We have
presented to you the scriptures so you may have a clear
conception of who the "True God" really is, because there exist,
even today,
beliefs about "gods that are not real" or "gods who
by their very nature could not be gods at all" or simply "false gods". Apostle Paul
explains:
8But at that previous time, when
you had not come to be acquainted with
and understand and know the true God,
you [Gentiles] were in bondage to
gods who by their very nature could not
be gods at all [gods that really did
not exist]. (Galatians
4:8, AMP)
As
Apostle Paul teaches that there are "slaves
of gods that are not real or false gods", the Lord Jesus
Christ also teaches that there are "true
worshipers of God" who believe and worship the "only
true God". Thus, before, anyone could render a valid service
to God he should first make sure that it is the "true God" that
he will serve and worship. For worshiping God based on man-made
doctrine ̶
teachings that are not written in the Holy Bible, are useless in
the sight of God.
Uselessly they worship me, for they teach as
doctrines the commands of men. (Matthew
15:9, AMP)
Because
of a preconceived notion about a different God, many people cannot
accept the clear and unambiguous words of Jesus, thus, in effect
they reject Him and refuses to accept His teachings. Clearly,
those who
rejects Christ and refuses to accept His teachings will be
judged or condemned on the last day by the very message that
Christ's have spoken. (John 12:48)
in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know
God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction
from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
(2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, NKJV)
The
judgment is very clear, "in flaming fire taking vengeance on
those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the
gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ". These shall be punished with
everlasting destruction.
Based on the
bible study we have just completed, let us clarify the
scriptural in the "only true god" that it may become clear
and meaningful to us.
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CLARIFYING
the
Scriptural Belief in the
"ONLY TRUE GOD"
that will surely bring man to salvation and eternal
life
in the kingdom of God in heaven.
Whenever we say
"GOD"
we mean
The God who is Absolutely One
and not a Trinity
(Lesson-2I)
(not a "three in one god", nor a "two in one
god", or any other concept of god)
For Moses and Jesus declared
"The Lord our God, the Lord is one" (Dt.6:4;
Mk.12:29)
The Lord Himself is God, there is none other besides Him
(Deuteronomy 4:35)
The Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath;
there is no other. (Deut. 4:39)
Before Him there was no God formed, nor shall there be after
Him. (Isaiah 43:10)
I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no savior.
(Isaiah 43:10-11,
I am the First and I am the Last; besides Me there is no
God. (Isaiah 44:6)
I am the Lord, and there is no other; there is no God
besides Me. (Isaiah 45:5)
That they may know from the rising of the sun to its setting
that there is none besides Me. I am the Lord, and there is
no other; (Isaiah 45:6)
For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is
none like Me, (Isaiah 46:9)
Whenever we say
"GOD"
we mean
The "Only True God"―the
Father in heaven or God the Father
(Lesson-2J)
as introduced by the Lord
Jesus Christ in John 17:1-3
He is the Father and God of our Lord Jesus Christ
(John 20:17, Romans 15:6, 1Peter 1:3),
He is the Only One God and Father of the Apostles and early
Christians (1Cor.8:6, Eph.4:6 NKJV),
He is the Only God and Father of the Patriarchs and
Prophets—Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the
Israelites since the ancient times (Deut.32:3
& 6, Isa.64:4&8, Mal,2:10)
Whenever we say
"GOD"
we mean
the "Lord God Almighty"
(Lesson-2K)
(Rev. 11:1, 15:3, 16:7)
(Gen. 17:1, 35:11)
Who is Spirit
(John
4:24) in nature, without
flesh and bones (Luke 24:39).
Who is the Creator of all things
(Eph.4:39; Isa.42:5,
45:12)
Who is Eternal, Immortal and Invisible
(1
Timothy 1:17)
Who knows everything
(1
John 3:20)
Who is everywhere
(Jer. 23:24)
Whenever we say
"GOD"
we only mean
the "God who never change"
(Lesson-2M)
The God who declared "I never
change" (Mal.3:6, CEV)
The Father of lights, with whom there is no
variation or shadow due to change (James
1:17)
The Holy One who declared "For
I am God and not man" (Hosea 11:9)
The Lord who declared "God is not a man" (Numbers
23:1)
"The same God from
Abraham, Moses to Jesus and His Apostles
(Lesson-2L)
The same God taught by Moses
(Deut.6:4-5; 32:6) and Jesus
(Mark 12:29-30; John 17:1&3)
The same God taught by the Prophets
(Isa.64:4&8, Mal. 2:10) And the Apostles
(1Cor.8:6; Eph.4:6)
The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob,
the God of all Israeli ancestors who has brought glory to
His "servant Jesus" (Acts 3:13)
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The Scriptural Belief in the
"ONLY TRUE GOD"
is summarized as follows:
Whenever we say
"GOD"
we simply mean
The "Only True God"
The Father in heaven or God the Father.
(Who is absolutely
One and not a Trinity)
He is the
"Lord God Almighty"―the Creator of all things.
He is a Spirit in nature and state of being.
He is Eternal, Immortal and Invisible Supreme Being.
He is the God who never change.
The only one God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob;
The only one God of Moses, the Prophets and the Israeli
ancestors;
And the Only True God and Father of the Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, and His apostles and
disciples.
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Thank you for
taking a closer look at the scriptural truth.
We hope that the "Comparative Bible Study Lessons about
God" was made
clear and meaningful to you by the verses of the Holy
Bible. May the additional knowledge about God you
acquired from the previous lessons lead you to the truth
written in the Holy Bible.
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Please
continue to study
the Basic Teaching Of Christ Jesus that means Eternal
Life
which says
Eternal Life means
(A) to know you the Only True God
and
(B) to know Jesus Christ whom God has sent.
Thus
we compare beliefs in God and beliefs in Jesus Christ.
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Keep an open mind.
May the Holy Scriptures become clear
and meaningful to you
as you continue to study the lessons.
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