There Is One. Numbers in Scripture Your Interest?

There Is OneThere Is One

Numbers in ScriptureNumbers in Scripture

• Your Interest?• Your Interest?

Numbers in ScriptureNumbers in Scripture

• Your Interest?

– EnthusiasticOr

• Your Interest?

– EnthusiasticOr

Numbers in ScriptureNumbers in Scripture

• Your Interest?

– EnthusiasticOr

– A big yawn

• Your Interest?

– EnthusiasticOr

– A big yawn

The Uniqueness of OneThe Uniqueness of One

The Uniqueness of OneThe Uniqueness of One

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

The Uniqueness of OneThe Uniqueness of One

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Can’t be factored

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Can’t be factored

The Uniqueness of OneThe Uniqueness of One

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Can’t be factored• The basis for counting (anything)

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Can’t be factored• The basis for counting (anything)

The Uniqueness of OneThe Uniqueness of One

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Can’t be factored• The basis for counting (anything)• Preeminent (or the best) in a

ranking is assigned “One”

• Look for the Factors– Divide by 3, 6, 7, 12, 40, 1000 or ??– Reduce it to the product of its primes

• Can’t be factored• The basis for counting (anything)• Preeminent (or the best) in a

ranking is assigned “One”

Characteristics of OneCharacteristics of One

• Highest value if there is only one• Highest value if there is only one

Characteristics of OneCharacteristics of One

• Highest value if there is only one• Unity

– Binding objects (something common– Multiple then become One

• Highest value if there is only one• Unity

– Binding objects (something common– Multiple then become One

Scriptural References to OneScriptural References to One

• To many for a consideration of each and every

• To many for a consideration of each and every

Scriptural References to OneScriptural References to One

• To many for a consideration of each and every

• The important “ones” are in a single scripture

• To many for a consideration of each and every

• The important “ones” are in a single scripture

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

The “Ones” of EphesiansThe “Ones” of Ephesians

• One Faith• One Hope• One Baptism• One God & Father• One Church• One Body• One Spirit

• One Faith• One Hope• One Baptism• One God & Father• One Church• One Body• One Spirit

The “Ones” of EphesiansThe “Ones” of Ephesians

Trinitarian Distortion

• One Faith• One Hope• One Baptism• One God & Father• One Church• One Body• One Spirit

Trinitarian Distortion

• One Faith• One Hope• One Baptism• One God & Father• One Church• One Body• One Spirit

The Scriptures

• One Body• One Spirit• One Hope• One Lord• One Faith• One Baptism• One God & Father

The Scriptures

• One Body• One Spirit• One Hope• One Lord• One Faith• One Baptism• One God & Father

One God and Father of AllOne God and Father of All

• All Judah-Christian Religions claim to be monotheistic

• All Judah-Christian Religions claim to be monotheistic

One God and Father of AllOne God and Father of All

• All Judah-Christian Religions claim to be monotheistic

• Because we claim Jesus is an independent sentient being– Trinitarians accuse us of being non-

monotheistic (and a cult)

• All Judah-Christian Religions claim to be monotheistic

• Because we claim Jesus is an independent sentient being– Trinitarians accuse us of being non-

monotheistic (and a cult)

John 1:1John 1:1

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God

John 1:1John 1:1

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was a God

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was a God

John 1:1 - DiaglottJohn 1:1 - Diaglott

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with the God, and a God was the Word

• Not good enough for trinitarians

• In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with the God, and a God was the Word

• Not good enough for trinitarians

Colossians 1:15Colossians 1:15

• And He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation

• And He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation

Colossians 1:15Colossians 1:15

• And He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation

• How can you be the image of yourself?

• And He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation

• How can you be the image of yourself?

1 Corinthians 8:61 Corinthians 8:6

• yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.

• yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.

