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In the context of biblical theology, "Perfections" often refers to the attributes or qualities of God that are considered complete, flawless, and infinite. These attributes are essential to understanding the nature and character of God as revealed in the Scriptures. The concept of divine perfections underscores the belief that God embodies the highest and most perfect form of every good quality.
Attributes of God1.
Omniscience: God's perfect knowledge encompasses all things, past, present, and future.
Psalm 147:5 states, "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit." This attribute assures believers that God is fully aware of all circumstances and needs.
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Omnipotence: God's power is unlimited and absolute. In
Jeremiah 32:17, it is declared, "Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You." This perfection assures that God can accomplish His will without hindrance.
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Omnipresence: God is present everywhere at all times.
Psalm 139:7-10 reflects this truth: "Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there." This attribute provides comfort that God is always near.
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Immutability: God's nature and character do not change.
Malachi 3:6 affirms, "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." This perfection assures believers of God's consistent faithfulness and reliability.
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Holiness: God's holiness signifies His absolute purity and separation from sin.
Isaiah 6:3 proclaims, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth." This attribute calls believers to a life of holiness and reverence.
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Love: God's love is perfect and unconditional. 1
John 4:8 states, "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." This perfection is demonstrated supremely in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for humanity's redemption.
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Justice: God's justice ensures that He is fair and righteous in all His dealings.
Deuteronomy 32:4 declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He."
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Mercy: God's mercy is His compassion and kindness toward humanity.
Ephesians 2:4-5 highlights this attribute: "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions."
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Truth: God's truthfulness means He is the ultimate source of all truth.
John 14:6 records Jesus saying, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
Theological SignificanceThe perfections of God are foundational to Christian theology and worship. They provide a framework for understanding God's interactions with the world and His expectations for humanity. These attributes are not isolated but are harmoniously integrated within the divine nature, reflecting the fullness of God's character. Believers are called to emulate these perfections in their own lives, striving to reflect God's holiness, love, and truth in their daily walk.
Strong's Hebrew
8550. Tummim -- Thummim... Thummim. Plural of tom;
perfections, ie (techn.) One of the epithets of the objects
in the high-priest's breastplate as an emblem of complete Truth -- Thummim.
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Whether thePerfections of all Things are in God?
... THE PERFECTION OF GOD (THREE ARTICLES) Whether theperfections of all things are
in God?... Therefore theperfections of all things are not in God....
Psalm 36:1. 5-9. LM ThePerfections and Providence of God; Or...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 36:1. 5-9. LM Theperfections and
providence of God; or, General providence and special grace....
The DivinePerfections.
... Hymn 2:166. The divineperfections. 1 How shall I praise th' eternal God, That infinite
unknown? Who can ascend his high abode, Or venture near his throne?...
The DivinePerfections.
... in the first and third lines of the stanza. Hymn 2:167. The divineperfections.
1 Great God, thy glories shall employ My holy fear...
ThePerfections of God.
... 117. " ThePerfections of God. 117. CM Watts. ThePerfections of God. 1
How shall I praise th' eternal God, That infinite Unknown?...
On God and hisPerfections
... Lesson 2 ON GOD AND HISPERFECTIONS. A "perfection" means a good quality. We say
a thing is perfect when it has all the good qualities it should have....
Whether thePerfections of all Things are in God
... Article Two Whether thePerfections of all Things are in God. Whether thePerfections
of all Things are in God We proceed to the second article thus:...
Psalm 111:2. Second Part. ThePerfections of God.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 111:2. Second Part. Theperfections
of God. 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand...
The DivinePerfections.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 169 The DivinePerfections. 6,6,6,6,4,4,4,4 The Divine
Perfections. The Lord Jehovah reigns,. His throne is built on high;...
The DivinePerfections.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 166 The DivinePerfections. CM The DivinePerfections.
How shall I praise th' eternal God,. That infinite Unknown?...
Thesaurus
Perfections (8 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Perfections (8 Occurrences). John 17:6 "I have revealed
Thy
perfections to the men whom Thou gavest me out of the world.
...Divine (39 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or belonging to God; as, divineperfections;
the divine will. 2. (a.) Proceeding from God; as, divine judgments....
Infinitude
... While, however, the term is not found, the truth that God is infinite, not only
in His understanding, but in His being and all Hisperfections, natural and...
Infinite (8 Occurrences)
... While, however, the term is not found, the truth that God is infinite, not only
in His understanding, but in His being and all Hisperfections, natural and...
Adoration
... Adoration is perhaps the highest type of worship, involving the reverent and rapt
contemplation of the Divineperfections and prerogatives, the acknowledgment...
Lights (71 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 28:30 And thou hast put unto the breastplate of judgment the Lights
and thePerfections, and they have been on the heart of Aaron, in his going in...
Glorious (91 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 3:16 to grant you--in accordance with the wealth of His glorious
perfections--to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost...
Perfection (30 Occurrences)
... the Revised Version margin gives the meaning of "the Urim and the Thummim" (Exodus
28:30 etc.) as "the Lights and thePerfections." 2. In the New Testament: In...
Perfectly (24 Occurrences)
Kingly (7 Occurrences)
... 9 But you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people
belonging specially to God, that you may make known theperfections of Him...
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