God Philosophical Perspectives on Divine Essence

Question: What is God for Philosophical Perspectives on Divine Essence? Answer: The existence of God can be felt and realized, though His presence may not be observed by the finite beings, as God Himself is infinite. Hence, God is not only omnipotent, but he is also transcendent. In other words, His strength, presence and power lie beyond the comprehension of ordinary human beings. However, at the same time, God is also believed to be imminent, whose existence can be felt by the inhabitants of the world. I believe that this is indeed a unique feature characterizing the existence of God. While on the one hand, Gods presence can be felt by those who seek Him, people fail to gain the sight of God. The very fact that God is transcendent makes it, however, impossible for finite beings like us, with limited abilities comprehend the essence of his existence fully. Although God is known by a variety of names, He is essentially one and unique. He is a part of His creation, and this accounts for His unconditional love for the created beings of the earth. It is true that God is not merely an abstract idea that stays within the minds of the religious people, but it essentially is an omnipotent presence that at once resides within and without the human mind. An impressive feature that characterizes the existence of God, is that He lives within the Universe, and those who wish to feel, sense and mentally perceive him, can do so, and yet he is also outside the world. Otherwise, how can God protect us from outside if he is amongst us all in the same universe? However, while different religions have interpreted and construed God in different ways, He has been defined as the essence, the guiding force and the guardian of the world. The existence of God can be perceived everywhere, and His creation bears the best testimony to His existence. The harmonious way in which nature operates itself, by ushering in day after night, or by displaying the rich beauty of nature, Gods presence can be felt. I believe that it is the belief in the existence of an unquestionably benevolent God, that makes men to refer to the Almighty as the Father. God not only brings one to existence, but necessarily nurtures him, cares for him and protects him from all dangers, just like a father. The nature of God as the caring, loving Being is mostly strongly presented in the Christian theology. God is believed to be highly compassionate, kind and sensible to the needs of His son and daughters, and His Grace has the power to protect them from any danger. Since the attribu tes of omnipotence and omniscience are associated with God, God is believed to have all the strength and knowledge to destroy anything that is evil and unpleasant, and assure His children of all the happiness and comfort. A very important message about God that one can receive from the Bible, is that God is present among us, and no matter what, His presence can be anywhere among the natural objects of the world- the fountain, trees, storm, sea and the sky and the mountains. Reference List: Gericke, J., 2017.What is a God?: Philosophical Perspectives on Divine Essence in the Hebrew Bible. Bloomsbury Publishing. Peace, R., 2015.Contemplative Bible Reading: Experiencing God through Scripture. Wipf and Stock Publishers.