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How do we know that God is life essentially?

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God is life essentially as He is life in and of Himself, independent and self-existent, necessitating no external source for His existence.

The assertion that God is life essentially is foundational to understanding His nature. Unlike all created beings, who derive their life from Him, God exists as Life itself—eternal, self-sufficient, and immutable. This concept is rooted in Scripture, notably John 5:26, which states that as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself. The essence of God's life is independent; it is not contingent upon anything outside of His being. This understanding is pivotal because it distinguishes the living God from lifeless idols, reflecting His dominion as the ultimate source of life (Deuteronomy 5:26).
Scripture References: John 5:26, Deuteronomy 5:26

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The Life of God
Don Fortner · Aug 21, 2009