Many people mistakenly believe in a three-in-one God doctrine that, quite
frankly, they can't describe, define, or even imagine. This is an attempt
to dispel the myth of the Trinity, and give the only alternative that fully
harmonizes with the Bible. This view matches perfectly the oneness of God
with three wholly separate, distinct, and defined beings as the Bible
indicates.



Let's start with an illustration. Imagine standing at the foot of a high
mountain on a sunny day. Picture in your mind the cliffs reaching to the
sky. You can't see anything beyond this mountain front of you because of
your perspective. To you, it would appear as if there were just the ONE
mountain. Yet, behind this mountain is another mountain, more majestic and
beautiful, hidden from your view.



This mountain in front of you represents none other than the Creator of
Heaven and Earth, Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament, the Savior of
Mankind, Alpha and Omega, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONE God
we see.



The mountain hidden from our view is the Holy Father, the Father of our
Spirits, the God who gave all power and authority to Jesus to act in HIS
name from the very beginning. HE commanded to create a world, and Jesus
created. HE commanded a Savior to Redeem us, and Jesus obeyed. HE is
hidden from us because of our sins, so Jesus became the foremost to our
view. HE is the ONE God we worship.



These conclusions are derived strictly from the Bible. Let's first take a
look at Jesus' Intercessory Prayer (John 17). It is undeniable that Jesus
is praying to an external being (his Father), and indeed, it does seem
peculiar that he would be praying to a separate manifestation of himself.
Let's focus instead at a different matter. Read carefully vs. 11 and 22.



"And now I am no more in the world, but [my disciples] are in the world, and
I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name [my disciples] whom
thou hast given me, that they may be ONE, as WE are." (John 17:11)



"And the glory which thou gavest me I have given [those who believe my
disciples' words]; that [these believers] may be ONE, even as WE are ONE:"
(John 17:22)



The Trinity can be defined, at it's most basic level, as three different
manifestations of the same being. If the Trinity were true, then Jesus is
praying for His Disciples and Believers to become 'ONE being or entity',
even as Jesus and His Father are 'ONE being or entity'. This is obviously
impossible, and no amount of reasoning or rationalizing can make the Trinity
fit in these verses. We cannot make ourselves become one being or entity.
So, our only choice is to change our original assumption to determine how
God and Jesus are ONE.



If we were to look at the definition of ONE meaning one in purpose, one in
mind and heart, one in will, one in testimony, then these verses makes
sense. If Jesus and His Father are separate, distinct beings and are ONE in
purpose, heart, mind, and will, then we also CAN become ONE in the same way.



Jesus and The Father are shown separate in numerous scriptures, but none so
clear as after Jesus' resurrection. After appearing to Mary, he told her to
go "and say unto [my disciples], I ascend unto my Father, and your Father;
and to my God, and your God." (John 20:17). Our Father and Jesus' Father
are the same being, only we can't see or approach our Father as Jesus can.
Our God and Jesus' God are the same being, but only Jesus has all power and
authority given to him.



This was reiterated by Paul saying, "Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph 1:3) Paul knew the relationship between the Lord
and God (Jesus' and our Father) and further clarifies this relationship in
Col 1:12-19.



12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of
the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 [The Father] hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath
translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son [Jesus]:

14 In [Jesus] we have redemption through [Jesus'] blood, even the
forgiveness of sins:

15 [Jesus] who is the image of the invisible God [the Father], [Jesus is]
the firstborn of every creature:

16 For by [Jesus] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are
in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by [Jesus], and for
[Jesus]:

17 And [Jesus] is before all things, and by [Jesus] all things consist.

18 And [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church: [Jesus] is the
beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things [Jesus] might
have the preeminence.

