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. CollinsGod is making for Himself a family of sons and daughters who will obey Him, serve Him, praise Him, revere Him, and reign with Him in His Kingdom forever and ever. The family is paramount to God's plan, as seen in the instructions for the Jubilee year in Leviticus 25, where family ties are to be rekindled and solidified even …
Privileges of the Family of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Feast of Tabernacles is a time of great joy for God's people, largely because it is ordained to be family oriented. It provides a special opportunity for the entire family to celebrate together, focusing on the coming wonderful world and the saints' spiritual reality in God's Kingdom. As members of the household of God, we …
God Is . . . What?
Booklet by John W. RitenbaughJesus' revelation and the scriptures present God as a Family of two distinct Personalities, both called God, working in harmony. These two Beings, with individual wills, coexist as one Family, with One submitting His will to the Other, as seen in Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, "not My will, but Yours, be done" (Luke …
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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