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Join me on this journey. Let's seek the truth together! 💡 Proverbs 8:34-36 Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. For whoever finds me finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh. But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death.” Psalm 84: 11 For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly. 12 Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you. 1 John 5:5 Now who is the one overcoming the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God.

Sunday, 9 August 2026

How Does A False God And A False Christ Hear And Save? | Part 1 - Christian Deception, The One True God And The True Christ

Simon Brown studying the Bible - How Does A False God And A False Christ Hear And Save? Part 1 Christian deception and the One True God

A Bible study poster featuring Simon Brown studying the Scriptures, exploring the serious questions surrounding Christian deception, denominational divisions, and the importance of testing every belief against God's Word to discover the One True God and the true Christ.

HOW DOES A FALSE GOD AND A FALSE CHRIST HEAR AND SAVE?

A Biblical Examination of Christian Deception, the One True God and the One True Christ

THE DEVIL DECEIVES THE WHOLE WORLD

The Bible gives us an extraordinary warning in Revelation 12:9:

“And the great dragon was thrown out, the ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, deceiving the whole inhabited world.”

Think carefully about those words: “DECEIVING THE WHOLE INHABITED WORLD.”

Does Christianity somehow stand completely outside this warning? Can Christians also be deceived?

Jesus gives us a very serious warning in Matthew 24:24:

“For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will give great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.”

Notice those words: “EVEN THE ELECT.”

Therefore, no Christian should ever simply assume: “I am a Christian, therefore I cannot possibly be deceived.”

Jesus Himself warned us about religious deception. In fact, His warning tells us that deception can become so powerful that even those who consider themselves God's people must remain watchful.

This is why every Christian—including me—should continually examine what we believe against the Word of God.

CHRISTIANITY TODAY IS ENORMOUSLY DIVIDED

Look at Christianity throughout the world today.

There are tens of thousands of Christian denominations and rites when counted globally. We should be fair about what this statistic means: it does not mean that there are tens of thousands of completely different theological systems, because many denominations are divided geographically, organizationally or administratively.

Nevertheless, the central fact remains undeniable: Christianity is enormously divided.

Christian churches and denominations disagree about some of the most important questions imaginable:

Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ? What is the Holy Spirit? What is salvation? What happens when we die? What is hell? What is baptism? What is the Gospel? Did Jesus personally exist before His birth? Did Jesus create the universe? Is Jesus Almighty God? Is Jesus Michael the archangel? Is God one person or three persons? Is the Father the Son?

These teachings cannot all be correct where they directly contradict one another.

If one denomination says God is three persons and another says God is not three persons, both statements cannot be true in the same sense.

If one group says Jesus is Almighty God and another says Jesus is not Almighty God, both cannot be correct.

If one group says Jesus existed before His birth as Michael the archangel while another rejects this completely, both cannot be correct.

So we must seriously ask:

COULD THE ENEMY HAVE SUCCEEDED IN BRINGING ENORMOUS DECEPTION AND CONFUSION EVEN INTO CHRISTIANITY?

Could Revelation 12:9 apply much more widely than many Christians would like to believe?

If Satan is described as “deceiving the whole inhabited world,” surely Christians should not automatically assume that they are completely immune from deception.

THREE VERY DIFFERENT CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS

Consider just three well-known Christian traditions.

Traditional Trinitarian Christianity teaches that there is one God existing as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Oneness Pentecostalism rejects the traditional three-person Trinity and understands the Father, Son and Holy Spirit differently, generally identifying them as manifestations of the one God rather than three distinct divine persons.

Jehovah's Witnesses reject the Trinity and distinguish Jesus from Almighty God, but teach that Jesus existed before His human life as Michael the archangel.

These teachings cannot all be correct where they contradict one another.

This demonstrates something extremely important:

SINCERITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE TRUTH.

There can be sincere, loving and devoted people within completely different denominations who nevertheless hold contradictory beliefs.

A person can sincerely believe something with all their heart and still be mistaken.

Therefore, our final authority cannot simply be:

“My church teaches it.”

“My pastor told me.”

“My parents believed it.”

“My denomination has always taught it.”

“Millions of Christians believe it.”

“This is what Christians have believed for centuries.”

Our question must always be:

WHAT DOES THE WORD OF GOD ACTUALLY TEACH?

ONLY ONE CONTRADICTORY TEACHING CAN BE TRUE

This is something we cannot escape simply by saying that every denomination is Christian.

Where two teachings directly contradict each other, they cannot both be true.

Of course, different denominations can agree about many things. They may all contain sincere believers, and they may share many biblical teachings.

But if they teach contradictory things concerning the identity of God and Christ, those contradictory teachings cannot all represent the one truth.

This raises a very serious question:

IS THERE REALLY ONE TRUE FAITH?

The New Testament speaks of “one faith” (Ephesians 4:5), and Jesus prayed that His followers would be one.

Yet today Christianity is divided into countless organizations, traditions and theological systems.

Surely this should make us humble rather than confident.