19 For it pleased the Father that in [Jesus] should all fulness dwell;



It was Jesus who was with the Father in the beginning and has all His power
and authority. (John 1:1-3,14) With that power Jesus created all things
under direction of the Father. (Eph. 3:9) Jesus truly was the great "I AM",
Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament, and the Jesus Christ of the New. (Ex
3:14; John 8:58) He says, "there is no God else beside me; a just God and a
SAVIOUR; there is none beside me." (Isa 45:21)



Paul describes the Father as the "invisible God" (vs. 15). Jesus/Jehovah is
the 'image' we see. The Father is invisible to us because He is 'hiding'
behind Jesus for the reason of our sins. (Isa. 59:2) We cannot approach or
come to our Father by ourselves, only through Christ and His atonement.
(John 14:6)



Yet, we are commanded to worship and pray to our Father. (Matt 6:6) Since
we cannot pray to Him of ourselves, Jesus must advocate our prayers to the
Father for us. (1 Jn. 2:1) As such, we pray to our Father in Jesus' name,
two separate and distinct beings.



"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ
Jesus;" (1 Tim. 2:5) The concept of mediation requires a "separation" of
the intervening mediator (Jesus) between the two parties (Man and Heavenly
Father). As two separate, distinct beings, Jesus is the only one with
access to the Father, and mediates for us. For how can one mediate (or
advocate) for oneself?



Further, at the time of Jesus' baptism, all three individuals appeared at
the same time. Jesus was there being baptized, the Holy Spirit appeared,
and the Father spoke. (Matt 3:16-17; Mark 1:10-11; Luke 3:22) It is Mark
and Luke's account that shows the separation and uniqueness of individuals
so distinct. The Father spoke directly to His Son and said, "Thou art my
beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." He wasn't speaking to a different
manifestation of Himself, but speaking as a Father speaks to a Son he was
proud of. The Spirit was also there as another witness (John 1:33)



So how, you may ask, does the Holy Ghost (or Holy Spirit) fit into this
doctrine? The Holy Ghost is the light that shines on the mountain and shows
us the way to get there.



The mission of the Holy Ghost is to lead people to Jesus Christ, to testify
and bear record of him. Just as you cannot know the Father except through
Jesus, you cannot know Jesus except through the Spirit. (1 Cor. 12:3) In
fact, I would be so bold as to say you do not yet know Jesus. You haven't
met him, you only know the Spirit. Therefore, "he who has 'seen' [the
Spirit] has 'seen' [Jesus]; and how sayest thou then, Shew us [Jesus]?" (ref
John 14:9)



The myth of the Trinity does not work for these obstacles the Bible
presents, and does not completely harmonize with all scriptures presented
within the Bible. Trinitarians can only quote scripture that shows their
position, but they cannot fully understand them, or even begin to explain
them. Then they choose to ignore those scriptures they don't agree with.



I will help them out by quoting a few of their favorite scriptures.



1) "I and my Father are one." (John 10:30) One what? Trinitarians insert
their interpretation to say "one entity with separate manifestations". But
in light of the scriptures quoted above, it more likely is "one in purpose,
heart, and mind." In fact, Jesus never uses the term "one entity" (or even
"one God") and, in fact, separates himself from his Father.



2) "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." (1 John 5:7) Again, one what?
Same argument as above, except here it more likely represents "these three
are one 'record' (or witness)"



3) "He who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9) It has already been
stated that Jesus "is the image of the invisible God". (Col. 1:15) Jesus is
His Father's Son. They are so alike in attributes, desires, and purposes
that to know one is to know the other.



4) "Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?" (John
14:10) Jesus says this only minutes before he prays for his disciples to be
ONE just like He and His Father are ONE. This is not evidence that they are
one in the same being. More likely that they have the same attributes, the
same desires, the same purposes. In life, a son can act a great deal like
his father. It could be said of him that 'he is his father's son,' so to
speak. How much closer is Christ like our Father?



