What We Believe
There is a general consensus among most religious organizations that it does not matter what a person believes, just as long as they are sincere in their belief. Unfortunately, none of their views are in the Bible. The Hinduist, Buddhist, Pantheist, Shiniest, Taoist, Mormon, Millennials, and many others believe in the teachings of man and not the God of creation. Therefore, we must be careful to choose the correct source of knowledge, the actual omniscient being, who also has the power to keep His promises. There is only one Eternal God. “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4)! As He told Isaiah, “I am the LORD, that is My name; And My glory I will not give to another, Nor My praise to carved images” (Isaiah 42:8 NKJV).
Only one God is present everywhere at all times (Proverbs 15:3, 1 Kings 8:27). Only one God knows everything (Psalm 147:5) and can accomplish anything (Job 11:7-11). That one God is the God described in the Bible. From Genesis 1:1, where the plural term Elohim is introduced as the creator, to Revelation 22:21, where Kurios Iesous, Lord Jesus, says He will return, there is one Eternal God. The Bible also tells us that The One God of Heaven is three individual personalities, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each having all the characteristics of Deity making up the one Godhead. Notice the plural “us” in (Genesis 11:7). “Come, let us go down.” The Hebrew word for “come” calls more than one in the text. Therefore, the speaker must be speaking to and acting in union with at least two others. Also, note (Isaiah 6:8) “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” the “I” indicates the unified nature of The Godhead while the “us” is at least three individuals in conference to decide the issue.
In Acts, Theios or Theion is an adjective – (a general name of deities or divinities used in Greek literature). In scripture, it is The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, as the three-in-one-God or Godhead, possessing all the qualities and characteristics of the Divine. “Then being offspring of God, we ought not to suppose that the Godhead is like gold or silver or stone, engraved by art and the imagination of man” (Acts 17:29 LITV). In Romans, Theiotes a noun – (divinity, divine nature), “For the unseen things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things made, both His eternal power and Godhead, for them to be without excuse” (Romans 1:20 LITV). In Colossians, Theotes a noun – (the state of being God, Godhead). “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:9 LITV). The three Greek words, used in these three verses, give evidence that the Father, Son, and Spirit, work in harmony as in the (‘ĕlôhı̂ym) of Genesis 1:1.
Many say the word “Godhead is not in my Bible.” Some modern translations, since 1970, have replaced Godhead in favor of words indicating a singular Deity. Some have even added the article “the” and changed “nature” to “being,” as in the ESV’s use of “the divine being” in (Acts 17:29). The words, translated “Godhead” in the KJV and some other translations, are used in three places in the Bible (Acts 17:29), (Romans 1:20), and (Colossians 2:9).
All members of the Godhead are explicitly mentioned in (Matthew 28:19), commanding the baptism of all people in the names of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The three are also mentioned in verses like “For through Him (The Son) we both have access by one Spirit to the Father“ (Ephesians 2:18 NKJV). Other verses are (Romans 15:30), (2 Corinthians 13:14), (Ephesians 4:4-6), (1 Peter 1:2), (Hebrews 9:14), (Jude 20-21), and most of (1 John 5).
The three personalities, individuals of the Godhead, are not like humans, but each has all the characteristics and abilities of Godhead. More importantly, each has the same desires and objectives. They worked together in the creation of Heaven and Earth. In polytheistic (more than one god) religions, there is always a conflict of interests between the deities, which confuses followers. However, in The Godhead, there is perfect harmony and cooperation in all things (Matthew 11:25-27), (John 14:26 NASB). Together, they created men and women, planned for their salvation, educated them, and now, watch over them. All three identities in The Godhead comprise one perfectly unified God. They share the same nature and purpose, but each individual of Godhead is distinct and unique.
When we talk about Godhead, we understand the word to mean the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and each has individual characteristics and different levels of authority. That is, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each have intellect, emotion, and desire, each with the same strategies and desires. Each Individual of The Godhead had a unique role in creation and salvation of mankind. The Father is the authority to act, The Son accomplishes the action, and the Holy Spirit gives life to the creation. The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son (John 15:26) to do His particular work. Jesus, The Son of God, testified that He was sent by and spoke for The Father (John 12:49-50).
Do you believe in the three individuals in The Godhead?
