Understanding the Trinity vs Three Manifestations: In the book of Acts there is proof that Jesus Chri...

Understanding the Trinity vs Three Manifestations: In the book of Acts there is proof that Jesus Chri...: "The book of Acts is a historical book of the actions of the apostles and how the door of the church was opened, by Peter, according to the..."

In the book of Acts there is proof that Jesus Christ is the one Lord God Almighty (Revelation 1:8, Colossians 1:19, 2:8-9)

The book of Acts is a historical book of the actions of the apostles and how the door of the church was opened, by Peter, according to the directions of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20). I am so intrigued by the book of Acts because; this is also the book that shows us the answer to the question Nicodemus asked Jesus concerning the born again experience (John 3:5). We will explore “how to be born again,” how this experience is connected to the “keys of the kingdom of heaven” and how Peter used those keys to open the door, Jesus Christ, to the Church (Matthew 16:19).

This book also explores the actions of the apostles before and after the Holy Ghost experience and the application of that experience to the gospel of Christ (John 14:16-18, 26, 15:26, 16:13-16). If you want to understand the instructions in Matthew 28:19, the book of Acts, which is the actions of the apostles, will enlighten your understanding. You will understand the revelation and mystery of Christ; the things he said, and the things he taught concerning himself. Jesus was seen by the saints in a glorified body which helped the saints understand his Deity.

Acts 1:2-9

Jesus was seen by the saints in a visible Spirit type form that they didn’t understand. For 40 days after his passion (resurrection). Jesus gave his instructions/commandments. Jesus not only speaks through the Holy Ghost, he speaks as the Holy Ghost. His instructions were clear. They were to wait until they received the power of the Holy Ghost to carry out his mission (Matthew 28:19-20).

Acts 2:1-5

The apostles waited for the power that Jesus had promised. The Holy Ghost/Spirit of Jesus Christ filled the saints of God and gave them a new way of speaking as the Holy Ghost spoke through them. The beginning of the gospel was when Jesus came to be baptized by John and was anointed by the Spirit of God (Matthew 3:1-7, Mark 1:1-11).

However, after the resurrection the gospel would begin to be taught in Jerusalem (verse 5). In Jerusalem, Peter would use the “keys of the kingdom of heaven.”

Acts 2:36-38

These scripture verses show us how Peter used the “Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.” Peter preached the first sermon of the gospel of Jesus Christ on the day of Pentecost. After the Holy Ghost came upon the disciples, Peter being full of the Spirit, preached a sermon about the prophecies in the Old Testament which described who Jesus was. He explained that they had crucified the Lord Jesus (“The Christ - God himself”). The mens’ hearts were broken, they were hurt, so they wanted to know, what could they do to get this thing right.

What Peter did at this point, was to open the door to the church, using the “keys of the kingdom of heaven,” by saying, 1st Key “Repent, 2nd Key “be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins,” 3rd Key “and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost/Spirit.” These were the keys that Peter used to open the door (Jesus Christ) to the Church and this was also the fulfillment of the answer that Jesus gave to Nicodemus when he told him that he must be born of the water, in Jesus’ name and the Spirit which is in Jesus name (John 3:5) Jesus is the rock of our salvation.

The Jesus name baptism is the rock upon which salvation and the born again experience is based (II Samuel 22:1-4, 32, 47). The Jesus name baptism is the application of the blood to the souls of men. The Jesus name baptism is also the fulfillment of and the application of the death, burial, and resurrection of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. For we are buried with him by baptism (Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:8-12).

Again, Acts 2:38 is “the born again scripture” which fulfilled John 3:5. Many preachers preach that you must be born again but they can’t tell you how. These preachers baptize new converts by erroneously using God’s titles - the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost as mentioned in Matthew 28:19. They don’t know God the Father, neither do they know the Son, nor the Holy Ghost - because of their unbelief in the name of Jesus Christ.

Today’s Christians have fallen into the “wilderness” of the Trinitarian doctrine because of their unbelief. Remember that the children of Israel were lost in the “wilderness” because of their unbelief. They didn’t realize that they were traveling in circles. Only God can break the cycle of unbelief and return his people to the gospel of Christ. Men have developed their own doctrine, starting at the Nicaean Council of 325 A.D. However, I believe in my heart that God is bringing us out of the “wilderness” of the Trinitarian doctrine by the power of his Word.