5) "Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any." (Isa.
44:8) and "I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside
me:" (Isa. 45:5) These scriptures are Old Law, having been superceded by
Christ's words, and the words of His apostles, in the New Testament. (2 Cor
3:14)



However, for an explanation of these oft quoted verses, when we take the
context of this entire section of Isaiah where these scriptures reside,
these verses can be clarified by, "Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the
ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else." (Isa. 45:22)
Jesus/Jehovah is speaking through His prophet Isaiah. He reminds them of
His protection and blessings upon them. He tells them there is only ONE way
to salvation, only ONE God who can save them. He is not necessarily denying
the existence of other divine beings (His Father and the Holy Ghost), He is
only telling them, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6) It is by our understanding in the
new law that we can help understand the old.



Only by viewing God as separate divine individuals can we begin to
understand His Gospel. ONE God in purpose, mind, and will. ONE God in
image, not entity. ONE God separated by spiritual progression, not
manifestation.



Each is a distinct individual with an separate and unique responsibility.
They are not some inconceivable, unimaginable triad. As we follow the
strait and narrow path and view the road ahead they APPEAR as ONE. The Holy
Ghost leads to Christ, and Christ brings us to the Father. Then the Father
blesses us with all he has.



I want to add my own personal witness and testimony to this. I know this to
be true, not just from study of the Bible, but from the Holy Ghost's witness
in my heart, and the answers I've received from my prayers. May we all
understand this progression and receive the blessings of the Father is my
prayer.



---------------------------------------------------------

The following are verses used but not quoted in the text



John 1-3, 14

1 IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was
God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that
was made.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,



Eph 3:9

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from
the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by
Jesus Christ:



John 8:57-58

57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast
thou seen Abraham?

58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was,
I am.



Ex 3:15

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say
unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.



Isa 59:2

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins
have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.



John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.



Matt 6:6

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut
thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth
in secret shall reward thee openly.



1 John 2:1

1 MY little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if
any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous:

2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also
for the sins of the whole world.



Mark 1:10-11

10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened,
and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in
whom I am well pleased.



Luke 3:22

22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and
a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am
well pleased.



John 1:33

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said
unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on
him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.



1 Cor 12:3

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of
God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord,
but by the Holy Ghost.



2 Cor 3:14

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail
untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in
Christ.

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watch and reply to all responses, although I may answer a few. If you would
like to carry on a more personalized conversation, or for suggestions on how
I can improve the readability of this post, you may email me at:
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Mathom

Many people mistakenly believe in a three-in-one God doctrine that, quite
frankly, they can't describe, define, or even imagine. This is an attempt
to dispel the myth of the Trinity, and give the only alternative that

harmonizes with the Bible. This view matches perfectly the oneness of God
with three wholly separate, distinct, and defined beings as the Bible
indicates.



Let's start with an illustration. Imagine standing at the foot of a high
mountain on a sunny day. Picture in your mind the cliffs reaching to the
sky. You can't see anything beyond this mountain front of you because of
your perspective. To you, it would appear as if there were just the ONE
mountain. Yet, behind this mountain is another mountain, more majestic

beautiful, hidden from your view.



This mountain in front of you represents none other than the Creator of
Heaven and Earth, Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament, the Savior of
Mankind, Alpha and Omega, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONE God
we see.



The mountain hidden from our view is the Holy Father, the Father of our
Spirits, the God who gave all power and authority to Jesus to act in HIS
name from the very beginning. HE commanded to create a world, and Jesus
created. HE commanded a Savior to Redeem us, and Jesus obeyed. HE is
hidden from us because of our sins, so Jesus became the foremost to our
view. HE is the ONE God we worship.



These conclusions are derived strictly from the Bible. Let's first take a
look at Jesus' Intercessory Prayer (John 17). It is undeniable that Jesus
is praying to an external being (his Father), and indeed, it does seem
peculiar that he would be praying to a separate manifestation of himself.
Let's focus instead at a different matter. Read carefully vs. 11 and 22.