Paul’s ContrastPaul’s Contrast

• Use of “and” implies two beings

• If he believed in trinity– He would have said– “who is”– Or “who is one with”

• Use of “and” implies two beings

• If he believed in trinity– He would have said– “who is”– Or “who is one with”

James 1:17James 1:17

• Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.

• Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.

James 1:17James 1:17

• Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.

• God is the same before, during and after Jesus first advent

• Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.

• God is the same before, during and after Jesus first advent

God is OneGod is One

• James 2:19 (KJV) Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

• James 2:19 (KJV) Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

God is OneGod is One

• James 2:19 (KJV) Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

• Malachi 2:10 (NASB) Do we not all have one father? Has not one God created us?

• James 2:19 (KJV) Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

• Malachi 2:10 (NASB) Do we not all have one father? Has not one God created us?

Proverbs 8:22 RSVProverbs 8:22 RSV

• 22 The LORD created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old.

• 23 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth

• 24 When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.

• 22 The LORD created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old.

• 23 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth

• 24 When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.

Proverbs 8:30Proverbs 8:30

• 30 then I was beside him, like a master workman; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,

• 30 then I was beside him, like a master workman; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,

One LordOne Lord

• One Lord created by the One Father

• One Lord created by the One Father

One LordOne Lord

• One Lord created by the One Father

• The Logos goes on to create the universe in accordance with the Father’s will and design

• Experiences 3 Natures– Spiritual (Logos)– Human (the man Jesus)– Divine (the Glorified Lord Jesus)

• One Lord created by the One Father

• The Logos goes on to create the universe in accordance with the Father’s will and design

• Experiences 3 Natures– Spiritual (Logos)– Human (the man Jesus)– Divine (the Glorified Lord Jesus)

Can co-equals differ?Can co-equals differ?

• John 10:30, KJV – I and my Father are one

• John 10:30, KJV – I and my Father are one

Can co-equals differ?Can co-equals differ?

• John 10:30, KJV – I and my Father are one

• John 14:28 (NASB) – You heard that I said to you, 'I go

away, and I will come to you.' If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.

• John 10:30, KJV – I and my Father are one

• John 14:28 (NASB) – You heard that I said to you, 'I go

away, and I will come to you.' If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.

Oneness in PurposeOneness in Purpose

• John 10:30, KJV – I and my Father are one

• John 17:21, KJV– That they all may be one; as thou,

Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

• John 10:30, KJV – I and my Father are one

• John 17:21, KJV– That they all may be one; as thou,

Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

1 Corinthians 12:12-131 Corinthians 12:12-13

• 12 For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.

• 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

• 12 For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.

• 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:14-151 Corinthians 12:14-15

• 14 For the body is not one member, but many.

• 15 If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body.

• 14 For the body is not one member, but many.

• 15 If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body.

1 Corinthians 12:18-201 Corinthians 12:18-20

• 18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.

• 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be?

• 20 But now there are many members, but one body.

• 18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.

• 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be?

• 20 But now there are many members, but one body.

Physical vs. Body of ChristPhysical vs. Body of Christ

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

Physical vs. Body of ChristPhysical vs. Body of Christ

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Each one of many is necessary for the one body to be whole

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Each one of many is necessary for the one body to be whole

Physical vs. Body of ChristPhysical vs. Body of Christ

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Each one of many is necessary for the one body to be whole

• Each church member has unique skills and talents to contribute

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Each one of many is necessary for the one body to be whole

• Each church member has unique skills and talents to contribute

Physical vs. Body of ChristPhysical vs. Body of Christ

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Each one of many is necessary for the one body to be whole

