God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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G O D T H E F A T H E R

B. God is one God.

1. The Decalogue, Exod. 20.1-6

a. The Lord God is the one true God. No other gods are to receive his worship and due.

b. All other gods are idols. Only the Lord made the heavens and delivered his people.

c. God is jealous; he will not share his glory with other deities or idols.

2. The Shema , Deut. 6.4-5

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a. Asserts the divinity of Yahweh God as the only God

b. Asserts the unity and singleness of Yahweh

3. Jesus’ affirmation of the unity and oneness of God, Mark 12.29-30

C. God exists in three Persons.

1. The Father is spoken of and referred to as God.

a. Eph. 1.17