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Packer's Incommunicable Attributes

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Packer describes a few incommunicable attributes of God. These particular attributes mankind cannot duplicate or strive to be, are Lord, King, Savior, infinite, eternal, unchangeable, and just (Packer, 1973, p. 20-21). God is the creator of the world, and the Messiah that came back to save the world (Packer, 1973, p. 50, 55). Furthermore, the Lord is the epitome of holiness. Holiness describes His perfection and inability to sin (Slick, n.d.). Despite our sinful ways, the Lord still wants us to strive to be like Him. He has given us the ability to emulate some of His attributes and characteristics. The Lord is full of wisdom, and is willing to give wisdom, to those who ask. He wants us to also be wise, and educated in the His Word.

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