Affirms
God is eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and perfectly holy.
Plymouth Brethren affirm classical theistic attributes: God is eternal (without beginning or end), omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and perfectly holy. God's character is understood as supremely righteous, just, and merciful. These divine attributes are foundational to Brethren understanding of God's work in creation, providence, and redemption.
Key Distinctions
- Theism type:
- classical monotheism — one God, infinite, eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent
- Primary divine attribute:
- love and holiness (biblical); divine simplicity affirmed (God is what he has)
Scripture References
Sources
- J.N. Darby, Synopsis of the Books of the Bible
- Brethren doctrinal consensus