In the beginning… God. (Gen 1:1). God, கடவுள், Gud, Gott, Deo, Dieu, Deus, θεός, தேவ, தேவன், Divine, Don.

All started from Him. All originated here. All began hence. This is eternity past, before space or time or matter existed. And this is when God existed. God as a Spirit existed. His Word existed. Before anything existed.

God is. There is no denial of His existence. – Heb 11:6. He is the “I AM”.

God is One. Not many. Not two. Not three. 1 Tim 2:5. He personifies Himself to His creation distinctly – as Father in Heaven; as the Son of God (the human expression of God or express image of God in human flesh) Who descended on earth two thousand years ago and in Heaven now; as the Holy Spirit of God to indwell all believers here and now.

God is a Spirit. God is invisible to the naked eye of man (1 Tim 1:17). However, He has put a spirit in man through which mankind can communicate with God. Until a relationship has been established with this God, man’s creator, through his revived spirit, there is always a void that fails to be filled by anybody / anything else than Him. As a Spirit, no gender can be attributed to Him, but He is addressed in the masculine because He calls Himself the “Father of all” in the Scriptures. – Eph 4:6.

God is eternal – beyond time and space. (1 Tim 1:17). God has always existed. He is called the “I AM”. (Exo 3:14). He was before time began and will be after time will be no more. Nobody created God. None can. God is the beginning and the end of time and space. God is immortal (Amrith) – no corruption can occur in Him and He can’t grow old or fade away (Avinashi).

God is the Creator. Without Him, nothing could have come into existence. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. – Rom 1:20. Things which are seen were not made of things which do appear – Heb 11:3. He still creates, always in the context of His one purpose as ever.

God is Omnipotent – all powerful. (Gen 17:1; Jer 32:17). He is the blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign) Who possesses great power and authority. Nothing is too hard for God. What He purposes, He accomplishes. What He has planned, He has been executing. While God can do everything, He will do nothing that contradicts His character. For example, God does not lie; truth is in Him – He is the Truth.

(If God is Omnipotent, can He create so large a stone that He cannot move it? might sound like an “intelligent” question from an “intellectual” but the argument violates the Law of non-contradictions in Philosophy. The first part of the sentence and the second part are simultaneously contradictory and thus violates the said law. Here is another example that violates the law mentioned: “All that is right is wrong” (unless the statement is a sarcastic remark or a word play!)).

God is Omniscient – all knowing. He knows the end from the beginning. (Isa 46:10). He knows the invisible things and searches the inward parts (mind, will, emotions, motives, thoughts and conscience) of man (Ps 139:4). He is the only wise One who has set every one of His creation in its place for a pre-determined time. (Acts 17:26). God does not forget – He intentionally will not remember.

Here is a reassuring answer to the “large stone” argument in the earlier paragraph for all believers: An all-wise God won’t create something or a situation that He cannot handle!

God is Omnipresent – all pervasive. (Ps 139:7-10). There is no place beyond His reach. While God is not in hell and won’t be in the eternal lake of fire that is destined for those who disobey Him, they are still in His purview and control. This also does not mean that everything becomes God or that He is present in every pillar and every speck. தூணிலும் இருப்பான் துரும்பிலும் இருப்பான் is wrong.

God is immutable. For instance, at no point will God declare all good evil and all evil good because He never changes (Heb 13:8) nor does He ever change His word. The perfection in Him requires no improvement and He need to add nothing more to His excellence.

God is Holy. He is unique in His being. (Ps 22:3). He is different from His creation. He set apart / sanctified Himself as a special One compared to His creation. He is the uncreated One in Whom there is absolutely no pollution, decay, impurity or sin.

God is the Glorious One. He is rich in glory. (Rom 9:23). His purity and splendour outshine all luminous bodies He has created or anything man has ever invented. His brightness and brilliance outshine the wisdom of man. His glory is His perfection. (Ma-Hima is great(est) snow white / purity).

God reigns – He is in control of all His creation. (Ps 93:1). He is Sovereign. He rules over the kingdoms of men. (Dan 4:17). He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Nothing happens beyond his purview. None can break free from His dominion and government. Believer, rest assured!

