3.2 Theology Proper_Communicable Attributes

Question 1

Omniscience (knowledge)

Answer 1

1. God knows all things, actual and possible
2. past, present and future
3. and remembers all things with equal clarity, immediately (Isa. 46:9-10)

Question 2

Love

Answer 2

1. Delight in himself and creation [God’s love is seen in the way that He sacrifices Himself for the benefit of others (1 John 3:16)]
2. and is based on His character not on the worthiness of the recipients (Eph. 2:4).

Question 3

Mercy

Answer 3

1. God often withholding judgment on those who deserve only punishment (Rom. 9)

Question 4

Holiness

Answer 4

1. He is separate from the common and devoted to His honor (Isa 6:3).

Question 5

Righteousness / Justice

Answer 5

1. God is righteous in his character (Rom. 3:25-26)
2. and just in applying his standards to humans (Acts 17:30-31).

Question 6

Omnipotence / Freedom

Answer 6

1. God has the freedom and power (Eph. 3:20) to do all He pleases (Eph. 1:11, 19)

Question 7

Wisdom

Answer 7

1. God is infinitely wise and always chooses the very best course of action (Eph. 1:11).

Question 8

Grace

Answer 8

2. God shows kindness to those who do not deserve it (Rom. 4:1-4).

Question 9

Patience

Answer 9

1. God is long suffering with His creation (2 Peter 3:9).