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title: "Question 4: What is God? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 4: What is God? God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.Scr"
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=159"
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# Question 4: What is God? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

Scripture proofs: John 4:24; Job 11:7-9; Ps. 90:2; Jas. 1:17; Ex. 3:14; Ps. 147:5; Rev. 4:8; Rev. 15:4; Ex. 34:6-7.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=159)

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