Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1200 God, titles and descriptions of » 1205 God, titles and names of » 1225 God, as Spirit God has no material body and he is not subject to human limitations. While his spiritual nature is clearly inferred in Scripture, it is seldom directly stated; the emphasis is on his dynamic, living personhood. God as spirit John 4:24 See also Isaiah 28:5-6; Isaiah 31:3 God is not subject to physical limitations 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Kings 18:27 Elijah's mockery of Baal implies a contrast with the true God who is not subject to the limitations suggested; Job 10:4-8; Psalm 121:3-4 God as the Spirit Psalm 139:7 See also Psalm 51:11 The Spirit and the presence of God are equated; Psalm 143:10 God's guidance and the Spirit's leading are equated; Isaiah 34:16 God's Spirit participates in God's plans; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 God cannot be represented physically Images of God are prohibited Exodus 20:4; Exodus 34:17; Leviticus 26:1; Acts 17:29 God transcends spacial limitations Acts 17:24 See also 1 Kings 8:27 pp 2 Chronicles 6:18; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Acts 7:48-50 God is invisible 1 Timothy 6:15-16 See also Exodus 33:20; Deuteronomy 4:15-19; John 1:18; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17 See also
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