God is Triune

Sacred Scripture condemns the heretical notions of polytheism and unitarianism. Rather, the clear revelation seen throughout the Bible as a whole is Trinitarian Monotheism.

Consider this a basic primer when talking to polytheists (such as Mormons or Hindus) or unitarianists which is a growing movement seeking to oppose the One True God who is Triune.

Sacred Scripture is clear that there is only one God. Three Persons share the same Substance, ans are often mentioned alongside each other. We also see a series of Divine actions which can only be attributed to God applied equally to all Three.

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The Unity of God and Monotheism

Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.

Deuteronomy 32:39 There is no god beside me.

Isaiah 37:20 Thou alone art the LORD.

Isaiah 43:10 Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.

Isaiah 44:8 Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.

1 Corinthians 8:4 Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.”

2 Kings 17:35 You shall not fear other gods or bow yourselves to them or serve them or sacrifice to them.

Isaiah 37:19 For they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone.

1 Corinthians 8:5-6 For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth -- as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords” -- yet for us there is one God, the Father.

Galatians 4:8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were in bondage to beings that by nature are no gods.

All Three Divine Persons Mentioned in the Bible

Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:21-22 When Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."

John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

John 15:26 But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me.

John 20:21-22 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:30 I appeal to you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf.

2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Ephesians 2:18 for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

Titus 3:5-6 He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

1 Peter 1:2 Chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood.

Actions Applied to All Three Divine Persons

Who raised Jesus from the dead? Father: Gal 1:1; 1 Thess 1:10 Jesus: Jn 2:19; 10:17-18 Holy Spirit: Rom 8:11.

Who searches minds and hearts? Father: Jer 17:10 Jesus: Rev 2:23 Holy Spirit: 1 Cor 2:10.

Who sanctifies believers? Father: 1 Thess 5:23 Jesus: Heb 13:12 Holy Spirit: 1 Pet 1:2.

Who gives Christians words to speak? Father: Mt 10:19-20 Jesus: Lk 21:14-15 Holy Spirit: Mk 13:11; Lk 12:11-12; Jn 14:26.

Who gave the new covenant? Father: Jer 31:33-34 Jesus: Heb 8:1-13; 10:29; 12:24; 13:20 Holy Spirit: Heb 10:15-17.

Who is the creator? Father: Gen 1:1; Is 44:24; Acts 17:24; Eph 3:9 Jesus: Jn 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 1:8, 10 Holy Spirit: Job 33:4.

Who is our helper? Father: Heb 13:6 Jesus: Heb 4:16 Holy Spirit: Rom 8:26.

Who are we baptized in the name of? Father: Mt 28:19 Jesus: Mt 28:19 Holy Spirit: Mt 28:19.

Who comforts us? Father: 2 Cor 1:3-4 Jesus: 2 Cor 1:5; Jn 16:7 Holy Spirit: Acts 9:31.

Who gives us peace? Father: 1 Cor 14:33; Phil 4:7 Jesus: Jn 14:27; Eph 2:14 Holy Spirit: Gal 5:22.

Who sends out Christians? Father: Mt 9:38 Jesus: Mt 10:16; Mk 3:14; Jn 20:21 Holy Spirit: Acts 13:4.

Who calls Christians to ministry? Father: Rom 8:28-30; Gal 1:15 Jesus: Rom 1:6 Holy Spirit: Acts 13:2.