The Singular Nature of God
An exploration of the unified essence of God as revealed in Scripture.
1. God is One
1.1 The Shema and Divine Singularity
Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5
- The foundational declaration of faith affirms God's oneness.
- There is no other God besides Him.
1.2 One God, the Father
Verses: 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6
- We have one God, the Father, from whom are all things.
- He is above all, and through all, and in all.
2. The Manifestations of God
2.1 God Manifest in Flesh
Verses: John 1:1, 14; Colossians 1:15
- The Word was God, and the Word became flesh.
- Jesus is the image of the invisible God.
2.2 God as Spirit
Verses: Acts 2:38; 2 Corinthians 3:17
- The Lord is that Spirit.
- Repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Spirit are essential.
2.3 The Mighty God, Everlasting Father
Verses: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:23
- Unto us a child is born, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
- They shall call him Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
3. The Name of God
3.1 Baptism in His Name
Verses: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38
- Baptism is to be performed in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
- Peter commanded baptism in the name of Jesus Christ.
3.2 Jesus' Authority
Verses: John 5:43; John 10:25
- I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not.
- The works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
4. Attributes of God
4.1 Omnipresence
Verses: Psalm 139:7-10; Jeremiah 23:24
- God is everywhere present.
- He fills heaven and earth.
4.2 Omniscience
Verses: Psalm 147:5; Romans 11:33
- His understanding is infinite.
- His judgments are unsearchable, and his ways past finding out.
4.3 Omnipotence
Verses: Matthew 19:26; Revelation 19:6
- With God all things are possible.
- The Lord God omnipotent reigns.