The Nature of Deity

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The nature of deity is a topic that has been debated and dickered over amongst religions the world over. Gods grand purpose, his will, divine reasoning, and expectations of the human race are a topic of hot debate among great learned men and the theological elite . These differences are glaringly apparent when Judas-Christian is compared with Hinduism.

Lets start with the easy one. The Christian God, also known as Jehovah,Yahweh, The Lord of Lords, etc has many defining characteristics and attributes.

God is Supreme: There is no being in existence who's authority is higher than God's. His word is the final word on any mater be it spiritual or the mundane details of life. ( Heb 1:4)

God is Eternal: There is no beginning or end to God. He has always been, and he will always be. God is the only being that the laws of thermodynamics do not apply to. ( Psalm 90:2)

God is Omniscient: He knows all things. There is absolutely nothing that God doesn't know. (Psalms 147:5)

God is Omnipotent: He is all powerful. The lord can do absolutely anything he want, as long as it i...

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