The Lord is My Light and My Salvation - PART 66

Often, when presented with contradictory information, we are left confused. This is certainly the situation when we hear references to one God revealed in three persons or as conversely, that there is only One God revealed in three distinct and separate persons. In this case, where there are two very distinct and contrary perspectives, we have to consult the scriptures. Otherwise, how will we learn the truth?

Certainly, from a historical perspective, it is not good enough to rely on tradition. Why? Because many of the teachings relating to the Godhead emanated from the church fathers in 300 to 400 AD, and are now known as the trinity, even though the word trinity is never mentioned in the Bible. It is at this point that we need to ask ourselves - what is the correct answer to the questions above?

It is also important that we know the answer. Why? Because if we don't know who we worship, how can we understand God's ultimate gift of salvation. Plus, it is nice to know what God has to say about Himself. In the same context,  we learn, by searching the scriptures, who it is that we ought to and should be given pre-eminence to.

In John chapter 1, the scriptures state that "In the beginning was the Word." God originally was the Word. The Logo existed in the very beginning. From the first days of creation, the Word was already in being. In the beginning, God expressed Himself and when all things began the Word already was. By recognizing the value of this point, it establishes that the Word of God is the supreme and sole authority. The Word was with God and the Word was God.

The logos was with God and the Logos was divine. God had His Word abiding with Him. The Word was God Himself. What God was in the scriptures, the Word was one and the same. The same Word was in the beginning with God, was originally with God, and the same was word was with God from the first. The same Word proceeded from God’s face and this same Word existed in God from the beginning.

As a consequence, one cannot separate God from His Word or you would render God incapable of speech. Indeed, all things were made by Him - GOD - and through God all things came into being. Everything came into existence through God. All of creation took place through God, created by His hand. Recall in Genesis chapter1, when the scriptures state that in the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth. And, without God was not anything made that was made. Creation was not only designed by God Almighty but similarly came into existence because of God. No creature came into existence -- into being apart from Him. No single thing was created without Him.

In Him then was Life. In Him appeared Life. And the Life was the Light of men -- the Light of humankind. What happens when the Light shines in darkness? Of course, the light goes on shining. It continues to shine. But yet, the darkness does not comprehend the light because darkness can't overcome the light. Light can't be hidden under the bushel by darkness. Neither can darkness extinguish the light.

Continuing in verse 9, that was the true light, which lightens every man that comes into the world. The same light that shines upon every man as he comes. There is only one true light, even the light which lightens every man coming. The true light was coming into the world. The light was on its way into the world. Remember the verse that states, "He was in the world, and the world was made by Him."

Yes, He came into the world. He entered our world, this world that was made through Him and by Him. This world in which we live came into existence through Him. Still,  the world did not know Him. The world did not recognize Him! Instead, the world treated Him as a stranger. At the end of the day, we have the record and regardless of how many times it is turned every way and back again, the scriptural record is clear. So, is God three or is He One? Is He the one and only God Almighty?

Why not ask Him? As you can see, if you hold to the trinity, and believe in fact that God is three persons, you encounter a problem. That is, which one of the three persons are you talking to? Think about it. God is not as complicated as tradition would have us believe. You are made in the image of God and it is His Word that was veiled in flesh!