Question 11: Can I see God?

Answer: No. I cannot see God, but He can always see me.

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Scriptural basis

  • Exodus 33:20

  • John 1:18

  • 1 Timothy 6:16

  • Psalm 139:1–5

  • Proverbs 5:21

  • Hebrews 4:12–13

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Why is this important?

  1. How do we know He can us?
    [Because of the previous question, because of His omnipresence, He is everywhere.]

  2. Does this scare you or encourage you?
    [It should scare us if it weren’t for His righteousness—His unique moral perfection.]

 

Questions and answers from A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse from Chapel Library