We live in an age when the distinction between right and wrong is becoming increasingly blurred. The psalmist exclaims, “Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. Some believe that Jesus was only a prophet or perfected human, or that there is only one person of God with three aspects, or that there are two persons, or that they are three separate gods, or in various other doctrines. Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6, NIV). 3:1), God deserves thanks because of His perpetual love (Ps. 1 John 4:8;16 says "God is Love." "Scripture testifies that in all these various relations and experiences, God remains ever the same. This means that Christianity is monotheistic, although the doctrine of the Trinity says that God is three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is often conveyed with the phrase "Almighty", as in the Old Testament title "God Almighty" (the conventional translation of the Hebrew title El Shaddai) and the title "God the Father Almighty" in the Apostles' Creed. God is gloriously incomprehensible, but He is also a personal Spirit. The Bible promises, “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against Him” (Daniel 9:9, NIV). 5:7), God desires to show mercy to His people instead of having His people trying to obtain their own righteousness (Matt. [17] It is usually defined as the inability of God to suffer, while recognising that Jesus, who is believed to be God, suffered in his human nature. This is the first and greatest commandment” (Matthew 22:37- 38, NLT). He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright He is!” (Deuteronomy 32:4, NLT). Commit yourself daily to walk in the light of God’s truth. … Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. God is not good because it is attractive for Him to be so, nor does He follow after some sort of standard for goodness. Tozer in Knowledge of the Holy finds 18 characteristics of God in the Bible. No task is too big for Him. Attributes of God – The Basis Jesus came to reveal the God of the Bible. 11:22-23; 31-34), God’s words are true and completely righteous (Ps. ” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Isaiah 40:28 says that "Yahweh is the everlasting God," while Solomon acknowledges in 1 Kings 8:27 that "the heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you". The doctrine of the impassibility of God is a controversial one. Whatever He promises will always be fulfilled. God’s commitment to you is as strong as He is eternally constant. The Apostle Paul also affirms the oneness of God in verses like Ephesians 4:6.[40]. [1] Donald Macleod, however, argues that "All the suggested classifications are artificial and misleading, not least that which has been most favoured by Reformed theologians – the division into communicable and incommunicable attributes."[2]. In fact, it is impossible for God to change. 3:22-23), God faithfully matures believers (1 Thess. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can not keep God’s love away. 71:19), He is righteous in everything He does (Ps. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. When God gave the prophet Balaam a message to deliver to the king of Moab, Balaam said, “God is not a man, so he does not lie. His perfect Son, Jesus, died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. Or the woman caught in adultery: He spoke compassionately to her and forgave her. This is not an exhaustive list but more of a springboard to help you get familiar with God's character as He has revealed Himself in His word. Martin Luther grew up believing that this referred to an attribute of God - namely, his distributive justice. It is not based on how good you are or what you do to please Him. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10, NLT). The Bible never says that God is love, love, love. No foe is too strong for Him to conquer. All humanity benefits from God’s mercy to some degree. The immutability of God is being increasingly criticized by advocates of open theism,[16] which argues that God is open to influence through the prayers, decisions, and actions of people. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8, NLT). 28:13), Mercy is given to those who are themselves merciful (Matt. Nevertheless, these criticisms have been robustly countered from the Scriptures by apologists from beginning from the early Church and throughout Church history. But you must be sincere in your repentance and not abuse God’s grace. He displays His great mercy by withholding the punishment you so rightfully deserve. He is all-powerful, so no one can force Him to do anything against His will. 13:5), God is everywhere and no one can escape Him (Ps. God merely spoke the universe into being — a universe that astronomers estimate contains more than 100 billion galaxies. He is present everywhere, so no one can hide from Him or escape His scrutiny. 3. God does not compromise or change His values. You have been set apart by God to be holy. The love of God is particularly emphasised by adherents of the social Trinitarian school of theology. They are repeated here, although not in the same order. These are considered to be the attributes of Allah. It is for us to claim, to enjoy and to share with others. [3], Sinclair Ferguson distinguishes "essential" divine attributes, which "have been expressed and experienced in its most intense and dynamic form among the three persons of the Trinity—when nothing else existed." Consequently, many people mistakenly believe they can manipulate God’s system of justice. Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death?” “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. 9:7-8), God’s law and judgments are completely righteous (Ps. Exodus lays a foundational theology in which God reveals his name, his attributes, his redemption, his law and how he is to be worshiped. In gratitude, this is the mercy you are to share with others. 