Nature of God

The Nature of God

God as Omnipotent

• Christians believe in an omnipotent God, which means he is all-powerful.
• This belief stems from biblical stories where God creates the world and performs miracles, demonstrating his unlimited power.
• However, this raises questions relating to the problem of evil, such as why an all-powerful God could allow suffering in the world.

God as Omniscient

• Christians also believe God is omniscient or all-knowing.
• This means God is aware of everything – past, present and future – nothing can be hidden from him.
• This influences Christian belief about judgement and morality, as God knows all human thoughts and actions.

God as Omnibenevolent

• Another key characteristic of the Christian God is his omnibenevolence - God is all-loving.
• This attribute of God is shown through his grace and mercy towards humanity, as revealed in Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.

God as Creator

• Christians believe God to be the Creator of the universe, as described in the Genesis creation stories.
• This belief shapes Christian understanding of humanity’s role to care for creation as stewards.
• It also leads to discussions about the relationship between God’s creation and the findings of modern science.

God as Trinity

• The doctrine of the Trinity is unique to Christianity and states God exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Each aspect has different roles but they are all equally God and coexist in unity.
• The Father is the Creator, the Son is God incarnate (God in human form as Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit is God’s active presence in the world today.

God as Immutable

• The Christian God is immutable, meaning God does not change.
• This is associated with the fact that God is eternal, existing beyond time and space.
• Therefore, God’s nature and his goodness are constant.