To those that believe, Peter tells us what we must do to become a child of God. Because we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed body of the One and only God of heaven and earth (John 1:10 - the Lamb that was slain - John 1:29), we will get baptized in his name. Remember: Jesus himself instructed Peter and the apostles. You can rest assuredly that Peter was correct in everything that he said we should do in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name given to men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

The baptism in Jesus name is the catalyst for understanding the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost/Spirit (Matthew 28:19). This is my understanding of the revelation of this scripture in Mark 16:16. He that believeth and is baptized, “in the name of Jesus Christ,” shall be saved and he that believeth not shall be damned. Jesus said, why do you call me Lord and don’t do the things that I say? (Luke 6:46-48). Saints of God will tell you about repentance, being baptized in Jesus name and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost and you won’t hear nor believe them. You won’t do what the Lord told Peter to tell you to do. These are not Peter’s words only; these words are the Word of God.

Using these “keys of the kingdom of heaven” as instructed by Peter is building a foundation on a rock (Luke 6:46-49, Matthew 16:18-19). Jesus is the door. And Peter used these keys to open the door to Jesus, the kingdom of heaven, and to the knowledge and mystery of Christ. For believers, Acts 2:38 – is the opening of the door to the Church, the washing of the blood of the Lamb, repentance - something you must do, the remission of sins, being buried with him, being raised with him, walking in the newness of life, and taking on the name of Jesus as the bride of Christ. Preachers should listen and be obedient to the instructions that were given to Peter by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Romans 3:3-4). Let me ask you something? Do you remember the Passover? God said when the death angel sees the blood, he will pass over you.

When we get baptized in the blood of Jesus Christ, we have a type of Passover. The blood has been applied to our souls. How this baptism in Jesus name will be used in the judgment is unclear. However, I can assure you that it’s extremely important that we follow God’s Word and get washed in the blood of the Lamb using the name of Jesus Christ (the Lamb) in baptism.

We should fully understand the apostolic doctrine so that we can follow God’s instructions. There are some churches that use the name Apostolic for a reason. The following scripture is one that is used by Apostolics to explain their doctrine and to name their churches.

Acts 2:42

This scripture is used by the Apostolic Church to identify their doctrine and their church. The apostles’ doctrine is used interchangeable with the doctrine of God (Titus 2:10) and the doctrine of Christ (2 John 1:9), which means the doctrine that was taught to the apostles by Christ who is God. Therefore, the doctrine of Christ is the doctrine of God. Matthew 7:28, Romans 16:17-18, Ephesians 4:11-14.

Many Christians don’t understand why Churches have the word “Apostolic” in the name of their Churches. To learn more about the Apostolic doctrine, I would suggest that you research Oneness Apostolic Churches. Apostolic means – those Christians who follow the doctrine of the apostles which is the doctrine of Christ/doctrine of God. It is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, repentance, remission of sins, receiving the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues and the baptism in Jesus name as directed by Peter and the apostles (Acts 2:38-42, Acts 19:1-5, Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12).

According to believers who follow the apostles doctrine, if anyone would call themselves Apostolic and don’t baptize in Jesus name, they are not true Apostolics, in the strictest sense of the word and have strayed from the faith (Acts 8:14-17). They don’t understand the mystery of Christ (Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38). There are three baptisms (Hebrews 6:2);

1. Baptism of repentance (Natural-Mark 1:4 - Baptism by John, fulfilled in Acts 2:38)

2. The baptism in Jesus name (Natural & Spiritual) (fulfilled in Acts 2:38)

3. The baptism of the Holy Ghost (Spiritual) (Luke 3:16)(fulfilled in Acts 2:38).

The reference to the baptism of repentance, baptism in Jesus name, and baptism in the Holy Ghost is fulfilled in the water baptism in Jesus name (Acts 2:38, Ephesians 4:5, Colossians 2:10-12).

Therefore, when there is any mention of baptism, that one baptism is in water and Spirit in Jesus name. Refer: Book of Acts 8:35-39, Mark 16:16. There is no other name whereby we must be saved except through the name of Jesus Christ by baptism. The scriptures are extremely plain and soft spoken to those that believe. For unbelievers, this is a hard saying and they will try to explain it away by their own traditions of unbelief. Not realizing that they are being used by the spirit of the antichrist - against Christ.

