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Theories about the Theories about the GodheadGodhead TritheismTritheism = 3 gods

Mormons - Deut. 6:4

ArianismArianism = Christ was created

Jehovah’s Witnesses Jn.1:1

SabellianismSabellianism = only one

Oneness Pentecostal

1. Use of the Term Godhead1. Use of the Term Godhead

“we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.”

“For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and GodheadGodhead; so that they are without excuse”

“For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the GodheadGodhead bodily.

NKJV =

ASV =

NIV =

Divine Nature

Godhead

Divine Being

Godhead

Divinity

Divine nature

NKJV =

ASV =

NIV =

Godhead

Godhead

Deity

NKJV =

ASV =

NIV =

2. Three Members of Godhead

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you”

Matt. 28:18-20Matt. 28:18-20

2. Three Members of Godhead

“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all”

1 Cor. 12:4-61 Cor. 12:4-6

2. Three Members of Godhead

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all”

2 Cor. 13:142 Cor. 13:14

Spiritual Being

“Our Father who art in heaven”

Creator, Jehovah, Almighty, Lord God, Father

Planner and Designer

Many names and titles “Son of Man” - “Son of God” Clothed in the Flesh Death on the cross Existed before He came - Phil. 2:6

Same nature as God and Christ Called the Comforter Other titles

GodheadGodhead

Divine family

Trinity

Sacred Three

Divinity

SummaryThreeCo-eternalCo-equalSame natureSame essence

Distinct Personalities

3. There is One God

Old TestamentOld Testament Deut. 6:4 Isa. 44:6

New TestamentNew Testament Mk. 12:29 – Deut. 6:4 1 Tim. 2:5

4. Plurality in the Godhead

1. Gen. 1:1 “God” “elohim” – plural

2. Father - planned creation

3. Jesus - Jn. 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, Col. 1:15-16 “agent of creation”

4. Holy Spirit – Gen. 1:2 “The Spirit of God”

Gen. 1:26 “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness”

5. Trinity Proper Understanding

Means “three-fold”

Baptism - Matt. 3:13-18Baptism - Matt. 3:13-18

God – heaven

Jesus – baptized

Spirit – form of dove

Matt. 28:19Matt. 28:19

Baptizing in name of the

- Father

- Son

- Holy Spirit

5. Trinity Proper Understanding

Father

SonHolySpirit

Deity

Proving the Trinity

Father

SonDeity

Is Not -

Proving the Trinity“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.”

1 Jn. 1:3

Father

HolySpirit

Deity

Is Not

Proving the Trinity“When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matt. 3:16-17

SonHolySpirit

Deity

Is Not

Proving the Trinity“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.” Jn. 14:16

The Trinity

Father

SonHolySpirit

Deity

6. Any Being who possesses The Attributes of God is God

EternalEternal

Father – Isa. 44:6 “I am the first and last”

Son – Rev. 1:17 “I am the first and last”

Holy Spirit – Heb. 9:14 “who through the eternal Spirit”

6. Any Being who possesses The Attributes of God is God

Recognized as GodRecognized as GodFather – 1 Pet. 1:2 “Elect according to the

foreknowledge of God the Father.”

Son – Heb. 1:8 "But of the Son he says, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever.”

Holy Spirit – Acts 5:3-4 “What has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit,

you have not liked to men, but to God”

“Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION

hearhearbelievebelieve

repentrepentconfessconfess

baptismbaptismACTS 3:22ACTS 3:22

JN. 8:24JN. 8:24

LK. 13:3LK. 13:3

JN. 12:42JN. 12:42

Acts 2:38Acts 2:38Rev. 2:10Rev. 2:10