1. THE GODHEAD
Deeper Christian
Life Ministry, Canada
Bible Doctrine-2

2. The Godhead
The Godhead consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
The Bible clearly teaches that each member of the Godhead is God; separate, distinct and recognisable personalities and qualities perfectly united in one.
The Father is called God (1Corinthians 8:6; Psalm 89:26; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Matthew 6:9).
The Son, Jesus Christ, is called God (Isaiah 9:6,7; John 20:28).
The Holy Ghost is called God (Acts 5:3,4; 1 Corinthians 3:16,17; 6:19,20; Hebrews 3:7-9; 10:15,16).

3. “Elohim” (The Strong Ones)
God
Singularity of God
El (The Strong One)
Plurality of God
“Elohim” (The Strong Ones)

4. Necessary Clarifications
Singularity of God
The Lord God said, it is not good…I will make an help (Genesis 1:1)
God created man in His own image (Genesis 1:27)
Plurality of God
“Let US make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness” (Genesis 1:26).
God said, behold, the man is become as one of us…(Genesis 3:22).
“The LORD said ... let US go down, and there confound their language” (Genesis 11:6,7).

5. The unity of the Godhead
At creation
Genesis 1: 26
After the fall of man
Genesis 3:22
At curbing of man’s excesses
Genesis 11:7
The ministry of Christ
Acts 10:38
The Divine-Human relationship
Ephesians 2:18

6. Unity of the Godhead Christ’s Incarnation (John 3:16; Luke 1:35)
Christ’s Baptism (Matthew 3:16,17; 28:19)
Christ’s ministry and miracles (Luke 4:18)
Christ’s sacrifice (Hebrews 9:14)

7. The godhead in OUR prayers
We direct our prayers to God the Father
Through Jesus Christ, the Son
With the help of the Holy Spirit
Luke 11:2; James 1:5
John 14:13,14; 15:16
Romans 8:26

8. COMPLIMENTARY FUNCTIONS OF THE TRINITY
The Godhead is also referred to as the Holy Trinity (Romans 1:20)
Matthew 3:16,17; 28:19
Mark 1:10
John 16:7-15; 6:37,44
Romans 8:16
1 Thess. 5:23
Ephesians 5:25
1 Peter 1:2

9. OTHER Scriptures to be memorized
1 John 5:7
2Corinth. 13:14

10. QUESTIONS What do you understand by the term “Godhead”?
Differentiate between the singularity and plurality of the God
Mention the personalities that make up the Godhead
What is the other name generally used for the Godhead?

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