God, uniqueness of

No-one and nothing is comparable to the triune God in his nature or comparable to him in his character and activity.

There is no God except the LORD

Isaiah 45:5–6 God alone stands outside nature as its Creator. All other beings are created by him. See also Deuteronomy 4:35, Deuteronomy 6:4, Deuteronomy 32:3; 1 Kings 8:60; Psalm 83:18, Psalm 86:10; Isaiah 43:10–11, Isaiah 44:6–8, Isaiah 45:18; 1 Corinthians 8:4–6; Ephesians 4:6; 1 Timothy 2:5

I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

There is no-one like God

Psalm 89:6–8 See also Exodus 8:10; Isaiah 40:18

For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.

In his creative power

Isaiah 40:25–26 See also John 1:3; Nehemiah 9:6; Acts 14:15; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11

“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

In his mighty acts

Psalm 86:10 See also Psalm 135:5–6

For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.

In his character and glory

Exodus 15:11 See also 2 Samuel 7:22; 1 Chronicles 29:11

Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You — majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

In his ability to save

Deuteronomy 33:26 See also Isaiah 45:20–22; Jeremiah 10:5–6

“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.

In his covenant love

1 Kings 8:23 See also 2 Samuel 7:22–23 parallel 1 Chronicles 17:20–21

and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.

In his sovereignty

Zechariah 14:9 See also Deuteronomy 4:39; 1 Timothy 1:17

On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth— the LORD alone, and His name alone.

Implications of God's uniqueness

God alone is to be worshipped

Exodus 20:2–3 parallel Deuteronomy 5:6–7 See also Exodus 23:13, Exodus 23:24; Leviticus 19:4; Deuteronomy 6:13–14; 2 Kings 17:35

“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me.

Idolatry is empty and worthless

Jonah 2:8 See also Deuteronomy 4:28; Isaiah 44:18–20, Isaiah 45:20; Habakkuk 2:18

Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion.