Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 3
Q & A 6
Q What do the Scriptures make known of God?
A The Scriptures make known what God is,*1 the persons in the Godhead,*2 his decrees,*3 and the execution of his decrees.*4
Q & A 7
Q What is God?
A God is a Spirit,*5 in and of himself infinite in being,*6 glory,*7 blessedness,*8 and perfection;*9 all-sufficient,*10 eternal,*11 unchangeable,*12 incomprehensible,*13 every where present,*14 almighty,*15 knowing all things,*16 most wise,*17 most holy,*18 most just,*19 most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.*20
*1 Hebrews 11:6.
*2 1 John 5:7.
*3 Acts 15:14-15, 18.
*4 Acts 4:27-28.
*5 John 4:24.
*6 Exodus 3:14; Job 11:7-9.
*7 Acts 7:2.
*8 1 Timothy 6:15.
*9 Matthew 5:48.
*10 Genesis 17:1.
*11 Psalm 90:2.
*12 Malachi 3:6.
*13 1 Kings 8:27.
*14 Psalm 139:1-13.
*15 Revelation 4:8.
*16 Hebrews 4:13.
*17 Romans 16:27.
*18 Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 15:4.
*19 Deuteronomy 32:4.
*20 Exodus 34:6.
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