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Twenty Verses and Twenty Facts About God’s Word
Bible Passages That Mention the Three Persons of the Trinity Together
Statements About Creation and Intelligent Design
Name of God |
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Elohim |
God |
Gen. 1:1 |
Refers to God’s power |
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Num. 23:19 |
and might. He is the only |
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Psalm 19:1 |
supreme and true God. |
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Yahweh |
The LORD |
Gen. 2:4 |
The proper name of the |
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Ex. 6:2-3 |
divine person. |
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El Elyon |
God Most High |
Gen. 14:17-20 |
He is above all gods; |
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Num. 24:16 |
nothing in life is more |
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Psalm 7:17 |
sacred. |
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Isaiah 14:13-14 |
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El Roi |
God Who Sees |
Gen. 16:13 |
God oversees all of creation |
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and the affairs of people. |
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El Shaddai |
God Almighty |
Gen. 17:1 |
God is all-powerful |
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Yahweh Yireh |
The Lord Will |
Gen. 22:14 |
God will provide our real |
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Provide |
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needs. |
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Adonai |
Lord |
Deut. 6:4 |
God alone is the head over all. |
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Yahweh Elohe |
Lord God of |
Judges 5:3 |
He is the God of the nation. |
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Israel |
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Isaiah 17:6 |
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Yahweh Shalom |
The Lord is Peace |
Judges 6:24 |
God gives us peace so we need |
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not fear. |
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Yahweh Sabaoth |
Lord of Hosts |
1 Sam. 1:3 |
God is our Savior and protector. |
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El Olam |
The Everlasting God |
Isaiah 40:28-31 |
God is eternal. He will never die. |
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Yahweh Tsidkenu |
The Lord is Our |
Jer. 23:6; 33:16 |
God is our standard for right |
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behavior. He alone can make |
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us righteous. |
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Attiq Yomin |
Ancient of Days |
Daniel 7:9,13 |
God is the ultimate authority. |
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He will one day judge all the |
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nations. |
Twenty Verses and Twenty Facts About God’s Word
1. Real life comes by feeding on the Word of God (Deut. 8:3).
2. The Word of the Lord is right (Psalm 33:4).
3. By the Word of God the heavens were made (Psalm 33:6).
4. Even the angels listen to the commands of God’s Word (Psalm 103:20).
5. The Word of God heals (Psalm 107:20).
6. A young man can stay pure by following God’s Word (Psalm 119:9).
7. God’s Word stands firm in heaven (Psalm 119:89).
8. God’s Word is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path (Psalm 119:105).
9. God’s Word is true (Psalm 119:160).
10. God backs the promises in His Word by the honor of His name (Psalm 138:2).
11. Every word of God is pure (Proverbs 30:5).
12. God’s Word always produces fruit and accomplishes everything God wants it to (Isaiah 55:11).
13. The Word of God burns like fire (Jer. 23:29).
14. Everything God says in His Word will happen (Ezekiel 12:25).
15. The Word of God became human and lived among us on earth (John 1:14).
16. The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17).
17. The Word of God cannot be chained (2 Timothy 2:9).
18. The Word of God is full of living power (Heb. 4:12).
19. The Word of God is sharper than the sharpest knife (Heb. 4:12).
20. The Word of God exposes us for what we really are (Heb. 4:12).
Genesis 1:1-2:3
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God commanded there be |
Result |
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Light |
There was light and darkness |
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Sky and water |
Waters separated |
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Land and seas |
Waters gathered; vegetation |
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Sun, moon, and stars |
To govern the day and the night, and to mark |
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seasons, days, and years |
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Fish and birds |
The waters and sky were filled |
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Animals |
The earth was filled |
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Man and Woman |
To care for the earth and to commune with God |
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God rested |
He declared all He had made to be very good |
Bible Passages That Mention the Three Persons of the Trinity Together
Matthew 3:16-17 |
Ephesians 4:4-6 |
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Matthew 28:19 |
Ephesians 5:18-20 |
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Romans 14:17-18 |
Philippians 2:1 |
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Romans 15:13-17 |
Colossians 1:6-8 |
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Romans 15:30 |
1 Thess. 1:1-5 |
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1 Corinthians 6:11,17-19 |
1 Thess. 4:2,8 |
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1 Corinthians 12:4-6 |
1 Thess. 5:18-19 |
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2 Corinthians 1:21-22 |
2 Thess. 3:5 |
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2 Corinthians 13:14 |
Titus 3:4-6 |
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Galatians 2:21-3:2 |
Hebrews 9:14 |
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Ephesians 2:18 |
1 Peter 1:2 |
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Ephesians 3:11-17 |
1 John 3:23-24 |
1. Angels do not marry (Matt. 22:30).
2. There is joy in the presence of angels when one sinner repents (Luke 15:10).
3. Satan can transform himself into an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:14).
4. Angels are messengers of God (Hebrews 1:7).
5. Angels are spirits sent by God to care for those who will receive salvation (Hebrews 1:14).
6. God has already judged the angels who rebelled against Him (2 Peter 2:4).
7. Michael the Archangel and his angels will fight and defeat Satan and his demons (Revelation 12:7-8).
Statements About Creation and Intelligent Design
Here are some statements written by Fred Heeren in his excellent book, Show Me God. Use these as conversation starters, or simply as a way to strengthen your own understanding of God and creation.