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The Singular Nature of God and His Manifestations

An exegetical Bible study outline.

1. The Foundational Truth of One God

1.1 The Oneness of God in the Old Testament

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5
  • The Old Testament consistently affirms that God is one.
  • Deuteronomy 6:4 is a foundational declaration of God's singularity.

1.2 The Holiness of God's Singular Name

Verses: Psalm 86:10; Exodus 3:15
  • God's name is holy and singular, representing His unique identity.
  • Psalm 86:10 emphasizes that God alone is great and performs wondrous deeds.

2. Jesus: God Manifest in Flesh

2.1 Jesus' Declaration of Unity with the Father

Verses: John 10:30; John 14:9
  • Jesus identified Himself as one with the Father.
  • John 10:30 is a clear statement of unity between Jesus and the Father.

2.2 Jesus as the Manifestation of God

Verses: Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:16
  • Jesus is the visible manifestation of the invisible God.
  • Colossians 1:15 describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God.

2.3 The Fullness of the Godhead in Jesus

Verses: Colossians 2:9
  • All the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Jesus.
  • Colossians 2:9 affirms the complete divine nature of Jesus.

3. The Holy Spirit: The Manifestation of God's Power

3.1 The Holy Spirit as the Spirit of God

Verses: Romans 8:9; 2 Corinthians 3:17
  • The Holy Spirit is not a separate person, but the Spirit of God.
  • Romans 8:9 states that if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Him.

3.2 The Holy Spirit: God's Power and Presence

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:38
  • The Holy Spirit is the power and presence of God in believers.
  • Acts 2:4 describes the infilling of the Holy Spirit as an experience of divine power.

4. The Significance of Water Baptism

4.1 Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 19:5
  • Water baptism is to be administered in the name of Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 2:38 commands baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.

4.2 Apostolic Practice

Verses: Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:48
  • Baptism in Jesus' name is a fulfillment of the Great Commission.
  • It aligns with the apostolic practice recorded in the Book of Acts.

5. The Experience of Receiving the Holy Spirit

5.1 The Promise of the Holy Spirit

Verses: Acts 1:5; Acts 19:6
  • Receiving the Holy Spirit is a distinct experience, often accompanied by speaking in tongues.
  • Acts 19:6 describes believers receiving the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues.

5.2 Speaking in Tongues

Verses: 1 Corinthians 14:4; Acts 2:4
  • Speaking in tongues is a sign of the Spirit's infilling and a means of personal edification.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:4 states that one who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves.