WHAT IS GOD LIKE ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE?
The Basics WHAT IS GOD LIKE ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE? According to the Bible, God is the creator and ruler of the universe, who is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good. He is the source of all morality and goodness and is described as being holy, just, and righteous. The Bible presents God as a personal being who is involved in the world and in the lives of individuals and is described as loving, merciful, compassionate, and forgiving. For example, in the Old Testament, God is described as "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness" (Exodus 34:6). In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is revealed as the son of God, and God's love and grace is a central theme. For example, in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." God is also described as holy, just, and righteous, and as a God who keeps his promises and is faithful to hi...