ST206: Systematic Theology — The Divine Attributes: Incommunicable and Communicable Perfections

Foundations for the Christian Life · Aug 12, 2026 · 47m

This podcast explores the divine attributes by distinguishing between God’s incommunicable perfections, which belong to Him alone, and His communicable perfections, which are reflected in humanity. Central to the text is the doctrine of divine simplicity, asserting that God is not a collection of separate parts but is identical to His own perfect essence. By utilizing a classical framework, the source defends traditional views like immutability and impassibility against modern critiques, argueing that God’s unchanging nature provides a stable foundation for mercy. Ultimately, the material…