"And now I am no more in the world, but [my disciples] are in the world,

I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name [my disciples]

thou hast given me, that they may be ONE, as WE are." (John 17:11)



"And the glory which thou gavest me I have given [those who believe my
disciples' words]; that [these believers] may be ONE, even as WE are ONE:"
(John 17:22)



The Trinity can be defined, at it's most basic level, as three different
manifestations of the same being. If the Trinity were true, then Jesus is
praying for His Disciples and Believers to become 'ONE being or entity',
even as Jesus and His Father are 'ONE being or entity'. This is obviously
impossible, and no amount of reasoning or rationalizing can make the

fit in these verses. We cannot make ourselves become one being or entity.
So, our only choice is to change our original assumption to determine how
God and Jesus are ONE.



If we were to look at the definition of ONE meaning one in purpose, one

mind and heart, one in will, one in testimony, then these verses makes
sense. If Jesus and His Father are separate, distinct beings and are ONE

purpose, heart, mind, and will, then we also CAN become ONE in the same

Jesus and The Father are shown separate in numerous scriptures, but none

clear as after Jesus' resurrection. After appearing to Mary, he told her

go "and say unto [my disciples], I ascend unto my Father, and your Father;
and to my God, and your God." (John 20:17). Our Father and Jesus' Father
are the same being, only we can't see or approach our Father as Jesus can.
Our God and Jesus' God are the same being, but only Jesus has all power

authority given to him.



This was reiterated by Paul saying, "Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph 1:3) Paul knew the relationship between the Lord
and God (Jesus' and our Father) and further clarifies this relationship in
Col 1:12-19.



12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers

the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 [The Father] hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath
translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son [Jesus]:

14 In [Jesus] we have redemption through [Jesus'] blood, even the
forgiveness of sins:

15 [Jesus] who is the image of the invisible God [the Father], [Jesus is]
the firstborn of every creature:

16 For by [Jesus] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that

in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by [Jesus], and for
[Jesus]:

17 And [Jesus] is before all things, and by [Jesus] all things consist.

18 And [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church: [Jesus] is the
beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things [Jesus] might
have the preeminence.

19 For it pleased the Father that in [Jesus] should all fulness dwell;



It was Jesus who was with the Father in the beginning and has all His

and authority. (John 1:1-3,14) With that power Jesus created all things
under direction of the Father. (Eph. 3:9) Jesus truly was the great "I

Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament, and the Jesus Christ of the New.

3:14; John 8:58) He says, "there is no God else beside me; a just God and

SAVIOUR; there is none beside me." (Isa 45:21)



Paul describes the Father as the "invisible God" (vs. 15). Jesus/Jehovah

the 'image' we see. The Father is invisible to us because He is 'hiding'
behind Jesus for the reason of our sins. (Isa. 59:2) We cannot approach

come to our Father by ourselves, only through Christ and His atonement.
(John 14:6)



Yet, we are commanded to worship and pray to our Father. (Matt 6:6) Since
we cannot pray to Him of ourselves, Jesus must advocate our prayers to the
Father for us. (1 Jn. 2:1) As such, we pray to our Father in Jesus' name,
two separate and distinct beings.



"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man

Jesus;" (1 Tim. 2:5) The concept of mediation requires a "separation" of
the intervening mediator (Jesus) between the two parties (Man and Heavenly
Father). As two separate, distinct beings, Jesus is the only one with
access to the Father, and mediates for us. For how can one mediate (or
advocate) for oneself?



Further, at the time of Jesus' baptism, all three individuals appeared at
the same time. Jesus was there being baptized, the Holy Spirit appeared,
and the Father spoke. (Matt 3:16-17; Mark 1:10-11; Luke 3:22) It is Mark
and Luke's account that shows the separation and uniqueness of individuals
so distinct. The Father spoke directly to His Son and said, "Thou art my
beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." He wasn't speaking to a

manifestation of Himself, but speaking as a Father speaks to a Son he was
proud of. The Spirit was also there as another witness (John 1:33)



So how, you may ask, does the Holy Ghost (or Holy Spirit) fit into this
doctrine? The Holy Ghost is the light that shines on the mountain and

us the way to get there.