Don’t find it strange that some don’t believe in the baptism in Jesus name. Everybody didn’t believe Jesus when he walked on the earth, neither did everyone believe the apostles. The Priests, Scribes, Pharisees and the “so called educated people” thought the apostles were unlearned men so they wouldn’t listen to them. However, they did recognize that they had been with Jesus.

I don’t expect everyone to believe because only God can give his revelation, mystery, and knowledge of Jesus Christ. There will be people whom you respect for their intelligence and leadership abilities but they won’t believe the Word of God nor will they understand what you are showing them.

God has not given his mystery to the ones who think that they are so wise, educated, and intelligent. God has given his mystery to babes in Christ. God will give his revelation to anyone who has a heart for Christ and the ones who would diligently seek to know the mystery and knowledge of Him. You might feel very sad that these educated people won’t believe. But you must remember; God gave you the revelation and mystery of Christ and it’s time for you to live in the light that God has given you. You must go on and believe the Word of God and follow the directions of the apostles, especially the born again scripture in Acts 2:38, which is the Rock and foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

If people won’t believe God and the instructions he gave to Peter, God has the wisdom to deal with their unbelief. I would suggest that you show them the Word, pray for them and move on lest you fall into the same traditions of unbelief and philosophies of men (Colossians 2:8-12). Don’t try to pull them along, they will not be able to see the mystery of Christ because of their unbelief. Satan doesn’t want you to understand the oneness of God which is in the body of Christ nor does he want you to understand the plan of salvation as it relates to John 3:5 and Acts 2:38.

Satan trembles at the very thought of the oneness of God and he will use the people you respect to dissuade you from the belief in the oneness of God and the knowledge and mystery of Christ (James 2:19-23). The people you respect have faith without works. The works is the baptism in Jesus name. You must show your faith with works by the baptism in Jesus name. If they won’t hear you, knock the dust off your feet and move on, they can’t see neither can they hear because their unbelief has seared their consciousness. They won’t realize that they are in error and they won’t understand how Jesus can be the Chief corner stone.

Acts 4:5-12

Let’s talk about Jesus being the Chief corner stone and its relationship to God. In these scripture verses, we find 3 things;

1. The power of God is in the name of Jesus – the chief corner stone

2. Jesus is God himself. There is no other God. God doesn’t know of any other God.

3. There is no other name whereby we must be saved.

Everything we do, we should do it all in the name of Jesus Christ - including baptism because the power and blood is in the name (Colossians 3:17, Acts 2:38).

Peter spoke to all the religious leaders and explained to them that Jesus was God, “The Christ.” If these religious people knew the scriptures, they would have understood what Peter was saying when he told them that this same Jesus which you thought was nothing, is the stone that has become the head of the corner – meaning the foundation of the gospel. The religious leaders should have known what Peter was saying, if they knew the scriptures. In Isaiah 28:16, God said, I lay in Zion for a foundation. Jesus is the foundation, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. And he that believeth in Jesus Christ shall not be ashamed.

In verse 11, Peter is letting them know that Jesus is God according to this scripture in Isaiah. The
same God, who spoke in Isaiah, is the same God I am talking to you about right now. That same God’s name is Jesus Christ, the one whom you crucified.

Then Peter explained to them that there is no other name given whereby we must be saved. Why? Because the name “Jesus Christ” is the highest name of God. God purchased us with his own blood (Acts 20:28). Look at this. The Spirit of God doesn’t have blood. God has blood only in the fleshly body of Jesus Christ. Therefore, when God says we were purchased with his own blood, he is saying my name is Jesus Christ, for this is my own blood. Jesus is the only God – there is no such thing as two or three persons in one God. Jesus is a manifestation of the One God (John 1:1, 10, 14, Colossians 1:19, 2:8-9, I Timothy 3:16) Jesus is the Chief cornerstone and the sure foundation (Isaiah 28:16, Ephesians 2:20-22).

When you base your beliefs and doctrine on Jesus Christ and you repent to the Lord Jesus Christ, get baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, who is the Spirit of Jesus Christ; you are on a sure foundation. Acts 2:38 is the sure foundational scripture and the keys to the born again experience.

This foundation is not based on the “Trinity” nor a concept of three personalities in one God. This foundation is based on the complete oneness of God and the One name of God. The whole gospel foundation is based on the baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. For there is no other name under the heavens that is the sure foundation, save the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:6, 10-11, Colossians 2:8-10). This same Jesus is both Lord and Christ, God and Man. God has shown us on a number of occasions how we should use his name as a sure foundation through baptism.

