album: "This Is Our God… - For this is the will of God. God’s presence and watchful care never leave you. A million facts, but none that could change your life. In other words, “God alone knows” multiplied by eternity and infinity. Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Centuries later, the Lord assured the prophet Isaiah: “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular, Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural. Among many other biblical and theological words, five stand out. God is also love. Here’s the first part of how the Lord Himself defines it: “Then the LORD came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the LORD, and he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin’” (Exodus 34:5-7). When I read Scripture, I’m reminded that the Lord God is One in Three (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) infinitely and eternally. Job humbled himself before God and said, “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2). He also told them: “Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. A full musical production that will take your congregation through the entire story of Christ's life - from His cosmic love in the beginning to His victorious defeat over death. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all” (1 Chronicles 29:11). Popular Christian Videos. Yes! It is a true instance of the sacerdotal metriopathy (or, compassionate consideration) towards the ignorant and deceived. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. We know better than Him on how to run our lives? So, “Who is God?” Among many other biblical and theological words, 5 stand out. What Does it Mean to ‘Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord’? It peaked at number 17 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and number 9 on the U. S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Fornication, whoredom; met: idolatry. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." To the Gentile mind, while the wickedness of adultery or incest was fully recognised, it was a novelty to be told that fornication was a "deadly sin;" hence the strange connection in which it stands in the Synodal letter to the Gentile churches (Acts 15:20; Acts 15:29; Acts 21:25). The Bible says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). When I’m stressed, I remember the Lord’s presence is with me and thank Him for His infinite and eternal joy and peace. There is another set of attributes for God that might seem at odds with grace. It is the story of a God who desires to be in deep relationship with us. Another mentor said, “When I don’t take time to reflect on the God I serve, He becomes too small to help me; so, I decide to handle the anxiety myself and blame God for it later.” Yikes! (See Hebrews 5:1-2.). And they consented to him. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. King David said, “The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19).Later he prayed, “Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Exodus 3:6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Open your heart and arms to receive His love right now. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. These reflect God as a judge who rewards good behavior and punishes bad. From porneuo; harlotry; figuratively, idolatry. "For God so loved the world, that he sent his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Yes! Bottom line: Don’t forget to experience who God is each day â€” so you can enjoy life to the full! The council members agreed with what he said, Douay-Rheims Bible But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it, lest perhaps you be found even to fight against God. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural. God's Grace in Justice and Holiness. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Free chords, lyrics, videos and other song resources for "This Is Our God - Hillsong Worship" by Hillsong Worship. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Humbly acknowledge His higher, heavenly wisdom and ways today. Believe me, I know He is much more! I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’” (Isaiah 46:10). In this article, I don’t want to imply that 5 words alone can describe who God is. In the Bible, both members of the God family—God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son—are referred to as “God” (John 1:1-3, … Amen” (1 Timothy 6:15-16). God the Creator. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. At the God level, two beings exist in a family relationship—a Father and a Son, both of whom are eternal, spirit, uncreated. Not a chance! Get this one right — and experience who He is each day — and you’ll enjoy life to the full! Be distant. It quickly becomes clear that God is holy, people aren’t, God expects us to be holy, and we can’t be without His divine transformation. This is our God Lifted on high from death to life Forever our God is glorified Servant and King Rescued the world This is our God Submit Corrections. Detailing how God has no beginning no and no end. And you’re never powerless. Remember the Lord’s sacred name, YHWH? John 17:17-19 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth…. this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. He is the only necessary being, is purposeful/personal, and possesses both unity and diversity. * 1 Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. So, why in the world are we ever tempted to think we know better than God? All rights reserved. Your sanctification.--In apposition to the word this. The most famous of those verses is John 3:16. All five words are multiplied by eternity and infinity. When I’ve sinned, I recall the Lord’s holiness and love and thank Him for His marvelous, amazing mercy and grace. Well, that’s true, He does, but God knows much, much more. It peaked at number 17 on the U.S. “Holy” and its synonyms appear more than 1,600 times throughout the Bible. 215,312 talking about this. