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	God
RELATED TOPICS	Character of God - God is the creator, God is love, God is holy, God is forgiving; Trinity - God the Father, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit; Names of God;
SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS	* Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on God; Sermon: Luke 15 - What is God like? (G.G.);
CONTENTS

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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

God is the central being of all existence. He is eternal in that he has no beginning and no end. In the first chapter of the first book of Bible an account is given of God creating the universe and the earth and creating people in his own image. The Bible also reveals that God is full of mercy and love (for example 1 John 4:8. Millions of people in the world trust in God as their master and Lord and also their saviour. He is a personal being, who is three in one - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Bible also reveals that God stands ready to come into any person's life when that person acknowledges him and repents of having not lived his way.

Character of God

Although the mere existence of God can be deduced by natural reason his nature is beyond our understanding. He gives life to all and he is the author of love and forgiveness. John 1:4 describes this beautifully:

In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

God is also completely holy and without any evil. At the same time God is forgiving and merciful and full of love.

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Trinity

The Trinity is the Christian doctrine (or teaching) that describes the three-in-one (triune) nature of God. Although impossible to fully grasp, the Bible reveals that there is one and only one God, and also that the Father is God, and yet Jesus the Son is God, and also the Holy Spirit is God. That is, there is one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons.

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Quotes

Sri Aurobindo, in Thoughts and Aphorisms

A God who cannot smile could not have created this humorous universe.

Robertson Davies in Conversations

A man who recognizes no God is probably placing an inordinate value on himself.

Albert Einstein

Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish

Benjamin Franklin

God heals, and the doctor takes the fee.

C.S. Lewis

God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.

God will look to every soul like its first love because He is its first love.

If God thinks this state of war in the universe a price worth paying for free will...then we may take it it is worth paying.

Galileo Galilei (1564 ~ 1642)

I do not think it is necessary to believe that the same God who has given us our senses, reason, and intelligence wished us to abandon their use, giving us by some other means the information that we could gain through them.

Yiddish proverb,

If God lived on earth, people would break his windows.

J.R.R. Tolkien

If you do not believe in a personal God the question: `What is the purpose of life?' is unaskable and unanswerable.

Thomas Jefferson

It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

Immanuel Kant

Reason can never prove the existence of God.

Emily Dickinson

They say that God is everywhere, and yet we always think of Him as somewhat of a recluse.

Catherine Doherty

With God, every moment is the moment of beginning again.

Unknown source

You can live without God, but you better not die without him.

Romans 5:7-8

For one will hardly die for a righteous man. Yet perhaps for a righteous person someone would even dare to die. But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

1 John 4:16

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

1 John 1:5

God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

Exodus 3:14 (King James Version)

God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Isaiah 45:5-7 (King James Version)

I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.

Spike Milligan

And God said, 'Let there be light' and there was light, but the Electricity Board said he would have to wait until Thursday to be connected.

Woody Allen

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name in a Swiss bank.

How can I believe in God when just last week I got my tongue caught in the roller of an electric typewriter?

