Series edited by Graham A. Cole, Oren R. Martin
Practical Theology for the Church Today
God is the Creator of all things. As Creator, he is unique and cannot be compared to any of his creatures. Throughout history, the church has recognized the importance of studying and understanding God’s attributes. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, theologian Gerald Bray examines the attributes of God, presenting their biblical foundations, systematic-theological structure, and practical relevance for the church today. Bray separates the attributes into two categories: God’s relational attributes (which focus on how he interacts with his creation) and his essential attributes (which describe his essence and relation to time). As Christians better understand the attributes of God they will see, delight in, and apply what Scripture reveals concerning who God is and what he is like.
160 pages
Chapter 1: The Being of God and His Attributes
Chapter 2: God’s Essential Attributes
Chapter 3: God’s Relational Attributes
Chapter 4: The Relevance of God’s Attributes Today
Appendix: God’s Attributes in Christian Tradition
SSST The Attributes of God: An Introduction is in the following collections:
