Doctrine Matters with Kevin DeYoung What Are Divine Attributes?
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Feb 11, 2025 Discover the fascinating qualities and characteristics of God as divine attributes are explored in depth. The podcast delves into the distinctions between incommunicable and communicable attributes, shedding light on their integral nature. The discussion incorporates theological language and Aristotelian concepts, enhancing the understanding of God's essence and energies. It's a thought-provoking exploration that invites listeners to ponder the complexity of the divine nature.
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Divine Attributes
- Kevin DeYoung discusses the doctrine of God, focusing on His attributes.
- These attributes, or perfections, are inherent to God and not additions to His being.
Describing God's Attributes
- Various confessions and theologians have described God's attributes.
- These descriptions, like those in the Belgic and Westminster Confessions, aim to capture God's nature.
Incommunicable vs. Communicable Attributes
- Theologians categorize God's attributes as incommunicable (unique to God) and communicable (shared with humans).
- Examples of incommunicable attributes are immensity and eternity, while love and mercy are communicable.