Who does God say He is?
Natural attributes– who God is, how He has defined Himself to be inwardly
Moral attributes–who God has revealed Himself to be outwardly in relation to His creation
Believing God – By Beth Moore
- God is who He says He is
- God can do what He says He can do
- I am who God says I am
- I can do all things through Christ
- God’s Word is alive and active in me
Natural attributes
Omniscient – knows all; complete understanding of every fact, possibility, and perspective
Omnipotent – possesses all power; able to do anything
Omnipresent – present everywhere
One – true God, in perfect unity and completeness
Infinite – no limits or boundaries
Incomprehensible – beyond the understanding of man, more complex than mortal minds can conceive
Immanent – existing, remaining (His presence), alive, sustaining, near, present, involved
Immutable – unchanging, always the same, constant, cannot be improved or decline
Immortal – unlike man, cannot die, the Author and Authority over of life, not subject to death
Self-existent – not created by another, dependent upon nothing outside Himself for existence
Self-sufficient – able to act without need of assistance, in need of nothing
Sovereign – supreme authority, nothing escaping His control and foreknown plan
Eternal – no beginning, no end; has always been, always will be
Transcendent – above all His creation, beyond human experience, exceeding all, without equal
Absolute – perfect, complete, standard, example, and definition of each attribute, nothing lacking
Unique – different from all others, none like Him, one and only, singular
Moral attributes
Holy – morally perfect, sacred; apart from all impurity or sin
Good – gives to all according to His goodwill and kindness, positive intention
Gracious – generously extending what is undeserved, what is not earned, and cannot be repaid
Loving – desiring another’s highest good, even to the point of laying down His life
Longsuffering – slow to anger, patient, enduring tolerance
Merciful – actively compassionate, withholding a deserved penalty or consequence
Truthful – reality, sure, accurate, whatever God says is without falsehood or deception
Wrathful – holiness and hatred for all that is unrighteous requires Him to punish all that is wicked and evil or deviant from His perfect standard
Wise – always choosing the righteous end and most fitting plan
Righteous – always doingwhat is right and consistent w/ His character
Faithful – always true to His promises and His character
Forgiving – willing and able to grant pardon, cover the debt, and restore to right standing, without anger or resentment
Jealous – unwilling to share His glory or worship, protective of what is rightfully His
Just – fair in His actions, rewards and punishments
For each attribute, write a statement that applies to your current circumstances:
Because God is…Holy
Good
Gracious
Loving
Longsuffering
Merciful
Truthful
Wrathful
Wise
Righteous
Faithful
Forgiving
Jealous
Just
Omniscient
Omnipresent
Omnipotent
One
Infinite
Incomprehensible
Immanent
Immutable
Immortal
Self-existent
Self-sufficient
Sovereign
Eternal
Transcendent
Absolute
Unique / He will/I can…