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. It was released in January 2003 as the second single to the album, American Child. So, does God’s mystery permeate your life? We see this in Deuteronomy 7:12-13, Psalm 16:2, John 10:10, and James 1:17. The mere conversion, justification, salvation of us are not the aim of God: He would have us holy. "God is a comedian playing to an audience that is too afraid to laugh." The God of the Bible is not merely one of a plethora of gods from which we may pick and choose to worship nor is He to be put on par with other supposed deities. We also see this today. God knows the pain and suffering we encounter in this world. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: Acts 15:20,29 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood…. 2 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart in Australia. God is a family. Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. Later the Apostle Paul described God as “the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. Yes! God is with you asking, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Call out to Him now. Life is abundant when you recognize and rejoice in both today! Fornication.--The word is often used in late Greek for any kind of impurity, as, e.g., 1Corinthians 5:1, of incest; but here it must be understood in its strict sense. Is God Is is a modern myth about twin sisters who sojourn from the Dirty South to the California desert to exact righteous revenge. David Sanford’s book and Bible projects have been published by Zondervan, Tyndale, Thomas Nelson, Doubleday, Barbour, and Amazon. The Holy Spirit in us is always praying for us (Romans 8:26). Remember phone books? On days when it seems that God is nowhere to be found, may you find comfort in these words: “Acknowledge and take heart this day that the Lord is God … So, what are the 5 words that answer, “Who is God?”? King David said, “The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19). We are told to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), which means we should maintain an attitude of prayer and receptiveness in order to verbalize prayer to God whenever He leads. The phrase, "the will of God," has two significations in Scripture: the one is the determination of God - his decree; the other is his desire, that in which he delights - a will, however, which may be frustrated by the perversity of his creatures. The general idea of sanctification passes however here, as the following clauses show, into the more limited sense of purification. Did you notice the word “love” appears twice? With the grace of God, and embracing the calls of his providence, the rich man may be delivered from his dangers, may keep a heart unspotted, may use his wealth to God's glory and his own eternal good. Who Is God ? This Is Our God is the seventeenth album in the live praise and worship series of contemporary worship music by Hillsong Church.It was recorded live at the Acer Arena on 9 March 2008 by Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech, and the Hillsong Live Worship team with a crowd of over 10,000 worshippers.The album opened at No. In the middle of the Bible we’re told, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom” (Psalm 45:6). Yes! So, does God’s power and presence permeate every moment and millimeter of your life? God judges sin (Psalm 5:5) but also offers forgiveness (Psalm 130:4). You. In other words, what do we mean when we say, “My love falls impossibly short of God’s love?” Everything about who God is stretches not only across the 100 billion light years of this universe, but also stretches far beyond this universe to God’s throne in heaven. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! Toward the end of the Bible, we’re told, “God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness” (Hebrews 12:10). God not only has all-knowledge, but also has all-discernment, all-insight, all-understanding, all-wisdom, and “way-above-our-heads” ways. God’s presence overcomes our fear, worry, and dissatisfaction (Hebrews 13:5). Thanks to Rick for correcting these lyrics. By themselves, facts are just facts. May God bless you this Good Friday and Easter season! A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. From, away from. I am, exist. When we think about who God is, we can’t finish before we talk about Him as all-knowing (omniscient). "This Is God" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar. His newest book is Life Map Devotional for Men published concurrently with his wife Renee’s new book, Life Map Devotional for Women. Testing the Spirits. But if God is behind it, you cannot stop it anyway, unless you want to fight against God. God is just, righteous, and holy. 14. Does God Hold Us in the Palm of His Hand? Romans 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers. That’s what it means to be the Lord God, after all! Browse Christian News. The Lord puts it this way: “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. The biblical heroes of the faith rejoiced in both aspects of God’s sovereignty. Later he prayed, “Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. It was released in January 2003 as the second single to the album, American Child. H. Hillsong Live Lyrics. But it’s not enough to just know about God’s love. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. God is pure existence, self-existent, and the source of everything else that possesses existence. So, does God’s graciousness and passion permeate your life? Inspirations. The initial followers of Jesus Christ prayed, “Sovereign Lord, you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them” (Acts 4:24). This consideration also makes it easier to understand how St. Paul can praise these Gentile Thessalonians so heartily, although they need earnest correction on this vital point. 1Th iTh i Th). Yes! God is not distant or hidden from us but wants us to be known personally. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and number 9 on the U.S. We can get to know God by reading and studying the Bible, the Holy Scriptures. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, God is with you, beside you, above you, and inside you. This doesn’t mean God knows all the facts in the universe. All 5 words are multiplied by eternity and infinity. Now is the time to confess any known sins and embrace God’s holiness anew. He is the omnipotent Creator and Redeemer of mankind. