The Bible presents a clear yet profound understanding of “the Godhead” that emphasizes both the Father’s supremacy and the distinct roles of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The term “Godhead” refers to Godhood, the divine nature shared by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9; Acts 17:29). While some theological terms such as “Trinity” have been used historically, what many think of when they hear “Trinity” may not be what the Bible teaches.… Read more
Category: The Nature of God
Keeping the Unity of the Spirit
In Ephesians chapter four, Paul said Christians must endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit (unity based on what the Spirit revealed), being bound together in peace and love (Eph. 4:2-3), but unity and peace are destroyed when people deviate from what the Spirit revealed in the Bible. The Holy Spirit gave us the “seven ones” of unity (Eph. 4:4-6), and to be united we must all agree upon these critical criteria:
- “There is one body,” Christ’s one church for which He died (Eph.
Maybe You Don’t Really Know God
Just because someone thinks he knows God, that does not mean he really does. God can be known through His Word (Jn. 17:3; 1 Cor. 2:9-13; 1 Jn. 2:3-6), but God is who He says He is, not who someone may imagine He is. God said, “…Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee…” (Psa. 50:21). Let us not be quick to assume anything about God, based on our own feelings or experiences, for God says, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.… Read more