Who Is God?
According to Genesis 1:1, who created the heavens and the earth?
God.
Scripture: Genesis 1:1 (NIV)
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
What attribute of God means that He knows everything?
Omniscience.
Psalm 139:1–2 (NIV)
According to John 1:14, what did the Word become?
Flesh. Jesus truly became human.
John 1:14 (NIV): “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
What names, descriptions, or symbols are used to talk about the Holy Spirit in the New Testament? Name at least 2:
Advocate: John 14:26
Spirit of Truth: John 16:13
Fire: Acts 2:3–4
Wind: Acts 2:2–4
Dove: Matthew 3:16
According to Deuteronomy 6:4, how many Gods are there?
One God.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4 (NIV)
“The LORD our God, the LORD is one.”
What attribute means that God is present everywhere?
Psalm 139:7–8 (NIV)
According to Hebrews 4:15, what was unique about Jesus when He faced temptation?
He was tempted, but He did not sin.
Hebrews 4:15 (NIV): “...he did not sin.”
According to John 16:13, what will the Holy Spirit guide believers into?
Truth.
John 16:13 (NIV): “...he will guide you into all the truth.”
When Moses asked about God's name, what name did God use for Himself?
“I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:14 (NIV)
What attribute of God means that His character and nature do not change?
Immutability.
Malachi 3:6 (NIV)
“I the LORD do not change.”
What are the three biblical offices of Christ that describe how He reveals God, represents us before God, and rules over His people?
Acts 3:22, Christ as Prophet
Hebrews 4:14, Christ as High Priest
Revelation 19:16, Christ as King
What theological term describes the Holy Spirit's work of making believers increasingly holy and Christlike?
Sanctification.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 (NIV): “...the sanctifying work of the Spirit...”
According to Jesus in John 4:24, what is God?
God is spirit.
What attribute of God means that He has unlimited power and is able to accomplish everything consistent with His nature and will?
Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV)
“Nothing is too hard for you.”
True or False
Statement: Jesus is half God and half man, making Him a demigod.
FALSE
Jesus is fully God and fully human, not a mixture of half God and half man.
Scripture: Philippians 2:6–8 (NIV)
What sin does Jesus describe in Matthew 12:31–32 as uniquely serious and unforgivable?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit