The character of God can be better understood using diagrams to illustrate key concepts. This page displays the major diagrams used on various pages of this site collected into one place for your convenience. Many less significant diagrams and images are not included.
Below each image is a short description and a link to the page where more details can be found.
Two Models of the Gospelhttps://characterofgod.org/gospel-models-law/
Is God a dictator requiring strict obedience or is He our protector/provider always concerned more for our good than His own? Which model best fits "God is love"?
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Is God a dictator requiring strict obedience or is He our protector/provider always concerned more for our good than His own? Which model best fits "God is love"?
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Three Categories of Sinhttps://characterofgod.org/zechariah-14-12/
Was Jesus ever tempted to drive over the speed limit? This explains how Jesus was tempted in all points as we are. There are three points or main categories of sin.
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Was Jesus ever tempted to drive over the speed limit? This explains how Jesus was tempted in all points as we are. There are three points or main categories of sin.
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The Cleansing Processhttps://characterofgod.org/ephesians-5-26/
God's word is truth which transforms the life allowing the Holy Spirit to guide into further truth. It is a cycle of growing into Christ's likeness - developing a character like His.
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God's word is truth which transforms the life allowing the Holy Spirit to guide into further truth. It is a cycle of growing into Christ's likeness - developing a character like His.
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Parallels to a Computerhttps://characterofgod.org/two-minds/
How are you like a computer? Your body is the hardware, your mind is the software and your breath supplies the equivalent of electric power. God made man with body and mind and turned him on (alive) by adding the breath of life.
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How are you like a computer? Your body is the hardware, your mind is the software and your breath supplies the equivalent of electric power. God made man with body and mind and turned him on (alive) by adding the breath of life.
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The Conscience in Two Modelshttps://characterofgod.org/conscience-definition/
A simplified comparison of the role of the conscience in both the Traditional Legal Model and the Biblical Healing Model of the gospel. Are you grateful for God's free forgiveness or scared of His wrath?
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A simplified comparison of the role of the conscience in both the Traditional Legal Model and the Biblical Healing Model of the gospel. Are you grateful for God's free forgiveness or scared of His wrath?
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Deuteronomy 2:15https://characterofgod.org/deuteronomy-2-15/
Considering original word meanings and context, one change at a time is made in this verse showing that God's goal is our repentance and salvation, not the destruction of sinners.
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Considering original word meanings and context, one change at a time is made in this verse showing that God's goal is our repentance and salvation, not the destruction of sinners.
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Fear to Perfect Lovehttps://characterofgod.org/ephesians-5-26/
Shows how, when an understanding and appreciation of God's perfect love comes into the mind, any fear we might have of Him is driven out.
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Shows how, when an understanding and appreciation of God's perfect love comes into the mind, any fear we might have of Him is driven out.
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The Hedge of Protectionhttps://characterofgod.org/forsake-definition/
God always honors our free will. If we chose to step out from the protection of His laws, He allows us to do that but then we are unshielded from Satan's attacks.
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God always honors our free will. If we chose to step out from the protection of His laws, He allows us to do that but then we are unshielded from Satan's attacks.
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We Have Two Mindshttps://characterofgod.org/two-minds/
God is seeking, with our cooperation, to cleanse both our conscious and unconscious minds. When even your subconscious mind is cleansed you will fully reflect God's character.
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God is seeking, with our cooperation, to cleanse both our conscious and unconscious minds. When even your subconscious mind is cleansed you will fully reflect God's character.
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In the Kingdom of Heavenhttps://characterofgod.org/kingdom-god/
It is surprising to learn that John the Baptist was said to not be in the kingdom of heaven. But we can be when we understand what that means and apply the principles of the kingdom in our own lives.
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It is surprising to learn that John the Baptist was said to not be in the kingdom of heaven. But we can be when we understand what that means and apply the principles of the kingdom in our own lives.
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Intercessor Roleshttps://characterofgod.org/intercessor-definition/
If the Father is also interceding for us (Rom 8:34) that changes the picture. With a full understanding, we see an interesting reversal of roles.
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If the Father is also interceding for us (Rom 8:34) that changes the picture. With a full understanding, we see an interesting reversal of roles.
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Layers of the Lawhttps://characterofgod.org/perfection-definition/
Each layer of the law is an expansion of the layer above, providing more detail. Jesus added details to the bottom layer in the Sermon on the Mount in Mathew chapters 5-7.
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Each layer of the law is an expansion of the layer above, providing more detail. Jesus added details to the bottom layer in the Sermon on the Mount in Mathew chapters 5-7.
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Your Lens Determines What You Seehttps://characterofgod.org/matthew-10-34/
We need to understand the actions of God in the Old Testament based on the life of Jesus, not on our own preferences or ideas or the say-so of others. (See 2 Corinthians 3:14) And it helps to have the right word meanings.
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We need to understand the actions of God in the Old Testament based on the life of Jesus, not on our own preferences or ideas or the say-so of others. (See 2 Corinthians 3:14) And it helps to have the right word meanings.
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Man or Woman - God = Firehttps://characterofgod.org/resources/#lake-of-fire/
Very interesting and meaningful. When you take the letters for God's name out of the Hebrew words for man or woman the result is the Hebrew word for fire. The fire comes not from God or His presence but in His absence.
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Very interesting and meaningful. When you take the letters for God's name out of the Hebrew words for man or woman the result is the Hebrew word for fire. The fire comes not from God or His presence but in His absence.
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Moses Turns God Downhttps://characterofgod.org/moses-turns-god/
An example of God's accommodation for man. God is respectful of our needs, wants, desires and fears as in this case where Moses essentially said "no" to God.
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An example of God's accommodation for man. God is respectful of our needs, wants, desires and fears as in this case where Moses essentially said "no" to God.
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Abram Sarai Name Changehttps://characterofgod.org/name-definition/
A "ha" was added to Abram to get Abraham. An "h" was added to Sarai to get Sarah. "Hah" because they laughed. And the "i" (indicating I can do it myself) was removed from Sarai as well.
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A "ha" was added to Abram to get Abraham. An "h" was added to Sarai to get Sarah. "Hah" because they laughed. And the "i" (indicating I can do it myself) was removed from Sarai as well.
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Romans 5:9-10https://characterofgod.org/romans-5-8-10/
This passage makes the distinction between the sudden paradigm shift in our understanding of and relationship with God and the more long-term healing that happens as a result.
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This passage makes the distinction between the sudden paradigm shift in our understanding of and relationship with God and the more long-term healing that happens as a result.
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Romans 7 Paul's Reactionhttps://characterofgod.org/sanctuary-heart/
This diagram helps to sort out what Paul said in a difficult part of scripture. His reactions make sense when you understand what he was reacting to and where his reaction was happening.
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This diagram helps to sort out what Paul said in a difficult part of scripture. His reactions make sense when you understand what he was reacting to and where his reaction was happening.
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Three Levels of Sinhttps://characterofgod.org/daniel-814-the-cleansing-of-the-sanctuary/
An important and often-used diagram on this website. We'll never clean up the sins in our lives without dealing with their source - the mind which expresses itself in words and actions. Our minds are shaped by what we put into them especially the concept of God's character that we embrace. Understanding this is a vital to overcoming sin.
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An important and often-used diagram on this website. We'll never clean up the sins in our lives without dealing with their source - the mind which expresses itself in words and actions. Our minds are shaped by what we put into them especially the concept of God's character that we embrace. Understanding this is a vital to overcoming sin.
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Renewing the Mindhttps://characterofgod.org/renewing-mind/
Our minds are shaped by what comes in via our senses but also by the thoughts we think. The conscious mind is where we can choose to let a thought or any other input in or to keep it out. Train and exercise your power of choice.
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Our minds are shaped by what comes in via our senses but also by the thoughts we think. The conscious mind is where we can choose to let a thought or any other input in or to keep it out. Train and exercise your power of choice.
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God and Free Willhttps://characterofgod.org/wrath-anger-definition/
God allows us to go our own way (even away from Him) but He also allows the natural consequences of such decisions to come to us. Stepping outside of His protection leaves you exposed. However, you are always free to turn back to God and His protection.
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God allows us to go our own way (even away from Him) but He also allows the natural consequences of such decisions to come to us. Stepping outside of His protection leaves you exposed. However, you are always free to turn back to God and His protection.
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surely die muwth muwthWhat does muwth muwth really mean?
https://characterofgod.org/exodus-31-14-surely-die/
Perhaps "shall surely be put to death" (a command) should have been translated "thou shalt surely die" (a statement of natural consequence) as in its first use.
https://characterofgod.org/exodus-31-14-surely-die/
Perhaps "shall surely be put to death" (a command) should have been translated "thou shalt surely die" (a statement of natural consequence) as in its first use.
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