The Bible gives us a clear picture of God’s character and qualities.

There is only one God. Throughout history, humanity has sought gods of imagination, lust, and superstition. The phrase “I am the Lord” appears 161 times in the Old Testament, clearly emphasizing that he is the one and only true God. There is no other God that exists.

I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: ^{Isaiah 45:5}

God is Omniscient. God knows everything, including the past, present, and future. Nothing surprises him, and nothing is hidden from him.

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do (to whom we must answer). ^{Hebrews 4:13}

God is Omnipresent. He is everywhere at once; you cannot escape his presence. 

Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. ^{Psalm 139:7-10}

God is Omnipotent. His power is beyond our comprehension, and there are no limits to what he can do. God is in control of everything, all the time.

 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. ^{Matthew 19:26}

An Eternal and Unchanging God. God is the same today, tomorrow, and forever.

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. ^{Isaiah 40:8}

 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. ^{Psalm 102:25-27}

God is Righteous. He is the author of all that is good; he is moral perfection. In him, there is no evil or error. To be in his presence, one must also be morally perfect, and only those clothed in the righteousness of Jesus Christ are deemed to meet this impossible standard.

For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. ^{Psalm 11:7}

The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. ^{Psalm 145:17}

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. ^{1 John 1:5}

A God of Wisdom: God’s wisdom of God is flawless, righteous, loving, kind, impartial, and far beyond man’s ability to comprehend.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, (reasonable) full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. ^{James 3:17}

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. ^{Romans 11:33-36}

The wisdom of God is very often contrary to the wisdom of man. He chose a Christian killer to become the greatest evangelist ever known. He proclaims that there is no one greater than a man who lives in the wilderness, surviving on honey and locusts. And he favors the humble, the lowest elements of humanity, for salvation and glorification.

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. ^{1st Corinthians 1:25-29}

A God of Love God demonstrated remarkable love for humanity by sacrificing his Son to atone for our sins. That love endures today, as each of us has the opportunity to accept his gift of salvation and eternal life. He did this for people who opposed him, not those who loved him. Those who are not for God, who live in sin, are against him; yet he has provided them with a path to salvation instead of an eternity of suffering.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. ^{Romans 5:8-11}

A God of Patience God is patient, giving humanity thousands of years to turn to him. He is also patient with us individually, waiting a lifetime for us to repent and accept his Son. However, his patience has limits, and judgment is coming.

 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. ^{2 Peter 3:8-9}

A God of Assurance and Comfort. Our lives as Christians are not free of trials and troubles, nor are they meant to be. We will face tests in this life, and these tests can be severe. Thankfully, God is always with us, and our fate is in his righteous and loving hands. We trust him that all things work together for our ultimate good. Those who have faith in Christ can find comfort in this promise. However, those who do not have faith in Christ must face life’s challenges alone, and not all things work for their good.

The Lord is nigh (close) unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite (crushed) spirit. ^{Psalm 34:18}

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. ^{Psalm 23}

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. ^{Romans 8:28}

A God of Provision. God supplies everything necessary to live according to his will. His provision is abundant for those who live for him, sometimes beyond reason

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. ^{Luke 11:9-10}

A God to Call Father. As adopted sons and daughters, we look to God as our Father. He teaches, guides, protects, corrects, and disciplines us with love.

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. ^{Galatians 4:6}

A Sovereign God. God is the ultimate power and authority. He makes decisions and choices according to his good pleasure. No power or being can thwart his will.

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. ^{Colossians1:16-17}

A God of Justice and Punishment. God is just and cannot condone sin, for which the penalty is death; and the unrepentant, unredeemed souls will receive just that.

For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. ^{Hebrews 10:30}

A God to be Feared. Because he is the ultimate authority and power, we stand in awe, reverence, respect, and obedience before him. We fear offending God and desire, above all else, to walk in a manner that pleases him. For those who are lost, there is no fear of God because he is perceived as an abstract or fictional concept. However, after this life, when the words in the Bible are proven true, they will surely come to experience a fear of God. Their fear, though, will not be one of respect; instead, it will be a fear born of remorse and terror – the crushing fear of judgment, condemnation, and imminent eternal agony – fear of the inescapable wrath of God.

Because of this reality, we are deeply grieved for those who have no fear of God and have turned away from Christ. They are destined to face the consequences of their unrepentant sin, and their fate is so terrible that it is unbearable to think about it.

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. ^{Hebrews 10:29-31}

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. ^{Proverbs 9:10}

A God of Mercy. God is merciful to the contrite who have turned in faith to his son. His mercy is inexhaustible to those who love him.

It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. ^{Lamentations 3:22-23}

A God of Redemption. Jesus has redeemed us from the penalty of the law that illuminates our sins. This is God’s marvelous gift and an astounding demonstration of his love, providing us salvation from the wrath that is to come – wrath that we richly deserve.

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. ^{John 3:15-18}

A God Beyond Comprehension. God, who is everywhere, knows everything, created everything, and whose plans and outcomes were predetermined before time and never fail, cannot be understood by man. We cannot comprehend how he operates. We understand God as well as a dog understands us.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ^{Proverbs 3:5}

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my was saith the Lord. ^{Isaiah 55:8}

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. ^{Romans 11:33-36}

This is the nature of God: ruler, architect, creator, the incomprehensible sustainer of all things. He is the righteous and merciful judge, redeeming the faithful and punishing the disobedient