• Each church member has unique skills and talents to contribute

• Each church member is necessary for the one body to be whole

• Physical body has many different component parts and functions

• Each one of many is necessary for the one body to be whole

• Each church member has unique skills and talents to contribute

• Each church member is necessary for the one body to be whole

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

One Spirit, Multiple FacetsOne Spirit, Multiple Facets

• Spirit of– Truth, Holiness & Love

• Spirit of– Truth, Holiness & Love

One Spirit, Multiple FacetsOne Spirit, Multiple Facets

• Spirit of– Truth, Holiness & Love

• One Holy Spirit– Motivating power of the Father’s

Divine mind and influence

• Spirit of– Truth, Holiness & Love

• One Holy Spirit– Motivating power of the Father’s

Divine mind and influence

One Spirit, Multiple FacetsOne Spirit, Multiple Facets

• Spirit of– Truth, Holiness & Love

• One Holy Spirit– Motivating power of the Fathers

Divine mind and influence– One Spirit assures us in looking for

evidences of our begettal

• Spirit of– Truth, Holiness & Love

• One Holy Spirit– Motivating power of the Fathers

Divine mind and influence– One Spirit assures us in looking for

evidences of our begettal

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

One Hope in this AgeOne Hope in this Age

• Only a call to walk Narrow Way

• No Call to:– Ancient Worthies– Great Company– “Modern Worthies”– World of Mankind

• Only a call to walk Narrow Way

• No Call to:– Ancient Worthies– Great Company– “Modern Worthies”– World of Mankind

The Meaning of HopeThe Meaning of Hope

• English word definition– “to long for, with expectation of

fulfillment” (Strongs 1680 ‘elpis’)

• English word definition– “to long for, with expectation of

fulfillment” (Strongs 1680 ‘elpis’)

The Meaning of HopeThe Meaning of Hope

• English word definition– “to long for, with expectation of

fulfillment” (Strongs 1680 ‘elpis’)

• Common usage implies reliance on chance for fulfillment

• English word definition– “to long for, with expectation of

fulfillment” (Strongs 1680 ‘elpis’)

• Common usage implies reliance on chance for fulfillment

The Meaning of HopeThe Meaning of Hope

• English word definition– “to long for, with expectation of

fulfillment” (Strongs 1680 ‘elpis’)

• Common usage implies reliance on chance for fulfillment

• Scriptural Hope expects fulfillment

• English word definition– “to long for, with expectation of

fulfillment” (Strongs 1680 ‘elpis’)

• Common usage implies reliance on chance for fulfillment

• Scriptural Hope expects fulfillment

Paul’s View on His HopePaul’s View on His Hope

• 2 Ti 4:7 & 8 • I have fought the good fight, I have

finished the course, I have kept the faith;

• in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness …

• He expected to be found faithful

• 2 Ti 4:7 & 8 • I have fought the good fight, I have

finished the course, I have kept the faith;

• in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness …

• He expected to be found faithful

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

The One FaithThe One Faith

• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, KJV– For I delivered unto you first of all

that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

– And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures

• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, KJV– For I delivered unto you first of all

that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

– And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures

Reprint 1572Reprint 1572

• “Note the difference between this, God’s test, on the simple first principles of the gospel and the wrong course of men who attempt to enforce upon all an entire system of faith ... The true gospel is this simple faith, easily understood and confessed by the weakest babe in Christ, must also be, and always, and equally, the faith of the most developed sons of God.

• “Note the difference between this, God’s test, on the simple first principles of the gospel and the wrong course of men who attempt to enforce upon all an entire system of faith ... The true gospel is this simple faith, easily understood and confessed by the weakest babe in Christ, must also be, and always, and equally, the faith of the most developed sons of God.

Reprint 1572Reprint 1572

• This one faith (and not the endless ramifications and details of faith which lead out from it) Paul placed as a standard or test of all claiming the name of Christian. All the consecrated who agreed on this one standard, or foundation truth, Paul counted as in and of the one church.

• This one faith (and not the endless ramifications and details of faith which lead out from it) Paul placed as a standard or test of all claiming the name of Christian. All the consecrated who agreed on this one standard, or foundation truth, Paul counted as in and of the one church.

Reprint 1572Reprint 1572

• While each member was to grow in grace, knowledge and love, there would always be harmony and oneness in the faith and fellowship in the church, if growth were kept in line and harmony with this foundation of truth.”

