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Introduction
This is a study of the Godhead also called the Trinity or the Tri-unity of God The best definition of the Trinity is that there is only one God but in unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Word (or Son) and Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
Again in simpler terms There is only one God but in the unity of the Godhead there are three eternal and co-equal Persons the same in essence but distinct in existence
Throughout the history of Israel and the church there has been vast opposition to the concept of the Trinity of God The question is how can God be one and how can God be three Is this a contradiction The doctrine of a triune Godhead is a stumbling block for many believers but it is important to understand because it is central to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
The Holy Spirit anticipates every single heresy that may arise concerning scripture so that the saints of God are thoroughly furnished by the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God to discern both good and evil
II Timothy 316
All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness
II Timothy 317
That the man of God may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works
In church history there have been five major errors concerning the doctrine of the Trinity Irsquom going to discuss each one and hopefully shed some light on any confusion about the doctrine of the triune Godhead and the deity of Jesus Christ
I The Five Major Heresies Concerning the Godhead
A Arianism
Arianism
Arianism is one of the first early church heresies This heresy was founded by Arius in the 4th century It was one of the most widespread and divisive heresies in the history of Christianity As a priest in Alexandria Arius taught that God created before all things a Son who was the first creature but who was neither equal to nor coeternal with the Father According to Arius Jesus was a supernatural creature not quite human and not quite divine and not eternal I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
The name Jesus means Jehovah is salvation and the title Lord used in I Corinthians 123 Kurios in the Greek means that Jesus is God
Lord 2962
κύριος Kurios (koo-ree-os) Noun Masculine Strong 2962
In the Septuagint the Greek translation of the Jewish Scriptures translated in the third century BC by seventy Jewish scholars the Greek word ldquoKuriosrdquo is used as the Greek equivalent to Jehovah 6156 times of the 6832 times that Jehovah appears in the Old Testament Also there are a number of Old Testament scriptures that speak of Jehovah the personal name of God which when they are quoted in the New Testament are applied to Jesus For instance Isaiah 403
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness Prepare ye the way of the LORD make straight in the desert a highway for our God
When that same verse is quoted in the New Testament the personal name of God is applied to Jesus John the Baptist declares that the same Jehovah that is spoken of in Isaiah 403 which is also called our God is Jesus in Matthew 33Matthew 33
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias saying The voice of one crying in the wilderness Prepare ye the way of the Lord make his paths straight
Also let us look at the prophecy in Joel chapter 2 and the fulfillment in Acts chapter 2Joel 228
And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy your old men shall dream dreams your young men shall see visions
Joel 229
And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit
Joel 230
And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth blood and fire and pillars of smoke
Joel 231
The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come
Joel 232
And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance as the LORD hath said and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call
The book of Acts declares that that Jesus is Jehovah spoken of in Joel 232 When quoting Joel chapter 2 and speaking of Jesus Acts 221 readsActs 216
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel
Acts 217
And it shall come to pass in the last days saith God I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams
Acts And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my
218 Spirit and they shall prophesyActs 219
And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath blood and fire and vapour of smoke
Acts 220
The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before that great and notable day of the Lord come
Acts 221
And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved
The book of Acts makes it clear that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is the only name that savesActs 48
Then Peter filled with the Holy Ghost said unto them Ye rulers of the people and elders of Israel
Acts 49
If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man by what means he is made whole
Acts 410
Be it known unto you all and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom ye crucified whom God raised from the dead even by him doth this man stand here before you whole
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
In I Corinthians 123 where it says that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost there is an emphasis on the fact that Jesus is God Unsaved men might mouth the words in order to call him Lord as in master and as we see from reading the book of Jude some may even mouth the words for the purpose of deceiving a congregation about where their heart really is but in order to recognize the deity of Christ and call Jesus the Lord our God this can only be done with the ministry of the Holy Spirit The Arian doctrine denies that Jesus is the Lord
The Arian doctrine is still around us in various sects such as Jehovahrsquos Witnesses (which is also called the watchtower bible and tract society) and also with Mormonism which deny the eternal pre-existence of the Son by teaching that the Son was a created being created by the Father The watchtower society teaches that Jesus is the arch angel MichaelHebrews 15
For unto which of the angels said he at any time Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee And again I will be to him a Father and he shall be to me a Son
Hebrews 16
And again when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world he saith And let all the angels of God worship him
Jesus was never an angel Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father The significance of Jesus being the firstbegotten over all creation means that while he is still fully 100 God he also came as a man and in eternity he was always the Son of God and the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world
When Michael the archangel contended with the devil over the body of Moses he couldnrsquot do it on his own he needed the help of the Lord If Michael the archangel was the Lord then he would be able to rebuke the devil in his own nameJude 19
Yet Michael the archangel when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses durst not bring against him a railing accusation but said The Lord rebuke thee
In light of the watchtower claim that Jesus is the arch angel Michael and the claim that Jesus is not eternal letrsquos look to the scriptures to see if this claim is biblical Godrsquos nature is first revealed in the Old Testament and nothing about it changes as the New Testament adds more light The attribute of being immutable which means not susceptible to change is an attribute that is only ascribed to God As we study scripture we see this attribute is applied to both God the Father and to Jesus
o Immutability (Not capable of or susceptible to change)
Father in immutable Psalm 10225-27 Malachi 36 James 117 Malachi 36 For I am the LORD I change not therefore ye sons of Jacob are not
consumed
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
When we read that passage in Psalm 102 it tells us that God is the creator and that God does not change But when Psalm 10225-27 is quoted in the Hebrews 110-12 it is attributed to Jesus thus showing that Jesus is God the creator and that Jesus is God in His attribute of being immutable When speaking of Jesus and quoting Psalm 10225-27 Hebrews 110-12 reads
Son is immutable Hebrews 110-12 Hebrews 138 Hebrews 19
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity therefore God even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows
Hebrews 110
And Thou Lord in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the works of thine hands
Hebrews 111
They shall perish but thou remainest and they all shall wax old as doth a garment
Hebrews 112
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up and they shall be changed but thou art the same and thy years shall not fail
Hebrews 113
But to which of the angels said he at any time Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool
Jesus is the creator of Heaven and earth and Jesus does not changeHebrews 138 Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever
Jesus was never an angel Angels are NOT to be worshipped Even John the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ wrote concerning an angel in Revelation 1910Revelation 1910
And I fell at his feet to worship him And he said unto me See thou do it not I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus worship God for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy
And Revelation 228-9Revelation 228
And I John saw these things and heard them And when I had heard and seen I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things
Revelation 229
Then saith he unto me See thou do it not for I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren the prophets and of them which keep the sayings of this book worship God
If we are only to worship God and Hebrews 16 tells us ldquoAnd let all the angels of God worship himrdquo then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
All the disciples worshipped Jesus in Matthew 2817 and none of them were rebuked for worshipping HimMatthew 2816
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them
Matthew 2817
And when they saw him they worshipped him but some doubted
Matthew 2818
And Jesus came and spake unto them saying All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
Jesus is worthy of that worship And again none of the disciples were rebuked for worshipping Him On the other hand there is a penalty for worshiping angels Colossians 218
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels intruding into those things which he hath not seen vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
Colossians 219
And not holding the Head from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered and knit together increaseth with the increase of God
The deity of Christ and our SalvationArians deny the deity of Christ but the deity of the Messiah is an important part of Jewish and Christian faith
Following the account of creation sin entered into the human experience causing man to fall under the righteous judgment of God never the less at the time of the fall God provided for future redemption
While speaking with Adam and Eve and Satan God tells Satan in Genesis 315Genesis 314
And the LORD God said unto the serpent Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field upon thy belly shalt thou go and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life
Genesis 315
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed it shall bruise thy head and thou shalt bruise his heel
Genesis 316
Unto the woman he said I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee
Jewish Scholars agree that Genesis 315 is a Messianic prophecy A Messianic prophecy is an Old Testament prophecy of or relating to the coming Messiah Jesus Christ Genesis 315 was the first Messianic prophecy
In the context of biblical teaching the statement the seed of the woman is very unusual Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures lineage was never reckoned after the woman only after the man In all the genealogies that we have in biblical record women are virtually ignored because they are irrelevant in determining genealogy Yet the future person who would crush the head of Satan while suffering only a slight heel wound Himself would not be reckoned after a man but after a woman
Centuries later it was the prophet Isaiah who explained why the Messiah would be reckoned after the woman In Isaiah 714 Isaiah writes Isaiah 714
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel
The fact that the birth spoken of in Isaiah 714 was a sign showed that God wanted to make a statement by using a miracle or a distinguishing mark in order to show a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent If this was a normal birth it would not fulfill the requirement of being a sign
The very existence of the Jewish people derived from a sign of a miraculous birth Both Abraham and Sarah were both far beyond the point of bearing children Abraham was ninety-nine years old and Sarah was eighty-nine years old and far past menopause when God promised that Sarah would conceive and bear a son within one year
This miraculous birth would be the sign that God will keep his covenant with Abraham and will make a great nation from him A year later this sign took place with the birth of Isaac through whom the Jewish people came This miraculous sign authenticated the Abrahamic covenant
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
The name Jesus means Jehovah is salvation and the title Lord used in I Corinthians 123 Kurios in the Greek means that Jesus is God
Lord 2962
κύριος Kurios (koo-ree-os) Noun Masculine Strong 2962
In the Septuagint the Greek translation of the Jewish Scriptures translated in the third century BC by seventy Jewish scholars the Greek word ldquoKuriosrdquo is used as the Greek equivalent to Jehovah 6156 times of the 6832 times that Jehovah appears in the Old Testament Also there are a number of Old Testament scriptures that speak of Jehovah the personal name of God which when they are quoted in the New Testament are applied to Jesus For instance Isaiah 403
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness Prepare ye the way of the LORD make straight in the desert a highway for our God
When that same verse is quoted in the New Testament the personal name of God is applied to Jesus John the Baptist declares that the same Jehovah that is spoken of in Isaiah 403 which is also called our God is Jesus in Matthew 33Matthew 33
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias saying The voice of one crying in the wilderness Prepare ye the way of the Lord make his paths straight
Also let us look at the prophecy in Joel chapter 2 and the fulfillment in Acts chapter 2Joel 228
And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy your old men shall dream dreams your young men shall see visions
Joel 229
And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit
Joel 230
And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth blood and fire and pillars of smoke
Joel 231
The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come
Joel 232
And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance as the LORD hath said and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call
The book of Acts declares that that Jesus is Jehovah spoken of in Joel 232 When quoting Joel chapter 2 and speaking of Jesus Acts 221 readsActs 216
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel
Acts 217
And it shall come to pass in the last days saith God I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams
Acts And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my
218 Spirit and they shall prophesyActs 219
