Theology Proper

Who is God? The question “Who is God?” lies at the very foundation of all theology. Yet it is also one of the most profound mysteries. Because God is infinite and we are finite, our human minds cannot fully comprehend Him. This does not mean, however, that God is unknowable. While we cannot know Him exhaustively, we can know Him truly — as far as He has chosen to reveal Himself in The Bible.

What are the rational, a posteriori proofs (Thomas Aquinas’s five ways) for the existence of God? In the field of natural theology, one of the most enduring attempts to demonstrate the existence of God through reason alone comes from Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) in his Summa Theologica. Aquinas proposed five rational “ways” (viae) that point to the reality of a divine being apart from divine revelation.

What are inadequacies of the rational, a posteriori proofs for the existence of God? Philosophers throughout history—like Aristotle, Aquinas, and Kant—have tried to prove God’s existence through logic, observation, and reason. These are called a posteriori proofs—arguments that begin with what we see and experience in the world, and reason upward to a divine cause.

What are the Transcendental, a prioiri Proofs for the Existence of God? While most classical arguments for God’s existence begin with observation of the world (a posteriori), transcendental or a priori proofs take a different approach.
They ask: What must be true for thought, logic, and knowledge to be possible at all? These arguments move from the necessary conditions of human reasoning to the necessary reality of God—the foundation for all truth and existence.

What is the Inadequacy of the Transcendental Proofs? Some arguments try to prove God exists by showing that things like logic, morality, or knowledge would be impossible without Him. These are called transcendental proofs. While they point us toward God, they cannot fully reveal who He is. Only God’s special revelation in the Bible does that.

What is the True “Proof” of God’s Existence? Every generation wrestles with the same ancient question: How can we know that God exists? Some appeal to science or philosophy, while others rely on personal experience. Yet the Bible takes a strikingly different approach. It does not begin with an argument for God’s existence but with a declaration — “In the beginning, God…” (Genesis 1:1). Scripture assumes that the reality of God is already known to every human being. According to the Apostle Paul, the knowledge of God is not something we discover through reasoned debate; it is something we already possess by design.

How can we know that there is a God? Human reasoning and scientific observation alone can never fully prove the existence of God. If we are to know Him, He must make Himself known to us. And that is exactly what He has done. The Bible teaches that God has graciously revealed Himself to humanity — showing who He is, what He is like, and how we can know Him.

Why the Bible reigns today as the greatest form of divine revelation? In every age, people have sought to understand who God is and how He has revealed Himself. From the beauty of creation to the voice of conscience, from miracles to the life of Jesus Christ, God has made Himself known in many ways. Yet, among all these forms of revelation, one stands supreme — the Bible, God’s written Word.

What are the names of God? Most of our names may not mean anything. The names of God, however, convey something of his character. Ancient Near Eastern names were regularly assigned (1) as an association with a great deed or historical event, (2) as an assessment of one’s character, or (3) as a hope for one’s future. The names of God reflect all these traditions.

What is personality? When we speak of personality in a theological sense, we’re not referring merely to charm, temperament, or social traits. Instead, personality describes the cluster of God-given capacities that make a being truly spiritual — able to think, feel, choose, and relate. These are the qualities that distinguish God, humans, and angels from the rest of creation.

What is spirituality? When we talk about spirituality, we’re not referring to vague feelings, meditation techniques, or mystical emotions. In the biblical sense, spirituality means that every person has an indestructible, eternal identity that exists beyond the physical body.

How Can We See God If He’s Invisible? This question goes right to the heart of how the Bible describes God. Scripture clearly says, “No one has ever seen God” (John 1:18; 1 John 4:12). And yet, we also read of people like Moses, Isaiah, and Abraham who saw God and lived to tell the story. So, how can both be true?

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