Bible Study · Knowing God — Lesson 1

Knowing God

Before we can trust Him, we must know Him. This lesson begins the pursuit — who God is, in His own words. Watch, then study.

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The One Who Was Not Created — Who God Is

Three pillars of God’s identity — His eternal nature, His supreme authority, and His personal relationship with us. Tap a pillar to open its themes.

01
The Nature of the Eternal
The Uncreated & Eternal Creator NIV

God is the beginning-less source of all, existing before time and remaining unchanging.

Infinite & Everywhere Present NKJV

He is not limited by space or time, possessing all knowledge and all power.

Holy & Perfect Spirit GNT

God’s nature is pure, righteous, and completely incomparable to anything in creation.

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The Authority of the Sovereign Lord
The Sovereign Lord of All AMP

As the “Lord of lords,” He reigns with supreme authority and majestic strength.

The Righteous Judge NIV

His authority is exercised through perfect justice, reigning over all history and nations.

Worthy of Trust & Awe NKJV

His supreme position demands our reverence, trust, and highest honor.

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The Relationship of the Father
Our Compassionate Heavenly Father GNT

God identifies as a Father who provides, protects, and deeply loves His children.

Caretaker & Counselor AMP

He acts as a source of wisdom, guidance, and comfort for those who believe.

Patient & Gracious NIV

He remains slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness to mankind.

Flashcards — the names of God

Each card is a name of God with its scripture. Tap to reveal what it means.

Name of God · tap for meaning
Abba (Father)
Romans 8:15
A warm and personal way to address God, expressing a close family relationship where a believer can talk to Him like a child speaks to a loving daddy or trusted parent.
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Elohim
Genesis 1:1
Shows God as the powerful Creator of the entire universe. It highlights His divine nature and that He is the one true God over all things.
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Yahweh (I AM WHO I AM)
Exodus 3:14
God’s personal name signifies that He is self-existent, independent, and eternal. He has no beginning and no end, meaning He does not need anyone or anything else to exist.
Name of God · tap for meaning
Adonai (Lord)
Psalm 8:1
Means ‘Lord’ or ‘Master.’ It signifies that God is the supreme authority who has total leadership and care over all creation.
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El Shaddai (God Almighty)
Genesis 17:1
Shows that God has all the power in the universe. He is all-powerful and more than enough to handle any situation, as nothing is too difficult for Him.
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The Sovereign Lord
Genesis 15:2
As the supreme ruler, God is the ultimate authority over everything that happens in the world and throughout history.
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God Most High
Genesis 14:18–20
Emphasizes that God is above everything else; there is no one more important or powerful than Him.
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The Eternal God
Genesis 21:33
God has always existed and will always exist. He is not limited by time and stays the same forever.
Name of God · tap for meaning
Lord of lords
Deuteronomy 10:17
Even though there are many people in positions of power on earth, God is the highest authority over all of them.
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The Holy One of Israel
Isaiah 1:4
Signifies that God is completely pure, perfect, and set apart from anything that is wrong or evil.
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God with us (Immanuel)
Matthew 1:23
Reminds us that God is not distant, but chose to be close to people and live among us.
Name of God · tap for meaning
Lord and Savior
2 Peter 3:18
Recognizes Jesus as the one who is both our leader (Lord) and the one who rescues us from our mistakes (Savior).