Self-Existence of God

The self-existence of God refers to the theological concept that God exists independently and is not contingent upon anything else for His existence. This attribute is foundational to understanding God's nature as the Creator and sustainer of all things.

The concept of God's self-existence has been a central tenet in Judeo-Christian theology, contrasting with pagan beliefs that ascribed existence to multiple deities or forces dependent on one another.

• God as the Uncaused Cause
• Eternality of God
• Sovereignty of God
• Divine Independence

1. Isaiah 43:10God declares that He is the only God, emphasizing His unique existence and sovereignty.
2. Revelation 1:8God identifies Himself as the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, reinforcing His self-existent nature.

1. Exodus 3:14God reveals His name to Moses as 'I AM WHO I AM,' indicating His self-existence and eternal nature.
2. John 5:26Jesus states that the Father has life in Himself, affirming the self-existent nature of God.
3. Acts 17:24-25Paul explains that God does not dwell in temples made by hands and is not served by human hands, emphasizing His independence.

• Encourages believers to trust in God's unchanging nature and sovereignty.
• Reminds Christians of their dependence on God for life and sustenance.
• Invites reflection on the nature of God as the ultimate source of truth and existence.

• Affirms God's sovereignty and authority over all creation.
• Establishes the distinction between the Creator and the created order.
• Highlights the necessity of God's existence for the existence of all things.

• Creation

  The self-existence of God is foundational to the doctrine of creation, as God created the universe ex nihilo (out of nothing) and is not dependent on it.

• Eternality

  God's self-existence is closely related to His eternality, as He exists outside of time and is not bound by temporal limitations.