Ephesians – part 12: “One God” Ephesians 4:4-6

We tell the biblical story of Jesus Christ in the face of all the other stories. Every culture, of every time has had an objection or a problem with Christianity because the Christian faith is built on one God who is three in one.

Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:1-6 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

The Christian faith declares there is one God… Christianity is not the only religion that claims exclusivity. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. - Romans 1:25

The Christian faith declares there is one God… Christianity is not the only religion that claims exclusivity. Principle of non-contradiction: Two statements that contradict cannot be true at the same time.

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign… There is one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all… God is sovereign – we can not make Him into a God of our own choosing.

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign…

And God spoke all these words: "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign… "You shall have no other gods before me. "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. - Exodus 20:1-4

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign… When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said,

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign… "Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don't know what has happened to him."

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign… Aaron answered them, "Take off the gold earrings that your wives, your sons and your daughters are wearing, and bring them to me." So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron.

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign… He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. Then they said, "These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt.“ - Exodus 32:1-4

The Christian faith declares the one God is sovereign…

There is one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all… Christianity believes God is personal, eternal, all-powerful. He is revealed to humans as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is over all, through all and in all…

Bottom Line: To make much of Jesus I must accept that there is one God and I can only relate to Him on His terms.

The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

The Apostles Creed I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell.

The Apostles Creed The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

The Apostles Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.