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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