God’s Simplicity or Perfection
Ronald Hanko explains God's simplicity (or perfection) as the harmonious unity of God's attributes, showing how divine characteristics like love, justice, mercy, and omnipotence are inseparably interconnected rather than separate qualities. Using Scripture and metaphorical language, he demonstrates that God's perfection means His attributes never conflict but work together as one unified whole, with particular emphasis on how God's love is eternally bound to His justice in the work of redemption.
Ronald Hanko In books of theology, you will sometimes read of an attribute called God’s simplicity. The word is confusing, and since it is not found in Scripture, it might be better to use a different word—perhaps perfection. God’s simplicity is part of His oneness; He is one in all of His attributes and works. There is no disharmony, no conflict, no contradiction among His works or attributes. They are all one. God is perfect and without weakness or flaw in any way. God’s perfection is...