And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath blood and fire and vapour of smoke
Acts 220
The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before that great and notable day of the Lord come
Acts 221
And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved
The book of Acts makes it clear that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is the only name that savesActs 48
Then Peter filled with the Holy Ghost said unto them Ye rulers of the people and elders of Israel
Acts 49
If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man by what means he is made whole
Acts 410
Be it known unto you all and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom ye crucified whom God raised from the dead even by him doth this man stand here before you whole
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
In I Corinthians 123 where it says that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost there is an emphasis on the fact that Jesus is God Unsaved men might mouth the words in order to call him Lord as in master and as we see from reading the book of Jude some may even mouth the words for the purpose of deceiving a congregation about where their heart really is but in order to recognize the deity of Christ and call Jesus the Lord our God this can only be done with the ministry of the Holy Spirit The Arian doctrine denies that Jesus is the Lord
The Arian doctrine is still around us in various sects such as Jehovahrsquos Witnesses (which is also called the watchtower bible and tract society) and also with Mormonism which deny the eternal pre-existence of the Son by teaching that the Son was a created being created by the Father The watchtower society teaches that Jesus is the arch angel MichaelHebrews 15
For unto which of the angels said he at any time Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee And again I will be to him a Father and he shall be to me a Son
Hebrews 16
And again when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world he saith And let all the angels of God worship him
Jesus was never an angel Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father The significance of Jesus being the firstbegotten over all creation means that while he is still fully 100 God he also came as a man and in eternity he was always the Son of God and the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world
When Michael the archangel contended with the devil over the body of Moses he couldnrsquot do it on his own he needed the help of the Lord If Michael the archangel was the Lord then he would be able to rebuke the devil in his own nameJude 19
Yet Michael the archangel when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses durst not bring against him a railing accusation but said The Lord rebuke thee
In light of the watchtower claim that Jesus is the arch angel Michael and the claim that Jesus is not eternal letrsquos look to the scriptures to see if this claim is biblical Godrsquos nature is first revealed in the Old Testament and nothing about it changes as the New Testament adds more light The attribute of being immutable which means not susceptible to change is an attribute that is only ascribed to God As we study scripture we see this attribute is applied to both God the Father and to Jesus
o Immutability (Not capable of or susceptible to change)
Father in immutable Psalm 10225-27 Malachi 36 James 117 Malachi 36 For I am the LORD I change not therefore ye sons of Jacob are not
consumed
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
When we read that passage in Psalm 102 it tells us that God is the creator and that God does not change But when Psalm 10225-27 is quoted in the Hebrews 110-12 it is attributed to Jesus thus showing that Jesus is God the creator and that Jesus is God in His attribute of being immutable When speaking of Jesus and quoting Psalm 10225-27 Hebrews 110-12 reads
Son is immutable Hebrews 110-12 Hebrews 138 Hebrews 19
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity therefore God even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows
Hebrews 110
And Thou Lord in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the works of thine hands
Hebrews 111
They shall perish but thou remainest and they all shall wax old as doth a garment
Hebrews 112
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up and they shall be changed but thou art the same and thy years shall not fail
Hebrews 113
But to which of the angels said he at any time Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool
Jesus is the creator of Heaven and earth and Jesus does not changeHebrews 138 Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever
Jesus was never an angel Angels are NOT to be worshipped Even John the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ wrote concerning an angel in Revelation 1910Revelation 1910
And I fell at his feet to worship him And he said unto me See thou do it not I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus worship God for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy
And Revelation 228-9Revelation 228
And I John saw these things and heard them And when I had heard and seen I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things
Revelation 229
Then saith he unto me See thou do it not for I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren the prophets and of them which keep the sayings of this book worship God
If we are only to worship God and Hebrews 16 tells us ldquoAnd let all the angels of God worship himrdquo then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
All the disciples worshipped Jesus in Matthew 2817 and none of them were rebuked for worshipping HimMatthew 2816
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them
Matthew 2817
And when they saw him they worshipped him but some doubted
Matthew 2818
And Jesus came and spake unto them saying All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
Jesus is worthy of that worship And again none of the disciples were rebuked for worshipping Him On the other hand there is a penalty for worshiping angels Colossians 218
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels intruding into those things which he hath not seen vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
Colossians 219
And not holding the Head from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered and knit together increaseth with the increase of God
The deity of Christ and our SalvationArians deny the deity of Christ but the deity of the Messiah is an important part of Jewish and Christian faith
Following the account of creation sin entered into the human experience causing man to fall under the righteous judgment of God never the less at the time of the fall God provided for future redemption
While speaking with Adam and Eve and Satan God tells Satan in Genesis 315Genesis 314
And the LORD God said unto the serpent Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field upon thy belly shalt thou go and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life
Genesis 315
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed it shall bruise thy head and thou shalt bruise his heel
Genesis 316
Unto the woman he said I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee
Jewish Scholars agree that Genesis 315 is a Messianic prophecy A Messianic prophecy is an Old Testament prophecy of or relating to the coming Messiah Jesus Christ Genesis 315 was the first Messianic prophecy
In the context of biblical teaching the statement the seed of the woman is very unusual Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures lineage was never reckoned after the woman only after the man In all the genealogies that we have in biblical record women are virtually ignored because they are irrelevant in determining genealogy Yet the future person who would crush the head of Satan while suffering only a slight heel wound Himself would not be reckoned after a man but after a woman
Centuries later it was the prophet Isaiah who explained why the Messiah would be reckoned after the woman In Isaiah 714 Isaiah writes Isaiah 714
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel
The fact that the birth spoken of in Isaiah 714 was a sign showed that God wanted to make a statement by using a miracle or a distinguishing mark in order to show a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent If this was a normal birth it would not fulfill the requirement of being a sign
The very existence of the Jewish people derived from a sign of a miraculous birth Both Abraham and Sarah were both far beyond the point of bearing children Abraham was ninety-nine years old and Sarah was eighty-nine years old and far past menopause when God promised that Sarah would conceive and bear a son within one year
This miraculous birth would be the sign that God will keep his covenant with Abraham and will make a great nation from him A year later this sign took place with the birth of Isaac through whom the Jewish people came This miraculous sign authenticated the Abrahamic covenant
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
218 Spirit and they shall prophesyActs 219
And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath blood and fire and vapour of smoke
Acts 220
The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood before that great and notable day of the Lord come
Acts 221
And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved
The book of Acts makes it clear that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is the only name that savesActs 48
Then Peter filled with the Holy Ghost said unto them Ye rulers of the people and elders of Israel
Acts 49
If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man by what means he is made whole
Acts 410
Be it known unto you all and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom ye crucified whom God raised from the dead even by him doth this man stand here before you whole
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
In I Corinthians 123 where it says that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost there is an emphasis on the fact that Jesus is God Unsaved men might mouth the words in order to call him Lord as in master and as we see from reading the book of Jude some may even mouth the words for the purpose of deceiving a congregation about where their heart really is but in order to recognize the deity of Christ and call Jesus the Lord our God this can only be done with the ministry of the Holy Spirit The Arian doctrine denies that Jesus is the Lord
The Arian doctrine is still around us in various sects such as Jehovahrsquos Witnesses (which is also called the watchtower bible and tract society) and also with Mormonism which deny the eternal pre-existence of the Son by teaching that the Son was a created being created by the Father The watchtower society teaches that Jesus is the arch angel MichaelHebrews 15
For unto which of the angels said he at any time Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee And again I will be to him a Father and he shall be to me a Son
Hebrews 16
And again when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world he saith And let all the angels of God worship him
Jesus was never an angel Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father The significance of Jesus being the firstbegotten over all creation means that while he is still fully 100 God he also came as a man and in eternity he was always the Son of God and the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world
When Michael the archangel contended with the devil over the body of Moses he couldnrsquot do it on his own he needed the help of the Lord If Michael the archangel was the Lord then he would be able to rebuke the devil in his own nameJude 19
Yet Michael the archangel when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses durst not bring against him a railing accusation but said The Lord rebuke thee
In light of the watchtower claim that Jesus is the arch angel Michael and the claim that Jesus is not eternal letrsquos look to the scriptures to see if this claim is biblical Godrsquos nature is first revealed in the Old Testament and nothing about it changes as the New Testament adds more light The attribute of being immutable which means not susceptible to change is an attribute that is only ascribed to God As we study scripture we see this attribute is applied to both God the Father and to Jesus
o Immutability (Not capable of or susceptible to change)
Father in immutable Psalm 10225-27 Malachi 36 James 117 Malachi 36 For I am the LORD I change not therefore ye sons of Jacob are not
consumed
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
When we read that passage in Psalm 102 it tells us that God is the creator and that God does not change But when Psalm 10225-27 is quoted in the Hebrews 110-12 it is attributed to Jesus thus showing that Jesus is God the creator and that Jesus is God in His attribute of being immutable When speaking of Jesus and quoting Psalm 10225-27 Hebrews 110-12 reads
Son is immutable Hebrews 110-12 Hebrews 138 Hebrews 19
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity therefore God even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows
Hebrews 110
And Thou Lord in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the works of thine hands
Hebrews 111
They shall perish but thou remainest and they all shall wax old as doth a garment
Hebrews 112
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up and they shall be changed but thou art the same and thy years shall not fail
Hebrews 113
But to which of the angels said he at any time Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool
Jesus is the creator of Heaven and earth and Jesus does not changeHebrews 138 Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever
Jesus was never an angel Angels are NOT to be worshipped Even John the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ wrote concerning an angel in Revelation 1910Revelation 1910
And I fell at his feet to worship him And he said unto me See thou do it not I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus worship God for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy
And Revelation 228-9Revelation 228
And I John saw these things and heard them And when I had heard and seen I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things
Revelation 229
Then saith he unto me See thou do it not for I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren the prophets and of them which keep the sayings of this book worship God
If we are only to worship God and Hebrews 16 tells us ldquoAnd let all the angels of God worship himrdquo then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
All the disciples worshipped Jesus in Matthew 2817 and none of them were rebuked for worshipping HimMatthew 2816
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them
Matthew 2817
And when they saw him they worshipped him but some doubted
Matthew 2818
And Jesus came and spake unto them saying All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
Jesus is worthy of that worship And again none of the disciples were rebuked for worshipping Him On the other hand there is a penalty for worshiping angels Colossians 218
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels intruding into those things which he hath not seen vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
Colossians 219
And not holding the Head from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered and knit together increaseth with the increase of God
The deity of Christ and our SalvationArians deny the deity of Christ but the deity of the Messiah is an important part of Jewish and Christian faith
