SS Outline 9.14.25

The Attributes of God (Part 1: Incommunicable Attributes)

1. Introduction

• Berkhof: God’s incommunicable attributes are those that belong to Him alone and are not shared with His creation.
• Isaiah 46:9-10

2. The Incommunicable Attributes of God
A. Independence (Self-Existence / Aseity)

• Definition: God is self-existent and depends on nothing outside of Himself.
• Exodus 3:14 – “I AM WHO I AM.”
• Acts 17:25 – God is not served by human hands as if He needed anything.
• We depend on God; He depends on no one.

B. Immutability (Unchangeableness)

• Definition: God does not change in His being, character, or promises.
• Malachi 3:6 – “For I the Lord do not change.”
• Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
• We can trust God’s promises because He never changes.

C. Infinity (Limitlessness)

• Definition: God is unlimited in being, time, knowledge, and power.
• Psalm 147:5 – “Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure.”
• No problem is too great for God.

D. Eternity (God’s Timelessness)

• Definition: God has no beginning or end; He exists outside of time.
• Psalm 90:2 – “From everlasting to everlasting, you are God.”
• Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega.”
• We can trust God’s eternal plans.

E. Omnipresence (God is Everywhere)

• Definition: God is fully present everywhere at all times.
• Psalm 139:7-10 – “Where shall I go from your Spirit? If I ascend to heaven, you are there.”
• We are never alone—God is always near.

3. Conclusion