The visible God
Some attributes of God do not relate to a name, but to a physical manifestation. While the Spirit of the Lord may choose to work through certain people, He sometimes works and appears alone.
| And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. (Genesis 1:2) |
Physical manifestations of God in the Old Testament
| Scripture | Manifestation |
|---|---|
| Exodus 3:2 | Flame of fire out of the midst of a bush |
| Exodus 13:21 | a pillar of Fire, and a pillar of a cloud |
| II Kings 2:11 | A Chariot of Fire |
| Job 40:6 | A Whirlwind |
| Genesis 14:18 | Melchizedek, King of Peace |
| Genesis 3:8 | a voice |
| Exodus 25:22 | Shekihah - the Presence of God |
| Numbers 22:31 | The Angel of the Lord (Mal'ak Jehovah) |
| Daniel 3:25 | The form of a man, like Jesus |
Physical manifestations of God in the New Testament
| Scripture | Manifestation |
|---|---|
| Matthew 27:50 | Jesus |
| Matthew 3:16-17 | A dove, a voice |
| Acts 2:3 | cloven tongues like as of fire |
| Acts 2:2 | a rushing mighty wind |
| Acts 9:3 | a light from heaven |
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