Attributes of God

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This sequence introduces you to God's attributes. When we describe the attributes of someone, we can say that someone is strong, or very intelligent. But what are God's attributes?

Omnipotent

Another word for Omnipotent is ‘almighty’ which means he is ‘all powerful’. This quote indicates that God must be omnipotent to create the world out o...

Omniscient

Omniscient: God “knows everything” (1 Jn 3:20 see CCC 208). God has already thought of every possibility, both good and bad. If he hadn't he would lac...

Omnipresent

Omnipresent means ‘all present’ or ‘present everywhere’ (CCC 2671). God who is transcendent is not removed from creation, but keeps creation in existe...

Infinite

God is infinite. Infinite means 'limitless'. There are no limits to God.He has unlimited power (all powerful, almighty, omnipotent)He has unlimited kn...

Mystery

“God is mystery” (CCC 206)We are finite, limited. God is infinite, therefore we can never fully understand God. God will always be a mystery, but a my...