” Jeremiah 23: 23, 24.
How close does He seek to come to His creatures?
“I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit.” Isaiah 57: 15.
What should the majesty and love of God evoke from us?
“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Psalm 95: 6.
What are the essential factors in acceptable worship?
“God is a spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24.
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Hebrews 11:6.
“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalm 29: 2.
For what are the ungodly condemned?
“The God, in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, has thou not glorified.” Daniel 5: 23.
In what tragic way has their worship been diverted through sin?
“Who changed the, truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever.” Romans 1:25.
What appeal, therefore, does Paul make to the wicked?
“We preach unto you that you should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.” Acts 14:15.
What, in fact, will be the theme of the last gospel appeal to the world?
“Fear God, and give glory to Him; and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14: 7.
“It may well be that this announcement of God as the Creator is the very thing that our own generation needs most to consider, if it would retrace its steps from the broad road leading to destruction which evolution and modernism have opened up. The more thoughtful thinkers are warning us that the only escape from the paths of error is for mankind to return to the first words of the. Bible, that God is the Creator.” - Sir William Dawson in “The Bible Confirmed by Science.”
Listen to what Jerimiah says that GOD told him.
"Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." Jeremiah 1:4,5
With what affirmation does the Bible open?
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1.
“How tremendous are the implications of this simple statement! It denies atheism by declaring that there is a God. It denies agnosticism by implying that God may be known. It denies pantheism by distinguishing between the Creator and the creation. It denies polytheism by revealing that God is One. Indeed, there is no false ‘ism’ which is not condemned by this statement.” - Dr. W. Graham Scroggie, in “The Christian.”
In what other ways does the Bible teach that God is a personal Being?
a. He is described as “living.” “He is the living God.” Jeremiah 10:10.
b. Personal faculties and actions are attributed to Him. “The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.” 1 Peter 3: 12.
c. Jesus is declared to be the “Son” of God and Jesus claims God as His “Father.” “God sent forth His Son . . . to redeem them that were under the law.” Galatians 4: 4, 5.
“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice9 He said, Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.” Luke 23:46.
d. He is called the “Father” of man and the righteous are described as His “sons.” “But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things.” 1 Corinthians 8:6.
“You are the children of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 14:1.
What testimony does nature bear to the existence and personality of God?
“The invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made even His eternal power and Godhead.” Romans 1:20.
“There is nothing between absolute scientific belief in a creative Being and the acceptance of the theories of the fortuitous concurrence of atoms. If you think strongly enough you will be forced by science to the belief in God, which is the foundation of all religion. “-Lord Kelvin.
“What a thunderstorm of facts! But what do they all signify? Is it all a meaningless maze of materialistic facts, or is it one syllable in God’s explanation of Himself to men, so that the ‘meanest flower that blows’ and the merest hint of design, show the working of the mind and power of One whom a son may call Father?”-Revelation Leslie D. W. Weatherhead in “The Eternal Voice.”
How do the Scriptures therefore regard those who deny His existence?
“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God.” Psalm 53:1.
“Posterity will one day laugh at the foolishness of the modern materialistic philosopher. The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the works of the Creator. I pray while I am engaged in my work at the laboratory,” - Louis Pasteur.
“Atheism, unlike agnosticism, with which it should not be confused-Atheism, the denial of God, is not a system of philosophy fit for intelligent people; seeing that it totally fails to account for the universe, life, and human experience. And also is generally rejected by scientific opinion, at least in this country.”- Dr. Heywood, Bishop of Ely, in the Church Times.
How do the Scriptures emphasize the unity of the Godhead?
“God is one.” Galatians 3: 20.
What does the Bible say of God in contrast with other alleged gods?
“Though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) but to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in Him.” 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6.
What title does the Lord take to distinguish Himself from all other claimants?
“The Lord is the true God.” Jeremiah 10:10.
What difference is there between the personality of God and of man?
a. He is invisible to mortal eyes. “Lo, He goes by me, and I see Him not: He passes on also, but I perceive Him not.” Job 9: 11.
b. He is not subject to the limitations of human personality. “God is a spirit.” John 4: 24.
c. His attributes are inherent in Him, whereas man’s are derived from God. “The Father has life in Himself.” John 5: 26.
d. In all things He infinitely transcends His creatures. “His understanding is infinite.” Psalm 147:
e. “With God all things are possible.” Matthew 19: 26. “There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside Thee.” 1 Samuel 2: 2.
How enduring is the being of God?
“Even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.” Psalm 90:2.
What Bible statements indicate that God has a definite dwelling-place?
“The Lord’s throne is in heaven.” Psalm 11:4.
“Hear Thou in heaven Thy dwelling-place.” 1 Kings 8: 39. (See also Psalm 103:19.)
Though dwelling in heaven, is He limited thereto?
“Am I a God at hand, said the Lord, and not a God afar off? Do not I fill heaven and earth?” Jeremiah 23: 23, 24.
How close does He seek to come to His creatures?
“I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit.” Isaiah 57: 15.
What should the majesty and love of God evoke from us?
“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Psalm 95: 6.
What are the essential factors in acceptable worship?
“God is a spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24.
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Hebrews 11:6.
“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalm 29: 2.
For what are the ungodly condemned?
“The God, in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, has thou not glorified.” Daniel 5: 23.
In what tragic way has their worship been diverted through sin?
“Who changed the, truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever.” Romans 1:25.
What appeal, therefore, does Paul make to the wicked?
“We preach unto you that you should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.” Acts 14:15.
What, in fact, will be the theme of the last gospel appeal to the world?
“Fear God, and give glory to Him; and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14: 7.
“It may well be that this announcement of God as the Creator is the very thing that our own generation needs most to consider, if it would retrace its steps from the broad road leading to destruction which evolution and modernism have opened up. The more thoughtful thinkers are warning us that the only escape from the paths of error is for mankind to return to the first words of the. Bible, that God is the Creator.” - Sir William Dawson in “The Bible Confirmed by Science.”
posted by Michael A. Redwine at Tuesday, September 20, 2005
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