Unity of God

1. A ground for obeying him exclusively. De 4:39,40.

2. A ground for loving him supremely. De 6:4,5; Mr 12:29,30.

3. Asserted by

a. God himself. Isa 44:6,8; 45:18,21.

c. Moses. De 4:39; 6:4.

4. Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit. Joh 10:30; 1Jo 5:7; Joh 14:9-11.

5. Exhibited in

a. His greatness and wonderful works. 2Sa 7:22; Ps 86:10.

b. His works of creation and providence. Isa 44:24; 45:5-8.

c. His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge. Isa 46:9-11.

d. His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty. De 32:39.

e. His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth. Ne 9:6; Mt 4:10.

f. His being alone good. Mt 19:17.

g. His being the only Saviour. Isa 45:21,22.

h. His being the only source of pardon. Mic 7:18; Mr 2:7.

i. His unparalleled election and care of his people. De 4:32-35.

6. The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life. Joh 17:3.

7. All saints acknowledge, in worshipping him. 2Sa 7:22; 2Ki 19:15; 1Ch 17:20.

8. All should know and acknowledge. De 4:35; Ps 83:18.

9. May be acknowledged without saving faith. Jas 2:19,20.