A. God has revealed himself through the Bible.

In that book He tells us who He is and what He is like. Here are some words that describe God:

• God is transcendent, existing above all that He created. He is self-existing and not only has life in himself, but also is the source of life.



• God is immanent, near as well as transcendent. His presence and power pervade his entire creation. He does not stand apart form creation as a mere spectator.



• God is omnipotent, all-powerful. The Bible tells us that the universe God has made speaks of His eternal power and deity.



• God is omnipresent, in all places, all the time. He is fully present everywhere.



• God is omniscient, knows everything. This includes our actions and our thoughts. Nothing surprises God.



• God is eternal, timeless. He never had a beginning and will never have an end. He created time.



• God is infinite, unlimited. He is not limited or confined by the universe He created.



• God is unchangeable, does not vary.

A. Yes. God is a person, not just an impersonal force. We can know Him and have fellowship with Him. God loves us and shows us his love in many ways.

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A. The Bible tells us in Romans 10:9 and 10 that through confessing with the mouth and belief in the heart, we shall be saved. Not only does God want us to become Chrisians; He wants us to be secure in our relationship with Him. In my own life I have found the following has helped me to know that I am a child of God:

• Thank God daily that my salvation does not depend upon my good deeds or good works, but upon His grace.



• Being obedient to His word in daily living. Sinful actions cause me to feel insecure and uncertain in my relationship with Him. Obedience gives evidence that we are in relationship with Him.



• Daily confession of sin through prayer. Unconfessed sinful actions and attitudes minimize the joy of the faith.



• Worship and service. When I neglect either of these, then assurance of my permanent relationship with God diminishes.

If we are trusting Jesus for our salvation, rather than our own good actions, and trusting God’s plan for our life by obedience to His word in daily living, we will find genuine gratitude to God for His work in our lives.

A. The Bible teaches that Jesus will return, but it also tells us that no one knows the time. By being secure in our relationship with Christ, we can be fully prepared for His glorious return.

A. Read the Bible. It is never God’s will for us to disobey scripture.

Pray. We are to ask God to help us interpret the scripture, as well as the circumstances in our lives.

Seek the counsel of other Christians who give evidence that they are living within the will of God.