Introduction
According to the Bible, God is the one Creator of everything that exists. He is holy, just and full of love. He is not a distant force: he speaks, he listens, and he wants to be known. He has shown himself fully in Jesus Christ, and anyone can start getting to know him today by talking to him and reading his Word.
Almost everyone wonders at some point: who is God, and what is he really like? The answers are many and sometimes contradictory. This page doesn’t require any background knowledge. It starts with what the Bible itself says, step by step: his existence, his oneness, his character, the way he speaks, his face in Jesus, and then a simple way to get to know him.
Does God Exist, and Can We Know Him?
The Bible doesn’t start by trying to prove that God exists. It takes for granted that he is there and that he makes himself known, first through what surrounds us: the beauty of the sky, the order of nature, life itself. These things don’t prove everything, but they invite us to look up and ask who is behind them.
This God does not stay hidden. He wants us to draw near to him, and he promises to be found. Here are two verses that set the tone.
Hebrews 11:6
"Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him."
This verse says that whoever comes to God must believe that he exists. But it adds a promise: God rewards those who seek him. Searching honestly is never time wasted. Read all of Hebrews 11.
Romans 1:20
"For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse."
Here, the author explains that creation itself speaks about God. His power and divinity, invisible in themselves, become perceptible in what he has made. The world is like a first letter of introduction. Read all of Romans 1.
One God, Creator of Everything
The Bible presents one God. There is not a god of love, another of war, another of nature: there is only one, and everything that exists comes from him. This conviction already appears in the oldest texts of the Old Testament, the first part of the Bible, written in Hebrew.
This changes a lot. If one God created everything, then life is not an accident, and every person has value in his eyes. Nor is he part of creation: he is its author, above it and yet close to it.
Deuteronomy 6:4
"Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one."
This verse is one of the best-known sentences in the Bible. It declares that God is one, and it called the people to listen before anything else. The rest of faith rests on this foundation. Read all of Deuteronomy 6.
Genesis 1:1
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
The very first verse of the Bible presents God as the one who exists before all things and who creates the heavens and the earth. It doesn’t try to prove anything: it sets the stage for the whole story. Read all of Genesis 1.
What Is God Like? Holy, Just and Loving
The Bible doesn’t describe God by a single trait. He is first of all holy, which means set apart, pure, with a moral beauty without the slightest shadow. He is just: he does not look away from evil, and he cares about those who are hurt. And he is love, to the point that his love defines the way he acts.
These three traits do not contradict each other. A God who was only tolerant would not take suffering seriously; a God who was only stern would be frightening. The Bible shows a God whose holiness and tenderness go together, and that is what makes his person both awe-inspiring and reassuring.
Isaiah 6:3
"One called to another, and said, “Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"
In this scene, heavenly beings proclaim God’s holiness by repeating “Holy, holy, holy” three times. It is a way of saying that it has no limit, and that his glory fills the whole earth. Read all of Isaiah 6.
Psalm 103:8
"Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness."
The psalmist describes God as “merciful and gracious,” meaning that he has compassion on our weaknesses. He is slow to anger and rich in kindness: his patience is great. Read all of Psalm 103.
1 John 4:8
"He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love."
The sentence is short and clear: “God is love.” It doesn’t only say that God loves. It says that love is what he is, and that knowing him teaches us to love. Read all of 1 John 4.
Does God Speak, and Does He Listen?
The God of the Bible is not silent. He speaks through the texts written by people he inspired, which believers call his Word. He also speaks through conscience, through circumstances and, for many, in the stillness of prayer. He doesn’t shout: he invites.
He also listens. The Psalms, those songs of the Old Testament, are full of people who tell him their joy, their anger, their fear, and who are heard. Psalm 34, verse 15, states that his ears are attentive to the cry of those who belong to him. You don’t need beautiful words to speak to him, only sincerity.
God Has Shown Himself in Jesus
How can we know a God no one has ever seen? The Christian answer comes down to one name: Jesus. The Gospel of John, chapter 1, verse 18, says that no one has ever seen God, but that the one and only Son has made him known. In other words, Jesus is God’s face within our reach.
When we read how he welcomes the sick, forgives the guilty, and weeps at the tomb of a friend, we discover the heart of God in action. The God the Bible presents is therefore not a judge waiting for our mistakes, but a Father who came to meet us.
John 14:9
"Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you such a long time, and do you not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How do you say, ‘Show us the Father?"
A disciple asks Jesus to show them the Father. Jesus answers that whoever has seen him has seen the Father. To know what God is like, it is enough to look at how Jesus lives and loves. Read all of John 14.
How to Know God Today?
We don’t know God only with ideas, but the way we get to know someone: by spending time with him. You can start very simply, with a short prayer in your own words, even if you have doubts. Tell him you want to know him, and give him time to respond.
Then read a Gospel, for example the Gospel of John, a few verses a day, asking yourself what you learn about Jesus. Share what you discover with someone you trust, or join a small reading group. God promises to be found: go at your own pace, without rushing.
Further reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Does God have a name?
In the Bible, God is called by several names and titles: Creator, Father, Lord, and Yahweh. In the Old Testament, the name he gives himself means “I am”, showing that he exists by himself. Jesus invites each person to call him Father, with the trust of a child.
Is God a man or a force?
The Bible presents God as a living person, not as an impersonal energy. He thinks, loves, speaks and acts. He is not a man in the physical sense: he is spirit. But he made himself known by taking on human form in Jesus.
Why is God invisible?
According to the Bible, God is spirit and goes beyond what our eyes can grasp. Yet he makes himself known through creation, his Word and, above all, Jesus. Seeing him with our own eyes is not necessary to trust him and to know him truly.
Can you know God without going to church?
Yes, you can talk to God and read the Bible anywhere, alone. Many people start this way. Over time, though, meeting other believers helps you grow, ask questions, and not stay isolated in your doubts.