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-God is the central being of all existence. He is eternal in that he has no beginning and no end. In the [[Genesis 1|first chapter of the first book]] of [[Bible]] an account is given of God creating the universe and the earth and creating people in his own image. The Bible also reveals that God is full of [[God is forgiving|mercy]] and [[God is love|love]] (for example [[1 John 4:8]]. Millions of people in the world trust in God as their master and Lord and also their saviour. He is a personal being, who is three in one - [[God the Father|Father]], [[Jesus Christ|Son]] and [[Holy Spirit]]. the Bible also reveals that God stands ready to come into any person's life when that person acknowledges him and repents of having not lived his way - this is when a person is [[born again]].
+God is the central being of all existence. He is eternal in that he has no beginning and no end. In the [[Genesis 1|first chapter of the first book]] of [[Bible]] an account is given of God creating the universe and the earth and creating people in his own image. The Bible also reveals that God is full of [[God is forgiving|mercy]] and [[God is love|love]] (for example [[1 John 4:8]]. Millions of people in the world trust in God as their master and Lord and also their saviour. He is a personal being, who is three in one - [[God the Father|Father]], [[Jesus Christ|Son]] and [[Holy Spirit]]. The Bible also reveals that God stands ready to come into any person's life when that person acknowledges him and repents of having not lived his way.
-PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE
+===[[Character of God]]===
+Although the mere existence of God can be deduced by natural reason his nature is beyond our understanding. He gives life to all and he is the author of love and forgiveness. [[John 1:4]] describes this beautifully:
+: ''{{Bible verse|John|1|4|lang=WEB}}''
-Teach me, Lord Satan, the knowledge of the ages
+God is also completely [[holy]] and without any evil. At the same time God is forgiving and merciful and full of love.
-Guide me in thy wisdom
+{{sectionstub}}
-Let me feel thy presence and experience what you have for me
-Don’t let me be bound by irrefutable doctrines
-But lead me to true freedom
-Give me the strength to leave my comfort zone
-To explore that which is forbidden by those who believe they are wise
-Take away the fear that binds me
-Set me on my true path
-But if you don’t think I am ready, let it be as a sunrise
-Allow me to see your light as well as your darkness
-The fullness of who you are
-Satan, Melek Taus, Lucifer, Azazel
-If I could have anything, it would be to know your truth
-To believe in what is real
-Not in someone else’s insanity
-So as I walk down this narrow road
-Don’t let me be discouraged
-As it is you who have placed me upon it
-BESTOW UPON ME SATAN
-Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Dragon
-Overwhelming strength, vanquishing all weakness
-Uncompromising power, to manifest my will
-A fierce presence, in the face of my enemies
-Dreadfully protective, a shield for those I care about
-May its fire burn in my spirit, keeping the black flame bright
-Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Serpent
-Possessing ancient wisdom, creative in my solitude
-Believably cunning, so I can make my way in life
-Extremely ruthless, when people attack
-In constant renewal, rising each day prepared to do your work
-May its venom run through my soul, till it consumes me
-Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Peacock
-Prideful in appearance, always showing off my beauty
-Immortal spirit, living on throughout the ages
-Steadfast in everything, willing to go anywhere necessary
-Regal in stature, a presence to be reckoned with
-May its essence fill my body, making every step one of confidence
-Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Raven
-Forever watchful, never ceasing to observe those around me
-Highly intelligent, knowing what to do in every situation
-A spiritual figure, so I can teach others about you
-Master of death, embracing it when my time has come
-May its darkness surround me, where every living being will feel you with me
-Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Goat
-Stubborn in the face of adversary, never thwarted in my goals
-Fearless in the face of fear, doing what others dare not
-Courageous without limits, climbing every mountain in my way
-Wild to the point of abandon, free to be who I am meant to be
-May its energy ignite my faith and desire, forever holding high the horns of Baphomet
- PRAYER FOR SATANIST LEADERS
-Lord Satan
-Mighty One
-Wisdom Incarnate, Speaker of Knowledge
-I ask that you bestow your blessings on the leaders of our Satanic Community
-Guide us, so we will serve you in the ways that you desire
-Give us strength, to keep us going when things get tough
-Bestow upon us wisdom, so we will know what to do in all situations
-Inspire us to encourage one another, instead of tear each other down
-So we will use our words to bless instead of curse
-Yet push us to stand tall when we face things that are wrong
-To fight if we have to, yet strive for peace
-Help us, Father, to be there for your children-both the adept and the new
-To guide them in learning what you have for them
-To encourage them not to follow anyone but you and to find their own path
-Let us not forget what it was like when we first came to you
-How you were gentle, kind and patient
-May we follow in your footsteps
-To love as you love, teach as you teach
-We are happy to be your servant; reveal to us the hidden things
-Try us; so we may be worthy of your affairs that you place in our hands
-Bestow on us your covenant as we trust in you
-Let us receive your counsel, not acting unless it is your will
-It is an honour to serve you, Lord Satan
