His character. A person’s character is the sum total of all the qualities that make a person an individual. Character is displayed in words and actions but is not limited by words or actions. We call God’s character qualities His attributes. When the Bible describes the nature of God, it uses the word is. For example, 1 John 4:16 says that “God is love.” This means that God does not just possess loving feelings; He is all that love means (1 Corinthians 13:4–8). Love is His nature. God perfectly defines love.