character of God
The character of God is the holy standard by which we measure sin. Sin is essentially a restless unwillingness on the part of the creature to abide in the sphere and limitation in which the all-wise Creator placed him. It is a lack of conformity to the character of God, making it unlike Him.
What is the character of God, and how does it relate to sin?
Questions on this topic
- What is the character of God, and how does it relate to sin?The Basics
- Name ten characteristics of the essence of God and explain the meaning of each.The Basics
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