Acts 8:35-38

Philip baptizes the eunuch. This scripture doesn’t specifically mention the baptism in Jesus name. However, it is obvious that the eunuch was baptized in the name of Jesus for that was the only method that was taught by Peter and the apostles. There was no other form of baptism after the reception of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). Remission of sins is by belief and baptism in Jesus name. Because the eunuch believed, he was baptized according to the teachings of Paul and the apostles, in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 19:1-5). For Paul knew Jesus as the Almighty.

Acts 9:1-6, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 26:13-19

Paul learns that Jesus is the Almighty God. According to Jewish teachings, there is but one God. We know by studying the scriptures that only God or his angels will speak out of heaven. Therefore, when Saul asks the Lord, Who Art thou Lord? Saul knew that this must be God speaking to him because of his Jewish training about the oneness of God. When Jesus said, “I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.” Saul realized for sure, at that time, that Jesus was the Almighty God. Jesus is the same God who spoke to Moses and the prophets, in his Spiritual form, and he is the same God who spoke out of heaven to Saul (I Corinthians 10:4).

There is only one Lord God and his highest, eternal and saving name is Jesus Christ - Jehovah Saviour. For we know that Jesus is Lord. Jesus was Lord in the Spiritual sense in the Old Testament and he is Lord in a fleshly sense in the New Testament. Jesus is both the SpiritualLord (Father) and Natural Lord (Son); for there is only one Lord (Ephesians 4:5) and his name is Jesus Christ. Jesus is Lord according to Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:43, and Saviour according to Acts 13:23, Luke 2:11, Acts 10:36, Ephesians 4:5. The Lord and Saviour and the Lord and God are used interchangeably in the scriptures. (Luke 1:47, 2:11, John 20:28). Therefore, Jesus is God. Simple algebra. But what if some don’t believe? That’s a decision that everyone will have to make for themselves (Romans 3:3-4).

In Dr. Charles Stanley’s book, “How to Listen to God,” page 6, he states that God spoke audibly in biblical days. The key praise is; “God spoke audibly.” And he gave the example of God speaking to Saul of Tarsus who was on his way to persecute believers in Damascus (Acts 9). God introduces himself to Saul and tells Saul his highest, glorious, and eternal name – Jesus Christ.

Dr. Stanley, who is one of my favorite preachers, believes in one God, and he recognizes Jesus Christ as the God who spoke out of heaven in biblical days. Remember; only God or his angels spoke out of heaven. Based on these facts, either Jesus is God or he is an angel. We know that Jesus is the only God who speaks out of heaven because of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians (I Corinthians 10:4). Again, based on this scripture and others, we understand that Jesus in his Spiritual form, spoke to Moses and the prophets. And since Paul knew that Jesus is God, all converts were always baptized in God’s name, Jesus Christ, whether they were Jews or Gentiles.

Acts 10:48

The Gentiles get baptized in the name of the Lord. Peter preached to the Gentiles that Jesus is Lord of all and that God has no respecter of persons. If Jesus is Lord of all, and there is only one Lord; that means Jesus is the same Lord who spoke to the prophets in the Old Testament (Acts 10:35-48, Ephesians 4:5). Reference: Old Testament – Look for the many times that God called himself the Lord. Jesus is the Lord and the Lord is God (Isaiah 42:8, 43:10-12, Ephesians 4:5). After Peter’s sermon Cornelius and his household received the gift of the Holy Ghost and were baptized in the name of the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:11, Luke 2:11). This is the only baptism that was taught and practiced by the apostles, and there are no indications that they were baptized any other way. New believers were always baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ in some form, even though, Jesus name was not mentioned in every scripture, as in the case of Lydia.

Acts 16:14-15

Lydia gets baptized. This scripture doesn’t mention the baptism in Jesus name. However, we know that there is only one Lord, one faith and one baptism. Therefore, based on the preaching and teaching of Paul, we know that Lydia was baptized in Jesus name. All of the apostles including Peter, preached that one should be baptized in the name of the One Lord of heaven and earth – Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4:5, Acts 10:36). Therefore, through deductive reasoning, we know that Lydia would have been baptized in Jesus name. There were others, such as the keeper of the prison, who were baptized in the name of the Lord.