Following the account of creation sin entered into the human experience causing man to fall under the righteous judgment of God never the less at the time of the fall God provided for future redemption
While speaking with Adam and Eve and Satan God tells Satan in Genesis 315Genesis 314
And the LORD God said unto the serpent Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field upon thy belly shalt thou go and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life
Genesis 315
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed it shall bruise thy head and thou shalt bruise his heel
Genesis 316
Unto the woman he said I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee
Jewish Scholars agree that Genesis 315 is a Messianic prophecy A Messianic prophecy is an Old Testament prophecy of or relating to the coming Messiah Jesus Christ Genesis 315 was the first Messianic prophecy
In the context of biblical teaching the statement the seed of the woman is very unusual Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures lineage was never reckoned after the woman only after the man In all the genealogies that we have in biblical record women are virtually ignored because they are irrelevant in determining genealogy Yet the future person who would crush the head of Satan while suffering only a slight heel wound Himself would not be reckoned after a man but after a woman
Centuries later it was the prophet Isaiah who explained why the Messiah would be reckoned after the woman In Isaiah 714 Isaiah writes Isaiah 714
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel
The fact that the birth spoken of in Isaiah 714 was a sign showed that God wanted to make a statement by using a miracle or a distinguishing mark in order to show a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent If this was a normal birth it would not fulfill the requirement of being a sign
The very existence of the Jewish people derived from a sign of a miraculous birth Both Abraham and Sarah were both far beyond the point of bearing children Abraham was ninety-nine years old and Sarah was eighty-nine years old and far past menopause when God promised that Sarah would conceive and bear a son within one year
This miraculous birth would be the sign that God will keep his covenant with Abraham and will make a great nation from him A year later this sign took place with the birth of Isaac through whom the Jewish people came This miraculous sign authenticated the Abrahamic covenant
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
When Michael the archangel contended with the devil over the body of Moses he couldnrsquot do it on his own he needed the help of the Lord If Michael the archangel was the Lord then he would be able to rebuke the devil in his own nameJude 19
Yet Michael the archangel when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses durst not bring against him a railing accusation but said The Lord rebuke thee
In light of the watchtower claim that Jesus is the arch angel Michael and the claim that Jesus is not eternal letrsquos look to the scriptures to see if this claim is biblical Godrsquos nature is first revealed in the Old Testament and nothing about it changes as the New Testament adds more light The attribute of being immutable which means not susceptible to change is an attribute that is only ascribed to God As we study scripture we see this attribute is applied to both God the Father and to Jesus
o Immutability (Not capable of or susceptible to change)
Father in immutable Psalm 10225-27 Malachi 36 James 117 Malachi 36 For I am the LORD I change not therefore ye sons of Jacob are not
consumed
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
When we read that passage in Psalm 102 it tells us that God is the creator and that God does not change But when Psalm 10225-27 is quoted in the Hebrews 110-12 it is attributed to Jesus thus showing that Jesus is God the creator and that Jesus is God in His attribute of being immutable When speaking of Jesus and quoting Psalm 10225-27 Hebrews 110-12 reads
Son is immutable Hebrews 110-12 Hebrews 138 Hebrews 19
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity therefore God even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows
Hebrews 110
And Thou Lord in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the works of thine hands
Hebrews 111
They shall perish but thou remainest and they all shall wax old as doth a garment
Hebrews 112
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up and they shall be changed but thou art the same and thy years shall not fail
Hebrews 113
But to which of the angels said he at any time Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool
Jesus is the creator of Heaven and earth and Jesus does not changeHebrews 138 Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever
Jesus was never an angel Angels are NOT to be worshipped Even John the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ wrote concerning an angel in Revelation 1910Revelation 1910
And I fell at his feet to worship him And he said unto me See thou do it not I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus worship God for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy
And Revelation 228-9Revelation 228
And I John saw these things and heard them And when I had heard and seen I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things
Revelation 229
Then saith he unto me See thou do it not for I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren the prophets and of them which keep the sayings of this book worship God
If we are only to worship God and Hebrews 16 tells us ldquoAnd let all the angels of God worship himrdquo then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
All the disciples worshipped Jesus in Matthew 2817 and none of them were rebuked for worshipping HimMatthew 2816
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them
Matthew 2817
And when they saw him they worshipped him but some doubted
Matthew 2818
And Jesus came and spake unto them saying All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
Jesus is worthy of that worship And again none of the disciples were rebuked for worshipping Him On the other hand there is a penalty for worshiping angels Colossians 218
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels intruding into those things which he hath not seen vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
Colossians 219
And not holding the Head from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered and knit together increaseth with the increase of God
The deity of Christ and our SalvationArians deny the deity of Christ but the deity of the Messiah is an important part of Jewish and Christian faith
Following the account of creation sin entered into the human experience causing man to fall under the righteous judgment of God never the less at the time of the fall God provided for future redemption
While speaking with Adam and Eve and Satan God tells Satan in Genesis 315Genesis 314
And the LORD God said unto the serpent Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field upon thy belly shalt thou go and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life
Genesis 315
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed it shall bruise thy head and thou shalt bruise his heel
Genesis 316
Unto the woman he said I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee
Jewish Scholars agree that Genesis 315 is a Messianic prophecy A Messianic prophecy is an Old Testament prophecy of or relating to the coming Messiah Jesus Christ Genesis 315 was the first Messianic prophecy
In the context of biblical teaching the statement the seed of the woman is very unusual Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures lineage was never reckoned after the woman only after the man In all the genealogies that we have in biblical record women are virtually ignored because they are irrelevant in determining genealogy Yet the future person who would crush the head of Satan while suffering only a slight heel wound Himself would not be reckoned after a man but after a woman
Centuries later it was the prophet Isaiah who explained why the Messiah would be reckoned after the woman In Isaiah 714 Isaiah writes Isaiah 714
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel
The fact that the birth spoken of in Isaiah 714 was a sign showed that God wanted to make a statement by using a miracle or a distinguishing mark in order to show a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent If this was a normal birth it would not fulfill the requirement of being a sign
The very existence of the Jewish people derived from a sign of a miraculous birth Both Abraham and Sarah were both far beyond the point of bearing children Abraham was ninety-nine years old and Sarah was eighty-nine years old and far past menopause when God promised that Sarah would conceive and bear a son within one year
This miraculous birth would be the sign that God will keep his covenant with Abraham and will make a great nation from him A year later this sign took place with the birth of Isaac through whom the Jewish people came This miraculous sign authenticated the Abrahamic covenant
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Jesus is the creator of Heaven and earth and Jesus does not changeHebrews 138 Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever
Jesus was never an angel Angels are NOT to be worshipped Even John the beloved apostle of Jesus Christ wrote concerning an angel in Revelation 1910Revelation 1910
And I fell at his feet to worship him And he said unto me See thou do it not I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus worship God for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy
And Revelation 228-9Revelation 228
And I John saw these things and heard them And when I had heard and seen I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things
Revelation 229
Then saith he unto me See thou do it not for I am thy fellowservant and of thy brethren the prophets and of them which keep the sayings of this book worship God
If we are only to worship God and Hebrews 16 tells us ldquoAnd let all the angels of God worship himrdquo then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
All the disciples worshipped Jesus in Matthew 2817 and none of them were rebuked for worshipping HimMatthew 2816
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them
Matthew 2817
And when they saw him they worshipped him but some doubted
Matthew 2818
And Jesus came and spake unto them saying All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
Jesus is worthy of that worship And again none of the disciples were rebuked for worshipping Him On the other hand there is a penalty for worshiping angels Colossians 218
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels intruding into those things which he hath not seen vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
Colossians 219
And not holding the Head from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered and knit together increaseth with the increase of God
The deity of Christ and our SalvationArians deny the deity of Christ but the deity of the Messiah is an important part of Jewish and Christian faith
Following the account of creation sin entered into the human experience causing man to fall under the righteous judgment of God never the less at the time of the fall God provided for future redemption
While speaking with Adam and Eve and Satan God tells Satan in Genesis 315Genesis 314
And the LORD God said unto the serpent Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field upon thy belly shalt thou go and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life
Genesis 315
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed it shall bruise thy head and thou shalt bruise his heel
Genesis 316
Unto the woman he said I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee
Jewish Scholars agree that Genesis 315 is a Messianic prophecy A Messianic prophecy is an Old Testament prophecy of or relating to the coming Messiah Jesus Christ Genesis 315 was the first Messianic prophecy
In the context of biblical teaching the statement the seed of the woman is very unusual Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures lineage was never reckoned after the woman only after the man In all the genealogies that we have in biblical record women are virtually ignored because they are irrelevant in determining genealogy Yet the future person who would crush the head of Satan while suffering only a slight heel wound Himself would not be reckoned after a man but after a woman
Centuries later it was the prophet Isaiah who explained why the Messiah would be reckoned after the woman In Isaiah 714 Isaiah writes Isaiah 714
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel
The fact that the birth spoken of in Isaiah 714 was a sign showed that God wanted to make a statement by using a miracle or a distinguishing mark in order to show a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent If this was a normal birth it would not fulfill the requirement of being a sign
The very existence of the Jewish people derived from a sign of a miraculous birth Both Abraham and Sarah were both far beyond the point of bearing children Abraham was ninety-nine years old and Sarah was eighty-nine years old and far past menopause when God promised that Sarah would conceive and bear a son within one year
This miraculous birth would be the sign that God will keep his covenant with Abraham and will make a great nation from him A year later this sign took place with the birth of Isaac through whom the Jewish people came This miraculous sign authenticated the Abrahamic covenant
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Following the account of creation sin entered into the human experience causing man to fall under the righteous judgment of God never the less at the time of the fall God provided for future redemption
While speaking with Adam and Eve and Satan God tells Satan in Genesis 315Genesis 314
And the LORD God said unto the serpent Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field upon thy belly shalt thou go and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life
Genesis 315
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman and between thy seed and her seed it shall bruise thy head and thou shalt bruise his heel
Genesis 316
Unto the woman he said I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children and thy desire shall be to thy husband and he shall rule over thee
Jewish Scholars agree that Genesis 315 is a Messianic prophecy A Messianic prophecy is an Old Testament prophecy of or relating to the coming Messiah Jesus Christ Genesis 315 was the first Messianic prophecy
In the context of biblical teaching the statement the seed of the woman is very unusual Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures lineage was never reckoned after the woman only after the man In all the genealogies that we have in biblical record women are virtually ignored because they are irrelevant in determining genealogy Yet the future person who would crush the head of Satan while suffering only a slight heel wound Himself would not be reckoned after a man but after a woman
Centuries later it was the prophet Isaiah who explained why the Messiah would be reckoned after the woman In Isaiah 714 Isaiah writes Isaiah 714
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel
The fact that the birth spoken of in Isaiah 714 was a sign showed that God wanted to make a statement by using a miracle or a distinguishing mark in order to show a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent If this was a normal birth it would not fulfill the requirement of being a sign
The very existence of the Jewish people derived from a sign of a miraculous birth Both Abraham and Sarah were both far beyond the point of bearing children Abraham was ninety-nine years old and Sarah was eighty-nine years old and far past menopause when God promised that Sarah would conceive and bear a son within one year
This miraculous birth would be the sign that God will keep his covenant with Abraham and will make a great nation from him A year later this sign took place with the birth of Isaac through whom the Jewish people came This miraculous sign authenticated the Abrahamic covenant
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Genesis 177 Genesis 2218 Genesis 177
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee
Genesis 178
And I will give unto thee and to thy seed after thee the land wherein thou art a stranger all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession and I will be their God
IsaacThe miraculous son of Abraham Genesis 1715-19 181-15 211-8 Joshua 243 I Chronicles 128 Galatians 428 Hebrews 1111
The birth of the son born of a virgin prophesied about in Isaiah 714 was also to be a miraculous sign a birth taking place in an unusual way This time the miraculous sign was not the age of the mother it was the fact that the child was going to be born of a virgin
Area of ConflictSo now we have another area of conflict There are those who want to teach that the Hebrew word almah does not mean ldquovirginrdquo but ldquoyoung womanrdquo or ldquomaidrdquo when translated in Isaiah 714virgin 5959
almah (al-maw) Noun Feminine Strong 5959` עלמה
But what they fail to explain is how this would be used as a sign A young woman giving birth to a child is not a sign because it happens all the time
In other passages where the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo is used as virgin it clearly means virgin like in Genesis 2443 when referring to Rebekah but Isaiah 714 is the only verse that seems to attract the attention of those that want scrutinize the language But the Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo used for virgin in Matthew 123 amp Luke 127 clearly means a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a manMatthew 122
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying
Matthew 123
Behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name Emmanuel which being interpreted is God with us
virgin 3933
παρθένος Parthenos (par-then-os) Noun Feminine Strong 3933
The Jewish scholars who first translated the Torah into Koine Greek in the third century BC when translating the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo used the same Greek word ldquoParthenosrdquo in Isaiah 714 that was used in Matthew 123 which clearly indicates a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man So clearly the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint recognized that the correct translation of the Hebrew word ldquoalmahrdquo to
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
mean a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man Matthew and Luke were quoting directly from the Septuagint when writing their Gospels
The only other Hebrew word used for virgin bĕthuwlah is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband Those who deny the virgin birth claim that if Isaiah 714 were speaking of a woman who never had sexual intercourse it would have used bĕthuwlah instead of almah But if bĕthuwlah were used in Isaiah 714 instead of almah then those who would want to deny the virgin birth would simply apply the other definitions of the word bĕthuwlah instead of virgin
virgin 1330
Bthuwlah (beth-oo-law) Noun Feminine Strong 1330 בתולה
Before I go on if this sounds too confusing Irsquom going to break it down and simplify it There are two Hebrew words and one Greek word that we should learn when it comes to being familiar with this argument
- The first Hebrew word is ldquoalmahrdquo H5959 It means virgin It is translated as virgin four times but it is also translated as maid two times and damsel one time Each time it is used as maid and damsel it can still mean virgin
- The second Hebrew word is ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo H1330 It means virgin It is translated as virgin thirty-eight times but it is also translated as maid seven times and maiden five times in scripture And when bĕthuwlah was used for virgin in Genesis 2416 the words ldquoneither had any man known herrdquo had to be added in order to reiterate her virginity In Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband
- The Greek word is ldquoParthenosrdquo G3933 There is no other definition to the Greek word Parthenos except for virgin It is always used a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man except for when it mentions a man that has never had sexual intercourse with a woman (Revelation 144)
Some of the adversaries to the virgin birth have even attacked the scholarship of Matthew and Luke for using the Greek word Parthenos when referring to the prophecy in Isaiah 714 because Parthenos truly means virgin but that was the exact word chosen by the Jewish scholars who translated the Septuagint from the Hebrew language to the Koine Greek three centuries before the birth of Christ which means that every Jew at the time who studied scripture knew that the Messiah was going to be brought into the world by a virgin birth
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
The difference between almah and bĕthuwlah the two Hebrew words that are used for virgin is that ldquoalmahrdquo is used for a virgin that is mature and ready for marriage and ldquobĕthuwlahrdquo is used for a virgin living with her parents or not betrothed or pledged to be married In the case of Joel 18 bĕthuwlah refers to a widow grieving for her husband so a grieving widow would not be someone considered to be betrothed or pledged to be married
There is one more Hebrew word na`arah which is used as damsel maid maiden and young woman but does not indicate weather the woman being spoken of is a virgin or not so this word would not be used to describe a miraculous sign It would be like saying ldquoyoung womanrdquo in the English language
Is any thing too hard for the LORD That is the question that is asked in Genesis 1814 How powerful is your God The true and living God is omnipotent which means he is all powerful So the question isnrsquot could He But did He make a virgin conceive The answer to that question is yes
The prophecy of the miraculous birth in Isaiah 714 was the explanation of the mystery in Genesis 315 The Messiah will enter the world by the means of a virgin birth
Also His name was to be called Immanuel which being interpreted is God with us In the Hebrew Scriptures whenever a parent names a child it shows the mindset of the parents The name indicates what character or accomplishments that the child is expected to have With human parents this may or may not be true of the child but when God gives a name to denote character it is 100 accurate Jesus is God with us
Jesus Christ is the promised seed in the Abrahamic covenantGalatians 316
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made He saith not And to seeds as of many but as of one And to thy seed which is Christ
Christ was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Genesis 315 and Isaiah 714 God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the lawGalatians 43
Even so we when we were children were in bondage under the elements of the world
Galatians 44
But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law
Galatians 45
To redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons
Also According to Revelation 1217 those which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ are also the seed of the woman and the fulfillment of Genesis 315 The church is His body according to I Corinthians 1212 27 Ephesians 530Revelation 1217
And the dragon was wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
have the testimony of Jesus ChristAnd of course the woman being spoken of in Revelation 1217 is Israel
Isaiah 96 spoke of the Messiah and predicted that He would some day rule from the throne of David in Jerusalem and would fulfill the covenant that God made with David The Messiah would come into the world as a human child through the virgin birth Isaiah 96
For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor The mighty God The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace
As a child he was born but as a son he was given Through the virgin birth He is a child born with reference to his human nature But as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world He is a son given with reference to his divine natureJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
Letrsquos take a look at the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah 96
- His name shall be called Wonderful The Hebrew word for Wonderful ldquoPelerdquo in Isaiah 96 is a word that is ONLY used of God
- Wonderful 6382
Pele (peh-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382 פלא
wonder marvelwonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)wonder (of Gods acts of judgment and redemption)
- His name shall be called ldquoCounsellorrdquo How is Jesus our Counselloro Jesus is the mediator between God and man (I Timothy 25)o Jesus is interceding on behalf of believers (Romans 834 Hebrews 725
Hebrews 924)o Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father and our Comforter (I John
21)Jesus loves you and you can turn to Him when you are in time of need Jesus grants us everlasting comfort and good hope through grace (II Thessalonians 216-17) Also Jesus promised his disciples that He would send another (allos = another of the same kind) Comforter to abide with the saints forever We have a comforter with the Holy SpiritEphesians 430
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
You can not grieve someone that doesnrsquot love you The Arian doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force but God the Holy Spirit loves you and He is our Comforter and Teacher in His ministry to be our Counsellor
Counsellor amp Comforter John 1416 John 1426 John 1526 John 167 I John 21
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
John 1416
And I will pray the Father and he shall give you another Comforter that he may abide with you for ever
John 1417
Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you
- His name shall be called The mighty God The term ldquoThe mighty Godrdquo is a term that is only used of God
- His name shall be called The everlasting Father The term ldquoThe everlasting Fatherrdquo is a term that is only used of God It means father of eternity
- His name shall be called The Prince of Peace The term ldquoThe Prince of Peacerdquo is a term that can be used for both God and man yet it is something that only God can accomplish
Isaiah 97
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this
In a recent conversation with a person from the watchtower society I was told that there is a difference between mighty God and Almighty God This is the argument they use to discredit Isaiah 96 but it is also the closest that they will come to actually admitting that Jesus is the Mighty God The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace spoken of in Isaiah 96
Irsquove never encountered this argument before but Scripture clearly states that the mighty God is the LORD God Jehovah Three examples that prove this is scripture arePsalm 501
A Psalm of Asaph The mighty God even the LORD hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof
In Jeremiah 3218 Jehovah is called ldquothe Greatrdquo and is also called ldquothe Mighty GodrdquoJeremiah 3216
Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah I prayed unto the LORD saying
Jeremiah 3217
Ah Lord GOD behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm and there is nothing too hard for thee
Jeremiah 3218
Thou showest lovingkindness unto thousands and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them the Great the Mighty God the LORD of hosts is his name
Jeremiah 3219
Great in counsel and mighty in work for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings
Jeremiah 3220
Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt even unto this day and in Israel and among other men and hast made thee a name as at this
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
dayJeremiah 3221
And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders and with a strong hand and with a stretched out arm and with great terror
Jeremiah 3222
And hast given them this land which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them a land flowing with milk and honey
Jeremiah 3223
And they came in and possessed it but they obeyed not thy voice neither walked in thy law they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them
Jeremiah 3224
Behold the mounts they are come unto the city to take it and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans that fight against it because of the sword and of the famine and of the pestilence and what thou hast spoken is come to pass and behold thou seest it
In Habakkuk 112 we see mighty God being applied to the personal name of GodHabakkuk 112
Art thou not from everlasting O LORD my God mine Holy One we shall not die O LORD thou hast ordained them for judgment and O mighty God thou hast established them for correction
Those are just three examples that show that their argument is incorrect If you do a word search you will see more examples of where mighty God and Almighty God are used interchangeably
Even though the Mighty God vs the Almighty God argument is new to me the Holy Spirit anticipated this heresy thousands of years in advance through scriptureRevelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Jesus Christ is the Almighty Clearly both Almighty God amp Mighty God are both used of Jehovah in the Old Testament and Almighty is used of Jesus in the New Testament This argument appears to be a desperate attempt to handle the word of God deceitfullyII Corinthians 41
Therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not
II Corinthians 42
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God
II Corinthians 43
But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost
II Corinthians
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who is the
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
44 image of God should shine unto themII Corinthians 45
For we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake
God told Christians to witness to the Jew first (Romans 116) The Jews believed in the deity of the coming Messiah The deity of the Messiah was never a question in the early church The Jews were able to recognize the signs of the Messiah and were able to look at the works of Jesus to see if Jesus was really the true Messiah For instance in Matthew 112-6 Matthew 112
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 113
And said unto him Art thou he that should come or do we look for another
Matthew 114
Jesus answered and said unto them Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see
Matthew 115
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them
Matthew 116
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me
The Jewish people who studied the scriptures recognized that Jesus fulfilled these Messianic signs in Isaiah 355-6Isaiah 355
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped
Isaiah 356
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart and the tongue of the dumb sing for in the wilderness shall waters break out and streams in the desert