102:25-27; Heb. In the New Testament, Jesus upholds the oneness of God by quoting these words in Mark 12:29. Olympian god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light and knowledge. He also knows everything about you — your desires, motives and thoughts. He will never fail you! The omnipresence of God refers to him being present everywhere. The Westminster Shorter Catechism's definition of God is merely an enumeration of his attributes: "God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Immutability means God cannot change. 5:44-45), eternal plans are motivated by His love (Eph. Here are 15 attributes of God, what they mean and why they matter: 1. "[9] The expression "Alpha and Omega" also used as title of God in Book of Revelation. Ares. Sin brings death and destruction, while holiness brings health and well-being. They think that God is fooled by their excuses and alibis. The God portrayed in the Bible isn’t easy to understand, but what if we could better understand what it is that we can’t understand? Second, God came down from heaven to live on earth. You will learn about God's character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. God is always with us. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. ", The most notable biblical affirmation of the unity of God is found in Deuteronomy 6:4. You have made the heavens and earth by Your great power. 1: 1 8ff), He is “the God of truth” (Ps. God, in His sovereignty, has created us to find our greatest joy and fulfillment in loving Him. The Bible promises, “By His mighty power at work within us [He] is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream” (Ephesians 3:20, Living Bible). He is always with us, protecting us from danger. 21:5; 22:6), God’s truth can be suppressed to our peril (Rom. Preface “ACQUAINT NOW THYSELF WITH HIM, AND BE AT PEACE: thereby good shall come unto thee” (Job 22:21). And God does not have mood swings. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God—who chose you to be His children—is holy. No person or circumstance can ever remove us from the presence of our loving God. Understanding God – Studying His Attributes Another key to understanding God a little more is a study of His attributes. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to You; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to You. It is not based on how good you are or what you do to please Him. Aether. He cannot be otherwise. The omnipotence paradox explores questions like, "Could God create a stone so heavy that even He could not lift it?" Become aware of your actions and choices as you move throughout your day. In Acts 17:28 we are told, “In Him we live and move and exist” (New Living Translation). Create in me a clean heart, O God. The psalmist proclaims, “The LORD is good. If we break God’s laws, we will pay the consequences. And when you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. He knows the circumstances and motives, so His decisions are always based on absolute truth. Daniel explains, “[God] determines the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings” (Daniel 2:21, New Living Translation). The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being. "[30], While the mission of God is not traditionally included in this list, David Bosch has argued that "mission is not primarily an activity of the church, but an attribute of God. Generally instead of Free will a holder of this view will take on a more presuppositionalist approach while at the same time apply simple logic is to any attempt at question God's attributes/power/sovereignty. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love, Death can’t, and life can’t. God’s anger over sin should never be underestimated. For each letter of the alphabet, name an attribute of God. Our magnificent Creator God knows everything and is the source of all true knowledge, understanding and wisdom. 8:38-39), to love enemies and the wicked is to be like God (Luke 6:35), God will never relent from showing mercy to His children (Ps. Jesus gave His life on your behalf. The Bible instructs us, “Serve the LORD with fear, and celebrate His rule with trembling” (Psalm 2:11, NIV). The Bible promises, “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them” (Romans 8:28, NLT). Pingback: Prayer Workshop: A Primer | Michelle Ule, Author. God’s words and commands are timeless. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. The statement, known as the Shema Yisrael, after its first two words in Hebrew, says "Hear, O Israel: Yahweh our God, Yahweh is one." His love does not suppress or negate any of His other attributes. 36:21-23), God’s holiness demands exclusive worship (Josh. It means that God is unable to sin, which is a stronger statement than merely saying that God does not sin. "[39] Romans 16:27 speaks about the "only wise God". God’s truth frees us to live as He intended. Rather than reflecting the opinions and attitudes of this sinful world, you are to reflect the beauty of His holiness. 104:3-32), The powerful Creator reduces human rulers to nothing (Isa. God also guides us into truth through the working of His Holy Spirit. When believers begin to love God, love their neighbors as themselves and love their enemies, society will change for the better. If you cling to Him, His strength will sustain you. Arthur W. Pink tells us: There are many who talk about the love of God, who are total strangers to the God of love. Whereas "the Greeks assumed the gods were 'free' to become demons if they so chose," the God of the Bible "is 'free' to act only in conformity to His nature. We can emulate the goodness of God, but we can never be perfectly good. Introduction For those who believe there is a God, we all agree on one thing: God is love.110 And the love of God is a biblical truth (1 John 4:8). [22]Hebrews 6:18 says that "it is impossible for God to lie". All creation relies on God for existence, but He has no need for anything. Herman Bavinck notes that although the Bible talks about God changing a course of action, or becoming angry, these are the result of changes in the heart of God’s people (Numbers 14.) However, these will give you a better appreciation of who God is. You are the Alpha and the Omega, Author and Finisher of my faith, and are Awesome. James F. Keating and Thomas Joseph White (eds. Psalm 18:30 states, “God’s way is perfect. All who deny Jesus are given over to what they want, the elect "chosen" on the other hand are given a new heart to believe. The attributes of God may be classified under two main categories: His infinite powers. If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.” (James 1:5-6, New International Version), “All the people of the earth are nothing compared to Him. Isaiah declared, “The grass withers, and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8, NLT). God demonstrates His grace by showering you with blessings you do not deserve. When you are tempted to sin, do not focus on the attractiveness of the temptation but on God’s faithfulness to deliver you from that situation. 