Communicable Attributes Flashcards
Define Spirituality
God exists as a being that is not made by matter, has no parts or dimensions, is unable to be perceived by our bodily senses, and is more excellent than any other kind of existence.
Define Invisibility
God’s total essence, all of his spiritual being, will never be able to be seen by us, yet God still shows himself to us through visible, created things.
Define Knowledge
God fully knows himself and all things possible and actual in one simple, eternal act.
Define Wisdom
God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals.
Define Truthfulness
He is the true God, and all his knowledge and words are both true and the final standard of truth.
Define Goodness (+ mercy, grace and patience)
God is the final standard of good, and all that God does is worthy of approval.mercy - goodness to those in distressgrace - goodness to those who deserve punishmentpatience - goodness to those in continual sin
Define Love
God eternally gives of himself to others.
Define Holiness
He is separated from sin and devoted to seeking his own honor.
Define Peace (Order)
In God’s being and actions, he is separate from confusion and disorder, yet he is continuously active in innumerable, well-ordered, simultaneous actions.
Define Righteousness (Justice)
God always acts in accordance with what is right and is himself the final standard of what is right.
Define Jealousy
God continuously seeks to protect his own honor.
Define Wrath
God intensely hates all sin.
Define Will
God approves and determines to bring about every action necessary for the existence and activity of himself and all creation.
Define Freedom
God does whatever he pleases, consistent with his character.
Define Omnipotence
God is able to do all his holy will.
