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 *we* have but one God, the Father, who is the source of all things and for whose service we exist, and but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom we and all things exist.
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As to eating things which have been sacrificed to idols, we are fully aware that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.
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Unity of God » Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the holy ghost
"Have I been so long among you," Jesus answered, "and yet you, Philip, do not know me? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How can *you* ask me, 'Cause us to see the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me? The things that I tell you all I do not speak on my own authority: but the Father dwelling within me carries on His own work. Believe me, all of you, that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me; or at any rate, believe me because of what I do.
I and the Father are one."
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For there are three that give testimony-- the Spirit, the water, and the blood;
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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
"Begone, Satan!" Jesus replied; "for it is written, 'To the Lord thy God thou shalt do homage, and to Him alone shalt thou render worship.'"
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Unity of God » Exhibited in » His greatness and wonderful works
Unity of God » Asserted by » Christ
And in this consists the Life of the Ages--in knowing Thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
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"The chief Commandment," replied Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;
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Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being the only source of pardon
"Why does this man use such words?" they said; "he is blaspheming. Who can pardon sins but 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
"Why do you ask me," He replied, "about what is good? There is only One who is truly good. But if you desire to enter into Life, keep the Commandments."
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Unity of God » May be acknowledged without saving faith
You believe that God is one, and you are quite right: evil spirits also believe this, and shudder." But, idle boaster, are you willing to be taught how it is that faith apart from obedience is worthless? Take the case of Abraham our forefather.
Unity of God » The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life
And in this consists the Life of the Ages--in knowing Thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
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