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Baltimore Catechism & Scriptural Reference Guide
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Q. 13. What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?
A. When we say that God is eternal we mean that He always was and always will be, and always remains the same.
Bible Reference: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end," says the Lord God. (Rev. 1:8)"
Q. 14. What do we mean when we say that God is all-good?
A. When we say that God is all-good we mean that He is infinitely lovable in Himself, and that from His fatherly love every good comes to us.
Bible Reference: "For the word of the Lord is right; and all His works are done with faithfulness. He loveth mercy and judgment: the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord. (Psalm 32:4-5)"
Q. 15. What do we mean when we say that God is all-knowing?
A. When we say that God is all-knowing we mean that He knows all things, past, present, and future, even our most secret thoughts, words, and actions.
Bible Reference: "Behold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, the last and those of old: thou hast formed me, and hast laid thy hand upon me. Thy knowledge is become wonderful to me: it is high, and I cannot reach it. (Psalm 138:5-6) "
Q. 16. What do we mean when that God Is all-present?
A. When we say that God is all-present we mean that He is everywhere.
Bible Reference: "Whither may I go from Thy Spirit, or whither may I flee from Thy face? (Psalm 138:7) "
Q. 17. If God is everywhere, why do we not see Him?
A. Although God is everywhere, we do not see Him because He is a spirit and cannot be seen with our eyes.
Bible Reference: "God is a spirit; and they that adore Him must adore Him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) "
Q. 18. Does God see us?
A. God sees us and watches over us with loving care.
Bible Reference: "Be not solicitous therefore, saying: "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "Wherewith will we be clothed?" For after all these things do the heathens seek. For your heavenly Father knoweth that you have need of all these things. (Matthew 6:31:32) "
Q. 19. What is God's loving care for us called?
A. God's loving care for us is called Divine Providence.
Bible Reference: "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. (I Peter 5:7)"
Q. 20. What do we mean when we say that God is almighty?
A. When we say that God is almighty we mean that He can do all things.
Bible Reference: "For nothing shall be impossible with God. (Luke 1:37) "
Q. 21. Is God all-wise, all-holy, all-merciful, and all-just?
A. Yes, God is all-wise, all-holy, all-merciful, and all-just.
Bible Reference: "The Lord is just in all his ways, and holy in all His works. (Psalm 144:17) "
