Divine simplicity

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Attributes of God in Christianity
Core attributes
Omnibenevolence Omnipotence Omnipresence Omniscience Eternity
Overarching attributes
Aseity Oneness Perfection Trinity
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Graciousness Holiness Immanence Immutability Impassibility Impeccability Incomprehensibility Incorporeality Kingship Mission Providence Righteousness Simplicity Sovereignty Transcendence Veracity
Emotions expressed by God
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In classical theistic and monotheistic theology, the doctrine of Divine Simplicity says that God is simple (without parts).

This is the idea that God does not exist in parts but is one unified entity, with no distinct attributes; that is, God’s esse is identical to God’s essence.