The concept of the "invisible" in the Bible often pertains to the unseen spiritual realities that are foundational to the Christian faith. The term "invisible" is used to describe aspects of God's nature, His creation, and the spiritual realm that are beyond human sight and understanding.

God's Invisible Attributes

The Apostle Paul speaks of God's invisible qualities in Romans 1:20 : "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This passage highlights that while God's attributes are invisible, they are made evident through His creation, leaving humanity without excuse for disbelief.

The Invisible God

Colossians 1:15 refers to Jesus Christ as "the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." This verse underscores the Christian belief that while God Himself is invisible, Jesus Christ is the visible manifestation of God, revealing His character and essence to humanity.

Faith in the Invisible

Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This verse emphasizes the importance of faith in the Christian life, as believers are called to trust in the invisible realities of God's promises and His kingdom.

The Invisible Spiritual Realm

The Bible also speaks of an invisible spiritual realm that includes both angelic and demonic beings. Ephesians 6:12 states, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This passage reminds believers of the unseen spiritual battles that occur beyond the physical world.

The Eternal and Invisible Kingdom

2 Corinthians 4:18 encourages believers to "fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This verse calls Christians to focus on the eternal, invisible kingdom of God, which surpasses the temporary, visible world.

The Invisible Work of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit, though invisible, plays a crucial role in the life of a believer. John 3:8 describes the Spirit's work: "The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." This analogy illustrates the mysterious and unseen work of the Holy Spirit in transforming and guiding believers.

In summary, the Bible presents the invisible as a significant aspect of the Christian faith, encompassing God's nature, the spiritual realm, and the eternal kingdom. Believers are called to live by faith, trusting in the unseen realities revealed through Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ.1. (a.) Incapable of being seen; not perceptible by vision; not visible.

2. (n.) An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being.

3. (n.) A Rosicrucian; -- so called because avoiding declaration of his craft.

4. (n.) One of those (as in the 16th century) who denied the visibility of the church.

517. aoratos -- invisible
... invisible. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aoratos Phonetic Spelling:
(ah-or'-at-os) Short Definition: unseen, invisible Definition: unseen, invisible ...
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855. aphantos -- invisible
... invisible. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aphantos Phonetic Spelling:
(af'-an-tos) Short Definition: disappearing, invisible, hidden Definition ...
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852. aphanes -- unseen
... unseen. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aphanes Phonetic Spelling:
(af-an-ace') Short Definition: invisible Definition: invisible, unseen, hidden. ...
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86. hades -- Hades, the abode of departed spirits
... 86 (from 1 "not" and , "see") -- properly, the "unseen place," referring to the
(invisible) realm in which all the dead reside, ie the present dwelling place ...
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4152. pneumatikos -- spiritual
... 4152 (an adjective, derived from 4151 , "spirit") -- ; relating to the , ie the
invisible sphere in which the imparts faith, reveals Christ, etc. ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... NT vol 2, 476). "Faith is the organ which enables people to see the invisible
order" (F. F. Bruce, , 279). "Faith is knowing what ...
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Whether the Invisible Mission is to all who Participate Grace?
... THE MISSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the invisible
mission is to all who participate grace? Objection 1: It ...
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The Entire Trinity Invisible.
... Book II. Chapter 8."The Entire Trinity Invisible. 14. Let us therefore
say nothing of those who, with an over carnal mind, have ...
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God Invisible.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:26. God invisible. 1
Lord, we are blind, we mortals blind, We can't behold thy ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 2 26 god invisible.htm

That the Nature of Mind is Invisible.
... III."Philosophical Works. XI. That the nature of mind is invisible. 1. What
then is, in its own nature, this mind that distributes ...
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Heaven Invisible and Holy, 1 Cor. 2 9 10 Rev. 21 27
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:105. Heaven invisible and holy, 1 Cor. 2. 9 10. Rev.
21. 27. 1 Nor eye has seen, nor ear has heard, Nor sense ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 114583333 heaven invisible and.htm

God Invisible.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 26 God invisible. LM God invisible. Lord, we are blind,
we mortals blind,. We can't behold thy bright abode; ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 26 god invisible.htm

The Image of the Invisible God.
... CHRIST; HIS CHARACTER AND OFFICES. 253. " The Image of the Invisible God.
253. LM Mason. The Image of the Invisible God. 1 Thou, Lord! ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/253 the image of.htm

And Now this Earth was Invisible and Without Form...
... Book XII Chapter III And now this earth was invisible and without form?
And now this earth was invisible and without form, and ...
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Whether the Invisible Mission of the Divine Person is Only ...
... THE MISSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the invisible mission
of the divine person is only according to the gift of sanctifying grace? ...
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June the Seventeenth the Invisible Presence
... JUNE The Seventeenth THE INVISIBLE PRESENCE. "Show me Thy glory." "Exodus
33:12-23. Moses wist not what he asked. His speech was beyond his knowledge. ...
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Invisible (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being. ...
Multi-Version Concordance Invisible (5 Occurrences). ...
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Church (110 Occurrences)
... (2.) It denotes the whole body of the redeemed, all those whom the Father has given
to Christ, the invisible catholic church (Ephesians 5:23, 25, 27, 29 ...
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Visible (12 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are
clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his ...
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Sacraments
... symbolic rites. Augustine's definition of a sacrament as "the visible form
of an invisible grace" so far limited its application. But ...
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Comparative
... The Bible, on the other hand, while speaking of Him as invisible, and unknowable
through merely human effort (Job 11:7, 8 John 1:18), yet reveals Him in Christ ...
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Image (126 Occurrences)
... (a) Some of the Fathers (influenced by Philo) supposed that the "image" here = the
Logos (called "the image of the invisible God" in Colossians 1:15), on the ...
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Creation (35 Occurrences)
... existent-that is to say, the time-worlds were due to the effluent Divine Word or
originative Will, rather than to being built out of God's own invisible essence ...
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Images (158 Occurrences)
... are thought of as deities, this does not exclude a sense and apprehension of a
spiritual godhead, since visible corporeal beings may have invisible souls and ...
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Qualities (7 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are
clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his ...
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Vanish (21 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To pass from a visible to an invisible state; to go out of sight; to disappear;
to fade; as, vapor vanishes from the sight by being dissipated; a ship ...
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