God is the eternal, omniscient, omnipresent, supreme, all-powerful, creating, ruling and life-giving spirit Family (Elohim). It is one and perfect in character, love and purpose. Through its plan for mankind, its overall purpose is to expand the Family and thereby share its magnificent glory for all eternity. Presently, the God Family consists of God the Father and God the Son.
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:1, 26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Nehemiah 9:6-8; Psalm 2:2, 7, 12; Psalm 8:1-9; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 110:1; Psalm 139:1-10; Isaiah 40:12-17, 25-26; Isaiah 44:6; Daniel 7:9-10; John 1:1, 14; John 4:24; John 14:8-9; Romans 1:20; Romans 8:29; Ephesians 1:3-5, 9-10; Ephesians 3:14-15; Colossians 1:12-18
From the Library: Family of God
God's Pattern of the Family
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe family structure, with assigned orders of responsibility (not orders of importance implying superiority or inferiority), is paramount to God's plan.
Privileges of the Family of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is impossible to be a Christian without being a child of God. When we are in God's family, we have distinct privileges.
God Is . . . What?
Booklet by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)What is God's nature? Is God one Being? Two? Three? Bible students have long searched for the answers to these questions. The truth is both simple and profound.
The Nature of God: Elohim
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnderstanding Elohim teaches us about the nature of God and where our lives are headed. Elohim refers to a plural family unit in the process of expanding.
God the Father (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus reveals that the Father has always had supreme authority, and that He and His Father are absolutely at one in purpose. We must conform to their image.
God the Father in the Old Testament
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrew Scriptures reveal the existence of the Father. Deuteronomy 6:4 refers to God as one, signifying unity of purpose and identical character.
We Shall Be God
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Though it may sound pretentious or even blasphemous, God's Word shows that we will become literal offspring of the Eternal God, sharing His name and nature.
Image and Likeness of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus did not take on a different shape or form when He was transfigured. Taking on the image of the heavenly does not vaporize one into shapeless essence.
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