• Exodus 34:5-7
    Now the LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children's children to the third and the fourth generation."
     
  • John 1:14
    And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
     
  • John 14:9-10
    Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.
     
  • Colossians 1:15
    He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
     
  • Exodus 33:18-19
    And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”
     
  • Psalm 8:1
    To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord,
    How excellent is Your name in all the earth,
    Who have set Your glory above the heavens!
     
  • Romans 2:4
    Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Character


Resources

Godly Character

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

None of us is born with godly character; we develop it over a lifetime, working with God to develop right habits, conforming to God's holy characteristics.


Israel's Missing Characteristics of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's character stands as an unwavering beacon of perfection and constancy throughout the history of humanity's relationship with Him. His character is always beyond reproach, unchanging in its essence, as He remains the same through all time. Like the Father, Jesus Christ embodies this same steadfast nature, being the same …


A God of Many Dimensions

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The true knowledge of God remains hidden from much of the world, despite many claiming religious understanding. God is not one-dimensional; He embodies a range of character traits that defy simplistic views. As revealed in Exodus 34:6-7, He is merciful, gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy …


Character and Reputation (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by James Beaubelle

God's character stands as the ultimate standard by which we measure good and bad traits. His divine nature, revealed through His names and attributes, embodies holy, righteous character. He sees us more clearly than we see ourselves, knowing our hearts, yet tirelessly works on our behalf. Through His Holy Spirit, He converts our …


God's Goodness and Severity

CGG Weekly by Charles Whitaker

God's character runs the full range from overt compassion to utter harshness, and Paul captures this in the merism of Romans 11:22, the goodness and the severity of God. A merism joins two opposites to express totality, so these two poles together give a shorthand guide to who God is. He put away David's brutal sin, yet struck …


Taking God's Name in Vain

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's character is deeply tied to the significance of His name, as revealed in the third commandment, which prohibits taking His name in vain. He does not want His holy name attached to words or actions that diminish His glory and honor, as this commandment covers a broad array of behaviors that reflect negatively upon Him. When …


Where God Places His Name (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's character is what His name encapsulates, and it is His true glory. His visible glory is holy, overwhelming, and unapproachable; no sinner can see it and live. His name and goodness are approachable and understandable, and that is how a holy God can dwell among a sinful people. When Moses held the new tablets, God …


The Glory of God (Part 2): In Christ

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's glory is fundamentally the expression of His character, defined as His way, His goodness, His name, and His nature rather than merely a visible radiance or physical manifestation. This understanding develops from the initial appearance in the burning bush on Horeb, where the Lord stood within the flame yet remained …



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Character