Who is God?

One day, Scripture promises, everything about God and his character will be made perfectly clear to us (1 Corinthians 13:12). But until then, we will find everything we need to know about Him in His Word. Look up the following notes and passages.

1. God is all-knowing, ever present, and all-powerful. The Creator of the Universe knows every intimate detail of His creation (see Matthew 10:29-31).

2. God is holy. God’s incomparable holiness merits our worship (see Revelation 15:2-4).

3. God is loving and just. God’s justice is tempered by His love (see 2 Peter 3:3-9).

4. God is personal. This characteristic of God sets Him apart from the so-called “gods” of other religions (see Acts 17:22-31).

5. God is in control. It is important to remember that God is still in control, even if things around us seem to be in chaos (see Romans 11:33-36).

6. The God of the Bible is the one true God. While some insist on the existence of many gods, only the God of the Bible is the true, living God, worthy of our devotion (see 1 Corinthians 8:4-6).

Who Is Jesus?

Jesus was not just a good man. He was—and is—the Son of God. Let’s examine what the Bible says about Jesus.

1. Jesus is human. Jesus became our supreme example as God in human form (see Philippians 2:5-11).

2. Jesus is divine. Even though Jesus became human, He still remained God (see Colossians 1:15-20).

3. Jesus had a specific mission to accomplish. Jesus came to save humankind from sin (see Luke 4:16-21).

4. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus endured tremendous pain so that we could enjoy eternity with Him (see 1 Peter 2:24).

5. Jesus has great power to transform people. Jesus can change the most unlikely person into one of the most powerful witnesses on His behalf (see Acts 4:13).

6. Jesus has an eternal dominion. Jesus’ Kingdom extends beyond the boundaries of space and time (see Revelation 1:4-8).

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is the most mysterious member of the Trinity, which includes God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Spirit (or the Holy Spirit). Many struggle with the idea of God being three persons, yet one.

Jesus said, “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth . . . He will tell you about the future” (John 16:13). Note the use of the pronoun He. The Holy Spirit has a distinct personality, and He also has specific work that He wants to do in our lives as followers of Jesus Christ.

1. Who the Holy Spirit helps. The Holy Spirit strengthens and empowers followers of Christ (see Acts 2:1-40).

2. How the Holy Spirit works with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit works alongside God the Father and Jesus, God’s Son, to make our lives pleasing to God
(see 1 Peter 1:2).

3. Why God gives us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives is God’s mark of ownership (see Ephesians 1:13-14).

4. How the Holy Spirit works in our lives. The Holy Spirit draws us to Christ, enters our life at conversion, and empowers us as we allow Him to work in our life (see John 14:15-17).

5. When the Holy Spirit can be sinned against. There are six specific ways we can sin against the Holy Spirit (see Acts 5:1-10).

6. Why Christians need the Holy Spirit. Living the Christian life is impossible without the Holy Spirit’s help (see Galatians 5:16-26).

Who Is The Devil?

Many people do not have an accurate view of who the devil is. Many underestimate Him, even going as far as to doubt his very existence. You will find out how literal the devil is the moment you make a commitment to Jesus Christ.

The Bible clearly shows us just how active and conniving the devil really is. The more we understand his tactics, the better equipped we will be to ward off his attacks. Below are some key passages of Scripture that answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the devil—who is also referred to as Satan.

1. Where did Satan come from? Satan’s pride led to his fall from heaven (see Revelation 12:7-9).

2. What are Satan’s abilities? Satan does have the power and access to do certain things in this world (see 2 Corinthians 4:3-4).

3. What are Satan’s limitations? While we should not underestimate Satan’s power, we should realize that it is limited (see 2 Timothy 4:18).

4. How does Satan attack people? Satan masterfully uses manipulation and distortion to deceive people (see 2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

5. Who can thwart Satan’s agenda? Those who lay down their lives for Christ will defeat this evil foe (see Revelation 12:10-12).

What Are Angels?

You might call angels “God’s secret agents.” Most of the time angels remain invisible—except on those special occasions when God allows people to see them. No doubt God realized that if we were allowed to see them all of the time, they would become an object of worship, which is to be reserved for God alone. Let’s see what the Bible has to say about angels and their role in the world.

1. Why did God create angels? God created angels as unique spiritual beings who worship Christ and care for His followers (see Hebrews 1:4-14).

2. What do angels do in the life of a Christian? God has ordered the angels to protect His followers and keep them from harm (see Acts 27:23-24).

3. How are angels involved in our prayers? Our prayers can trigger spiritual warfare (see Colossians 2:18-19).

4. What role will angels play in the end times? Angels will play a strategic role in spreading the everlasting gospel (see Revelation 14:6-7).

What Are Demons?

The Bible teaches that when Satan fell from heaven, he took one-third of the angels with him (Revelation 12:4). Although we do not know their exact number, Scripture tells us there are multitudes (Luke 2:13) and legions (Matthew 26:53) of angels. These fallen angels, also known as demons, help Satan accomplish his evil purpose.

1. What do demons believe? Strange as it may seem, demons acknowledge that there is only one God (see James 2:10).

2. Can demons personally harm you? Those people who have a true relationship with Christ cannot be overcome by demons; those who do not are “fair game” for these servants of Satan (see Acts 19:13-20).

3. What makes demons powerless? The name of Jesus used by the followers of Jesus makes the demons tremble (see Luke 10:1-20).

What Is Heaven?

The Bible gives us wonderful, vivid descriptions of heaven. From Scripture we know that heaven’s streets are made of gold, and that pain, fear, and sorrow are not present there. It is difficult for us to grasp the absolute perfection and glory of heaven.

What makes heaven spectacular is that we will be forever in God’s presence. As the psalmist so poignantly expressed, “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever” (Psalm 16:11).

While we may not be able to have all of our questions about heaven answered here on earth, the Bible does answer some of our most probing questions.

1. Who will enter heaven? Heaven is a place for those who have received Jesus Christ as Lord (see John 14:1-6).

2. When does a Christian enter heaven? When we take our last breath on earth, we will take our first breath in heaven (see 2 Corinthians 5:6-9).

3. Will we recognize people in heaven? While our heavenly bodies may resemble our earthly bodies, we will in some ways be like the angels (see Matthew 22:23-33).

4. What will life in heaven be like? Our lives in heaven will no longer be consumed by the cares of this life, but we will be filled with joy being in the presence of our heavenly Father (see Revelation 7:13-17).

What Is Hell?

According to the Bible, you have two options to choose from when it comes to deciding where you will spend your life after death. One option is heaven. The other is hell.

While God clearly says that those who reject the salvation offered through his Son, Jesus Christ, will spend eternity in this place of torment, he repeatedly gives each person ample opportunity to choose life—abundant life on earth and eternal life in heaven (2 Peter 3:9). If you haven’t made that choice yet, or if you have decided and want a better understanding of what your nonbelieving friends will have to face, consider these facts about hell from the pages of Scripture.

1. What is hell like? Hell is a place of unending, isolated torment (see Luke 16:19-31).

2. Who will go to hell? Those whose names do not appear in the Book of Life are destined to everlasting punishment (see Revelation 20:11-15).