Q What were some of the signs that the coming Messiah was really the Messiah The Bible tells us the ID of the Messiah His ethnic background His place of birth the time frame of His arrival and other identifying characteristics are given These credentials enable us to identify the Messiah and to recognize imposters What then are some of the credentials of the Messiah There are over three hundred and forty prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah and ALL of them were fulfilled by Jesus For instance
Messiah was to be born at Bethlehem Micah 51-2 Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah Genesis 4910 Fulfilled Hebrews 714 Messiah would present himself by riding on an ass Zechariah 99 Fulfilled John
1214-15 Messiah would be tortured to death Psalm 22 Fulfilled Matthew 2734-50 John
1917-30 (Psalm 22 contains 11 prophecies) Messiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple Daniel 924-
27 Fulfilled in 70 AD and prophesied about by Christ Matthew 242 Mark 132
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
All of these passages were recognized by the early Jewish scholars as referring to the Messiah In detail as to His lineage His birthplace the time frame of His arrival and lifestyle it was Jesus who matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures The record of the fulfillment of these Messianic prophecies is found in the pages of the New Testament
Clearing Up another False ClaimThere is another false claim that must be cleared up That is the claim that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He was the Anointed One of God the Messiah the Christ and the Savior of the world So why are false teachers going around saying that Jesus never claimed to be the Messiah Jesus Christ clearly claimed to be the Messiah and the Son of God
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah (John 425-26)John 425
The woman saith unto him I know that Messias cometh which is called Christ when he is come he will tell us all things
John 426
Jesus saith unto her I that speak unto thee am he
Jesus affirmed Peters statement that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 1615-17 Mark 829-31 Luke 920-23 )
Jesus told the high priest that he is the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 2663-64 Mark 1461-62 Luke 2270-71 )
Mark 1461
But he held his peace and answered nothing Again the high priest asked him and said unto him Art thou the Christ the Son of the Blessed
Mark 1462
And Jesus said I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven
Mark 1463
Then the high priest rent his clothes and saith What need we any further witnesses
Mark 1464
Ye have heard the blasphemy what think ye And they all condemned him to be guilty of death
Jesus told us that He is the Messiah that was sent to die for the remission of our sins (Matthew 2628) but we have to believe Jesus in order to have salvation As a Christian faith is very important but salvation comes from what we believe inJohn 316
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life
John 317
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved
John 318
He that believeth on him is not condemned but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
John 336
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him
In John 517-18 the Jews understood that Jesus was equating himself with God he was even calling God his own Father making himself equal with God (John 517-18)John 515
The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus which had made him whole
John 516
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay him because he had done these things on the sabbath day
John 517
But Jesus answered them My Father worketh hitherto and I work
John 518
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him because he not only had broken the sabbath but said also that God was his Father making himself equal with God
After Jesus tells the scribes and Pharisees if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also in John 819 Jesus tells themJohn 824
I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins for if ye believe not that I am he ye shall die in your sins
The italics in the King James Bible are the marks of an honest translation No one added these words to mislead us or to change the word of God Whenever the translators added a word when translating from one language to the next they put it in italics to inform the reader that the word was added In John 824 the word ldquoherdquo was added because it is in italics so when we remove that added word we see the words of Jesus read for if ye believe not that I am ye shall die in your sins
Jesus is the God of IsraelExodus 313
And Moses said unto God Behold when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me What is his name what shall I say unto them
Exodus 314
And God said unto Moses I AM THAT I AM and he said Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel I AM hath sent me unto you
Jesus is the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob John 856 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was gladJohn 857 Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou
seen AbrahamJohn 858 Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I
amJohn 859 Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Abraham knew Jesus and rejoiced to see Jesusrsquo day Abraham knew that God would provide ldquoHimselfrdquo as a sacrifice
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Genesis 227
And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father and said My father and he said Here am I my son And he said Behold the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for a burnt offering
Genesis 228
And Abraham said My son God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering so they went both of them together
As a person who used to write songs and poems I like wordplay and cleaver use of words For example
ParonomasiaNoun1 A humorous play on words Know Jesus Know peace No Jesus No peace
A pun (also known as paronomasia) is a play on words that transposes the meanings of words with similar sounds This is usually for humorous effect although one well known pun of serious intent is found in the Bible
In the English language we use puns for the purpose of humor but the bible uses puns through out scripture
In Genesis 228 I like the word play that is used It is saying one thing but it has two totally different meanings God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering Not only will God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering (We see that in the ram caught in a dense growth of bushes by his horns in Genesis 2213) but God will provide Himself as the lamb for the burnt offering We see that in Hebrews chapter seven which tells us that God offered up Himself as the sacrificeHebrews 726
For such an high priest became us who is holy harmless undefiled separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens
Hebrews 727
Who needeth not daily as those high priests to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins and then for the peoples for this he did once when he offered up himself
We must believe on Jesus the son of God in order to have salvation Hebrews 116 tells us just how important faith isHebrews 116
But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Hebrews chapter eleven lets us know how important faith was to the Old Testament saints as well as in our present day The fact that we needed a redeemer was something that was also known by the Old Testament saints so the coming of a future Messiah was something that the Old Testament saints were looking forward toJohn 856
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day and he saw it and was glad
John Then said the Jews unto him Thou art not yet fifty years old and hast thou seen
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
857 AbrahamJohn 858
Jesus said unto them Verily verily I say unto you Before Abraham was I am
John 859
Then took they up stones to cast at him but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple going through the midst of them and so passed by
Jesus Christ Acknowledged by the Old Testament saintsGenesis 171 481516 3224-30 Hosea 123-5 Judges 622-24 132122 Job 1925-27
Abraham recognized Jesus as Almighty God in Genesis 171 Jacob recognized Jesus as having the face of God in Genesis 3230 Joseph recognized Jesus as the God of his fathers in Genesis 4815 Gideon recognized Jesus as the God of peace and built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovahshalom in Judges 624 Manoah and his wife recognized Jesus as God in Judges 1322 and Job recognized Jesus as the redeemer in Job 1925-27
Jesus is the God of peace Jesus is our redeemer and Jesus is GodJohn 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word
was God
Verse 14 tells us who the Word isJohn 114
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth
Those who depend on the Gnostic Alexandrian translated text may depend on a bible that translates John 11 differently than the authorized text so here is something to consider
Seven times in scripture God tells us that He is the first and the last When encountered with question of the deity of Jesus Christ I want to point out these eight verses (These verses point out the deity of Christ in any translation even the New World Translation which is the bible of the Watchtower Society)
1Isaiah 414
Who hath wrought and done it calling the generations from the beginning I the LORD the first and with the last I am he
2Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
3Isaiah 4812
Hearken unto me O Jacob and Israel my called I am he I am the first I also am the last
4Revelation 111
Saying I am Alpha and Omega the first and the last and What thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea
5Revelation 117
And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead And he laid his right hand upon me saying unto me Fear not I am the first and the last
Revelation 118
I am he that liveth and was dead and behold I am alive for evermore Amen and have the keys of hell and of death
6Revelation 28
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write These things saith the first and the last which was dead and is alive
7Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
- Jesus is the Alpha and Omega Jesus is the first and the last and Jesus is GodColossians 29 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily
B Sabellianism Modalism Modalistic MonarchianismModalism is the denial of the three personalities in the Godhead Modalists hold the belief that the Heavenly Father Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one personality not three They believe that only one personality puts on three faces or masks(Grk prosopa) of the different roles in the Trinity They teach that whenever God wants to reveal Himself as the creator he would put on the mask of the Father and when He wants to reveal himself as a redeemer He would put on the mask of the Son and when He wanted to reveal Himself as a Sanctifier He would put on the mask of the Holy Spirit
Today this is taught by different segments of the Christian population like the ldquoJesus Only Movementrdquo or ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo Modalism churches often accuse those that believe in the Tri-unity of the Godhead of teaching three gods or Tritheism This is not what the Trinity is The correct teaching of the Trinity is that there is one God in three eternal coexistent persons The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
These three are one because there is only one God Modalism denies the three just like Arians deny that the three are one Jesus is one with the Father but when referring to the Father He says that there is another that beareth witness of me
John 530
I can of mine own self do nothing as I hear I judge and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 531
If I bear witness of myself my witness is not true
John 532
There is another that beareth witness of me and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
In the New Testament Scripture Jesus and the Father are counted as two witnessesJohn 812
Then spake Jesus again unto them saying I am the light of the world he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life
John 813
The Pharisees therefore said unto him Thou bearest record of thyself thy record is not true
John 814
Jesus answered and said unto them Though I bear record of myself yet my record is true for I know whence I came and whither I go but ye cannot tell whence I come and whither I go
John 815
Ye judge after the flesh I judge no man
John 816
And yet if I judge my judgment is true for I am not alone but I and the Father that sent me
John 817
It is also written in your law that the testimony of two men is true
John 818
I am one that bear witness of myself and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me
John 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
BothAdjective1 (used with count nouns) two considered together the two Both means more than one
II John 19
Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ he hath both the Father and the Son
II John 110
If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine receive him not into your house neither bid him God speed
II John 111
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
There is only one God but in the unity of the divine and infinite Godhead there are three personalities the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit of one substance power and eternity each having the whole divine essence yet the essence undivided
The word Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is obvious about God in the Scriptures The Bible clearly speaks of God the Father God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit So where did the term ldquoTrinityrdquo come from
The term Tri meaning three and Unity meaning one Tri+Unity = Trinity It is a way of acknowledging what the Bible reveals to us about God that God is yet three Personalities who have the same essence of deity
Trinity The Doctrine of the Trinity proved from Scripture
Matthew 31617 2819 Romans 89 I Corinthians 123-6 II Corinthians 1314 Ephesians 44-6 I Peter 12 Jude 12021 Revelation 145
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Benediction given in name of (Father Son Spirit)II Corinthians 1314
II Corinthians 1314
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all Amen
Baptism administered in name of (Father Son Spirit)Matthew 2819
Matthew 2819
Go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 2820
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and lo I am with you alway even unto the end of the world Amen
ldquoOneness Pentecostalsrdquo teach that if you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost that you were not baptized right and that you need to get re-baptized in the name of Jesus only This is not only a heresy about the Godhead it is a heresy concerning salvation
SALVATION THE WORK OF
Father Son and Holy Spirit II Thessalonians 213 14 II Thessalonians 213
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth
II Thessalonians 214
Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
- God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation- Through sanctification of the Holy Spirit- And called by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
Father Son and Holy Spirit Titus 34-6 Titus 34
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared
Titus 35
Not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost
Titus 36
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Titus 37
That being justified by his grace we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life
