1165 God, uniqueness of
No-one and nothing is comparable to the triune God in his nature or comparable to him in his character and activity.
There is no God except the Lord
Isa 45:5-6 God alone stands outside nature as its Creator. All other beings are created by him. See also Dt 4:35; Dt 6:4; Dt 32:3; 1Ki 8:60; Ps 83:18; Ps 86:10; Isa 43:10-11; Isa 44:6-8; Isa 45:18; 1Co 8:4-6; Eph 4:6; 1Ti 2:5
There is no-one like God
Ps 89:6-8 See also Ex 8:10; Isa 40:18
In his creative power Isa 40:25-26 See also Jn 1:3; Ne 9:6; Ac 14:15; Col 1:16; Rev 4:11
In his mighty acts Ps 86:10 See also Ps 135:5-6
In his character and glory Ex 15:11 See also 2Sa 7:22; 1Ch 29:11
In his ability to save Dt 33:26 See also Isa 45:20-22; Jer 10:5-6
In his covenant love 1Ki 8:23 See also 2Sa 7:22-23 pp 1Ch 17:20-21
In his sovereignty Zec 14:9 See also Dt 4:39; 1Ti 1:17
Implications of God’s uniqueness
God alone is to be worshipped Ex 20:2-3 pp Dt 5:6-7 See also Ex 23:13,24; Lev 19:4; Dt 6:13-14; 2Ki 17:35
Idolatry is empty and worthless Jnh 2:8 See also Dt 4:28; Isa 44:18-20; Isa 45:20; Hab 2:18
