The writers of Scripture, following the example of their Creator, were also known for their use of figurative language to describe God’s divine attributes. It’s one thing to say that God is loving and kind, but when we compare God’s love to that of a father’s love for his children or a shepherd’s love in searching for a lost sheep, our perspective is widened, and our understanding of God’s love enhanced. He also referred to Himself as the “Good Shepherd” ( John 10:11), the “Vine,” the “ Light of the World” ( John 8:12), and the “Bread of Life” ( John 6:35), while God proclaimed that He was the “Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end” ( Revelation 21:6), and the church was His “bride,” He being the “groom” ( Revelation 19:7-8). ![]() God often communicates using story and metaphor as a way of explaining spiritual truths and His love for humanity in human terms.įor example, Jesus instructed His followers to be “salt and light” of the world ( Matthew 5:13-16). He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior ( 2 Samuel 22:2-3). The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.
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