1:3), No one can challenge what God does (Dan. © 2021 Josh McDowell Ministry  |  All rights reserved. ", Trinitarian traditions of Christianity propose the Trinity of God - three persons in one: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whatever He says is completely accurate. God’s Names List: God’s Names in the Bible, God’s Names and Meanings, God’s Names in Exodus, God’s Names in the Old Testament. It is I, the LORD, the First and the Last. 4:35), Reveals Himself as the almighty God (Gen. 17:1), all creation is dependent upon His presence (Col. 1:17), God’s continual presence brings contentment (Heb. Faithfulness is at the heart of all that God is and does. Jesus declared: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. 1:5, 11), He chose His people to save and purify them (2 Thess. "[32], Many theologians see mystery as God’s primary attribute because he only reveals certain knowledge to the human race. The Evil God Challenge is a thought experiment that explores whether the hypothesis that God might be evil has symmetrical consequences to a good God, and whether it is more likely that God is good, evil, or non-existent. When we place our trust in Jesus, God no longer sees our sinfulness but only the perfect righteousness of Christ that now clothes us. 2:21), God powerfully delivered His people from Egypt (Exod. [27], Exodus 20:5-6, of the Decalogue says, "You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments" (NIV). God hates sin with a holy passion. 1:15-16), His holy presence rejects impurity (Isa. His knowledge is undefiled by any distortions or wrong perspectives. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are” (Romans 3:22, NLT). The Scriptures provide us with a clear description of what God is like and what is important to Him. The problem of evil and the argument from poor design have been proposed to suggest that God cannot be omnipotent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient. Then the world today, as in the first century, will marvel when they see and experience the transforming power of God’s love. God is faithful to help you in your need. While the providence of God usually refers to his activity in the world, it also implies his care for the universe, and is thus an attribute. But God also has a sovereign mercy He shows to those who are His. He knows about your pressures and problems, and He also knows the purpose for your trials. If you notice that you are slipping back into old habits, ask yourself, what would someone who is _____ (insert the trait your focusing on) do in this situation? "all who where appointed to eternal life believed" Acts 13:48. First, God revealed Himself to us in His Word, the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus says in John 3:36, "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. God cannot be fooled. Ferguson notes that it is, however, a manifestation of God's eternal righteousness, which is an essential attribute.[4]. My Abba Father, Almighty God, I love and Adore You. Many of these attributes only say what God is not – for example, saying he is immutable is saying that he does not change. The apostle John strongly warns, “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts” (1 John 5:21, New Living Translation). "[23], The incomprehensibility of God means that he is not able to be fully known. It is thus contrasted with his transcendence, but Christian theologians usually emphasise that the two attributes are not contradictory. In the act of faithfully believing the life, death and resurrection "for mans sin" by the shed blood of Jesus, the Son of God, till this is done goodness by God's standard is impossible. 145:17), He delights in demonstrating righteousness (Jer. The oneness of God is also related to his simplicity. The word "gracious" is not used often in the New Testament to describe God, although the noun "grace" is used more than 100 times. [44], The sovereignty of God is related to his omnipotence, providence, and kingship, yet it also encompasses his freedom, and is in keeping with his goodness, righteousness, holiness, and impeccability. With God, everything that has ever happened or will ever happen has already occurred within His awareness. He loves you because He is God and you are His creation. No one can stop Him or challenge Him, saying, ‘What do You mean by doing these things?”‘ (Daniel 4:35). Email Address * First Name . 2:2), The most holy One deserves constant honor (Rev. 3:25-26), as a father, God corrects His beloved children (Prov. Spirit from me. Grudem notes that this is a less common use of the word "simple" - that is, "not composed of parts". […] Reply. Do your decisions and lifestyle demonstrate that you are listening to Jesus? ” (2 Corinthians 5:10). S. Janos, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Nature of God: An Inquiry Into Divine Attributes, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative, "Prayer and Its Place in God's Sovereign Plan", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Attributes_of_God_in_Christianity&oldid=994961416, Wikipedia introduction cleanup from August 2019, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from August 2019, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Articles needing additional references from March 2020, All articles needing additional references, Articles with Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. "[15] Millard