Acts 16:27-33

Keeper of the prison gets baptized. The keeper of the prison was in charge of all the prisoners including Paul and Silas. After seeing the miraculous way in which God freed Paul and Silas, the jailer wanted to know what he could do to be saved. First Paul said, you must believe on the Lord Jesus and the jailer and his household would be saved. Once a person believes, then he would have no problem getting baptized in Jesus name. Paul, who was baptized in the name of the Lord, Acts 22:16, took the jailer and all his associates and baptized them in the name of the Lord according to the teachings of the apostles. Refer to other baptism scriptures. In order to fully understand the scriptures, one should search the scriptures daily for understanding.

Acts 17:2-11

Search the scriptures daily. Paul went to the synagogue in Thessalonica to talk to the Jews about the Deity of Jesus Christ and that he was God in the flesh, “The Christ,” according to the Old Testament. The Old Testament was the only scriptures available because the New Testament had not been written.

Look at these Old Testament Scriptures: (Isaiah 9:6 – Jesus is The everlasting Father and the mighty God. Isaiah 40:3 – make a highway for our God “The Christ,” “The Lord” – Jesus is both Lord and God. Jesus is God and also our Saviour - Isaiah 43:3, 10, 11, 44:6-8, 45:21-23, 46:9, 48:12, 49:26, 52:6, 53:1-12, 60:16, Zechariah 12:10 –They shall look upon me whom they have pierced. – Jesus is the God they pierced. Notice that God did not say, they pierced my Son. God said, they pierced me.

Using these Old Testament scriptures, Paul tried to explain to the Jews that this is the same God that spoke to the prophets of old and that they had killed “The Christ” who was God himself in the flesh. The Jews in Thessalonica wouldn’t believe, but the noble Jews in Berea searched the scriptures daily to see if these things were true. Some will believe, others will not believe, and others will search the scriptures. The truth is in the Word of God.

It is very important that you search the scriptures for yourself, believing that there is only one God. You will never understand the mystery of the gospel unless you first believe in and understand the oneness of God. Once you understand the oneness of God, then you should search the Old and New Testaments to find the highest, most sacred, eternal and saving name of God and how the power of God’s name was used for salvation in the New Testament.

Some believers will understand the Word better than others, but the revelation and mystery of Jesus Christ will only come by the Spirit of God. Paul didn’t have a problem telling men that Jesus is God, “The Christ.”

Acts 17:18-34

Paul tells the men of Athens that Jesus is God. There were some philosophers who were upset with Paul because every where that Paul went; he preached that Jesus was the “Christ” using the Old Testament scripture which revealed the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, thereby proving that Jesus Christ is the only God according to Jewish foundational training.(Deuteronomy 6:4, Luke 2:11).

The people of Areopagus had not heard the doctrine of Christ and they didn’t know what it meant. However, the Athenians were willing to listen and discuss the doctrine. Paul let them know that they were superstitious because he saw their devotion to an altar with the inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Paul took this opportunity to explain to them that they didn’t know that this same unknown God who is Jesus Christ, is the same one that I have been talking to you about. The God that was crucified and was resurrected is Jesus Christ. In other words, Paul let the people know that he was teaching them that Jesus Christ is this unknown God.

Guess What? Some believed and some did not. We can preach Jesus being the one God of heaven and earth all we want, we can show them in the scriptures who Jesus is, and some still won’t believe. What if some don’t believe? Does it make God’s Word of none effect? God forbid. Paul got so upset with the Jews because of their unbelief that he turned to the Gentiles (Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1,10,14, I Timothy 3:16).

Acts 18:1-6

Paul gets upset with the Jews and turn to the Gentiles. This is interesting because Paul always taught the Jews about Jesus, “The Christ” (God), in the synagogues, on the sabbath, wherever he went, and at every opportunity while he was in Corinth. The only thing that Paul taught was the Deity of Jesus, the concept that Jesus is God, “The Christ.”

Paul taught that they should repent, be baptized in Jesus name and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Jews understood “The Christ” to be God, based on their Old Testament training. However, they didn’t believe that Jesus was “The Christ.” They were so upset at the teachings of Paul about Jesus being “The Christ” that they blasphemed. Paul was upset with them because of their unbelief. After this confrontation, Paul decided to spend his time preaching to the Gentiles. Thank God for Paul. Paul taught the Corinthians and they got baptized in Jesus name.