- the kindness and love of God our Saviour according to his mercy he saved us- by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost- Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Father Son and Holy Spirit I Peter 12 I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
- Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father- through sanctification of the Spirit- sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit which are of one power substance and eternity
First because the Messiah is the second member of the Triune God to believe in Jesus is to believe in one God Second from the Old Testament onward God always had a mediator Under the Mosaic Law a person could not approach God directly through the sacrificial system but had to approach Him by means of Gods chosen mediator who was the Jewish High Priest Just as the Old Testament believer needed to go through the High Priest the New Testament believer must also go through the High Priest In this case the High Priest is Yeshua Hamashiach
C Socinianism Dynamic Monarchianism Dynamic Monarchianism devaluates the Trinity by teaching that each person in the Trinity is a little lower than the previous They teach that only the Father is God and that the son is only a man that is a little lower than God and that the Holy Spirit is a little lower than the Son and is only a divine influence This teaching is common among certain religious cults
I John 222
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ He is antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
Charles Taze Russell taught his followers that the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not found in Christianity until at least three hundred years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and that the concept of a triune godhead likely comes from the traditions of paganism
This is false because the bible clearly teaches that Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets
What did the Old Testament reveal about the Messiah The scriptures testify of Jesus ChristJohn 539 Acts 1043 1828 I Corinthians 153
John 539
Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me
Some claim that John 11 does not accurately reflect the deity of Christ This is one of those passages that the church is accused of altering in 325 AD To validate the accuracy of this verse we should go to the writings of the church before this time period
Historic ChristianityClement of Alexandria wrote about this very passage in 190 ADldquoWhen [John] says What was from the beginning [1 John 11] he touches upon the generation without beginning of the Son who is co-equal with the FatherrsquoWas therefore is indicative of an
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
eternity without a beginning just as the Word Himself that is the Son being one with the Father in regard to equality of substance is eternal and uncreated That the word always existed is signified by the saying In the beginning was the Word [John 11]rdquo
Clementrsquos interpretation of John 11 is consistent with the Trinity view and it was written at least 135 years before the Council of Nicaea Clement also is not alone in this belief Theophilus wrote in AD 160For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice but what else is this voice but the word of God who is also his Son
We can see that historic Christianity agrees with our modern interpretation of scripture They testify to the deity of Christ He was the Word of God the Word was God and the He eternally existed together with God Jesus is equal with God This is verified in scripture and by the testimonies of those who received the scriptures directly from the apostles
Prophecies Respecting Christ As the Son of God
Psalms 27 o Fulfilled
Luke 13235 Acts 1333 As the seed of the woman
Genesis 315 o Fulfilled
Galatians 44 As the seed of Abraham
Genesis 177 2218 o Fulfilled
Galatians 316 As the seed of Isaac
Genesis 2112 o Fulfilled
Hebrews 1117-19 As the seed of David
Psalms 13211 Jeremiah 235 o Fulfilled
Acts 1323 Romans 13 His coming at a set time
Genesis 4910 Daniel 92425 o Fulfilled
Luke 21 His being born a virgin
Isaiah 714 o Fulfilled
Matthew 12223 Luke 127 His being called Immanuel
Isaiah 714
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
o Fulfilled Matthew 12223
His being born in Bethlehem of Judea Micah 52
o Fulfilled Matthew 21 Luke 24-6
Great persons coming to adore him Psalms 7210
o Fulfilled Matthew 21-11
The slaying of the children of Bethlehem Jeremiah 3115
o Fulfilled Matthew 216-18
His being called out of Egypt Hosea 111
o Fulfilled Matthew 215
His being preceded by John the Baptist Isaiah 403 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 313 Luke 117
His being anointed with the Spirit Psalms 457 Isaiah 112 611
o Fulfilled Matthew 316 John 334 Acts 1038
His being a Prophet like to Moses Deuteronomy 1815-18
o Fulfilled Acts 320-22
His being a Priest after the order of Melchizedek Psalms 1104
o Fulfilled Hebrews 556
His entering on his public ministry Isaiah 6112
o Fulfilled Luke 416-2143
His ministry commencing in Galilee Isaiah 912
o Fulfilled Matthew 412-1623
His entering publicly into Jerusalem Zechariah 99
o Fulfilled Matthew 211-5
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
His coming into the temple Haggai 279 Malachi 31
o Fulfilled Matthew 2112 Luke 227-32 John 213-16
His poverty Isaiah 532
o Fulfilled Mark 63 Luke 958
His meekness and want of ostentatious Isaiah 422
o Fulfilled Matthew 12151619
His tenderness and compassion Isaiah 4011 423
o Fulfilled Matthew 121520 Hebrews 415
His being without guile Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 222
His zeal Psalms 699
o Fulfilled John 217
His preaching by parables Psalms 782
o Fulfilled Matthew 133435
His working miracles Isaiah 3556
o Fulfilled Matthew 114-6 John 1147
His bearing reproach Psalms 226 697920
o Fulfilled Romans 153
His being rejected by his brethren Psalms 698 Isaiah 633
o Fulfilled John 111 73
His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews Isaiah 814
o Fulfilled Romans 932 1 Peter 28
His being hated by the Jews Psalms 694 Isaiah 497
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
o Fulfilled John 152425
His being rejected by the Jewish rulers Psalms 11822
o Fulfilled Matthew 2142 John 748
That the Jews and Gentiles should combine against Him Psalms 21-3
o Fulfilled Luke 2312 Acts 427
His being betrayed by a friend Psalms 419 5512-14
o Fulfilled John 131821
His disciples forsaking him Zechariah 137
o Fulfilled Matthew 263156
His being sold for thirty pieces silver Zechariah 1112
o Fulfilled Matthew 2615
His price being given for the potterrsquos field Zechariah 1113
o Fulfilled Matthew 277
The intensity of his sufferings Psalms 221415
o Fulfilled Luke 224244
His sufferings being for others Isaiah 534-612 Daniel 926
o Fulfilled Matthew 2028
His patience and silence under suffering Isaiah 537
o Fulfilled Matthew 2663 2712-14
His being smitten on the cheek Micah 51
o Fulfilled Matthew 2730
His visage being marred Isaiah 5214 533
o Fulfilled John 195
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
His being spit on and scourged Isaiah 506
o Fulfilled Mark 1465 John 191
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross Psalms 2216
o Fulfilled John 1918 2025
His being forsaken by God Psalms 221
o Fulfilled Matthew 2746
His being mocked Psalms 2278
o Fulfilled Matthew 2739-44
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink Psalms 6921
o Fulfilled Matthew 2734
His garments being parted and lots cast for his vesture Psalms 2218
o Fulfilled Matthew 2735
His being numbered with the transgressors Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Mark 1528
His intercession for His murderers Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Luke 2334
His Death Isaiah 5312
o Fulfilled Matthew 2750
That a bone of him should not be broken Exodus 1246 Psalms 3420
o Fulfilled John 193336
His being pierced Zechariah 1210
o Fulfilled John 193437
His being buried with the rich Isaiah 539
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
o Fulfilled Matthew 2757-60
His flesh not seeing corruption Psalms 1610
o Fulfilled Acts 231
His resurrection Psalms 1610 Isaiah 2619
o Fulfilled Luke 2463134
His ascension Psalms 6818
o Fulfilled Luke 2451 Acts 19
His sitting on the right hand of God Psalms 1101
o Fulfilled Hebrews 13
His exercising the priestly office in heaven Zechariah 613
o Fulfilled Romans 834 Hebrews 217 414
His being the chief corner-stone of the Church Isaiah 2816
o Fulfilled 1 Peter 267
His being King in Zion Psalms 26
o Fulfilled Luke 132 John 1833-37
The conversion of the Gentiles to him Isaiah 1110 421
o Fulfilled John 1016 Luke 232 Acts 1045-47
His righteous government Psalms 4567
o Fulfilled John 530 Revelation 1911
His universal dominion Psalms 728 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Philippians 2911
The perpetuity of his kingdom Isaiah 97 Daniel 714
o Fulfilled Luke 13233
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Jesus Christ is our Passover
Christian symbolism in the Passover occurs early in the Seder (the Passover dinner) Three matzahs are put together (representing the Father Son and Holy Spirit) The middle matzah is broken
I Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
I Corinthians 1124
And when he had given thanks he brake it and said Take eat this is my body which is broken for you this do in remembrance of me
wrapped in a white cloth and hidden representing the death and burial of JesusJohn 1940
Then took they the body of Jesus and wound it in linen clothes with the spices as the manner of the Jews is to bury
The matzah itself is designed to represent Jesus since it is striped and pierced which was prophesized by Isaiah
Isaiah 535
But he was wounded for our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed
Following the Seder meal the buried matzah is resurrected which was foretold in the prophecies of DavidPsalm 1610 Psalm 303 Psalm 4915 Psalm 11817Psalm 1610
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption
The Passover feasts of the LORD pointed to Jesus When we do the Passover we should know what it represents
Proverbs 2025
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy and after vows to make inquiry
Christ is our PassoverI Corinthians 57
Purge out therefore the old leaven that ye may be a new lump as ye are unleavened For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
I Corinthians 58
Therefore let us keep the feast not with old leaven neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
When we read both the Old and New Testament Scriptures we see each person in the Godhead responsible for the divine works that ONLY God can do This is biblical evidence of the deity of Jesus Christ
Everything should be tried by the the word of GodIsaiah 820 Acts 1711
Isaiah 820
To the law and to the testimony if they speak not according to this word it is because there is no light in them
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIVINE WORKS OF GOD
o Creation Father Genesis 11 Genesis 24 5 Psalm 10225 Psalms 1485 Proverbs 2610
Genesis 11 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth
Psalm 10225
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands
Psalm 10226
They shall perish but thou shalt endure yea all of them shall wax old like a garment as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed
Psalm 10227
But thou art the same and thy years shall have no end
Son John 13 John 110 I Corinthians 86 Hebrews 110 Colossians 116 John 11 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was
GodJohn 12 The same was in the beginning with GodJohn 13 All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was
made
Colossians 116
For by him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers all things were created by him and for him
Colossians 117
And he is before all things and by him all things consist
Spirit Genesis 12 Job 2613 Job 334 Psalm 10430 Job 2613 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens his hand hath formed the crooked
serpent
Job 334 The spirit of God hath made me and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
o Source of eternal life Father Romans 623
Romans 623
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Son John 528-29 John 639-40 John 1028 John 172 Philippians 321 John 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
Spirit Galatians 68 Galatians 68
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting
o Raising Christ from the dead Father I Corinthians 614
I Corinthians 614
And God hath both raised up the Lord and will also raise up us by his own power
Son John 219 John 1018 John 218
Then answered the Jews and said unto him What sign showest thou unto us seeing that thou doest these things
John 219
Jesus answered and said unto them Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up
John 220
Then said the Jews Forty and six years was this temple in building and wilt thou rear it up in three days
John 221
But he spake of the temple of his body
John 222
When therefore he was risen from the dead his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had said
John 1017
Therefore doth my Father love me because I lay down my life that I might take it again
John 1018
No man taketh it from me but I lay it down of myself I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again This commandment have I received of my Father
Spirit I Peter 318 Acts 224 Hebrews 1320 Romans 14 I Peter 318
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit
I Peter 319
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison
I Peter 320
Which sometime were disobedient when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah while the ark was a preparing wherein few that is eight souls were saved by water
o Sanctifier
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Father Exodus 3113 Leviticus 208 218 229 Jude 11 Jude 11
Jude the servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James to them that are sanctified by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ and called
Jude 12
Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied
Son Hebrews 211 1312Hebrews 1312
Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood suffered without the gate
Spirit I Peter 12 Romans 1516 I Corinthians 611 I Peter 11
Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus Galatia Cappadocia Asia and Bithynia
I Peter 12
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you and peace be multiplied
When it comes to sanctification Pilate asked the question what is truth The truth is the word of God which sanctifies the saints
John 1717 Sanctify them through thy truth thy word is truth
o Truth True (God is the God of truth Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth)
Father Isaiah 6516 John 728
Isaiah 6516
That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth because the former troubles are forgotten and because they are hid from mine eyes
John 728
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying Ye both know me and ye know whence I am and I am not come of myself but he that sent me is true whom ye know not
Son John 146 Revelation 37 John 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Spirit John 1613 I John 56 I John 56
This is he that came by water and blood even Jesus Christ not by water only but by water and blood And it is the Spirit that beareth witness because the Spirit is truth
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
o Indwelling Believers
Father Ephesians 222 II Corinthians 914 Philippians 213 I John 324 412-13 I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
I John 413
Hereby know we that we dwell in him and he in us because he hath given us of his Spirit
