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I Am: Unveiling the One True God

This Bible study explores the profound meaning of God's self-revealed name, "I Am," examining its significance throughout scripture and its ultimate manifestation in Jesus Christ, revealing the singular, all-sufficient nature of our Creator and Redeemer.

1. The Name "I Am" Revealed

1.1 God's Self-Revelation to Moses

Verses: Exodus 3:13-15
  • God reveals His eternal, self-existent nature.
  • "I Am" signifies His unchanging presence and power.
  • This name is a memorial to all generations.

1.2 The Significance of "I Am"

Verses: Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 43:10-11
  • It declares God's absolute sovereignty and uniqueness.
  • There is no God before or after Him.
  • It emphasizes His eternal being, without beginning or end.

2. "I Am" as Creator and Sustainer

2.1 The One God as Creator

Verses: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 44:24; John 1:3
  • The singular God is the sole architect of the universe.
  • He created all things by His word and power.
  • There was no co-creator or separate entity involved.

2.2 Sustaining All Things

Verses: Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:3
  • The same God who created also upholds all creation.
  • His power actively maintains the universe.
  • All things consist by Him.

3. "I Am" as Savior and Redeemer

3.1 God Alone is Savior

Verses: Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 43:11; Hosea 13:4
  • The scriptures declare that there is no other Savior besides Him.
  • Salvation originates solely from the one true God.
  • He is the only source of deliverance and redemption.

3.2 The Plan of Redemption

Verses: Romans 3:23-25; Ephesians 1:7
  • God Himself devised the plan to redeem humanity.
  • Redemption is through the shedding of blood.
  • His grace makes salvation available to all.

4. "I Am" in the Person of Jesus Christ

4.1 Jesus' Claims to "I Am"

Verses: John 8:58; John 10:30; John 14:9
  • Jesus directly identified Himself with the eternal "I Am" of the Old Testament.
  • He declared His oneness with the Father.
  • To see Jesus is to see the Father.

4.2 The Fullness of God in Christ

Verses: Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16
  • In Jesus Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
  • God was manifest in the flesh.
  • Jesus is the complete revelation of the one God.

4.3 Jesus as Lord and God

Verses: Philippians 2:9-11; John 20:28
  • Every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord.
  • Thomas declared Jesus to be "My Lord and my God."
  • Jesus holds the highest name and authority.

5. The Oneness of "I Am"

5.1 One God, One Lord

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6
  • The fundamental truth of scripture is the singularity of God.
  • There is one God and one Lord.
  • This truth distinguishes Him from all other deities.

5.2 Manifestations of the One God

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1; John 1:14
  • God reveals Himself in different roles and manifestations.
  • He is Father in creation, Son in redemption, and Holy Spirit in regeneration.
  • These are not separate persons but different ways the one God interacts with humanity.

5.3 The Spirit of God

Verses: John 14:16-18; Romans 8:9-11
  • The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the one God, the Spirit of Christ.
  • It is God Himself dwelling within believers.
  • The Spirit empowers, guides, and comforts.