Acts 18:8

Corinthians get baptized in Jesus name. Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue and his household believed the gospel message which was delivered by Paul and they were baptized in Jesus name. The only baptism taught by Paul and the apostles was the baptism in Jesus name. Paul gave us an example of how we should get re-baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 19:1-5, Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12).

Acts 19:1-5

Paul re-baptizes disciples in the name of the Lord Jesus.  This scripture gives us an understanding that once we have found out how one should be baptized, we should correct the situation by baptizing converts correctly – in the name of the Lord Jesus for remission of sins.

One of the things that we find in our religious circles today is that most religious leaders speak highly of Paul and the gospel of Christ. However, they won’t follow the teachings of Paul. They don’t realize that Paul taught and re-baptized believers in the name of the Lord Jesus (Galatians 1:6-12). Some of the best known apostles – Peter and Paul taught the doctrine of Jesus being God “The Christ” and that if we believe, we should repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38).

There are many preachers who do not baptize in Jesus name. Who are they following? Are they following their own philosophies and traditions? (Mark 7:6-13). It’s time for all religious leaders to teach repentance and re-baptize their converts in Jesus name so that they might receive remission of sins and the Holy Ghost/Spirit. Note: God has given the Holy Spirit before and after baptism in Jesus name. I’m of the opinion that it doesn’t matter how or when we receive the Holy Spirit as long as we receive it. The important thing is that we follow the directions given to us in Acts 2:38. God will give the Holy Spirit wherever, whenever and to whomever he chooses. Paul understood that it was important that we follow the directions of God. Therefore, Paul gets baptized calling on the name of the Lord. Paul was buried with him, washed in his blood and took on his name by baptism (Acts 22:16).

Acts 22:1-18

Paul gets baptized in the name of the Lord. Paul relates how he found out that Jesus Christ is the name of the Lord God Almighty of heaven and earth whom he had persecuted. Paul was baptized in the name of the Lord following his encounter with Jesus Christ (verse 16). Jesus told Paul to leave Jerusalem because they would not believe his story. Note: The story - God spoke personally to Paul out of heaven and gave Paul his highest and glorious name – Jesus Christ. Paul got baptized in the name of the Lord for remission of sins because he believed on Jesus Christ and the revelation of God. Question? Why would Paul preach or teach any other way to get baptized if he was personally baptized in the name of the Lord? (Acts 22:16, Galatians 1:6-12).

There is no record of anyone getting baptized in these titles - the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Baptisms in the New Testament were in the name of the Lord (Acts 22:16), in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38), or the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 19:5). All baptisms by the apostles were in the name of Jesus Christ in some form.

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Understanding the Trinity vs Three Manifestations: In II Thessalonians there is proof that Jesus Chri...

Understanding the Trinity vs Three Manifestations: In II Thessalonians there is proof that Jesus Chri...: "God's Word is true. God is absolutely one Lord. In these last days, God is bringing us, as Christians, back to the 'Shema' (Deuteronomy 6..."

In II Thessalonians there is proof that Jesus Christ is the one Lord God Almighty (Revelation 1:8)

God's Word is true.  God is absolutely one Lord.  In these last days, God is bringing us, as Christians, back to the "Shema" (Deuteronomy 6:4).  Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

Over the centuries, Christians have perverted the Words of God by aligning themselves with a three person god.  God never said He was nor is three persons (Job 13:6-11, Hebrews 1:3).  God is one God, one Lord, and one Person. 

We, as Christians, have been deceived by a corrupt theology formulated at the Council of Nicea in 325AD.  This three person god is an assumption made by men who can't or won't try to understand the New Testament. 

God can only be revealed by the Spirit of His Son - Jesus Christ. If ones tries to prove that God is more than one Person, the scriptures will not fit.  Therefore, we. as Christians, fall into a confusing doctrine of the Trinity that we don't understand.  Why don't we understand?  We don't understand because neither the Trinity nor the Trinitarian doctrine are mentioned in the Bible, thus it's confusing.  The Trinity is not mentioned in the Bible because it is a man made doctrine.  Why do we insist on teaching something that's not mentioned in the Bible? Why?

We must have a love for the truth so that we can understand the oneness of God.  Judaism and Islam which are the other two major religions believe in the absolute oneness of God, therefore, they will never understand where this three person god comes from.  This three person god is not mentioned in the Torah, the Koran, the King James nor any version of the Holy Bible. 

We, as Christians, are on the right track by believing in Jesus Christ but we must have a love for the "Shema" and get back to the absolute oneness of God.  This three person god is a "figment of man's imagination, it's a assumption" and it can't be understood because it's not a sound doctrine. 

