The Danger of Heresy

The foundational premise of our faith is that there is only one God. The Bible is crystal clear on this, and any teaching that introduces a divided godhead verges on polytheism.

“To you it was shown, that you might know that the Lord is God; there is no other besides him.” — Deuteronomy 4:35

“I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no God.” — Isaiah 45:5

“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.'” — Mark 12:29 (Jesus affirming the oneness of God)

These verses, and many others, are a clear warning against a divided godhead. The idea of three gods with a single purpose is a philosophical construct, not a biblical one. The Nicene Creed and other post-biblical doctrines that introduced the concept of a Trinity were influenced by Greek philosophical thought, which sought to reconcile the idea of Jesus as divine with the monotheistic teachings of the Old Testament. This led to a conclusion that the Bible itself does not support: that God is “one” yet simultaneously “three.” The Bible’s message, however, is clear and simple: God is ONE, and “ONE” means ONE.

Looking Ahead: Now that we have firmly established the oneness of God by refuting the plurality argument, we will move on to the next major question: How was the one Spirit of God manifested in the flesh of Jesus Christ?