WHO IS GOD?
A list of His names and characteristics
He is Self – Existent (Jehovah Yahweh) – He is not a created being. He has always been. |
He is Our Foundation – He is the firm, solid rock on which we stand. Nothing can shake Him. |
He is The God Most High (El Elyon) – There is none greater – none more powerful or superior. |
He is The Creator (Elohim) – Everything that exists was created by Him. |
He is The Light – He is the guiding light that leads us out of darkness. |
He is All-Sufficient (El Shaddai) – He meets all of our needs simply by being everything and all we need. |
He is Our Lord and Master (Adonai) – He is our overseer and we are under His charge. |
He is Unchangeable – His character never changes – never has. He is completely reliable. |
He is Just – He is fair and just. The righteous will prevail. |
He is Lord Who Sanctifies us (Jehovah Mekaddishim) – We are made holy and set apart for His purpose. |
He is Merciful – His mercy never ends. He pours it our on us abundantly. |
He is The God Who Sees (El Roi) – He sees our pain, our joys and our hearts. We are not forgotten or insignificant. |
He is Jealous – He is fiercely protective of His children as well as He wants our full heart. |
He is The Lord Who Provides (Jehovah Jireh) – He knows our true needs and provides them. |
He is Our Lord and Maker – He made us in His image – individually – uniquely gifted and loved. |
He is The True Vine – We are the branches connected to His vine – the only one that can truly nourish us. |
He is The Lord Who Heals (Jehovah Rapha) – He heals our bodies, our minds and our spirits. |
He is The Spotless Lamb – He was the pure lamb offered as a sacrifice so that we may be saved. |
He is The Lord Our Shepherd (Jehovah Rohi) – He watches over us – guides us and protects us. |
He is Our Shelter – He offers us protection and cover during life’s storms. |
He is The Lord Who Is There (Jehovah Shammah) – He is personally present in our lives. He is not merely a distant being. |
He is The Lord My Banner (Jehovah Nissi) – He is our rallying point in life’s battles or in Satan’s attacks. |
He is Our Reward – No prize or possession is greater than the gift of God. |
He is Peace (Jehovah Shalom) – He is the only true path to peace. It does not exist without Him. |
He is The Lord of Hosts – He is the commander of the army and fiercely fights on our behalf. |
He is Uncontainable – He cannot be put in a box. His power and ways cannot be limited or explained away. |
He is The Lord Our Righteousness (Jehovah Tsidkenu) – We cannot be considered righteous without His cleansing power. |
He is Our Father – He is loving, caring, provides, disciplines, hopes, and prays for us (His children). |
He is Our Savior – He took on our sins and died in our place saving us from distruction. |
He is The Beginning and the End (Alpha and The Omega) – He is the Beginning and the End. |
Obviously, this is not an exhaustive list of all the numerous characteristics of God but it is enough to get you started on your quest to know God better.