The Names and Attributes of God

These flashcards cover key names and attributes of God as discussed in the course theology proper.

Elohim

The generic Hebrew name of God, plural form of reverence, emphasizing God's greatness.

Yahweh

The personal name of God meaning 'The Lord God', revealed to Moses as 'I am that I am'.

Adonaiya

A Hebrew name meaning 'Lord', indicating possessorship and authority.

El Shaddai

A compound name meaning 'God Almighty', found in Genesis 17:1.

Omnipresence

God's quality of being present everywhere at the same time.

Immutability

God's attribute of unchangeableness, indicating that His nature and purpose do not change.

Infiniteness

The quality of God being without limits in both quantity and quality.

Eternity

God's nature of being timeless, having no beginning or end.

Moral Attributes

Qualities of God that He shares with man, such as love, mercy, and faithfulness.

Incommunicable Attributes

Attributes that belong solely to God, such as self-existence and omniscience.

Unity of God

The attribute indicating that God is not divided into parts; all attributes are equally essential.

Omniscience

God's quality of being all-knowing, aware of the past, present, and future.

Omnipotence

The attribute of God being all-powerful, able to accomplish all He wills.

Spirituality of God

God's nature as spirit, indicating that He has no material or physical body.

Personality of God

God's characteristics as a person, possessing intellect, emotion, and will.

Compound Names of God

Names composed of multiple elements, such as Jehovah Rapha (The Lord who heals) and El Olam (The Everlasting God).