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There Is One God

Introduction:

        1.    We are concluding our study of the 7 unique subjects listed in Ephesians 4:4-6.
        2.    In this lesson we are focusing our attention on the "one God" mentioned in vs.6.

Discussion:

I.                   LET  US  IDENTIFY  THE  "ONE  GOD"  UNDER  CONSIDERATION

        A.   This is where we need to begin because:
               1.    the "one Spirit" [the Holy Spirit, mentioned in vs.4] is called "God" (Acts 5:3-4)
               2.    the "one Lord" [Christ, mentioned in vs.5] is called "God" (John 1:1, 14).
        B.   In vs.6, the "one God" under consideration is the "Father."

II.                LET  US  IDENTIFY  3  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  THE  "ONE  GOD"

        A.   First, He is "Father of all," including Jews and Gentiles (Romans 3:29-30).
        B.   Second, He is "above all."
               1.    Isaiah declared that God sits "upon the circle of the earth" (Isaiah 40:18, 22).
               2.    Jesus taught that the Father is in heaven (Matthew 6:9; 23:9).
        C.   Third, He is "through all, and in you all."
               1.    A similar statement is found in 1 Corinthians 8:6.
               2.    God is through all and in all because He created everything, including man whom He created
                      "in His own image" (Genesis 1).

III.             HOW  CAN  WE  KNOW  THAT  THE  "ONE  GOD"  EXISTS?

        A.   Good advice is given in Psalm 46:10 -- "Be still, and know that I am God."
        B.   Listen to the heavens and the great objects in the heavens (Psalm 19:1-6).
               1.    The sun, the moon, and the stars have a message that can be heard in any language.
               2.    The great objects in the heavens "declare the glory of God."
        C.   What about the person who denies that God exists? (see Psalm 14:1)

IV.            LET  US  ALLOW  SOME  OF  GOD'S  TEACHERS  TO  EXPLAIN  CERTAIN  THINGS  ABOUT  HIM

        A.   (Psalm 23) David enjoyed 12 special blessings as a result of knowing God as his shepherd, including
               contentment (vs.1b), providential care (vs.2a), peace (vs.2b), restoration (vs.3a), direction (vs.3b),
               courage (vs.4a), companionship (vs.4b), comfort (vs.4c), favor (vs.5a), abundance (vs.5b), assurance
               (vs.6a), and immortality (vs.6b).
        B.   (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) Solomon realized:
               1.    what is important -- fearing God and keeping His commandments (vs.13)
               2.    why it is so important -- everyone will face God in judgment (vs.14).
        C.   (Acts 17:22-31) In Athens, Paul taught that:
               1.    there is one true God who cannot be compared to any image
               2.    God requires everyone to repent.
        D.   (Luke 15:7, 10, 20-24) Jesus showed how the Father feels when a sinner repents.

Conclusion:

        1.    Let us conclude our study with the following observation.
        2.    The "one faith" teaches that the "one God and Father" wants us to believe that the "one Lord" is His only
               begotten Son, and He wants us to submit to the "one baptism."
        3.    Those who do so will be added to the "one body" [the church], gain access to the blessings provided by
               the "one Spirit," and receive the "one hope" of eternal life.

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