One God
The Bible teaches there is only one true God — eternal, uncreated, above all, worthy of all worship. He alone is Creator, Judge, Savior, Lord.
“One God” is not just a doctrine to memorize. It’s the foundation of trust, worship, loyalty, and identity. If there is truly only one God, then nothing else in our lives — money, success, approval, pleasure, self — gets to sit on the throne of our hearts.
Key Verse
Bible Verses About One God
There Is Only One True God
Isaiah 45:5-6 (NIV)
“I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God… so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting people may know there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is no other.”
1 Timothy 2:5 (NIV)
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”
God Above All Idols / Rivals
Exodus 20:2-3 (NIV)
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.”
Psalm 96:4-5 (NIV)
“For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.”
One God Revealed in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
What the Bible Teaches About One God
The Bible is boldly, unashamedly monotheistic: there is only one real God (Isaiah 45:5-6). All other “gods” are either created things, idols, or human inventions (Psalm 96:4-5). He alone is worthy of worship, obedience, fear, and love (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Exodus 20:2-3).
At the same time, the New Testament reveals that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all fully divine, acting with one authority and one name (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30). Christians aren’t saying “three gods.” We’re saying: one God, eternally Father, Son, and Spirit.
Living in Light of One God
If there is only one true God, then nothing else in our lives deserves first place. Real-world translation: Who (or what) gets my trust first? My career? My comfort? My image? Or the Lord?
“No other gods before me” (Exodus 20:2-3) is not just about statues on an altar — it’s about anything that quietly becomes my source of identity, safety, or worth.
Questions for Reflection / Journaling
- Where am I looking for security apart from God?
- Is there anything in my life I defend more fiercely than I defend my time with God?
- Do I treat Jesus as optional help or as Lord?
- What would “no other gods before Me” look like this week in my schedule, habits, spending, or attention?
Prayer
Lord, You alone are God. I confess that I let other things take Your place in my heart. Bring me back to worship — not just with words, but with how I live. Teach me to love You with all my heart, all my soul, and all my strength. Amen.
Further Study on One God
“The Lord is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
This verse (called the Shema) is the daily confession of Israel’s faith. It’s not just theology — it’s a call to love God with everything. You can encourage readers to memorize this as a daily reset when their heart drifts.
Jesus Shares the Identity of God
“I and the Father are one.” — John 10:30
Passages like John 10:30, John 1:1-3, and Colossians 1:15-20 make a huge claim: Jesus is not just a messenger from God, He is of the same divine nature. Hope, forgiveness, and eternal life are in Him because He is not a lesser being — He is Lord.
Worship, Not Idols
“You shall have no other gods before me.” — Exodus 20:3
Modern idols are usually invisible. Approval. Control. Money. Image. Comfort. The first commandment exposes them and calls us back to surrender. This is where transformation starts: Who gets my first love?
Recommended Reading Theme: Knowing God
Classic Christian teaching on the character of God urges believers to know God as He truly is — not as we imagine Him. A steady pattern in discipleship books is: when you see God as holy, sovereign, personal, and near, worship stops being a Sunday activity and becomes your whole life.