Who Does God Say That He Is?
Christ the Saviour (Pantokrator), a 6th-century encaustic icon from Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai. NB - slightly cut down - for full size see here (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Worthwhile relationships are based on knowledge . When we meet someone for the first time, we do not consider that we really know that person until we have the opportunity to learn more about that person, such as his or her history, personality, likes, dislikes, and desires. As we come to know more about a new acquaintance, we better understand how to carry on a relationship with that person. In the same way, a vibrant relationship with the triune God must be rooted in a firm understanding of who He reveals Himself to be in His Word. Misconceptions about God abound. But they don't have to. God has revealed His character in Scripture, illuminating the attributes that define Him. When we talk about the attributes of God , we are affirming something true about God that has been revealed in cre