KEY SCRIPTURE: Joh 17:3 KJV “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

The Lord said in our opening scripture that eternal life is knowing the true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent. Many religious groups claim to serve the true God. To some their God cannot be known in a very personal way, He is mighty and so pure that he has no relationship with His followers. To others, their God is objects that can be seen, like the sun, stars, or even certain creatures. Others say their minds are the true God.

What qualities should the true God have?

1.            The true God should be the creator of heaven and the earth. Gen 1:1, Psalms 148:5 KJV” Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.”

2.            The true God must be all-powerful, ever-present, and all-knowing. Gen 35:11, Ps 139:1-7. Psalms 139:16 KJV “Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book, all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”

3.            The true God must be merciful. Deut 4:31 ” (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.

4.            The true God should be a God of love. 1 John 4:8

5.            The true God should not be worshipped with cultural limitations. The God of the Christians does not have any cultural demands for worship. His people do not have to speak a particular language to talk to Him or wear a particular garment like people must do in Arabic. He can be contacted anywhere. John 4:21,23 KJV” Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth.”

6.            The true God is for all men. The God of the Christian is not for the Jews alone, or Europeans, Africans, or Americans. He is for all men. Some claim He is of the Jews. A few months ago, the Jewish Parliament passed a law making it criminal for anyone to share Christ with a non-Christian. Europeans and Americans are taking the bible from public schools. Despite all these Christianity remains the most populous religion.

The Africans claim God is a European and an American God. The Europeans say He is an imposition on them, yet He dominates every continent.

7.            The true God must reveal Himself to men. And the word which is God, became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1 14.

8.            The true God should hear the prayers of His people and do great miracles among them. Jeremiah 33:3.

9.            The true God must work alongside His people and confirm their words with signs and wonders. Mark 16:21, “And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

THOUGHT: GOD IS NOT HIDDEN BUT HAS REVEALED HIMSELF

FURTHER STUDIES

Heb 1:3 KJV “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”

Jer 29:11 KJV “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”