Sixth, He possesses the attributes and perfections of God, for

(1). He is said to be eternal:

Mic. v. 2.—But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Compare with Matt. ii. 6.—And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

John i. 2.—The same was in the beginning with God.

John viii. 56, 58.—Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. * * * * Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

John xvii. 5, 24.—And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. * * * * Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Acts iii. 15.—And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

Heb. i. 11, 12.—They shall perish, but thou remainest: and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

Rev. i. 17.—And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last.

Rev. xxii, 13.—I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

(2). Omnipresent:

Matt. xviii. 20.—For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matt. xxviii. 20.—Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

John iii. 13.—And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

Eph. i. 23.—Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

(3). Omniscient:

Matt. ix. 4.—And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

Matt. xii. 25.—And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Mark ii. 8.—And immediately, when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why. reason ye these things in your hearts?

Luke vi. 8.—But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

Luke ix. 47.—And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him.

Luke x. 22.—All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will Reveal him.

John i. 48.—Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

John ii. 24, 25.—But Jesus did not commit him self unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man; for he knew what was in man.

John xvi. 30.—Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

John xxi. 17.—He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Rev. ii. 23.—And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

(4). Omnipotent:

Matt. xxviii. 18.—And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

John v. 17.—But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

John x. 18—No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

I Cor. i. 24.—But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Col. i. 17.—And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Col. ii. 10.—And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power.

Heb. vii. 25.—Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Rev. i. 8.—I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

(5). Unchangeable:

Heb. i. 11, 12.—They shall perish, but thou remainest: and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

Heb. vii. 24.—But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

Heb. xiii. 8.—Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to- day, and for ever.

(6). Infinitely wise and loving:

I Cor. i. 24.—But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Col. ii. 3.—In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Eph. iii. 19—And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

(7). Sinless:

Mark x. 18.—And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

John viii. 29, 46.—And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

John xiv. 30.—Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

Heb. vii. 26.—For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harınless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.

I Pet. ii. 22.—Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth.

I John iii. 5.—And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.