The document discusses different views on the nature of God, specifically the Trinity. It explains that the Athanasian view sees God as three co-equal persons of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alternatively, Oneness theology sees God manifesting in three forms but being one entity or person. The document analyzes scriptures like John 14:10 to argue that God dwells fully in Christ and the Spirit proceeded from him, supporting the Oneness view of one God manifest in three distinct forms.

1. This is a PRESENTATION By George Duke Ministries www.actchurch.com

2. GODS ONENESS

3. The Accepted Trinity

4. TRINITY DEFINED The dogma of the Trinity The Trinity is the term employed to signify the central doctrine of the Christian religion – the truth that in the unity of the Godhead there are Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, these Three Persons, being truly distinct one from another. Thus, in the words of the Athanasian Creed; "the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and yet there are not three Gods but one God." In this Trinity of Persons the Son is begotten of the Father by an eternal generation, and the Holy Spirit proceeds by an eternal procession from the Father and the Son. Yet, notwithstanding this difference as to origin, the Persons are co-eternal and co-equal: all alike are uncreated and omnipotent. This, the Church teaches, is the revelation regarding God's nature which Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came upon earth to deliver to the world: and which she proposes to man as the foundation of her whole dogmatic system.

5. TRINITY DEFINED The dogma of the Trinity The Trinity is the term employed to signify the central doctrine of the Christian religion – the truth that in the unity of the Godhead there are Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, these Three Persons, being truly distinct one from another. Thus, in the words of the Athanasian Creed; "the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and yet there are not three Gods but one God." In this Trinity of Persons the Son is begotten of the Father by an eternal generation, and the Holy Spirit proceeds by an eternal procession from the Father and the Son. Yet, notwithstanding this difference as to origin, the Persons are co-eternal and co-equal: all alike are uncreated and omnipotent. This, the Church teaches, is the revelation regarding God's nature which Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came upon earth to deliver to the world: and which she proposes to man as the foundation of her whole dogmatic system. The scriptures conflict with this definition : John 5:26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; 5:27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man .

6. TRINITY DEFINED The dogma of the Trinity The Trinity is the term employed to signify the central doctrine of the Christian religion – the truth that in the unity of the Godhead there are Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, these Three Persons, being truly distinct one from another. Thus, in the words of the Athanasian Creed; "the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and yet there are not three Gods but one God." In this Trinity of Persons the Son is begotten of the Father by an eternal generation, and the Holy Spirit proceeds by an eternal procession from the Father and the Son. Yet, notwithstanding this difference as to origin, the Persons are co-eternal and co-equal: all alike are uncreated and omnipotent. This, the Church teaches, is the revelation regarding God's nature which Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came upon earth to deliver to the world: and which she proposes to man as the foundation of her whole dogmatic system. John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. .

7. There is a Trinity : The Real Trinity of God Fact: The Trinity is in Jesus Christ!

8. There is a Trinity : The Real Trinity of God Fact: The Trinity is in Jesus Christ! FACT: 2 Corinthians 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

9. There is a Trinity : The Real Trinity of God Fact: The Trinity is in Jesus Christ! FACT: Col:2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:.

10. This is a study of : DISCOVERing GOD! 1 Who God is!

11. Various views on God GOD is... 1 One! GOD is... God is.... Two Three

12. The Trinity teaches that: GOD is... Three

13. Latter day Saints say: GOD is... Two

14. Apostolic Pentecostals say that : GOD is... 1 One!

15. Two characteristics that are Factual: GOD is... 1 One! GOD is... Spirit

16. So let’s see what the Scriptures say: Scriptures affirm both the “ oneness ” of God’s being and the “ One-ness ” of God’s person !

17. Scriptures on “oneness” Deut. 6:4 The LORD our God, the LORD is one . 1 Cor. 8:4 There is no God but one . James 2:19 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! 1

18. Scriptures against the “plurality of gods” Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before me.” Isaiah 44:6 I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God.

19. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God.” The Father is called God: 1 Cor 8:6 Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came

20. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God.” The Father is called God: Eph 4:6 (there is) one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

21. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God” The Son is called God: John 1:1 In the be- ginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

22. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God” The Son is called God: John 10:30 I and the Father are one." Rom 9:5 Christ, who is God over all forever praised!

23. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God” The Son is called God: Col 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,

24. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God” The Holy Spirit is called God: Acts 5:3 you have lied to the Holy Spirit … 5:4 … You have not lied to men but to God.

25. Three different manifestations are called the same “one God” The Holy Spirit is called God: 1 Cor 2:11 ... no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

26. The Athanasian Trinity teaches the three manifestations are distinct from each other -- Mt 3:16-17

27. The Apostolic Trinity teach the three manifestations are identified as the same entity -- Mt 28:19-20 3 TITLES In the NAME of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 1

28. The Oneness teach the three manifestations are identified as the same entity -- Mt 28:19-20 3 JESUS IS THAT NAME Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. In the NAME of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 1

29. The Oneness teach the three manifestations are identified as the same entity -- Mt 28:19-20 3 Zechariah 14:9 And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one. In the NAME of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 1

30. GOD Is in the IS the Is in IS Holy Spirit (Spirit) IS OF Son (Flesh) IS Father (Spirit)

31. GOD 1Co. 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Is in the IS the Is in IS Holy Spirit (Spirit) IS OF Son (Flesh) IS Father (Spirit)

32. Some call it modalism OT GOSPELS NT FATHER |SON| SPIRIT

33. Some call it modalism OT GOSPELS NT FATHER FACT IS: 2 Corinthians 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ , reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. |SON| SPIRIT

34. Not tri-theism god god god

35. Not Athanasian God The Father God The Holy Ghost God the Son

36. Athanasian Creed says Within the one essence of God there are three distinct persons Who are co- existent , co- equal , and co- eternal . The one essence cannot be divided or multiplied to become three essences. Nor can the three persons be merged to make God one person. God is three persons in one essence.

37. Athanasian Creed says Within the one essence of God there are three distinct persons Who are co- existent , co- equal , and co- eternal . The one essence cannot be divided or multiplied to become three essences. Nor can the three persons be merged to make God one person. God is three persons in one essence. But what does the bible say? Jn 14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. (Jesus is speaking as the Son of God Son of God is the Flesh)

38. Athanasian Creed says Within the one essence of God there are three distinct persons Who are co- existent , co- equal , and co- eternal . The one essence cannot be divided or multiplied to become three essences. Nor can the three persons be merged to make God one person. God is three persons in one essence. Job 13:8 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God? 9 Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him? 10 He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons.

39. GOD Is in the IS the Is in IS Holy Spirit IS OF Son IS Father

40. GOD Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Is in the IS the Is in IS Holy Spirit IS OF Son IS Father

41. GOD JESUS THE SON OF GOD (FLESH) IS GOD ONLY BECAUSE THE SPIRIT OF GOD CREATED HIM TO DWELL IN Is in the IS the Is in IS Holy Spirit IS OF Son IS Father

42. Man is a Trinity Three Manifestations: Body -- soul -- and Spirit One Soul & Spirit: all in my one body

43. Another Illustration Three Manifestations: Mother -- daughter -- and housewife Father-Son-Husband One Spirit: One Soul all in my one body

44. In Creation God was Manifest as the Father: Creation: Father: Source 1 Cor 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

45. In redemption God was Manifest in the Son: Redemption: Son: Died for us Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

46. In Salvation God was Manifest is us as the Holy Spirit : Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

47. Today God is manifest as the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 1 Co. 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

48. God had a role in: Redemption: Father: Chose us Son: Died for us Holy Spirit: Indwelt us John 3:3,5

49. One One Same Spirit in three manifestations ! There is no con- tradiction in His characteristics. Because ... GOD is...

50. Unique None like Him: Isaiah 46:9 I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me . GOD is...

51. Conclusion 2 Cor. 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

52. Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: