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WLC #7
Q. What is God?
A. God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, every where present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.
I asked chatGPT 3.5 for a re-write of this Q&A, featuring an apophatic disposition:
Q: What is God?A: God is a profound mystery, transcending human understanding, existing beyond the confines of finite comprehension. He is not bound by the limitations of form or definition. Infinitely self-sustaining, eternal, and immutable, God's essence eludes the grasp of mortal minds. His divine nature surpasses all earthly glory, blessedness, and perfection. Omnipresent and all-powerful, He pervades every realm, beyond the confines of time and space. Possessing omniscience, He comprehends all things with utmost wisdom, yet His true essence remains veiled from our limited perception. His holiness and justice transcend our understanding, while His merciful and gracious nature transcend our capacity to fathom. Patient and overflowing with goodness and truth, God's infinite attributes dwell beyond human articulation.
I think I like the Westminster divines more
I catechize my children with the Catechism for Young Children based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism and heard this as I read your note:
What is God?
God is a Spirit,
and has not a body like men.
We use the same one with our young ones, as soon as they can talk. They then graduate to the WSC at around 10 or so.
A solid foundation. Kudos brother.
