What is the aseity of God?

what does the bible say?

God is the very definition of aseity: to exist independently of everything else; to be un-created and necessary. God is God alone. He is self-sufficient, self-existent and self-sustaining. God has always existed, having no beginning and no end. He is perfect in every way. God is the Creator of all things and rules with sovereignty over the affairs of humanity. While God needs no one, He created humanity to relate to and have fellowship with, through a personal relationship with Him. When humanity sinned against God, He chose to love the people of the world by sending His only Son, Jesus, to save the world of sin and death by His own death and resurrection. By faith in Jesus Christ, those who believe in Him receive the gift of eternal life, forgiveness of their sins, the indwelling power and presence of the Holy Spirit, and are called children of God.

from the old testament

God reveals His aseity in His name, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14).God’s nature and character reveal His aseity:God is everlasting and eternal (Psalm 90:2).God is unchanging (Malachi 3:6).God is sovereign (Isaiah 46:9-10).God is supreme in all His ways and thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9).God never gets tired or weary (Isaiah 40:28).

from the new testament

Jesus as the Son of God reveals His aseity in His name, “I AM” (John 8:58).Jesus as the Word of God is everlasting and eternal (John 1:1).Jesus as God is unchanging (Hebrews 13:8).Jesus is sovereign and holds everything in this world together (Colossians 1:16-17).Jesus in His supremacy is head over His church (Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 4:15).The Holy Spirit, also fully God (Acts 5:3-4), has the attribute of aseity.

implications for today

As we understand the aseity of God, we can choose to rely on Him with total confidence. God is the only firm foundation to build your life upon. He is trustworthy and His plans and purposes for you will always prevail. God has never changed, and He never will. In a world of constant change, confusion and chaos, God is our refuge and strength, our constant, and our peace through any storm. Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). As Christians, we can have complete confidence that God is faithful. Everything He has said in His word is true and will be fulfilled. Choosing to trust God and obey His word is true wisdom given the reality of the aseity of God.