Unity of God
The unity of God means there is only one true and living God. Scripture presents God as one in being, not many gods.
At a Glance
The unity of God means there is only one true and living God. Scripture presents God as one in being, not many gods.
Description
The unity of God is the doctrine that there is one and only one true God. The Old Testament strongly affirms that the Lord alone is God, and the New Testament maintains the same truth while also revealing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit personally and fully sharing the one divine identity. For that reason, orthodox Christian teaching speaks of one God in three persons, not three gods and not one person appearing in three modes. The unity of God therefore protects biblical monotheism, rules out polytheism, and provides an essential boundary for faithful teaching about the Trinity. While theologians may explain the relationship between divine unity and personal distinction with different levels of precision, the safest conclusion is clear: Scripture teaches that God is one.