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.… The biblical heroes of the faith rejoiced in both aspects of God’s sovereignty. An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. To him be honor and might forever. Dave Clark & Mike Harland/arr. So, does God’s guidance and goodness permeate your life? In monotheistic thought, God is conceived of as the supreme being, creator, and principal object of faith. When we think about who God is, we begin by describing Him as all-powerful (omnipotent) and everywhere-present (omnipresent). I am the LORD, who made you holy” (Leviticus 22:32). Winner of the 2016 Relentless Award, Aleshea Harris collides the ancient, the modern, the tragic, the Spaghetti Western, and Afropunk in … His influence also encompasses the world’s philosophies, education, and commerce. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9). For. The Fear of God is Utmost … 12 And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. Cliff Duran - Lillenas Publishing Co. Click to review . The “wrath of God” is an expression … Note: This is not an official representation of God. Everything about who God is stretches not only across the 100 billion light-years of this universe, but also stretches far beyond this universe to God’s throne in heaven. The Apostle Paul reaffirmed that God “works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will” (Ephesians 1:11). Still, others include 1 John 4:7-10, 1 John 4:16, and 1 John 4:19. None of us knows 0.000001% of everything that’s true and right and important and life-changing. he was. Away, in various senses. "This Is God" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Phil Vassar. Heroes of faith — Abraham, Joseph, Ruth, Ezra, Esther, and many others — rejoiced in God’s providence, which increased their faith and trust in Him. Actually, “God” and “love” appear adjacent to each other many, many times throughout the Bible, especially in the New Testament. purity; concretely a purifier. The Bible is the story of the God who created the universe, who made everything in it and declared that it was good. Old and New Testament heroes of faith talk about the dichotomies of holiness, which both challenged them and spurred their faith into action. 1 Thes. Far from it! Who is God? To have in full, be far, it is enough. You are watching Hillsong This Is God on Godtube.com the largest video sharing platform offering online Christian videos with faith-based, family friendly content. Other famous verses about God’s love include Romans 5:5, Romans 5:8 and Romans 8:38-39. It is … God shows compassion (2 Corinthians 1:3), mercy (Romans 9:15), and grace (Romans 5:17). a 2 This is how you can know the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ come in the flesh belongs to God, b 3 and every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus * does not belong to God. So, does God’s glory and purity permeate your life? No one can hold back his hand or say to him: ‘What have you done?’” (Daniel 4:35). God came to earth to rescue us. Remember, each word is multiplied by eternity and infinity. Jesus and His apostles didn’t invent the idea of God’s love. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/ChristianChan. From hagiazo; properly, purification, i.e. The phrase “god of this world” (or “god of this age”) indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. After giving the Ten Commandments, the Lord told His ancient people: “Do not profane my holy name, for I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. After witnessing a tremendous miracle, King Nebuchadnezzar wrote to everyone in his empire: “He [the LORD] does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. This Is God. In some ways, that’s fitting. Christianity.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: Copyright © 2021, Christianity.com. Unlike any other revelation of God, Jesus Christ is the clearest, most specific proof of God revealing … California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ, God is right in front of you, inviting you, drawing you, offering you the love, mercy, and grace that He longs to give you. You’re never alone. The latter typically appears as the word “LORD” capitalized in most modern Bible translations. - His Work We cannot understand God apart from His works, because what God does flows from who He is. Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. choice or inclination. “Sovereign” appears hundreds of times in Scripture and is embedded 6,700 plus times in the sacred divine name, YHWH. So the impossibility is a conditional one, to be overcome by due recourse to the help of God … 1 Thessalonians 4:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I love what A. W. Tozer wrote: “The man who comes to a right belief about God is relieved of ten thousand temporal problems, for he sees at once that these have to do with matters which at the most cannot concern him for very long.” Again, what hope! AZLyrics. Writer(s): Chris Tomlin, Jesse Pryor Reeves. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit together show us that even in the worst of times, God has not abandoned us. (THIS IS SO POWERFUL)It aims to explore God using the bible. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. CHAPTER 4. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God: (1 Thess. One of my mentors told me, “I am convinced that the answers to every problem and issues of life for both time and eternity are resolved through a correct understanding of God.” What hope! Unlike “sovereign,” the word “providence” (referring to God) doesn’t appear in a single Bible verse. So, “Who is God?”, No other question is more important than “Who is God?”. God is usually conceived of as being omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent and omnibenevolent as well as having an eternal and necessary existence.God is most often held to be incorporeal, with said characteristic being related to conceptions of transcendence or immanence. After all, “providence” speaks of God’s eternal, infinite, and (mostly) invisible hand at work in nations, tribes, families, and individuals.

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