The Attributes of God

The Bible attributes many characteristics to God, portraying His nature and essence. Key biblical attributes of God include:

Omnipotence – All-powerful (Jeremiah 32:17)

Omniscience – All-knowing (Psalm 147:5)

Omnipresence – Present everywhere (Psalm 139:7-10)

Eternality – Eternal, without beginning or end (Psalm 90:2; Revelation 1:8)

Immutability – Unchanging in nature and character (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17)

Holiness – Perfectly pure and set apart (Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:16)

Love – Unconditional and sacrificial love (1 John 4:8; John 3:16)

Mercy – Compassion and forgiveness toward sinners (Ephesians 2:4-5)

Justice – Righteousness and fairness in judgment (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 89:14)

Sovereignty – Supreme authority over all creation (Psalm 103:19)

Wisdom – Infinite wisdom and understanding (Romans 11:33)

Faithfulness – Unfailing in keeping promises (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Jealousy – Zealous for His exclusive worship (Exodus 20:5)

Glory – Majestic and worthy of honor (Psalm 29:2; Isaiah 42:8)

Goodness – Benevolent and kind (Psalm 34:8)

Peace – Source of true peace (Numbers 6:26; John 14:27)

Truth – Absolute truth and reliability (John 14:6; Titus 1:2)

Self-existence – God is self-sufficient and independent (Exodus 3:14)

Fatherhood – God as a loving Father (Matthew 6:9; Romans 8:15)

Judge – Righteous Judge of all (Acts 17:31; 2 Timothy 4:8)

These attributes reflect God’s nature as revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.