• While each member was to grow in grace, knowledge and love, there would always be harmony and oneness in the faith and fellowship in the church, if growth were kept in line and harmony with this foundation of truth.”

Ephesians 4:4-6Ephesians 4:4-6

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

• 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;

• 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

• 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.

One BaptismOne Baptism

• Rotherham uses immersion• Rotherham uses immersion

One BaptismOne Baptism

• Rotherham uses immersion

• Immersion into the death of Christ– Death of the old will– Relinquishing earthly life rights

• Rotherham uses immersion

• Immersion into the death of Christ– Death of the old will– Relinquishing earthly life rights

Mark 10:38 (NASB)Mark 10:38 (NASB)

• But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking for. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"

• But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking for. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"

One BaptismOne Baptism

• Actual immersion symbolic of (the reality) of immersion in Christ’s death.

• Actual immersion symbolic of (the reality) of immersion in Christ’s death.

One BaptismOne Baptism

• Actual immersion symbolic of (the reality) of immersion in Christ’s death.

• Early Christians baptized by John before consecration– Only one real baptism (unto death)– Baptism to repentance not part of the

“One Baptism”

• Actual immersion symbolic of (the reality) of immersion in Christ’s death.

• Early Christians baptized by John before consecration– Only one real baptism (unto death)– Baptism to repentance not part of the

“One Baptism”

How Many “Ones” ?How Many “Ones” ?

1. One Body2. One Spirit3. One Hope4. One Lord5. One Faith6. One Baptism7. One God & Father

1. One Body2. One Spirit3. One Hope4. One Lord5. One Faith6. One Baptism7. One God & Father

Significance of the Order?Significance of the Order?

• Bro. Russell didn’t think there was anything special or implied in Paul’s order in Ephesians

• Bro. Russell didn’t think there was anything special or implied in Paul’s order in Ephesians

A SuggestionA Suggestion

1. One Body2. One Spirit3. One Hope4. One Lord5. One Faith6. One Baptism7. One God &

Father

1. One Body2. One Spirit3. One Hope4. One Lord5. One Faith6. One Baptism7. One God &

Father

1. One Body2. One Spirit3. One Hope4. One Baptism5. One Faith6. One Lord7. One God &

Father

1. One Body2. One Spirit3. One Hope4. One Baptism5. One Faith6. One Lord7. One God &

Father

Not a strong enough statement of of their individual oneness

Philippians 3:13, 8 & 14-16Philippians 3:13, 8 & 14-16

• 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,

• 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,

Philippians 3:8Philippians 3:8

• 8 More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ,

• 8 More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ,

This One Thing I DoThis One Thing I Do

• 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

• 15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;

• 16 however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.

• 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

• 15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;

• 16 however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained.

ConclusionConclusion

• Having become part of the one body,• Having become part of the one body,

ConclusionConclusion

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit

ConclusionConclusion

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling

ConclusionConclusion

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling• Following in the footsteps of the one

Lord Christ Jesus

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling• Following in the footsteps of the one

Lord Christ Jesus

ConclusionConclusion

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling• Following in the footsteps of the one

Lord Christ Jesus• Holding fast to the one faith

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling• Following in the footsteps of the one

Lord Christ Jesus• Holding fast to the one faith

ConclusionConclusion

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling• Following in the footsteps of the one

Lord Christ Jesus• Holding fast to the one faith• Seeking an ever more full immersion in

your consecration unto death

• Having become part of the one body, • Begotten by the Holy Spirit• Continuing in the one hope of your

calling• Following in the footsteps of the one

Lord Christ Jesus• Holding fast to the one faith• Seeking an ever more full immersion in

your consecration unto death

…that you may, if faithful, see and serve for time everlasting …

…that you may, if faithful, see and serve for time everlasting …

…that you may, if faithful, see and serve for time everlasting …

the One God our Father

…that you may, if faithful, see and serve for time everlasting …

the One God our Father