Who is God and Why do People Believe in God?
In a world filled with so many distractions and ways we can be independent of needing others, who is God and do we need God? Why do people attend church? Why do people believe in something intangible? Are people duped by an ancient narrative? Answering the question of who God is helps explain these questions.
Since people who believe in God base their faith on the Bible, this article relies on the Bible to define God and God’s character. To find out what believing people say about God, music and lyrics are cited.
† GOD IS GOOD:
The phrase, “God is good” is often heard from people who believe in God. If something is good, an element of trust is implied. We typically trust something or someone that is good.
What does the Bible say?
“And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,” -Exodus: 34:6
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.” -1Chronicles 16:34
“The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” – Psalm 145:9
What do believing people say about God being good?
I know that God… my God.
God Is Good…
Oh… God… my God.
God Is Good…
You know he brought me out of darkness.
God Is Good…
You know that he saved… my soul.
God Is Good….
Said that he saved… my soul.
God Is Good…
I said that he saved… my soul, and then he brought me out of darkness.
God Is Good…
You know that he guides my every foot step.
God Is Good…
I said he guides my every foot step.
God Is Good…
You know that he guides my every foot step, then he saved… my soul, and then he brought me out of darkness.
God Is Good…
And then he put food on my table.
God Is Good…
Said he put food on my table.
God Is Good…
Said he put food on my table, then he put shoes on my feet, so he could guide my every foot step,
Jesus saved… my soul, and then he brought me out of darkness.
God Is Good…
And then he made… a way…
God Is Good…
Said he made… a way.
God Is Good…
I said that he made… a way, then he put food… on my table, then he put shoes… on my feet,
so he could guide my every foot step, Jesus saved… my soul, and then he brought me out of darkness.
God Is Good…
You know that he healed my every sickness.
God is Good…
Said that he healed my every sickness.
God Is Good…
I said that he healed my every sickness, with no money in my pocket,
Jesus made a way out of no way, and then he brought me out of darkness.
God Is Good…
God Is Good…
From AZLyrics
† GOD IS LOVE:
The “God is love” phrase is often written for children. We tend to love those who love us or at the very least we are more apt to seek their company. What are we to do with God’s love? How do we know it is real? The following Bible verses and music show the character of God’s love, it’s abundance, and relevance to life.
What does the Bible say?
“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,” – Ephesians 2:4
“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39
“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” – 1 John 4:16
What do believing people say about God’s love?
I love the the Lord, he heard my cry
And pitied every groan, long as I, I live
And troubles rise, I hasten to his throne
[Chorus:]
Oh, I love the Lord
I sure do, surely do love the Lord
He heard, he heard my cry
And pitied every groan, yes he did
Every groan
Long as I live, long as I, I live
And troubles rise, troubles rise
I hasten to to to to to
I’ll hasten, I’ll hasten to his throne
I’ll hasten to his throne hold on hold on
Tears are streaming down my eyes
I’ll hasten, I’ll hasten to his throne
Yes I will, I’ll run
I know I can go to his throne
I know I can go, I know I can go
I’ll hasten, I’m gonna run
I know I can go, I know I can go
I’ll hasten, I’ll hasten to his throne
See I can run, Lord you know I will
When there is nowhere to go I know I can go to you
I know I can run to you oh
I’ll hasten, I’ll hasten to his, his throne
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’ll hasten, hasten to his throne
Surely gonna be here
From AZLyrics
Nothing can separate
Even if I run away
Your love never fails
I know I still make mistakes
You have new mercy for me everyday
Cause Your love never fails
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night
But joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don’t have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never fails
The wind is strong and the water’s deep
But I’m not alone here in these open seas
Cause Your love never fails
The chasm is far too wide
I never thought I’d reach the other side
But Your love never fails
You make all things work together for my good
You make all things work together for my good
From AZLyrics
† God Blesses:
People depend on God’s blessings in both good times and in bad times. God provides generous blessings. God provides. These Bible verses and music show God’s blessings and methods.
What does the Bible say?
“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” – James 1:17
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
“And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8
What do believing people say about God’s blessings?
† God Makes a Way:
Faith in an invisible God may seem like a stretch. People state that God makes a way. The statement, “God makes a way” implies guidance from God. The Bible has many examples of God’s guidance when individuals were obedient to God and then good things happened as a result. When life seems impossible, prayer and faith (expectant waiting and action led by God) lead to God’s way. When you think you only have limited options, say two, for example, God can provide a third way that is much bigger and better than limited human minds can imagine.
What does the Bible say?
“For I am about to do something new.
See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare (goodness not actual modern-day welfare) and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
What do believing people say about God making a way?
Reading the Bible, attending a church, studying God’s character all remind of the importance of faith through the example of those who have gone before us. It puts individuals in the palpable presence of God’s love, peace, joy, and hope. Seeking God, offers the space to grow to the upward calling of God.
† God is Faithful:
Faithful: steadfast in affection or allegiance; loyal; firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty; given with strong assurance; true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original. God is faithful, always there and seeks us. When people talk about seeing a victory because of God, it implies God’s faithfulness as well as individual faithfulness to God.
What does the Bible say?
“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.” – 2 Timothy 2:13
“He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” – Psalm 91:4
What do believing people say about God’s faithfulness?
† GOING DEEPER:
God is also holy, just, merciful, faithful, omniscient, omnipresent, wise…and more. For further reading about God’s many character attributes visit the following websites:
It All Starts with God’s Character by Steve Ham https://answersingenesis.org/who-is-god/it-all-starts-with-gods-character/
The Attributes of God by Dr. Steven Lawson https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/attributes-god/introduction-attributes-of-god/?