What is God like The Attributes of God
What is God like? The Attributes of God
Attributes of God p p We cannot know anything for sure about God But by looking at ourselves, our faith, and creation, we can have some idea of what God is
Omnipotence p p p Means all-powerful. God possesses infinite power. Allows His creatures to have some power, but this in no way diminishes His own. “He expends no energy that must be replenished. ”
Immutability: This simply means that God never changes. p It is why the Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. ” p
Eternal: God always has been and will be forever, because God dwells in eternity. p There was never a time when God wasn’t. p It is why God can see the end from the beginning, and why He is never surprised by anything. p
Omnipresence: Means “always present. ” p This truth is taught throughout the Bible as the phrase “I am with you always” is repeated 22 times in both the Old and New Testaments. p
Omniscience: “God possesses perfect knowledge and therefore has no need to learn. ” Omniscience means all-knowing. p God knows everything, and His knowledge is infinite. It is impossible to hide anything from God. p
Other attributes • God is unique: there is none else like God • God is immense: God is not limited to space • God is simple: pure spirit; there are no parts, no divisions, an image of God cannot be created • God is personal: God is alive and shows His love and compassion throughout history • God is Holy: not like anything that is created, His goodness is unlimited
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