-Thank you for choosing us
-May our lives be devoted to you; may we be a reflection of who you are to the world
-Watch over us and bless your people
-Lord and Mighty Satan, may it be done according to your will
-PRAYER OF THANKS
-Satan
-For all the things you mean to me, I thank you
-For the joy in my heart, the life in my spirit, I give you thanks
-Satan, Father, you give me a reason to live
-You give my life meaning
-Every day is a treasure in which you encourage me to grow
-You nudge me to enjoy every minute
-The signs you give me, I treasure
-The dreams you send, they guide me
-Your presence reassures me I am not alone, for that there are no words
-Energy you give when I am weak
-Strength you pour into my being when I must walk the difficult walk
-When I am sad, you comfort me
-When people hurt me, you let me know you are on my side
-You are everything I will ever need
-You're my Father, who I go to with everything
-My Teacher, who guides me in all knowledge
-My Protector, when I am in danger
-My Creator, who made me who I am
-And above all, Satan, you are my God with whom I will spend eternity
-Thank you, with all my heart
-Thank you, from the depths of my spirit
-Thank you, with all that I am
 ===[[Trinity]]===
-PRAYER FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING
+The Trinity is the Christian [[doctrine]] (or teaching) that describes the three-in-one (triune) nature of God. Although impossible to fully grasp, the Bible reveals that there is one and only one God, and also that the [[God the Father|Father]] is God, and yet [[Jesus]] the Son is God, and also the [[Holy Spirit]] is God. That is, there is one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons.
-When insecurity hits me like a raging wind
-Be with me, Father Satan
-When doubt strikes me like lightning
-Remind me of truth
-When fear over powers me
-Hold me in your wing, Great Dragon
-If pain grabs me like a claw
-Heal me, with your mighty power
-When depression fills me as water in a well
-Shower my soul with joy, Beautiful Peacock Angel
-Anxiety creeps through my mind, taking over my thoughts
-Place me on solid ground
-When I feel I am not good enough,
-Make my spirit shine as a star, Wise Serpent
-And if I feel that it is too hard to go on
-Give me strength
-Prayer Upon Waking
+{{sectionstub}}
-At the start of this new day, Lord Lucifer
-My thoughts are of you and I know you are with me
-I give this day to you
-Lead me to walk your path without hesitation
-To places where I will gain wisdom
-To sources where I will gain knowledge
-And where I can make a difference for you
-Push me so that no minute will be lost to laziness, inactivity or boredom
-So I will be the best that I can be in all areas of my life
-Watch over me this day
-Protect me from my enemies
+==Quotes==
-Wherever I am, may people see you in me
+Sri Aurobindo, in ''Thoughts and Aphorisms''
+: A God who cannot smile could not have created this humorous universe.
-And in everything I do, may you be honoured
+Robertson Davies in ''Conversations''
+: A man who recognizes no God is probably placing an inordinate value on himself.
+Albert Einstein
+: Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish
+Benjamin Franklin
+: God heals, and the doctor takes the fee.
-Prayer Before Sleep
+[[C.S. Lewis]]
+: God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.
+: God will look to every soul like its first love because He is its first love.
+: If God thinks this state of war in the universe a price worth paying for free will...then we may take it it is worth paying.
+Galileo Galilei (1564 ~ 1642)
+: I do not think it is necessary to believe that the same God who has given us our senses, reason, and intelligence wished us to abandon their use, giving us by some other means the information that we could gain through them.
-At the end of this day, Lord Satan
+Yiddish proverb,
+: If God lived on earth, people would break his windows.
-I thank you for each gift that you have bestowed upon me
+J.R.R. Tolkien
+: If you do not believe in a personal God the question: `What is the purpose of life?' is unaskable and unanswerable.
-For teaching me ancient ways
+Thomas Jefferson
+: It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
-For experiences both good and bad that has made me stronger
+Immanuel Kant
+: Reason can never prove the existence of God.
-For the people you have taught me through
+Emily Dickinson
+: They say that God is everywhere, and yet we always think of Him as somewhat of a recluse.
-For the pleasures in which I have partaken
+Catherine Doherty
+: With God, every moment is the moment of beginning again.
-As I sleep, I ask that I may enter your dark realm
+Unknown source
+: You can live without God, but you better not die without him.
-So that I may be in your unholy presence
+[[Romans 5]]:7-8
+: {{Bible verse|Romans|5|7|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Romans|5|8|lang=WEB}}
-Guide me, Satan, unto yourself
+[[1 John 4:16]]
+: God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
-And may I be forever grasped in your mighty wings
+[[1 John 1:5]]
+: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
+[[Exodus 3:14]] (King James Version)
+: God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
+[[Isaiah 45]]:5-7 (King James Version)
+: I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
-{{sectionstub}}
+Spike Milligan
+: And God said, 'Let there be light' and there was light, but the Electricity Board said he would have to wait until Thursday to be connected.
-We are Anonymous.
+Woody Allen
-We are Lygion.
+: If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name in a Swiss bank.
-We do not forgive.
+: How can I believe in God when just last week I got my tongue caught in the roller of an electric typewriter?
-We do not forget.
-Expect us.
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