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The Divine Selection: How the One True God Redeems Sinners Through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in 2025.

A study exploring the singular nature of God and His redemptive plan for humanity, revealed through Jesus Christ and empowered by His indwelling Spirit, leading believers into a transformed life.

1. The One True God: His Nature and Revelation

1.1 God is One, Not Three

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 44:6; Mark 12:29
  • The Bible consistently declares the singularity of God
  • There is only one divine being, one Lord
  • This one God is the Creator and Sustainer of all

1.2 God Manifested as Father

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:9; Colossians 1:15
  • God, in His role as Father, is the eternal Spirit, the source of all being
  • He is the invisible God, revealed through His Son
  • The Father is the divine mind and will behind creation and redemption

1.3 God Manifested as Son (Jesus Christ)

Verses: John 1:1,14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9
  • Jesus Christ is God Himself, veiled in human flesh
  • He is the visible manifestation of the invisible God
  • In Jesus, the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily

1.4 God Manifested as Holy Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:4; John 14:16-18; Romans 8:9-11
  • The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, working within believers
  • It is God's active presence and power in the world
  • The Holy Spirit is not a separate person but God Himself indwelling His people

2. Jesus Christ: The Sole Redeemer

2.1 The Deity of Jesus Christ

Verses: John 20:28; Philippians 2:5-8; Titus 2:13
  • Jesus is explicitly called God in scripture
  • He possesses all divine attributes
  • His pre-existence and eternal nature confirm His deity

2.2 Jesus' Atoning Sacrifice

Verses: Isaiah 53:5-6; Romans 5:8-9; 1 Peter 2:24
  • Jesus' death on the cross was the perfect and complete sacrifice for sin
  • Through His blood, we receive forgiveness and reconciliation
  • His sacrifice demonstrates God's immense love for humanity

2.3 Jesus' Resurrection and Lordship

Verses: Romans 1:4; Acts 2:36; Revelation 1:18
  • Jesus' resurrection proves His victory over sin and death
  • He is exalted as Lord over all creation
  • All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him

2.4 Jesus as the Only Mediator

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:5; John 14:6; Hebrews 7:25
  • There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
  • No one comes to the Father except through Jesus
  • He ever lives to make intercession for us

3. The Holy Spirit: God's Indwelling Power for Redemption

3.1 The Promise of the Spirit

Verses: Joel 2:28-29; Acts 1:4-5; Luke 24:49
  • God promised to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh
  • This promise was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost
  • The Spirit is the power from on high for believers

3.2 Receiving the Holy Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:38-39; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:1-6
  • The Holy Spirit is received by faith after repentance and water baptism
  • Speaking in other tongues is the initial evidence of receiving the Spirit
  • This experience is for all who believe, regardless of background

3.3 The Spirit's Role in Transformation

Verses: Romans 8:13-14; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Corinthians 3:18
  • The Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin and live righteously
  • He produces the fruit of the Spirit in our lives
  • Through the Spirit, we are transformed into the image of Christ

3.4 The Spirit's Guidance and Empowerment

Verses: John 16:13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 3:16
  • The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth
  • He gives us power to be witnesses for Christ
  • He strengthens us in our inner being

4. The Divine Plan of Salvation: The New Birth

4.1 Repentance Towards God

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Luke 13:3
  • Repentance is a change of mind and heart, turning from sin to God
  • It involves godly sorrow for sin and a commitment to change
  • Repentance is the first step in God's redemptive plan

4.2 Water Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Colossians 2:12
  • Baptism is for the remission of sins and is an essential part of the new birth
  • It is to be administered by immersion
  • It is to be done in the name of Jesus Christ, not using Trinitarian formulas

4.3 Receiving the Holy Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:38; John 3:5; Titus 3:5
  • Receiving the Holy Spirit is the spiritual birth, completing the new birth experience
  • It is God's Spirit coming to dwell within the believer
  • This experience empowers for holy living and service

4.4 Living a Redeemed Life

Verses: Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:14; 1 John 2:3-6
  • Believers are called to live a life of holiness and consecration
  • We are to continually grow in grace and knowledge of God
  • Obedience to God's word is evidence of our love for Him