Thematic Bible: Unity of God
Thematic Bible
Unity of God » All saints acknowledge, in worshipping him
Unity of God » Asserted by » God himself
Unity of God » Asserted by » Apostles
yet there is [only] one God to us, [and He is] the Father, from whom all things have come, and for whom we live. And [there is only] one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things have come, and through whom we live.
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Now concerning [the matter of] eating foods [once] offered as sacrifices to idols, we know that an idol is [really] nothing in the world [at all], and that there is only one God.
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Unity of God » Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the holy ghost
Jesus replied to him, "Have I been with you men all this time, and [still] you do not know me, Philip? The person who has seen me, has [also] seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in [fellowship with] the Father, and the Father is in [fellowship with] me? The words which I say to you do not originate with me, but it is the Father, who lives in me, who does His work [in me]. You should believe me [when I say] that I am in [fellowship with] the Father, and the Father is in [fellowship with] me. Or else believe me for the sake of the deeds themselves that I perform.
I and the Father are one."
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For there are three who give their testimony [about Jesus]:
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Unity of God » Asserted by » moses
Unity of God » All should know and acknowledge
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His works of creation and providence
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Then Jesus replied to him, "Get away from me Satan, for it is written [Deut. 6:13], 'You are supposed to worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.'"
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Unity of God » Exhibited in » His greatness and wonderful works
Unity of God » Asserted by » Christ
And this is never ending life; that people may know you [as] the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One whom you have sent.
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And Jesus answered, "The foremost one is this [Deut. 6:4-5], 'Hear this, you Israelites, the Lord our God is the only Lord,
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Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being the only source of pardon
"Why does this man talk this way? He is speaking against God. Who can forgive sins except one, that is, God?"
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Unity of God » Exhibited in » His unparalleled election and care of his people
Unity of God » A ground for obeying him exclusively
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Unity of God » A ground for loving him supremely
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being the only saviour
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being alone possessed of foreknowledge
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being alone good
Jesus answered him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is [only] One who is good [i.e., God]. But if you want to enter [never ending] life, [then] obey His commandments."
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Unity of God » May be acknowledged without saving faith
You believe that there is [only] one God; that is good! Even the demons believe [that], and they shudder [with fear at the thought]. But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?
Unity of God » The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life
And this is never ending life; that people may know you [as] the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One whom you have sent.
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