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The only argument I know of
that supports the view that God is omnibenevolent in the sense of
"perfectly good" is the one which points to Bible verses which show
that God is perfect in all of his ways, which means that God must be perfect in
whatever way he is good. Thus, the
Bible verse I provided is the best evidence for an omnibenevolent God, in my
opinion:
"As for God, his way is
perfect" (Psalm 18:30)
Alternatively, if one
doesn't accept that "omnibenevolent" means perfectly good, but
instead means "goodness which is extended to, and through, all
things," i.e., "all good," then one only has to point to verses
which shows that God is everywhere, and in all things. Thus, if God is good, then his goodness is
in all things, and thus he is omnibenevolent by that second definition, too.
"One God and Father of
all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." (Ephesians 4:6)
"For of Him and through
Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen." (Romans
11:36)