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Unity of God

The unity of God affirms that there is only one true God, the God of the Bible, who alone deserves worship and obedience. This foundational doctrine shapes Christian faith and practice.

Overview

Scripture consistently declares the exclusive oneness of God. From the foundational Shema in Deuteronomy to New Testament affirmations, the Bible teaches monotheism as central to faith. God's uniqueness means He alone possesses supreme power, knowledge, and authority over all creation.

Key Scriptures

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one" (Deuteronomy 6:4, ESV). "There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5, ESV). "One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in you all" (Ephesians 4:6, ESV).

Application

Since God alone is supreme, believers should direct all worship, trust, and obedience exclusively to Him, rejecting any divided allegiance or idolatry in daily life.

✦ Scripture References 40 references
Deuteronomy 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5 Mark 12:29 Mark 12:30 Deuteronomy 4:39 Deuteronomy 4:40 2 Samuel 7:22 2 Kings 19:15 1 Chronicles 17:20 Deuteronomy 4:35 Psalms 83:18 1 Corinthians 8:4 1 Corinthians 8:6 Ephesians 4:6 1 Timothy 2:5 Mark 12:29 John 17:3 John 14:9 John 14:10 John 14:11 John 10:30 1 John 5:7 Isaiah 44:6 Isaiah 44:8 Isaiah 45:18 Isaiah 45:21 Matthew 19:17 Isaiah 46:9 Isaiah 46:10 Isaiah 46:11 Isaiah 45:21 Isaiah 45:22 Micah 7:18 Mark 2:7 Nehemiah 9:6 Matthew 4:10 Deuteronomy 32:39 2 Samuel 7:22 Psalms 86:10 Deuteronomy 4:32
✦ Topical Scripture Breakdown 53 verses
A ground for loving him supremely
Deuteronomy 6:4 Deuteronomy 6:5 Mark 12:29 Mark 12:30
A ground for obeying him exclusively
Deuteronomy 4:39 Deuteronomy 4:40
All saints acknowledge, in worshipping him
1 Chronicles 17:20 2 Kings 19:15 2 Samuel 7:22
All should know and acknowledge
Deuteronomy 4:35 Psalms 83:18
Apostles
1 Corinthians 8:4 1 Corinthians 8:6 1 Timothy 2:5 Ephesians 4:6
Christ
John 17:3 Mark 12:29
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit
1 John 5:7 John 10:30 John 14:9 John 14:10 John 14:11
God himself
Isaiah 44:6 Isaiah 44:8 Isaiah 45:18 Isaiah 45:21
His being alone good
Matthew 19:17
His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge
Isaiah 46:9 Isaiah 46:10 Isaiah 46:11
His being the only Saviour
Isaiah 45:21 Isaiah 45:22
His being the only source of pardon
Mark 2:7 Micah 7:18
His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Matthew 4:10 Nehemiah 9:6
His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty
Deuteronomy 32:39
His greatness and wonderful works
2 Samuel 7:22 Psalms 86:10
His unparalleled election and care of his people
Deuteronomy 4:32 Deuteronomy 4:33 Deuteronomy 4:34 Deuteronomy 4:35
His works of creation and providence
Isaiah 44:24 Isaiah 45:5 Isaiah 45:6 Isaiah 45:7 Isaiah 45:8
May be acknowledged without saving faith
James 2:19 James 2:20
Moses
Deuteronomy 4:39 Deuteronomy 6:4
The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life
John 17:3
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