Son II Corinthians 135 Romans 810 Galatians 419 Colossians 127 II Corinthians 135
Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith prove your own selves Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates
Spirit Isaiah 6311 Ezekiel 3627 John 1417 Romans 811 I Corinthians 316 I Corinthians 619 II Corinthians 616 Ephesians 518 II Timothy 114 I John 413
I Corinthians 619
What know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own
o Teaching Father Isaiah 5413 Isaiah 4817
Isaiah 4817
Thus saith the LORD thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go
Son Luke 2115 Galatians 112 Luke 2114
Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer
Luke 2115
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist
Galatians 112
For I neither received it of man neither was I taught it but by the revelation of Jesus Christ
Spirit John 1426 John 1613-15 I John 220 John 1426
But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you
o Inspiring the prophetsFather Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Son II Corinthians 133 II Corinthians 132
I told you before and foretell you as if I were present the second time and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned and to all other that if I come again I will not spare
II Corinthians 133
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me which to you-ward is not weak but is mighty in you
Spirit Mark 1311 Mark 1311
But when they shall lead you and deliver you up take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak neither do ye premeditate but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour that speak ye for it is not ye that speak but the Holy Ghost
o Author of all spiritual operations Father Hebrews 1321
Hebrews 1320
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant
Hebrews 1321
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen
Son Colossians 129 Colossians 127
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles which is Christ in you the hope of glory
Colossians 128
Whom we preach warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
Colossians 129
Whereunto I also labour striving according to his working which worketh in me mightily
Spirit I Corinthians 1211 I Corinthians 128
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 129
To another faith by the same Spirit to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
I Corinthians 1210
To another the working of miracles to another prophecy to another discerning of spirits to another divers kinds of tongues to another the interpretation of tongues
I Corinthians 1211
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Attributes ascribed only to God
EACH PERSON IN THE GODHEAD IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING ATTRIBUTES THAT ONLY GOD CAN HAVE
o Eternal (The attribute of eternality does not merely mean that He will exist eternally in the future which is something that is true of angels and saints Eternality also means that He eternally existed in the past)
Father Romans 1626 Psalm 4113 Psalm 902 Isaiah 414 Isaiah 446 Isaiah 4812 Isaiah 5715 Micah 52
Psalm 902
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God
Son Romans 120 Revelation 111 Revelation 117-18 Revelation 28 Revelation 216 Revelation 2213
Revelation 2213
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end the first and the last
Spirit Hebrews 914 Hebrews 913
For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh
Hebrews 914
How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God
o Omnipresent (Present in all places at all times Satan can not be omnipresent)
Father Jeremiah 2324 Jeremiah 2324
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him saith the LORD Do not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD
Son Matthew 1820 Ephesians 123 Matthew 1820
For where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them
Spirit Psalms 1397 Psalm 1397 Whither shall I go from thy spirit or whither shall I flee from thy presencePsalm 1398 If I ascend up into heaven thou art there if I make my bed in hell behold thou art
there
o Omnipotent (All powerful Having unlimited power)Father Genesis 171 Jeremiah 3217
Genesis 171
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him I am the Almighty God walk before me and be thou perfect
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Son John 108 Luke 825 I Corinthians 1525-28 Philippians 321 Colossians 116-17 II Timothy 112 Hebrews 13 Jude 124 Revelation 18
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Revelation 17
Behold he cometh with clouds and every eye shall see him and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him Even so Amen
Revelation 18
I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is and which was and which is to come the Almighty
Spirit Romans 1519 Luke 135 Romans 1518
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed
Romans 1519
Through mighty signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ
o Omniscient (All knowing Having infinite knowledge The Father searches and tries the hearts and reins in Jeremiah 1710 and the son searches the reins and hearts in Revelation 223 and the Spirit searches all things in I Corinthians 210)
Father Jeremiah 1710 Acts 1518 Acts 1518 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world
Son Revelation 223 John 2117 John 2117
He saith unto him the third time Simon son of Jonas lovest thou me Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time Lovest thou me And he said unto him Lord thou knowest all things thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him Feed my sheep
Spirit I Corinthians 210 11 I Corinthians 29
But as it is written Eye hath not seen nor ear heard neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
I Corinthians 210
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit for the Spirit searcheth all things yea the deep things of God
I Corinthians 211
For what man knoweth the things of a man save the spirit of man which is in him even so the things of God knoweth no man but the Spirit of God
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
o Holy Father Psalm 8918 Revelation 48 154
Psalm 8918 For the LORD is our defence and the Holy One of Israel is our king
Son Acts 314 Psalm 1610 Isaiah 1017-20 555 609 Revelation 37 Acts 314 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just and desired a murderer to be granted unto
youActs 315 And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead whereof we are
witnesses
Revelation 37
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write These things saith he that is holy he that is true he that hath the key of David he that openeth and no man shutteth and shutteth and no man openeth
Revelation 38
I know thy works behold I have set before thee an open door and no man can shut it for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not denied my name
Spirit I John 220 Ephesians 430 in more than 90 places the Bible calls the Spirit of God the Holy Spirit
I John 220
But ye have an unction from the Holy One and ye know all things
D Unitarianism UniversalismUniversalism declares that Jesus is a way maybe even the best way but not the only way to the Father in heaven So regardless of your belief system we all get to the same destination heaven Unitarianism in general is the form of Christianity that denies the doctrine of the Trinity believing that God exists only in one person
While there were previous antitrinitarian movements in the early Christian Church like Arianism and Monarchianism modern Unitarianism originated in the period of the Protestant Reformation Under Faustus Socinus a strong center of Unitarian belief developed in Poland In Transylvania Francis Daacutevid laid the foundation (c1560) for the Unitarian Church there In the 17th and 18th century
Is Jesus the ONLY way to the Father in heavenJohn 146
Jesus saith unto him I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the Father but by me
Acts 411
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders which is become the head of the corner
Acts 412
Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved
John Verily verily I say unto you He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold but
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
101 climbeth up some other way the same is a thief and a robberJohn 102
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep
John 103
To him the porter openeth and the sheep hear his voice and he calleth his own sheep by name and leadeth them out
John 104
And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them and the sheep follow him for they know his voice
John 105
And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers
John 106
This parable spake Jesus unto them but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them
John 107
Then said Jesus unto them again Verily verily I say unto you I am the door of the sheep
John 108
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers but the sheep did not hear them
John 109
I am the door by me if any man enter in he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture
John 1010
The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly
Jesus is the door and Jesus is the judge
Only God will render final judgmento Final Judgment (It was taught throughout the Old Testament that ONLY
God will render judgment The work that was ascribed to God in the Old Testament is ascribed to the son in the New Testament If the Old Testament teaches that only God is responsible for final judgment and the New Testament teaches that Jesus is responsible for final judgment then Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Father 1 Chronicles 1633 Psalms 97 9613 Ecclesiastes 317 Ecclesiastes 1214 Daniel 79-10 John 1247-48 Revelation 2011-12
Psalm 97 But the LORD shall endure for ever he hath prepared his throne for judgmentPsalm 98 And he shall judge the world in righteousness he shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness
Son Matthew 722 23 Matthew 2530-46 John 522-27 Acts 1731 Acts 1042 Romans 216 Romans 1410 I Corinthians 45 II Corinthians 510 II Timothy 41 Jude 114-15 Revelation 35 Revelation 204
II Corinthians 510
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ that every one may receive the things done in his body according to that he hath done whether it be good or bad
Divine Claims of the Messiah (In light of these claims a decision has to be made weather you believe that Jesus is the Word of God or not)
A Jesus claimed to have the closest possible relationship to God
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
1 To know the Messiah is to know GodJohn 819
Then said they unto him Where is thy Father Jesus answered Ye neither know me nor my Father if ye had known me ye should have known my Father also
John 147
If ye had known me ye should have known my Father also and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him
God told Moses that no one can see Him and liveExodus 3320
And he said Thou canst not see my face for there shall no man see me and live
Exodus 3321
And the LORD said Behold there is a place by me and thou shalt stand upon a rock
Exodus 3322
And it shall come to pass while my glory passeth by that I will put thee in a clift of the rock and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by
Exodus 3323
And I will take away mine hand and thou shalt see my back parts but my face shall not be seen
Jesus appeared to Manoah and his wifeJudges 1311
And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said unto him Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman And he said I am
Judges 1317
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD What is thy name that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour
Judges 1318
And the angel of the LORD said unto him Why askest thou thus after my name seeing it is secret
secret 6383
yalp Pilrsquoiy (pil-eersquo) Adjective Strong 6383
1 wonderful incomprehensible extraordinary
KJV Word Usage and Count
secret 1
wonderful (Used in Psalm 1396) 1
variant 2
Wonderful 6382
alp Pelersquo (pehrsquo-leh) Noun Masculine Strong 6382
1 wonder marvel
a wonder (extraordinary hard to understand thing)
b wonder (of Godrsquos acts of judgment and redemption)
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
KJV Word Usage and Count
wonder 8
Wonderful (Used in Isaiah 96) 3
wonderfully 1
marvellous 1
- Notice that the angel of the LORD did not say lsquoa secretrsquo He said secret
Revelation 1912
His eyes were as a flame of fire and on his head were many crowns and he had a name written that no man knew but he himself
Revelation 1913
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and his name is called The Word of God
Because of this Manoah thought that he was going to die when he saw the angel of the LORD
Judges 1321
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD
Judges 1322
And Manoah said unto his wife We shall surely die because we have seen God
Judges 1323
But his wife said unto him If the LORD were pleased to kill us he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands neither would he have showed us all these things nor would as at this time have told us such things as these
What Manoah and his wife saw was the express image of God Jesus is the express image of God
Hebrews 11
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets
Hebrews 12
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds
Hebrews 13
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 14
Being made so much better than the angels as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they
Jesus flesh was the veilHebrews 1018
Now where remission of these is there is no more offering for sin
Hebrews 1019
Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 1020
By a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us through the veil that is to say his flesh
Hebrews 1021
And having an high priest over the house of God
Hebrews 1022
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water
veil
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Pronunciation rsquovālFunction noun a covering body part or membrane as a velum b caul veil 2665
katapevtasma Katapetasma (kat-ap-et-as-mah) Word Origin Greek Noun Neuter Strong 2665
1 a veil spread out a curtain
a the name given to the two curtains in the temple at Jerusalem one of them at the entrance to the temple separated the Holy Place from the outer court the other veiled the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place
I John 412
No man hath seen God at any time If we love one another God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us
To see God in his invisible form would mean certain death like God explained to Moses in Exodus 33 But to see Jesus is to see the brightness of His glory Philippians chapter two letrsquos us know that God took on the form of a servant
Philippians 25
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Philippians 26
Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God
Philippians 27
But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men
Philippians 28
And being found in fashion as a man he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross
Isaiah 532
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground he hath no form nor comeliness and when we shall see him there is no beauty that we should desire him
Isaiah 533
He is despised and rejected of men a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and we hid as it were our faces from him he was despised and we esteemed him not
Isaiah 534
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows yet we did esteem him stricken smitten of God and afflicted
Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary
