Knowing the Unknown God (The Baptist Catechism, Section 1)

Through the Scriptures, Jesus makes known the unknown God and tells us that He is our gracious heavenly Father. Q 1. Who is the first and chiefest being? A. God is the first and chiefest being (Is. 44:6; 48:12; Ps. 97:9). Q 2. Ought every one to believe there is a God? A. Everyone ought to believe there is a God (Heb. 11:6); and it is their great sin and folly who do not (Ps. 14:1). Q 3. How may we know there is a God? A. The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God (Rom. 1:19,20; Ps. 19:1, 2, 3; Acts 17:24); but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners (1 Cor. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:15,16).