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The Essence of God Essence of God: The phrase "Essence of God" is a theological term used to refer to God's personal characteristics, or to the facets of His personality. Sometimes the term "Attributes of God" is used to refer to God's essence. The "attributes", or the "essence", of God are His primary characteristics, so they cannot be completely communicated to man. They can be described to a degree, but they cannot be fully defined. Finite man cannot define the infinite. The Bible is the Word of God, and as such it reveals those facts about the Creator that He has seen fit to reveal about Himself. God is not arrogant or egotistical. He knows Himself, is self-assured, and is humble. God is a rational, logical, stable-minded, patient; and all of His thinking is backed up by His omniscience.Various attributes of God can be seen in certain situations. For example: • In salvation, God's love and eternal life are apparent. • In judgment, His righteousness and justice are manifested. • In God's faithfulness, His immutability and veracity are shown. • In God's Plan, His omniscience and sovereignty are seen. • In God's will, sovereignty is paramount. • In God's revelation, veracity, love, and omniscience are obvious.
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