The Attributes of God

God’s Presence

1. The Omnipresence of God
- Definition and Scope
God's omnipresence means He is present everywhere at all times. Psalm 139:7-10 states, Where can I go to escape Your
Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?
- Comfort in God's Presence
Believers find comfort knowing God is always near. Hebrews 13:5 assures, Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.
- Accountability in God's Presence
God's omnipresence holds us accountable for our actions. Proverbs 15:3 says, The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
observing the evil and the good.
- God's Presence in Creation
God's presence is evident in creation, as Romans 1:20 explains, For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities...
have been clearly seen.
- God's Presence in Worship
Worship is a response to God's omnipresence. John 4:24 states, God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in
truth.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How does the knowledge of God's omnipresence affect your daily life?
2. In what ways can you become more aware of God's presence in your surroundings?
3. How does understanding God's omnipresence influence your worship practices?

2. The Manifest Presence of God
- Biblical Examples
God's manifest presence is seen in the burning bush (Exodus 3:2-4) and the pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:21).
- The Tabernacle and Temple
God's presence was manifest in the Tabernacle and Temple. Exodus 40:34 describes, Then the cloud covered the Tent of
Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
- Jesus as God's Presence
Jesus is the ultimate manifestation of God's presence. John 1:14 states, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling
among us.
- The Holy Spirit's Indwelling
Believers experience God's presence through the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, Do you not know that your body is a
temple of the Holy Spirit?
- Experiencing God's Presence Today
Prayer, worship, and scripture reading are ways to experience God's presence today.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How can you cultivate an awareness of God's manifest presence in your life?
2. What role does the Holy Spirit play in your experience of God's presence?
3. How does Jesus' life and ministry reveal God's presence to us?

3. The Presence of God in Trials
- God's Presence in Suffering
God is present in our suffering, as seen in Psalm 34:18, The LORD is near to the brokenhearted.
- Strength in God's Presence
God's presence provides strength in trials. Isaiah 41:10 encourages, Do not fear, for I am with you.
- Peace in God's Presence
Philippians 4:7 promises peace in God's presence, And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts.
- God's Presence in Deliverance
God delivers His people, as seen in Daniel 3:25 with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
- Trusting God's Presence
Trust in God's presence is essential during trials. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, Trust in the LORD with all your heart.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How have you experienced God's presence during difficult times?
2. What scriptures remind you of God's presence in trials?
3. How can you encourage others to seek God's presence in their struggles?

4. The Transformative Power of God's Presence
- Transformation through Encounter
Encounters with God transform lives, as seen in Isaiah 6:5-8 .
- Renewing the Mind
Romans 12:2 speaks of transformation through renewing the mind in God's presence.
- Sanctification in God's Presence
God's presence sanctifies believers. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 states, May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through
and through.
- Empowerment for Service
God's presence empowers believers for service, as seen in Acts 1:8 .
- Bearing Fruit in God's Presence
John 15:5 emphasizes bearing fruit through abiding in God's presence.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How has God's presence transformed your life?
2. In what ways can you renew your mind in God's presence?
3. How does God's presence empower you for service?

5. The Eternal Presence of God
- God's Presence in Eternity
Revelation 21:3 promises God's eternal presence, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.
- Assurance of Eternal Life
God's presence assures eternal life. John 14:2-3 states, I go to prepare a place for you.
- Worship in Eternity
Revelation 4:10-11 describes eternal worship in God's presence.
- The New Heaven and New Earth
God's presence will fill the new creation. Revelation 21:22-23 describes a city without a temple, for God is its temple.
- Hope in God's Eternal Presence
Believers have hope in God's eternal presence. 1 Peter 1:3-4 speaks of a living hope through the resurrection.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How does the promise of God's eternal presence impact your life today?
2. What are you most looking forward to about being in God's presence for eternity?
3. How can you live with an eternal perspective in your daily life?

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