What Does The Bible Say God Is Like?

God is ...

A spirit that cannot be seen:

'God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.'
The Bible, John chapter 4 verse 24

Forever (eternal):

'You are always the same, your years never end.'
The Bible, Psalm 102 verse 27

Everywhere at once (omnipresent):

'I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!'
The Bible, Psalm 139 verses 7 - 10

All knowing (omniscient):

'Lord, you know everything.'
The Bible, John chapter 21 verse 17
(second half of the verse).

Wise:

'God alone has all wisdom and power.'
The Bible, Daniel chapter 2 verse 20

Good:

'O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.'
The Bible, Psalm 86 verse 5

Love:

'Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.'
The Bible, 1 John chapter 4 verse 8

Forgiving:

'You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry and full of unfailing love and mercy.' The Bible, Nehemiah chapter 9 verse 17 (second half of the verse).

Holy and pure:

'You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.'
The Bible, Leviticus chapter 19 verse 2

All powerful (omnipotent):

'With God everything is possible.' The Bible, Matthew chapter 19 verse 26

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