"Holding forth the Word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain." (Philippians 2:16)
From Galatians, Paul an apostle (not of men but by Jesus Christ) is writing unto the churches of Galatia. Therein, he begins by saying, "Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father, to whom glory for ever and ever --Amen." (Galatians 1:1-5)
Note what is being said here -- "From God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ who gave Himself for our sins." (Galatians 1:4) Singular -- not plural. Not another "person" (or God in three "persons") as many churches present as doctrine today. Rather, one and the same God. God Himself -- who is indeed named Jesus the Christ in this current dispensation of grace -- He gave Himself for our sins.
"He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not ... but as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, to them that believe on His name." (John 1:1-18)
Rather than believe the Word as it is written, many in churches today are seeking to change (or bring into disrepute) other scriptures that do not align with the trinity doctrine. These do not understand the significance of the mystery of the Godhead, which is mentioned three times in the Bible -- Acts 17:29; Romans 1:20; and Colossians 2:9.
"Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent, because He hath appointed a day in the which He will judge the world in righteousness ..." (Acts 17:29-31)
"Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them for God hath showed it unto them, for the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made -- His eternal power and Godhead so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:20)
"For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." (Colossians 2:9)
The mystery that has been hidden from the foundation of the world. "And to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ ..." (Colossians 3:9)
That is, "in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins; who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature, for by Him were all things created, and that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers -- ALL things were created by Him and for Him -- and He is before all things and by Him all things consist ... and He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all, He might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell ..." (Colossians 1:14-20)
Only one Lord, one faith and one baptism. (Ephesians 4:5-15) His name is Jesus, and the only way we will learn the truth is through knowing His truth, which in turn will set us free. As for church teachings, they must align to His Word.
"For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the Word of the truth of the gospel, which is come unto you, as in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as also in you, since the day ye heard and know the grace of God in truth." (Colossians 1:5-6)
Study His Word today. Seek His counsel and wisdom. Stand in the offering plate.
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