A full discovery of the glory of God would overwhelm even Moses himself Man is mean and unworthy of it weak and could not bear it guilty and could not but dread it The merciful display which is made in Christ Jesus alone can be borne by us The Lord granted that which would abundantly satisfy Gods goodness is his glory and he will have us to know him by the glory of his mercy more than by the glory of his majesty Upon the rock there was a fit place for Moses to view the goodness and glory of God The rock in Horeb was typical of Christ the Rock the Rock of refuge salvation and
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
strength Happy are they who stand upon this Rock The cleft may be an emblem of Christ as smitten crucified wounded and slain What follows denotes the imperfect knowledge of God in the present state even as revealed in Christ for this when compared with the heavenly sight of him is but like seeing a man that is gone by whose back only is to be seen God in Christ as he is even the fullest and brightest displays of his glory grace and goodness are reserved to another state
2 To see the Messiah is to see GodJohn 1244 Jesus cried and said He that believeth on me believeth not on me but on him that
sent meJohn 1245 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me
John 149
Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
3 To receive the Messiah is to receive GodMark 936
And he took a child and set him in the midst of them and when he had taken him in his arms he said unto them
Mark 937
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me
4 To honor the Messiah is to honor GodJohn 522
For the Father judgeth no man but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
John 523
That all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him
5 To have a unique oneness with GodJohn 1027
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
John 1028
And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand
John 1029
My Father which gave them me is greater than all and no man is able to pluck them out of my Fathers hand
John 1030
I and my Father are one
B Jesus claimed to be the object of saving faithMatthew 1128 Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest
C Jesus claimed to have absolute dominion over His followersMatthew 1037
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1038
And he that taketh not his cross and followeth after me is not worthy of me
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Matthew 1039
He that findeth his life shall lose it and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it
D To have sovereignty over the laws and institutions of God1 He claimed lordship over the Temple
Matthew 126 But I say unto you That in this place is one greater than the temple
2 He claimed lordship over the SabbathMatthew 128 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day
3 He claimed lordship over the Kingdom of GodMatthew 1619
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
4 He claimed to be Lord over the covenantMatthew 2627
And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it
Matthew 2628
For this is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins
5 He claimed absolute sovereignty over the laws and institutions of GodJohn 1414 If ye shall ask any thing in my name I will do itJohn 1415 If ye love me keep my commandments
John 157
If ye abide in me and my words abide in you ye shall ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you
John 158
Herein is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples
John 159
As the Father hath loved me so have I loved you continue ye in my love
John 1510
If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love even as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love
Another thing I want to say to those who arenrsquot sure if Jesus is the ONLY way is that confessing Christ is the only way to eternal life
Confessing Christ is the only way to have eternal life
Confessing Christ is a test of being saints I John 223 423
I John 223
Whosoever denieth the Son the same hath not the Father (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also
I John 42
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
I John 43
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God and this is that spirit of antichrist whereof ye have heard that it should come and even now already is it in the world
Confessing Christ is an evidence of union with God 1 John 415
I John 415 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God God dwelleth in him and he in God
Confessing Christ is necessary for salvation Romans 10910
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Romans 1010
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Confessing Christ ensures his confessing us Matthew 1032
Matthew 1032
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven
Consequences of not confessing ChristMatthew 1033
Matthew 1033
But whosoever shall deny me before men him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven
Matthew 1034
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth I came not to send peace but a sword
The fear of man prevented some from confessing ChristJohn 713 922 124243
John 1242
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him lest they should be put out of the synagogue
John 1243
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God
Persecution should not prevent us from confessing ChristMark 835-38 II Timothy 212 Revelation 28-11
Mark 835
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels the same shall save it
Mark 836
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul
Confessing Christ Must be connected with faith Romans 109
Romans 108
But what saith it The word is nigh thee even in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the word of faith which we preach
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Romans 109
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved
Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to confess Christ1 Corinthians 123 I John 42
I Corinthians 123
Wherefore I give you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost
Confessing Christ is the ONLY way to heaven Jesus is come to save that which was lost Matthew 1811 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost
II Peter 39
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness but is longsuffering to us-ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance
E TritheismTritheism is the belief that there are three distinct powerful gods who form a triad Generally three gods are envisaged as having separate powers and separate supreme Beings or spheres of influence but working together Tritheism is the same as polytheism except it limits the amount of gods to three
There are ancient pagan religions that hold a tritheistic belief about their pagan gods It is because of this that those who hold to the Arian belief like the followers of Charles Taze Russell and the watchtower society that it is taught that Christianity adopted a Tritheism belief from ancient Babylon Any pagan tradition that has crept into Christianity over the years can clearly be clearly be rebuked through scripture The problem is on top of pointing out these pagan traditions that have crept into Christianity many cults will point to something that is clearly in scripture and then tell you that the belief did not come into Christianity until hundreds of years after the death of Christ
The Triune Godhead consists of1) Father 2) Son3) Holy Spirit
But these three ldquoagenciesrdquo or persons are contained in ONE bodily image and that is in the bodily image of the person of Jesus Christ Jesus is the only bodily image or physical manifestation of the three
Ironically there is no Christian group that claims to believe in or teach tritheism the term is solely used as an accusation against others somewhat similar to the usage of the word cult in accusing a group of holding an alternate or distorted view of the Christian doctrine of Trinity The main branches consider tritheism heretical God is of one substance power and eternity Each member of the Godhead has the whole divine essence yet the essence is undivided There is only one God
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Unity of God
I Corinthians 84
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols we know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one
I Corinthians 85
For though there be that are called gods whether in heaven or in earth (as there be gods many and lords many)
I Corinthians 86
But to us there is but one God the Father of whom are all things and we in him and one Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him
Shemiddotma the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 64ndash9 and 1113ndash21 and Numbers 1537ndash41
SHEMA is a name that signifies or is derived from hearing obeying
Shema Yisrael (or Shma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew שמע ישראל Hear [O] Israel) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
Hear O Israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai is one These three are one How can the three Names be one Only through the perception of faith in the vision of the Holy Spirit in the beholding of the hidden eye alonehellipSo it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by Adonai Eloheinu Adonaimdashthree modes which yet form one unity1 - Zohar II43b (vol 3 p 134 in the Soncino Press edition)
A Christian quote Hardly The above is taken from the Zohar an ancient book of Jewish mysticism The Zohar is somewhat esoteric and most contemporary Jews dont study it but there are other Jewish books that refer to Gods plurality as well
A ground for obeying him exclusively Deuteronomy 43940
Deuteronomy Know therefore this day and consider it in thine heart that the LORD he is
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
439 God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath there is none elseDeuteronomy 440
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes and his commandments which I command thee this day that it may go well with thee and with thy children after thee and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth which the LORD thy God giveth thee for ever
A ground for loving him supremely Deuteronomy 645 Mark 122930
Mark 1229
And Jesus answered him The first of all the commandments is Hear O Israel The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 1230
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this is the first commandment
ASSERTED BY o God himself
Isaiah 4468 451821 Isaiah 446
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel and his redeemer the LORD of hosts I am the first and I am the last and beside me there is no God
o Christ Mark 1229 John 173
John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
o Moses Deuteronomy 439 64
Deuteronomy 64
Hear O Israel The LORD our God is one LORD
Deuteronomy 65
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul and with all thy might
o Apostles I Corinthians 846 Ephesians 46 I Timothy 25
I Timothy 25 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26 Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit John 1030 I John 57 John 149-11
John 1030
I and my Father are one
I John 57
For there are three that bear record in heaven the Father the Word and the Holy Ghost and these three are one
John 149 Jesus saith unto him Have I been so long time with you and yet hast thou not known
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
me Philip he that hath seen me hath seen the Father and how sayest thou then Show us the Father
John 1410
Believest thou not that I am in the Father and the Father in me the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself but the Father that dwelleth in me he doeth the works
John 1411
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me or else believe me for the very works sake
THE UNITY OF GOD IS EXHIBITED IN o His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 722 Psalms 8610 o His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 4424 455-8 o His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 469-11 o His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 3239 o His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Nehemiah 96 Matthew 410 o His being alone good
Matthew 1917 o His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 452122 o His being the only source of pardon
Micah 718 Mark 27 o His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 432-35 The knowledge of the only true God and Jesus Christ is necessary to eternal life
John 173 John 173
And this is life eternal that they might know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent
All saints acknowledge in worshipping him II Samuel 722 II Kings 1915 I Chronicles 1720
I Chronicles 1720
O LORD there is none like thee neither is there any God beside thee according to all that we have heard with our ears
All should know and acknowledge Deuteronomy 435 Psalms 8318 Ephesians 44-6 I Timothy 25
Psalm 8317
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever yea let them be put to shame and perish
Psalm 8318
That men may know that thou whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the most high over all the earth
Ephesians 44 There is one body and one Spirit even as ye are called in one hope of your calling
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
Ephesians 45 One Lord one faith one baptismEphesians 46 One God and Father of all who is above all and through all and in you
all
I Timothy 25
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men the man Christ Jesus
I Timothy 26
Who gave himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time
May be acknowledged without saving faith James 21920
James 219 Thou believest that there is one God thou doest well the devils also believe and tremble
James 220 But wilt thou know O vain man that faith without works is dead
Worship To be rendered only to God
Exodus 203 Deuteronomy 57 613 Matthew 410 Luke 48 John 420-24 Acts 1026 1415 Colossians 218 Revelation 1910 228
Jesus was worshiped in a way that only God can be worshiped and He received it and welcomed it showing that He claimed to be God
Matthew 1433 John 98 2028 Philippians 210 Hebrews 16
Thomas worshipped Jesus and called him ldquoMy Lord and my Godrdquo If Jesus was not God then Jesus would have corrected Thomas
John 2028
And Thomas answered and said unto him My Lord and my God
John 2029
Jesus saith unto him Thomas because thou hast seen me thou hast believed blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed
Idolatry Forbidden Exodus 2023 Deuteronomy 57 Exodus 2324
Exodus 2324
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods nor serve them nor do after their works but thou shalt utterly overthrow them and quite break down their images
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Isaiah 4523
I have sworn by myself the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness and shall not return That unto me EVERY KNEE shall bow every tongue shall swear
Romans 1411
For it is written As I live saith the Lord EVERY KNEE shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God
Philippians Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
29 every namePhilippians 210
That at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE should bow of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth
Philippians 211
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father
Isaiah 96 commentaries- Wonderfulhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0214htm- Counsellorhttpwwwspurgeonorgsermons0215htm
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