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Chapter 2: Of the True God
That there is one, and only one, true and living God, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Earth;a inexpressibly glorious in holiness;b worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love;c revealed under the personal and relative distinctions of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;d equal in every divine perfection,e and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.f
a. Psalm 83:18; Hebrews 3:4; Romans 1:20; Jeremiah 10:10
Psalm 83:18
83:18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.
83:18 May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.
Hebrews 3:4
3:4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
3:4 And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Romans 1:20
1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
1:20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.
Jeremiah 10:10
10:10 But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.
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b. Exodus 15:11; Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:15–16; Revelation 4:6–8
Exodus 15:11
15:11 Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You-majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Isaiah 6:3
6:3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
6:3 And they were calling out to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory."
1 Peter 1:15–16
1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1:15 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, 1:16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
Revelation 4:6–8
4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. 4:7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
4:6 And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. 4:7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. 4:8 And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!"
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c. Mark 12:30; Revelation 4:11; Matthew 10:37; Jeremiah 2:12–13
Mark 12:30
12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'
Revelation 4:11
4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and came to be."
Matthew 10:37
10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
10:37 Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;
Jeremiah 2:12–13
2:12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord. 2:13 For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
2:12 Be stunned by this, O heavens; be shocked and utterly appalled," declares the LORD. 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns-broken cisterns that cannot hold water.
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d. Matthew 28:19; John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:4–6; 1 John 5:7
Matthew 28:19
28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
John 15:26
15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
15:26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father-the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father-He will testify about Me.
1 Corinthians 12:4–6
12:4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 12:5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 12:6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
12:4 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 12:5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 12:6 There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people.
1 John 5:7
5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
5:7 For there are three that testify:
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e. John 10:30; 5:17; 14:23; Acts 5:3–4; 1 Corinthians 3:10–11
John 10:30
10:30 I and my Father are one.
10:30 I and the Father are one."
John 5:17
5:17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
5:17 But Jesus answered them, "To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working."
John 14:23
14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
14:23 Jesus replied, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
Acts 5:3–4
5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5:3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? 5:4 Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!"
1 Corinthians 3:10–11
3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
3:10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. 3:11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
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f. Ephesians 2:18; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Revelation 1:4–5
Ephesians 2:18
2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
2 Corinthians 13:14
13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.
13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
Revelation 1:4–5
1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
1:4 John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
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