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There is only one God. This statement of fact is fully documented throughout the Scriptures. In the Old Testament, God said, "Hear O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord." And, "Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any." (Deuteronomy 6:4 and Isaiah 44:8)
The same truth is fulfilled in the New Testament. In Paul's writings we find, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5) Again, "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." (James 2:19)
There are no contradictions in the Bible. The word "trinity" is not found in the Bible. This term, coined by the Roman Catholic Church, was introduced at the Nicean Council of 325 A.D. It is accepted by most Protestant groups, and states that there is one God divided into three persons who are coequal and coeternal. This, of course, is a contradiction, an impossibility, and completely unscriptural. It is without scriptural foundation.
God is a Spirit. He has no physical limitations. He may be seen only in Jesus Christ. But He is everywhere, an omnipotent, omnipresent God, filling the universe. John said, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24)
Many people try to explain the mystery of godliness and get very confused. This simple truth must be understood by revelation. The Holy Ghost, which is the Spirit of God, will reveal this beautiful truth to honest-hearted people seeking truth.
God was manifested in the flesh, and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (1 Timothy 3:16 and John 1:14) In Jesus Christ dwelt the fullness of the godhead bodily. (Colossians 2:9)
God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself. (2 Corinthians 5:19) God desired complete fellowship with His creation, and He was finally achieving this goal through the supreme sacrifice.
The purposes of the Sonship of God are as follows:
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