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God and Spiritual Powers
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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