Study to show yourselves approved by developing a love for truth.  God is one and His name is one - Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:23, John 1:10,  Colossians 2:9).  The prophets, the scriptures, and Jesus Christ Himself have told Christian believers that He is the one Lord God of heaven and earth (Deut. 6:4, Luke 2:11, John 14:9, I Corinthians 10:4,  Revelation 1:8). 

Unbelievers in the absolute Deity of Jesus Christ do not have a love for truth and they will not search the scriptures diligently.  They will continue in this confusing doctrine and traditions of men and not after Christ (Colossians 2:8-12).  Unbelieving Christians will lose their way by following a doctrine that they don't  and can't understand.  God is calling us to search the scriptures until we come into the mysterious knowledge of Jesus Christ who is the one Lord mentioned in the "Shema" (I Timothy 3:16).  In that day Jesus will say, "depart from me, I never knew you".  Why Jesus didn't you know me when I did all those things in your name?  Hint: Jesus never knew you because you never knew Him.  Then Jesus will say, depart from me you worker of iniquity.

II Thessalonians 1:7-12

God will take vengeance on those who don’t know God and who won’t obey the gospel (Acts 2:38). I have expounded on the issues about how past and present religious leaders are not obeying the gospel according to the teaching of the apostles. Again, they are not teaching, “how to be born again,” “repentance and baptism in Jesus Name,” and “the Deity of Jesus” - meaning Jesus is the one and only true God (Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1, 14, I John 5:20, Revelation 1:8, 11, 22:13). They are not obeying the gospel because of their unbelief and their lack of understanding of the mystery and knowledge of Christ, of which, Paul was so excited to have known. Therefore, God will take vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ (II Thessalonians 1:8). One must have a love for the truth of God. For without the love of truth, one cannot be saved.

II Thessalonians 2:5-16

Without the love of truth, one cannot be saved. Once one develops a love for truth, they would be more concerned about searching for the knowledge and truth of their salvation. They would want to learn more about the “keys of the kingdom of heaven,” how to be born again and the truth and knowledge of Christ.

Search the scriptures to find out whether your knowledge of the Word is true or not. Does your knowledge line up with the oneness of God? If you are having problems with the oneness of God, continue to search until God reveals his mystery, by the Spirit of Christ, to you. Once you find truth, learn to love it. Knowledge in the truth of Christ is powerful.

Finding out about the mystery and knowledge of Christ is a wonderful journey in your search for truth. God is letting us understand that we don’t have nor do we understand the gospel of Christ because we don’t have a love for truth. If you don’t have a love for truth, the Word says that you will be damned.

Verse 10, 11. Because we have not the love of truth, God has sent a strong delusion of; for example, the “Trinitarian doctrine,” so that they would believe a lie rather than the truth and they take pleasure it (I Timothy 4:1-2, II Timothy 4:3-4).

Search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life. These same scriptures testify of the knowledge and mystery of Jesus Christ and yet we won’t believe nor come to him. (John 5:39-40).

Verse 15. We are to stand on the traditions that were taught by the apostles of Christ. Study the book of Acts. The book of Acts doesn’t include the traditions of the “Trinity.”

Revelation: Verse 16 will have to be given more thought, if you don’t have the revelation of Christ. Listen to what the Word is saying; Our Lord Jesus Christ who is God himself, and he is also God the Father in his Spirit form, has loved us and has given us hope and consolation through grace and that we should comfort ourselves because we are on a sure foundation because of “the Word of God” and our work for him. We should love the truth.

II Thessalonians 3:5-6,14-15

We who have the love of truth in the knowledge and mystery of Christ should not associate with those brothers who walk disorderly and not after the tradition that was received from the apostles. If a person won’t obey the Word, we are not to associate with him/her so that he/she may be ashamed.

This scripture gives us an indication that there are Christian followers who don’t have a love for the truth and knowledge of Christ. That person is not our enemy, but we should admonish him as a brother because he is not seeking the love, knowledge, and truth of Jesus Christ. Don’t associate with the brothers who prefer to continue in their ignorance of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

"Jesus Christ is Lord".  Study to prove that Jesus Christ really is the one Lord in the scriptures and that He is the one Lord mentioned in the "Shema".

This is an edited excerpt from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations.  To order call 1-888-280-7715.