Erickson calls this attribute God's constancy. God wants you to display His righteousness in your new life. Also, compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. This is called His omniscience. He is always with us, watching what we do. Therefore, true goodness is understood in light of the revelation of God in his Word. 19:9), God’s words are faithful and true (Rev. Natural theology is a program of inquiry into the existence and attributes of God without referring or appealing to any divine revelation. God’s laws are a reflection of His own righteous nature. … Who can comprehend the power of Your anger? Your wrath is as awesome as the fear You deserve” (Psalm 90:8,11, NLT). , (Psalms 139:7-12). But because He is a just God, His verdict will always be right. Another school of thought is that man is bound by his nature and his nature is always against God. His knowledge and wisdom will not increase or diminish. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies. Your holy and loving God is faithful! Attributes Of God, first appeared as articles in the monthly Studies In The Scriptures published from 1922 to 1953. Our culture has adopted the principle of situational ethics, which proposes that what is morally right varies from person to person and situation to situation. No prayer is too difficult for Him to answer. God’s principles for life never change. You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God’s likeness—righteous, holy, and true.” (Ephesians 4:22-24). Because He is all-knowing and ever-present, He has all the facts at His disposal. God’s love is unconditional. The gospels are filled with examples of how Jesus was moved with compassion and acted to help those who were sick, suffering and in need. [26] Georg Cantor's work on infinity in mathematics was accused of undermining God's infinity, but Cantor argued that God's infinity is the Absolute Infinite, which transcends other forms of infinity. The following are four of the many ways He is beyond our understanding. His character is perfect in every way. 23:19), He is full of grace and truth (John 1:14), His Spirit guides believers into all truth (John 16:13), the Holy Spirit is characterized by truth in every way (John 14:17; 15:26; 1 John 5:6), true freedom comes from abiding in God’s truth (John 8:31-32), His righteousness is absolute (Ps. He could not have sacrificed any more. "[31] Christopher J. H. Wright argues for a biblical basis for Mission that goes beyond the Great Commission, and suggests that "missionary texts" may sparkle like gems, but that "simply laying out such gems on a string is not yet what one could call a missiological hermeneutic of the whole Bible itself. “God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.” (Ecclesiastes 12:14, NLT), “Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? It is impossible for Him to be otherwise. Alternatively, a God with free will can make different choices based on knowledge of the future, and therefore God's knowledge of the future is imperfect or limited. The prophet Isaiah states, “The LORD comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones” (Isaiah 49:13, NIV). You can do this through faith as you daily “throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life. Inspiring Bible Verses Subscribe * indicates required. It refers to God being in complete control as he directs all things — no person, organization, government or any other force can stop God from executing his purpose. God is faithful to fulfill His promises. The Athanasian Creed says "we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity. Nontrinitarian Christians do not hold that this is an attribute of God. [49] Support for the doctrine of the Trinity comes from several verses on the Bible and the New Testament's trinitarian formulae, such as the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". The psalmist writes, “You spread out our sins before You — our secret sins — and You see them all. Our amazing God is capable of doing anything — as long as it does not violate any of His other attributes. But often we ignore His presence because we are so preoccupied with our lives. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT). God's eternity may be seen as an aspect of his infinity, discussed below. The following is a list of some of God's known attributes. Nothing occurs without His divine permission. The aseity of God means "God is so independent that he does not need us. 11:4-5), the righteous Messiah will establish a righteous people (Jer. "[24], The incorporeality or spirituality of God refers to him being a Spirit. Jesus reached out His hands and healed them. 23:19), though the universe will change, God never will (Ps. We actually have the presence of Almighty God living inside us. Holy living involves a daily decision to surrender to the lordship of Christ. Do you feel overwhelmed by circumstances? Our Creator God did all this so we could go beyond just knowing about Him. Or have you bought into the lies of popular culture? Whatever your circumstances, whatever your need, God has the answer. He is incapable of being otherwise. Moses praises the wrath of God in Exodus 15:7. May 31, 2020 at 8:07 pm. No matter what you might be facing, God can help you. [14] Grudem goes on to say that the whole Bible "is the story of God's involvement with his creation", but highlights verses such as Acts 17:28, "in him we live and move and have our being".[14]. The apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16, NIV). And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32, NLT). Various objections have been to certain attributes or combinations of attributes. For 33 years, human beings could observe the incarnate God through their senses as they walked and talked with His Son, Jesus. Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. Hebrews 10:23 states, “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise” (NLT). "[8] It is based on Acts 17:25, where it says that God "is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything" (NIV). God’s love never fails. 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