• Exodus 34:5-7
    Now the LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children's children to the third and the fourth generation."
     
  • Isaiah 40:18
    To whom then will you liken God?
    Or what likeness will you compare to Him?

     
  • Romans 1:19-20
    because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
     
  • 1 John 3:1-3
    Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
     
  • 1 John 4:7-8
    Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
     
  • John 1:14
    And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
     
  • John 14:7-9
    "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him." Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Attributes


Resources

God's Non-Transmittable Attributes (Part Two): Omnipresence

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God, being spiritual, is not restricted to any spatial dimension in the physical realm. He is always present everywhere and at any time with His whole Being. As declared in Jeremiah 23:23-24, "Am I a God near at hand," says the LORD, "and not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?" says …


God's Non-Transmittable Attributes (Part One): Omnipotence

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God's attributes are divided into transmittable qualities, which He shares with us, such as the ability to love, acquire knowledge, and show kindness, and non-transmittable attributes, which He alone possesses. Among His non-transmittable attributes, God is self-existent, self-sufficient, and eternal, meaning He has no origin, …


God of the Pigeonhole

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's attributes cannot be confined or fully captured by any image or depiction, as they transcend human comprehension by infinite orders of magnitude. Attempting to define Him through art or mental imagery diminishes His true nature and presents a false idea of who He is. As He declares in Isaiah 40:18, to whom can He be …


The Wholeness of God

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The beauty, harmony, balance, and providence evident throughout the earth bear witness to the wisdom, unity, harmony, and love in which He always acts. Our God possesses every good quality to the ultimate degree, with every attribute working in perfect and faithful harmony. Studying God in His wholeness should teach us humility, …


A God of Many Dimensions

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The question of who the true God is remains critical across every nation and era. Many lack a deep understanding of the Eternal God, often providing only general responses. God's self-description in Exodus 34:6-7 reveals Him as merciful and gracious, longsuffering, abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, …


The Unique Greatness of Our God (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's hand holds all the water on the face of the earth, while a human can barely hold a few tablespoons. He measures the entire universe in the span of one hand, demonstrating His immeasurable greatness. He possesses a measuring cup that can contain all the matter of the earth and owns scales that can weigh all its hills and …


Where Was God?

CGG Weekly by John W. Ritenbaugh

Almost everybody in America has some knowledge of God, but in most cases, it is so shallow as to be embarrassing. God is in control of His creation.


Seeking God (Part One): Our Biggest Problem

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

After making the covenant with God, how does a person avoid backsliding? The answer lies in seeking God, which involves much more than commonly thought.



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Attributes