The Aseity of God

Latin: A se = From self, or of one's self

Translation: Self-existence

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Big Idea: God's self-existence, and creation's absolute dependence on Him, is glorious news for all.

Biblical Teaching of God's Aseity

Being self-existent, God has life in Himself (Exodus 3:15; Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 42:5, John 5:26, 8:58)

Being self-existent, God is Creator of all things (Genesis 1; Acts 17:22-26; Revelation 22:13)

Being self-existent, God reigns as Lord and Owner of all things (1 Chronicles 29:10-16; Psalm 50:10-12; Romans 11:33-36)

Theological Implications of God's Aseity

Life → Eternal Life

Creator → Cosmology

Lordship → Independence

Life Application of God's Aseity

Life → Eternal Life → Embrace your dependence

Creator → Cosmology → Embrace the binary

Lordship → Independence → Embrace humility