Characteristics of God
Worksheet & Essay
For Part I of this assignment, you will look up the following passages in the Bible to learn about certain characteristics of God and how they shape the Christian Worldview. This is a brainstorming exercise, in which the listing of ideas is more important than writing. Consider using a bullet list or outline to discuss elements and sub elements. For Part II of this assignment, you will write an essay that summarizes what you have learned in Part One.
Submit the Worksheet to the instructor by the end of Module 2.
Part I
Omniscience: The God of the Bible is presented as infinite and all inclusive in knowledge including foreknowledge of what is to come. …show more content…
God is spirit and demands that He be worshipped in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Omnipotence does not mean that God can do anything; God cannot lie, He cannot sin, He cannot change His nature or deny His holy character. He cannot create another being equal to Himself since He Himself is not a created being, but has always existed. He cannot cease to be God. But all that He promises and wills, He can and will do to completion.
In the following passages, how is God described? What are the characteristics listed?
Psalm 139:7-10- God is described as being there for someone and always with someone regardless of where they go, where they’re at, or whether or not they believe in Him. He is described as always leading people while holding their right hand. And He is described as being everywhere and always being there for us no matter if we want Him there or believe He is there. He is characterized as being …show more content…
The Christian worldview is based on God and His many characteristics. These characteristics include: omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent, provides justice, love, immutability, and has various names. God is a superior being based on these characteristics. Once a person understands these characteristics, they will have a better understanding of God and the Christian worldview. God is omniscient due to the characteristic of being all knowing. He is fully aware of everyone throughout the world. He knows what they do and their intentions behind their actions. He knows the reaction to every action and therefore is never surprised. He is not surprised when He is doubted. He knows this will happen. He continues to be there for everyone despite this doubt.
God is Omnipresent due to the characteristic of being everywhere. Wherever people are, He is available to them. He is omnipotent due to His ability to be all-powerful. He has the ability of doing anything He wants, however, through his sovereign decision He chooses to let things play out. He is also all powerful due to His honesty. He asks His people to believe in Him for the things He’s done or stands by, not by the things they may think He can do. His abilities are limitless, but they are based on the principles of faith, morals, and doing good for unselfish