The mission of the Holy Ghost is to lead people to Jesus Christ, to

and bear record of him. Just as you cannot know the Father except through
Jesus, you cannot know Jesus except through the Spirit. (1 Cor. 12:3) In
fact, I would be so bold as to say you do not yet know Jesus. You haven't
met him, you only know the Spirit. Therefore, "he who has 'seen' [the
Spirit] has 'seen' [Jesus]; and how sayest thou then, Shew us [Jesus]?"

John 14:9)



The myth of the Trinity does not work for these obstacles the Bible
presents, and does not completely harmonize with all scriptures presented
within the Bible. Trinitarians can only quote scripture that shows their
position, but they cannot fully understand them, or even begin to explain
them. Then they choose to ignore those scriptures they don't agree with.



I will help them out by quoting a few of their favorite scriptures.



1) "I and my Father are one." (John 10:30) One what? Trinitarians insert
their interpretation to say "one entity with separate manifestations".

in light of the scriptures quoted above, it more likely is "one in

heart, and mind." In fact, Jesus never uses the term "one entity" (or

"one God") and, in fact, separates himself from his Father.



2) "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word,
and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." (1 John 5:7) Again, one

Same argument as above, except here it more likely represents "these three
are one 'record' (or witness)"



3) "He who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9) It has already

stated that Jesus "is the image of the invisible God". (Col. 1:15) Jesus

His Father's Son. They are so alike in attributes, desires, and purposes
that to know one is to know the other.



4) "Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?"

14:10) Jesus says this only minutes before he prays for his disciples to

ONE just like He and His Father are ONE. This is not evidence that they

one in the same being. More likely that they have the same attributes,

same desires, the same purposes. In life, a son can act a great deal like
his father. It could be said of him that 'he is his father's son,' so to
speak. How much closer is Christ like our Father?



5) "Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any." (Isa.
44:8) and "I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside
me:" (Isa. 45:5) These scriptures are Old Law, having been superceded by
Christ's words, and the words of His apostles, in the New Testament. (2

3:14)



However, for an explanation of these oft quoted verses, when we take the
context of this entire section of Isaiah where these scriptures reside,
these verses can be clarified by, "Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the
ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else." (Isa. 45:22)
Jesus/Jehovah is speaking through His prophet Isaiah. He reminds them of
His protection and blessings upon them. He tells them there is only ONE

to salvation, only ONE God who can save them. He is not necessarily

the existence of other divine beings (His Father and the Holy Ghost), He

only telling them, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6) It is by our understanding in

new law that we can help understand the old.



Only by viewing God as separate divine individuals can we begin to
understand His Gospel. ONE God in purpose, mind, and will. ONE God in
image, not entity. ONE God separated by spiritual progression, not
manifestation.



Each is a distinct individual with an separate and unique responsibility.
They are not some inconceivable, unimaginable triad. As we follow the
strait and narrow path and view the road ahead they APPEAR as ONE. The

Ghost leads to Christ, and Christ brings us to the Father. Then the

blesses us with all he has.



I want to add my own personal witness and testimony to this. I know this

be true, not just from study of the Bible, but from the Holy Ghost's

in my heart, and the answers I've received from my prayers. May we all
understand this progression and receive the blessings of the Father is my
prayer.



---------------------------------------------------------

The following are verses used but not quoted in the text



John 1-3, 14

1 IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word

God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that
was made.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,



Eph 3:9

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from
the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by
Jesus Christ:



John 8:57-58

57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast
thou seen Abraham?

58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham

I am.



Ex 3:15

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say
unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.



Isa 59:2

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins
have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.



John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.



Matt 6:6

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast

thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which

in secret shall reward thee openly.



1 John 2:1

1 MY little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And

any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous:

2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also
for the sins of the whole world.



Mark 1:10-11

10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened,
and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in
whom I am well pleased.



Luke 3:22

22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him,

a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I

well pleased.



John 1:33

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same

unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on
him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.



