In the context of biblical theology, "Perfections" often refers to the attributes or qualities of God that are considered complete, flawless, and infinite. These attributes are essential to understanding the nature and character of God as revealed in the Scriptures. The concept of divine perfections underscores the belief that God embodies the highest and most perfect form of every good quality.

Attributes of God

1. Omniscience: God's perfect knowledge encompasses all things, past, present, and future. Psalm 147:5 states, "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit." This attribute assures believers that God is fully aware of all circumstances and needs.

2. Omnipotence: God's power is unlimited and absolute. In Jeremiah 32:17, it is declared, "Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You." This perfection assures that God can accomplish His will without hindrance.

3. Omnipresence: God is present everywhere at all times. Psalm 139:7-10 reflects this truth: "Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there." This attribute provides comfort that God is always near.

4. Immutability: God's nature and character do not change. Malachi 3:6 affirms, "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." This perfection assures believers of God's consistent faithfulness and reliability.

5. Holiness: God's holiness signifies His absolute purity and separation from sin. Isaiah 6:3 proclaims, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth." This attribute calls believers to a life of holiness and reverence.

6. Love: God's love is perfect and unconditional. 1 John 4:8 states, "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." This perfection is demonstrated supremely in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for humanity's redemption.

7. Justice: God's justice ensures that He is fair and righteous in all His dealings. Deuteronomy 32:4 declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He."

8. Mercy: God's mercy is His compassion and kindness toward humanity. Ephesians 2:4-5 highlights this attribute: "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions."

9. Truth: God's truthfulness means He is the ultimate source of all truth. John 14:6 records Jesus saying, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Theological Significance

The perfections of God are foundational to Christian theology and worship. They provide a framework for understanding God's interactions with the world and His expectations for humanity. These attributes are not isolated but are harmoniously integrated within the divine nature, reflecting the fullness of God's character. Believers are called to emulate these perfections in their own lives, striving to reflect God's holiness, love, and truth in their daily walk.8550. Tummim -- Thummim
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Whether the Perfections of all Things are in God?
... THE PERFECTION OF GOD (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the perfections of all things are
in God? ... Therefore the perfections of all things are not in God. ...
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... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 36:1. 5-9. LM The perfections and
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The Divine Perfections.
... Hymn 2:166. The divine perfections. 1 How shall I praise th' eternal God, That infinite
unknown? Who can ascend his high abode, Or venture near his throne? ...
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The Divine Perfections.
... in the first and third lines of the stanza. Hymn 2:167. The divine perfections.
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The Perfections of God.
... 117. " The Perfections of God. 117. CM Watts. The Perfections of God. 1
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On God and his Perfections
... Lesson 2 ON GOD AND HIS PERFECTIONS. A "perfection" means a good quality. We say
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Whether the Perfections of all Things are in God
... Article Two Whether the Perfections of all Things are in God. Whether the Perfections
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Psalm 111:2. Second Part. The Perfections of God.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 111:2. Second Part. The perfections
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The Divine Perfections.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 169 The Divine Perfections. 6,6,6,6,4,4,4,4 The Divine
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The Divine Perfections.
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Perfections (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Perfections (8 Occurrences). John 17:6 "I have revealed
Thy perfections to the men whom Thou gavest me out of the world. ...
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Divine (39 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or belonging to God; as, divine perfections;
the divine will. 2. (a.) Proceeding from God; as, divine judgments. ...
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Infinitude
... While, however, the term is not found, the truth that God is infinite, not only
in His understanding, but in His being and all His perfections, natural and ...
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Infinite (8 Occurrences)
... While, however, the term is not found, the truth that God is infinite, not only
in His understanding, but in His being and all His perfections, natural and ...
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Adoration
... Adoration is perhaps the highest type of worship, involving the reverent and rapt
contemplation of the Divine perfections and prerogatives, the acknowledgment ...
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Lights (71 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 28:30 And thou hast put unto the breastplate of judgment the Lights
and the Perfections, and they have been on the heart of Aaron, in his going in ...
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Glorious (91 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 3:16 to grant you--in accordance with the wealth of His glorious
perfections--to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost ...
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Perfection (30 Occurrences)
... the Revised Version margin gives the meaning of "the Urim and the Thummim" (Exodus
28:30 etc.) as "the Lights and the Perfections." 2. In the New Testament: In ...
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Perfectly (24 Occurrences)

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Kingly (7 Occurrences)
... 9 But you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people
belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him ...
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