My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q4. Is there only one God or three?

Picture: Q4. Is there only one God or three? JTLD 110.1

John’s gospel reveals that the Godhead consists of God the Father (see Bible study #9), God the Son (see Bible study #10), and God the Holy Spirit (see Bible study #11)—a unity of three co-eternal Persons in a mysterious, non-hierarchical relationship. JTLD 110.2

For all the persons of the Godhead to be truly God, they must be equal in their nature. As an example to humanity of total dependence on God, Jesus chose in His incarnation to be subordinate to the Father until the task of redemption entrusted to Him is finally completed at His Second Coming. JTLD 110.3

Unlike pagan notions of a multiplicity of gods and deities, Scripture teaches that there is only one God, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 17:3). God is one in purpose, mind, and character. Since God is love, and love must be expressed, God represents Himself as being in a loving relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. JTLD 110.4

• Bible Discovery: Deuteronomy 4:35; Isaiah 44:6, 8; 45:5; Mark 12:29-32; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; Hebrews 9:14; Titus 2:13
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol.5, p. 702.2-703.1; The Upward Look, p. 148.4; Signs of the Times, May 30, 1895, par. 3