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God's attribute that explains how everything began.
God is Creator.
The whole of creation came into existence through the will and power of God.
This word used by CCM artists points out that God puts up with our wickedness longer than we deserve, in order that we might be saved.
Patience of God
This attribute is a relief to those stressed by the times we are in, knowing that God is near and active.
Immanence of God
- The literal meaning of the immanence of God is "to be within" or "near" in relation to God's creation. God is 'within' the universe in that God is its sustaining cause. God is active within His Creation.
What attribute does this point to?
John 4:24
24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Immateriality of God
- The state or quality of being immaterial. God’s existence is non-physical, and is distinct from His creation.
Closely related to His all knowing attributes, God is perfectly ____. We ask Him to also grant us this so that we might take the best course of action in this life.
Wise / Wisdom of God
God is perfectly Wise. He knows which course of action is the best.
A common theme of CCM today, relates to how God can be present in this place, yet unseen.
Immateriality of God
The state or quality of being immaterial. God’s existence is non-physical, and is distinct from His creation.
God is Spirit.
One of the main reasons we are unable to comprehend God fully is that he is _____ and we are finite.
Infinitude of God
- God is Infinite (limitless). God is not limited by anything outside of His character. This applies to all of God’s attributes.
What attribute does this point to?
Romans 1:19
19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.
God is Personal
This attribute is closely linked to why the people of God may be described as a prolific people.
Life Giver.
All of life was and is created by God and is dependent on Him.
If this attribute where a top hit song today - It would be about getting to know Jesus more and more.
God is a Personal God
God is a self-conscious Being capable of thought, will, and interaction with His creation.
Not a force or energy lacking a will.This attribute is evidenced by the numerous fulfilled prophecies throughout history, as well as in the very fact that God sent prophets.
Veracity of God
-Veracity is the quality of being true, honest, or accurate. God is true in His inner being, in His revelation, and in His relation to His people.
What attribute does this point to?
John 17:24 - “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
Solitariness of God
Attribute that shows that God does not need our praise or the attention of any created being, nor does he grow weaker or stronger over time.
Self-Sufficiency of God
This word be used little by those from the USA, this attribute may be more familiar to those familiar with a monarchy.
The Majesty of God
This attribute compared to others, is the sole issue for most major atheist's. Also relates to and is required for God to be our creator.
Self-Existence of God
- God has always existed. God does not have a beginning. (The uncreated Creator)
What attribute does this point to?
54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’[a] 55 But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?”[b] 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
Solitariness of God
- There was a time when creation, even heaven, didn’t exist, but God’s glory did because He is from everlasting. There was a time when angels, nor humans were praising Him and He was still altogether wonderful. He is self-contained, self-sufficient, and self-satisfied. He was under no compulsion to create out of necessity or deficiency. He created all things simply to display His glory.
God is a merciful God.
This attribute of God is also a top 5 favorite word in the CCM industry, it relates to the breaking of chains or in God's case ; That he is never forced to do something, unless he so choses.
Freedom of God
God is free and not constrained by anyone other than himself.. He does make promises, to be sure, which obligate him to do certain things, but he makes those promises voluntarily.
This the the attribute that glues all the attribute down.
Immutability of God
- The Immutability of God means He cannot change in His nature, Character or dependability.
Name a time in the bible were we see the Freedom of God attribute on display - specifically in that God chose not to do something because of his own prior promises.
Exodus 32:11-14
11 But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God. “Lord,” he said, “why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? 12 Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out, to kill them in the mountains and to wipe them off the face of the earth’? Turn from your fierce anger; relent and do not bring disaster on your people. 13 Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac and Israel, to whom you swore by your own self: ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and I will give your descendants all this land I promised them, and it will be their inheritance forever.’” 14 Then the Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.