Close

Unit A

God and Spiritual Powers

Sections

To grow in a relationship with God, it is essential that we learn what he is like. Similarly, it is important to understand what the Bible teaches about Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, who are very closely related to God. It is also very helpful to know about the other spiritual forces that can impact our lives – both the good ones and the bad ones.

God’s Being

I.God’s Being

God is spirit

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.   John 4:24 NCV™

God’s nature is spirit; he is a spiritual being.

God is everywhere

[God:]  I am everywhere— both near and far, 24in heaven and on earth. There are no secret places where you can hide from me.  Jeremiah 23:23-24 CEV

God has limitless power

Nothing is impossible for God!   Luke 1:37 CEV

God knows everything

God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.   1 John 3:20b CEV

God’s Character

II.God’s Character

God is holy and acts justly

[People praising God:]  You alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship you, because your just actions are seen by all.   Revelation 15:4b GNT

God is holy – perfect in all he is and does. As a result, God always acts justly and does not put up with wrongdoing.

God is merciful and loving

[God:]  I am the Lord God. I am merciful and very patient with my people. I show great love, and I can be trusted.   Exodus 34:6b CEV

Jesus Christ

III.Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God

… he is Jesus the Son of God.   Hebrews 4:14a CEV

Jesus Christ has the nature of God

For it was by God’s own decision that the Son has in himself the full nature of God.   Colossians 1:19 GNT

Jesus Christ is greater than all things

Christ is exactly like God, who cannot be seen. He is the first-born Son, superior to all creation.   Colossians 1:15 CEV

The Holy Spirit

IV.The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God …   Ephesians 4:30a NET

The Holy Spirit is linked with God’s presence

[John, to believers:]  We know that God lives in us because of the Spirit God gave us.   1 John 3:24b NCV™

Angels, Satan and Demons

V.Angels, Satan and Demons

Angels are very powerful beings who serve God

Praise the Lord, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!   Psalms 103:20 NET

Satan is evil

Then the evil one [Satan] comes and snatches the message from their hearts.   Matthew 13:19b CEV

Satan has been condemned

God has already judged the ruler of this world.   John 16:11b CEV