Question 9: Who is God?

Answer: God is a Spirit, and does not have a body like men.



Scriptural basis

  • John 4:24

  • 2 Corinthians 3:17

  • 1 Timothy 1:17


Why is this important?

  1. This is a general way of talking about God’s nature, His self-consciousness.

  2. It describes describes his nature in 2 ways:

    1. His immateriality (He doesn’t have a body).

    2. His transcendence (He is not limited by space or time.)

  3. Is this hard to understand?
    [It can be because we can’t see or hear Him like we can other friends.]

 

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