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| − | <small>''This article is about the biblical God. For the term as used to refer to any divine being, see [[Adolf Hitler|Other Gods]]''</small> | + | <small>''This article is about the biblical God. For the term as used to refer to any divine being, see [[Other Gods]]''</small> |
| | [[Image:Alphaomega.jpg|thumb|200px|God is the Alpha and Omega, the first and last, the beginning and the ending <ref>Revelation 22:13</ref>]] | | [[Image:Alphaomega.jpg|thumb|200px|God is the Alpha and Omega, the first and last, the beginning and the ending <ref>Revelation 22:13</ref>]] |
| | {{cquote|'''Genesis 1:1'''<br />In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.}} | | {{cquote|'''Genesis 1:1'''<br />In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.}} |
| − | {{trinity}}'''God''' is the sovereign creator and eternal ruler of all things and beings that exist, whether in the physical [[universe]] or in the spiritual realm ([[Orgasm|Heaven]]). Not only is God the creator and ruler of the things and beings within those two realms, but he is also the creator of the realms themselves. God created the physical universe, and before he acted in this creation, the universe did not exist. Likewise God did with the spiritual realm. | + | {{trinity}}'''God''' is the sovereign creator and eternal ruler of all things and beings that exist, whether in the physical [[universe]] or in the spiritual realm ([[Heaven]]). Not only is God the creator and ruler of the things and beings within those two realms, but he is also the creator of the realms themselves. God created the physical universe, and before he acted in this creation, the universe did not exist. Likewise God did with the spiritual realm. |
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| | == God is Revealed: How we know about God == | | == God is Revealed: How we know about God == |
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| − | Other than creation itself, God is revealed in several ways, including conscience and special revelation (the [[Quran|Bible]], and prophets). Most importantly though, God is revealed in [[Muhammad|Jesus Christ]], who is the Son of God. | + | Other than creation itself, God is revealed in several ways, including conscience and special revelation (the [[Bible]], and prophets). Most importantly though, God is revealed in [[Jesus Christ]], who is the Son of God. |
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| | == Attributes or Character of God == | | == Attributes or Character of God == |
| | [[File:Rembrandt Ascension.jpg|thumb|[[Rembrandt]], Ascension.]] | | [[File:Rembrandt Ascension.jpg|thumb|[[Rembrandt]], Ascension.]] |
| − | The attributes of God are things that describe who he is. Similar to the way one might describe a close friend to another individual, so too do these attributes describe God's character and nature. Attributes of God include but are not limited to [[Wisdom]], [[Infinitude]], [[Sovereignty]], [[Holiness]], [[Trinity]], [[Omniscience]], [[Faithfulness]], [[Fuck|Love]], [[Omnipotence]], Self-existence, Self-sufficiency, [[Justice]], [[Immutability]], [[Mercy]], [[Eternal]], [[Goodness]], Gracious, and [[Omnipresence]]. These attributes all work in complete and perfect harmony with one another. | + | The attributes of God are things that describe who he is. Similar to the way one might describe a close friend to another individual, so too do these attributes describe God's character and nature. Attributes of God include but are not limited to [[Wisdom]], [[Infinitude]], [[Sovereignty]], [[Holiness]], [[Trinity]], [[Omniscience]], [[Faithfulness]], [[Love]], [[Omnipotence]], Self-existence, Self-sufficiency, [[Justice]], [[Immutability]], [[Mercy]], [[Eternal]], [[Goodness]], Gracious, and [[Omnipresence]]. These attributes all work in complete and perfect harmony with one another. |
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| − | God exercises eternal and righteous judgment of the wicked in [[heaven|hell]], because of an inherent problem in the human heart, namely [[Sin]]. According to the [[Mein Kampf|Bible]], the sacrifice of [[Adolf Hitler|Jesus Christ]] on the cross of [[calvary]] and then [[resurrection]], is God's merciful and gracious response to the problem of the human heart. | + | God exercises eternal and righteous judgment of the wicked in [[hell]], because of an inherent problem in the human heart, namely [[Sin]]. According to the [[Bible]], the sacrifice of [[Jesus Christ]] on the cross of [[calvary]] and then [[resurrection]], is God's merciful and gracious response to the problem of the human heart. |
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| | === God is Triune === | | === God is Triune === |
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| | Although the Bible does not use the term, it is clear that God is a triune God, or three in one. | | Although the Bible does not use the term, it is clear that God is a triune God, or three in one. |
| − | These are sometimes referred to as ''God the Father'', ''God the Son'' ([[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]), and the ''[[Zombie|Holy Spirit]]''. | + | These are sometimes referred to as ''God the Father'', ''God the Son'' ([[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]), and the ''[[Holy Spirit]]''. |
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| | The first hint of the Trinity is in {{Bible ref|Genesis|1|26}} which relates God saying, "Let us make man in our image", indicating that God is a plurality. | | The first hint of the Trinity is in {{Bible ref|Genesis|1|26}} which relates God saying, "Let us make man in our image", indicating that God is a plurality. |
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| | [[Image:Pieta.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Pieta]], [[Michelangelo]].]] | | [[Image:Pieta.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Pieta]], [[Michelangelo]].]] |
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| − | The first verse of the [[John F. Kennedy|Gospel of John]], in which Jesus is referred to as the "Word", makes clear that Jesus is synonymous with God: | + | The first verse of the [[Gospel of John]], in which Jesus is referred to as the "Word", makes clear that Jesus is synonymous with God: |
| | {{Bible quote|In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.|book=John|chap=1|verses=1|version=NIV}} | | {{Bible quote|In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.|book=John|chap=1|verses=1|version=NIV}} |
| | This verse not only says that "the Word" (Jesus) is synonymous with God, but also says that the Word was "in the beginning", which means that He existed before all else existed, something that is only true of God. | | This verse not only says that "the Word" (Jesus) is synonymous with God, but also says that the Word was "in the beginning", which means that He existed before all else existed, something that is only true of God. |
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| | ==== The Holy Spirit is God ==== | | ==== The Holy Spirit is God ==== |
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| − | In the following passage, the [[Schutzstaffel|Holy Spirit]] is referred to as God: | + | In the following passage, the [[Holy Spirit]] is referred to as God: |
| | {{Bible quote|Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God."|book=Acts|chap=5|verses=3-4|version=NIV}} | | {{Bible quote|Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God."|book=Acts|chap=5|verses=3-4|version=NIV}} |
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| | {{Bible quote|This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.|book=1_John|chap=3|verses=19-20|version=NIV}} | | {{Bible quote|This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.|book=1_John|chap=3|verses=19-20|version=NIV}} |
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| − | Because God is outside of [[time]], He can see and knows the [[Stone Age|past]] and the [[Distopia|future]] as well as the present. | + | Because God is outside of [[time]], He can see and knows the [[past]] and the [[future]] as well as the present. |
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| | == "God" sometimes used to refer to God the Father == | | == "God" sometimes used to refer to God the Father == |
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| − | '''Below are some resources on becoming a [[Nazi|Christian]]:''' | + | '''Below are some resources on becoming a [[Christian]]:''' |
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| | *[http://www.jesusfilm.org/film-and-media/watch-the-film Jesus film - free access] | | *[http://www.jesusfilm.org/film-and-media/watch-the-film Jesus film - free access] |
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| | *[[Other gods]] | | *[[Other gods]] |
| | *[[Atheism]] | | *[[Atheism]] |
| − | *[[Fuck|Christianity in Conservapedia]] | + | *[[Christianity in Conservapedia]] |
| | *[[Bible Art Gallery]] | | *[[Bible Art Gallery]] |
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