1 Cor 12:3

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of
God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the

but by the Holy Ghost.



2 Cor 3:14

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail
untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away

Christ.

---------------------------------------------------



While I do not wish to appear a troll, I do not have the time necessary to
watch and reply to all responses, although I may answer a few. If you

like to carry on a more personalized conversation, or for suggestions on

I can improve the readability of this post, you may email me at:
mathom0.hotmail@com (switch the @ and the dot)



Mathom

Many people mistakenly believe in a three-in-one God doctrine that, quite
frankly, they can't describe, define, or even imagine. This is an attempt
to dispel the myth of the Trinity, and give the only alternative that fully
harmonizes with the Bible. This view matches perfectly the oneness of God
with three wholly separate, distinct, and defined beings as the Bible
indicates.



Let's start with an illustration. Imagine standing at the foot of a high
mountain on a sunny day. Picture in your mind the cliffs reaching to the
sky. You can't see anything beyond this mountain front of you because of
your perspective. To you, it would appear as if there were just the ONE
mountain. Yet, behind this mountain is another mountain, more majestic and
beautiful, hidden from your view.

This mountain in front of you represents none other than the Creator of
Heaven and Earth, Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament, the Savior of
Mankind, Alpha and Omega, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ONE God
we see.



The mountain hidden from our view is the Holy Father, the Father of our
Spirits, the God who gave all power and authority to Jesus to act in HIS
name from the very beginning. HE commanded to create a world, and Jesus
created. HE commanded a Savior to Redeem us, and Jesus obeyed. HE is
hidden from us because of our sins, so Jesus became the foremost to our
view. HE is the ONE God we worship.



These conclusions are derived strictly from the Bible. Let's first take a
look at Jesus' Intercessory Prayer (John 17). It is undeniable that Jesus
is praying to an external being (his Father), and indeed, it does seem
peculiar that he would be praying to a separate manifestation of himself.
Let's focus instead at a different matter. Read carefully vs. 11 and 22.



"And now I am no more in the world, but [my disciples] are in the world, and
I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name [my disciples] whom
thou hast given me, that they may be ONE, as WE are." (John 17:11)



"And the glory which thou gavest me I have given [those who believe my
disciples' words]; that [these believers] may be ONE, even as WE are ONE:"
(John 17:22)



The Trinity can be defined, at it's most basic level, as three different
manifestations of the same being. If the Trinity were true, then Jesus is
praying for His Disciples and Believers to become 'ONE being or entity',
even as Jesus and His Father are 'ONE being or entity'. This is obviously
impossible, and no amount of reasoning or rationalizing can make the Trinity
fit in these verses. We cannot make ourselves become one being or entity.
So, our only choice is to change our original assumption to determine how
God and Jesus are ONE.



If we were to look at the definition of ONE meaning one in purpose, one in
mind and heart, one in will, one in testimony, then these verses makes
sense. If Jesus and His Father are separate, distinct beings and are ONE in
purpose, heart, mind, and will, then we also CAN become ONE in the same way.



Jesus and The Father are shown separate in numerous scriptures, but none so
clear as after Jesus' resurrection. After appearing to Mary, he told her to
go "and say unto [my disciples], I ascend unto my Father, and your Father;
and to my God, and your God." (John 20:17). Our Father and Jesus' Father
are the same being, only we can't see or approach our Father as Jesus can.
Our God and Jesus' God are the same being, but only Jesus has all power and
authority given to him.



This was reiterated by Paul saying, "Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph 1:3) Paul knew the relationship between the Lord
and God (Jesus' and our Father) and further clarifies this relationship in
Col 1:12-19.



12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of
the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 [The Father] hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath
translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son [Jesus]:

14 In [Jesus] we have redemption through [Jesus'] blood, even the
forgiveness of sins:

15 [Jesus] who is the image of the invisible God [the Father], [Jesus is]
the firstborn of every creature:

16 For by [Jesus] were all things created, that are i