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Justice

God is equitable, whether it is demonstrated by punishment following from condemnation or grace leading to salvation. He does not show favoritism (Acts 10: 34-35; Romans 2:11).

Love and Benevolence

God seeks the good of humans at His own infinite cost. God has unselfish concern and welfare for His creation (Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Psalm 103:17; John 3:16; Romans 5:6-8; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:8, 10).

Grace

God extends undeserved favor to humans according to their needs and His will (Exodus 34:6; Ephesians 1:5-8; Titus 2:11).

Goodness

Goodness constitutes the character of God. It is shown by His benevolence, mercy and grace. His character is desirable for its own sake without being a means to an end. Rather it is the goal, ends, and purpose to which all ought to correspond and incline (Exodus 33:19; Psalm 145:9).

Freedom

God is a free agent, absolutely independent from all casual influence from his creatures (Psalm 115:3).

Holiness

God is righteous, perfect, set apart or separate from all sin or evil (Habakkuk 1:13; 1 Peter 1:16; 1 John 1:5).

Righteousness

Holiness is applied to relationships. God’s law and actions are right (Psalm 19:7-9; Jeremiah 9:24).

Truth

Agreement and consistency with all that is represented by God himself. That is, God’s actions and thoughts perfectly correspond to His nature (Hebrews 6:19; Titus 1:2)

Genuineness

God is real and true without any error or
contradiction (John 1:14; 14:6; 17:3).

Veracity

God speaks truth and is trustworthy (1 Samuel 15:29; John 17:17, 19; Hebrews 6:18; Titus 1:2).

Faithfulness

God proves true; He keeps his promises despite the unfaithfulness of His creatures (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 89:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:24).

Personality

God is personal. He possesses self-awareness, mind, will, and self-determination.

Impassibility

God cannot change or moved by anything outside Himself (Exodus 3:14).

Mercy

God is tenderhearted, showing compassion toward the miserable, demonstrating His love to mankind, and abstaining from brining upon people what they deserve (Exodus 3:7, 17; Psalm 103:13; Matthew 9:36).

Persistence

God has a long-suffering nature and patience toward His people (Psalm 86:15; Romans 2:4; 9:22; 2 Peter 3:9).

Chart taken from Charts of Apologetics and Christian Evidences by H. WAYNE HOUSE. Copyright 2006 by H. Wayne House. Used by permission of Zondervan. To find out more info about Charts of Apologetics and Christian Evidences, see http://www.Zondervan.com. ISBN# 031021937X

Theology : God's Moral/Relational Attributes Chart