Posts with the tag: YHWH
Is the LORD a “JEALOUS GOD”?
The Bible plainly describes the LORD as a jealous God: 4“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the […]
Seven Proofs That JESUS CHRIST IS GOD
What are the main proofs in Scripture that Jesus Christ is God? Let’s look at seven of the most glaring proofs and the support texts thereof: 1. Christ Plainly Said He and the Father Are One This can be observed here: “I and the Father are ONE” John 10:30 And is implied here: “…Anyone who […]
God Exists in a State of TOTAL FREEDOM
People in the world sometimes perceive God as some old fuddy duddy in the sky who can’t stand folks having a “good time” and therefore is obsessed with removing anything “fun” from our lives. While human religion and forms of legalism might be like this, the LORD is quite different and actually operates from a […]
Is the Holy Spirit God or a Divine Force?
Scripture reveals that God is One (Deuteronomy 6:4 & Isaiah 45:5-6,18) but also that there’s a tri-unity within that Oneness, as proven by several plain-as-day passages shown here. The most popular verse in the Bible clearly shows the distinction of God and the Son (John 3:16) with Philippians 2:11 more plainly distinguishing the former as God […]
Relating to God from Different Angles — Father, Friend, Helper, Creator, King, Almighty, Master, Savior, etc.
What is the difference between healthy fear of the LORD and unhealthy fear? Is it possible to “feel at ease” with God while, at the same time, having reverence for God? These are good questions. Think of it in terms of a wise father and his boy on Earth: The dad takes the kid places, […]
What Is ONENESS Theology—aka “JESUS ONLY”—and Is It Biblical?
There are variations of Oneness theology, but it comes down to the idea that the LORD is one singular person and thus manifests as Father, Son or Holy Spirit. This belief is unitarian and opposes the tri-unity of God. More specifically, Oneness theology advocates that Jesus is the one true God and can manifest as […]
Trinity — Father/Son/Holy Spirit — Yes or No?
“The Trinity” is a reference to God as Father/Son/Holy Spirit but, interestingly, the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, which explains why I don’t use the term in my teachings. After all, if the LORD doesn’t use the term, why should I?
God’s Name — YHWH (Yahweh), the Tetragrammaton
What is God’s name in the Bible? What Does it mean?