1. Attributes of God

2. 1. Introduction The Names of God Doctrine of God
Traditional “Proofs” for God’s Existence
Incommunicable Attributes of God
Communicable Attributes of God
The Trinity
Creation
God’s Providence
Descriptions of God taken from Creation
All creation reveals something about God to us
All that the Bible says about God uses anthropomorphic language
God made the universe so that it would show forth the excellence of his character
The Names of God

3. 2. Incommunicable Attributes
Unchangeableness. God is unchanging in his being, perfections, purposes, and promises, yet God does act and feel emotions, and he acts and feels differently in response to different situations. This attribute of God is also called immutability.
Being – Ps. 102:25-27;
Perfections – Mal. 3:6; James 1:17
Purposes – Isa. 46:9-11
Promises – Num. 23:19
Does God sometimes change his mind? Ex. 32:9-14; Isa. 38:1-6

4. 3. Communicable Attributes
Wisdom. God’s wisdom means that God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals.
Rom. 16:27; Job 12:13
How do you see God working wisely in the world?
1 Cor. 1:18-2:5
Do you really believe that God is working wisely in your life today?
Rom. 8:28

5. 3. Communicable Attributes
Jealousy. God’s jealousy means that God continually seeks to protect his own honor.
Exod. 34:14
Num. 25:1-18
How do you see God’s name dishonored in the world, and what is a good way to be jealous for his honor?