God is good. No evil exists in Him. (Ps 100:5). He is rich in goodness. It is this goodness that leads a sinner to repentance and endures continually. All good gifts come from Him. (Does the word “good” have its root in God?)

God is light. There is no darkness in Him. (1 Jn 1:5). His presence gets rid of darkness and makes everything evident. This Light shined on the Earth when He commanded “Let there be light” (even in the absence of the sun and other luminous heavenly bodies which were created subsequently by Him on the 4th day). He dwells in unapproachable light.

God speaks. He spoke in the past through His prophets. The Oracles of God used “Thus says the Lord” as a standard phrase when they spoke the word of God. Later, He spoke to mankind by His Son the Lord Jesus Christ. – Heb 1:1, 2. Today He speaks to us through His written word.

God hears. He hears the cry of His people. (Pro 15:29). He listens to the voice of His servants. He hearkens to the prayers of those who fear Him. He hears them while they are yet speaking. He heeds those who ask anything according to His will. (1 Jn 5:14).

God answers. He grants our petitions as we ask according to His will. (1 Kings 18:24). He gives to him who asks. He reveals to him who seeks. He opens to him who knocks. His occasional silence is also an answer.

God is Love. (1 Jn 4:8, 16). He loves mankind and wants to make them His sons. This was the very purpose with which God created man. God has given mankind a freewill that will allow him to experience God meaningfully. In the absence of this freewill man cannot love God but would function like a programmed robot. God loved man so much that He wanted him to enjoy life and take control of everything around him. Therefore, He gave him laws that would guide him all along for a mutually peaceful existence with his fellowmen and his environment. Breaking these laws would result in self-inflicted injury and ultimate destruction to himself, to everyone and everything around him. In His greatest demonstration of love, He also gave Himself in His Son Christ Jesus to die on the cross, to offer mankind a second chance to come back to Him. This sacrificial, unselfish and enemy-loving love was demonstrated on the cross at Calvary by the Son of God.

God is Just. He is righteous in all His dealing with His creation. (Dan 9:14). He set rules for the peaceful existence of all His creation. All absolutes have been determined by Him. Any deviation, trespass or breaking of even one of these laws would lead to chaos, confusion and conflict resulting in punishment. He rules righteously with a rod of iron.

God punishes. He condemns sin. He can destroy both soul and body of a sinner in hell. (Matt 10:28). He is a consuming fire. (Heb 12:29).

God is awesome. We must approach Him with fear & trembling (Ps 2:11). He will shower His wrath on those who rebel against Him.

God rewards. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. – Heb 11:6. He reveals Himself to a believing and searching heart. Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. – Rev 22:12. Eternity with Him and crowns are waiting!

God is rich in long-suffering. (Rom 2:4). While He cannot behold sin and abhors evil, He loves mankind and wants them to come back to Him for reconciliation. He is waiting with open hands to receive anyone who returns to Him. He desires that none should perish but that all mankind be saved and so He is forbearing.

God forgives. All sin is punishable; all sinners deserve death. But all believers who repent of their sins and submit to His purpose and plan wilfully are forgiven and are rewarded with eternal life (Amizhdhu – Amrith / Dheergaayush). (Ps 86:5).

God is rich in mercy. Once a sinner returns to God with a repentant heart, He does not give the sinner what he deserves – death and destruction. (Eph 2:4). He is kind at heart and compassionate towards men.

God is rich in grace. Man, though undeserving, receives unconditional favour from God – God’s best for man’s worst. (Eph 1:7). The believer keeps receiving grace in time of need while here on earth to resist temptation and to live a holy life. And man receives grace to receive grace! – John 1:16.
The list above is not exhaustive! God is incomprehensible to mankind!

God is Jealous / Zealous. He will not tolerate His creation usurping the glory that belongs to Him and Him only. So, If any of His creation tries to claim His glory or if any of creation gives His glory to anybody or anything else, He will not be pleased. He will avenge this audacious act. For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. - Exo 34:14. For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God. - Deu 4:24.