Can we see God's face?

What Seeing God's Face Does to Us. This is what God is communicating here in Exodus. No one can see His face and continue to be revived and strengthened by natural means. No one can look directly at the Creator of Genesis 1 and simply call it a nice experience.

Who saw God's face?

Moses saw God face-to-face upon an unknown mountain sometime after he spoke to the Lord in the burning bush but before he went to free the children of Israel from Egypt (see Moses 1:1–2, 17, 25–26, 42; see also Exodus 3:1–10).

Is it possible man see God?

Fortunately, we have the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, which clarifies the four scriptures that say that man can't see God. The Prophet's inspired revisions of those verses explain that sinful people can't see God—only those who believe.

Why can't we see God?

"We can't see God because it's easy for you to see somebody and believe he or she is real. God wants us to be strong and not see but still believe and for us to have faith in him." Yes, the eyes of faith!

Where in the Bible does it say seeing God face to face?

In Genesis 32:30, we read that Jacob saw God: “So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, 'For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered. '” Moses also saw God.

What seeing God "face-to-face" REALLY means (if God has NO body)

How can I see God in real life?

Actively Seek Him

Look for God in every situation daily. Whether it is big or small, look for him. If you are just walking down the street, look for the beautiful things he has made. When you are with your friends or family, thank him for putting those people in your life.

Who created the God?

We ask, "If all things have a creator, then who created God?" Actually, only created things have a creator, so it's improper to lump God with his creation. God has revealed himself to us in the Bible as having always existed. Atheists counter that there is no reason to assume the universe was created.

Can people see God in heaven?

He is invisible. He is present everywhere. And, he is not localized like we are. Any change in our nature wouldn't help us see God, because it would take a change in His (invisible) nature.

Do we have the image of God?

Early Christians recognized that the image of God was corrupted by sin. The Genesis 9 text, however, confirms that the image of God is not destroyed by sin, for the image remains in humanity after the fall and flood.

Can a person hear God?

If you are a Christian then the Bible proclaims that you absolutely do hear God's voice: John 10:27 says, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” The only condition on that promise is that you are one of God's sheep — with the analogy of Jesus being the Good Shepherd and we, the people of his ...

What does God see when he sees us?

He sees you in the Beloved—He sees you in Christ, and He sees the blood that has been shed for you by His dear Son. When God looks at you today, He sees Jesus. Because of this, His thoughts toward you are thoughts of loving-kindness, forgiveness, blessings, and favor.

Who saw God and died in the Bible?

Therefore, Deut. 34:10 is the first time that Moses, or anyone, had an interaction with God that involved a fatal viewing of and thus, knowing, in the intimate sense of the word, God's face.

Who is the first man to see God?

One cannot encounter God and remain unchanged. Moses descended the mountain with a radiant face.

Who saw the finger of God?

Hebrew Bible

The magicians tried to produce gnats by their secret arts, but they could not. There were gnats on both humans and animals. And the magicians said to Pharaoh, "This is the finger of God!" But Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.

When did God hide his face?

In the closing verses of Ezekiel 39, God uses language that is not found elsewhere in the book. He reveals that "Because [the house of Israel] rebelled against me, I hid my face from them" (39:23). Similarly, "I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and their transgressions and hid my face from them" (39:24).

Who went directly to heaven?

Sacred Scripture teaches that Enoch and Elijah were assumed into heaven while still alive and not experiencing physical death.

Will we all see each other in heaven?

The reunion of believing loved ones

When Paul writes to believers who grieve the loss of a loved one, he offers them this comfort: “We who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:17, emphasis mine).

Will we see our pets in heaven?

The pets that we had to say goodbye to are alive in heaven right now in their spiritual bodies and we will see them again if we accept Jesus as our Savior. Your Pet Is Not Gone Forever.

Did Adam and Eve go to heaven?

After all, they disobeyed God's command to not eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge. God is the One who decides who does or does not enter heaven. There's no place in the Bible that says they were saved. But there is no place in the Bible that indicates the couple was lost, either.

What was God doing before creation?

Nothing. Since the world was created out of nothing (ex nihilo), nothingness prevailed. Therefore God was idling, just existing, perhaps contemplating creation.

How accurate is the Bible?

Modern archaeology has helped us realize that the Bible is historically accurate even in the smallest of details. There have been thousands of archaeological discoveries in the past century that support every book of the Bible.

How do we see with God's eyes?

How can I see God now?

Ask God to lead your time, and then by faith just write what comes to your mind. Then you can write for as long as God give you something without stopping to think if it was from God or not. Enjoy the experience then you can go back later to pray through what you wrote to see if it was from God or not.

Where can I see God?

Feel His presence as you serve your fellow man

There are few better ways to find God than in service. When you serve others, you will feel His love and presence and how proud He is of your desire to help people. This will also let you share His love with others—they will see His spirit through you.