Answer: God is a Spirit1, in and of himself infinite in being2, glory3, blessedness4, and perfection5; all-sufficient6, eternal7, unchangeable8, incomprehensible9, everywhere present10, almighty11, knowing all things12, most wise13, most holy14, most just15, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth16.
- John 4:24
- Exodus 3:14; Job 11:7-9
- Acts 7:2
- 1 Timothy 6:15
- Matthew 5:48
- Genesis 17:1
- Psalm 90:2
- Malachi 3:6; James 1:17
- 1 Kings 8:27
- Psalm 139:1-13
- Revelation 4:8
- Hebrews 4:13; Psalm 147:5
- Romans 16:27
- Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 15:4
- Deuteronomy 32:4
- Exodus 34:6
For further study see:
- The story of how Puritan Divine George Gillespie answered the question “What is God?”
- WSC 4: “What is God?”
- Dr. R.C.Sproul explains the aseity of God (i.e God’s eternality and self-existence)