Instead of automatically assuming, “My denomination must be right,” perhaps every one of us should ask:

“Could I have been deceived?”

That is a question I have had to ask myself.

I KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE DECEIVED

I am not writing this article as somebody looking down upon Trinitarians or Christians belonging to other denominations.

I was deceived myself.

For approximately TEN YEARS I believed in the Trinity.

I sincerely believed it was true.

I did not wake up every morning thinking I was following a false doctrine. I believed I was following biblical Christianity.

But when I was eventually shown biblical evidence challenging the Trinity, something happened very quickly.

My eyes were opened to questions and Scriptures that I had never properly considered.

Instead of simply asking, “What does the Trinity teach?” I began asking a much more important question:

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE ITSELF ACTUALLY SAY?

Once I began examining the evidence in that way, I became convinced that the Trinity was not what Jesus and His apostles taught.

However, not everything changed immediately.

Other beliefs took considerably longer for me to reconsider.

For example, it took me several years of further study before I became convinced that Jesus did not personally exist as a pre-human divine or angelic being before His miraculous conception and birth.

This taught me something extremely important:

IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT TO ADMIT, “I WAS WRONG.”

COULD PRIDE KEEP CHRISTIANS DECEIVED?

Sometimes we have believed something for ten, twenty, thirty, forty or even fifty years.

Our family believes it. Our friends believe it. Our church believes it. Our pastor preaches it. Our favourite theologians defend it. Perhaps generations of our family have believed it.

Eventually those beliefs can become part of our identity.

Then somebody presents biblical evidence against them.

What happens?

Unfortunately, sometimes instead of opening the Bible and carefully examining the evidence, the immediate response is:

“HERETIC!”

But calling somebody a heretic does not prove that their biblical argument is wrong.

This raises another uncomfortable question:

COULD PRIDE PREVENT CHRISTIANS FROM ADMITTING THAT THEY HAVE BEEN DECEIVED?

Nobody enjoys saying: “I was wrong.”

It can be even harder for a pastor, preacher or Bible teacher to say: “I have taught thousands of people something that I now believe was incorrect.”

But surely truth must matter more than our pride, reputation, denomination or previous teaching.

If Scripture proves me wrong tomorrow, then I must change.

SCRIPTURE MUST NOT CHANGE TO ACCOMMODATE ME.

Our attitude should be:

If I am wrong, show me from Scripture.

If you are wrong, allow Scripture to show you.

If we are both wrong, may God correct us both.

We should never be afraid of biblical evidence.

Truth has nothing to fear from investigation.

DO NOT SIMPLY BELIEVE ME

And I want to make something very clear before continuing this study.

I am not asking anyone simply to believe Simon Brown.

TEST WHAT I SAY.

Search the Scriptures.

Check the context.

Compare translations.

Examine the original Hebrew and Greek where necessary.

Test your pastor.

Test your denomination.

Test your favourite theologian.

Test my research.

And most importantly:

TEST YOUR OWN BELIEFS.

Because I know from personal experience that it is entirely possible to sincerely believe something for years and later become convinced from Scripture that you were wrong.

That realization should not produce pride.

It should produce humility.

And it should make every one of us determined to discover:

WHO IS THE ONE TRUE GOD?

AND WHO IS THE TRUE CHRIST WHOM HE SENT?

The Shocking Trinitarian Claim – Unless Jesus Is God, He Cannot Be the Savior!

Poster examining the Trinitarian claim that unless Jesus is God His sacrifice could not be sufficient to save humanity, with references to Jesus as the Son of God, Messiah and Lamb of God.

This Bible study examines the Trinitarian argument that Jesus could not be the Savior, Messiah or Lamb of God unless He were God Himself. Scripture declares that the Father sent His Son to be the Savior of the world and identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. The central question is whether the Bible ever says that God's own Son was not sufficient to die for our sins unless He was God Himself.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I am not suggesting that all Trinitarian Christians believe or express the teaching quoted above in this way. The statement shown in the image represents the teaching of the particular Trinitarian source being quoted. My purpose is to examine this claim biblically and compare it carefully with what Scripture says about God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Lamb of God.

THE SHOCKING TRINITARIAN CLAIM: If Jesus is not God, He could not be the Savior, the Messiah, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world John 1:29. leave everything else the same?

One argument frequently made by some Trinitarian teachers is this:

“Unless Jesus is God, He could not die for the sins of the whole world.”

Or expressed another way:

“If Jesus were only the Son of God and not God Himself, His sacrifice could never be sufficient to save humanity.”

But stop and consider what this argument is really saying.

Is it saying that God's own Son was not good enough to be the sacrifice for our sins?

Is it saying that the perfect, sinless Messiah whom God Himself sent into the world was somehow insufficient to become the Lamb of God?

That is an extraordinary claim—because this is not how Scripture describes the saving work of Jesus Christ.

GOD HIMSELF CHOSE HIS SON TO BE OUR SAVIOR

The Bible does not tell us that Jesus had to be God in order to save us.

Instead, Scripture tells us that God sent His Son to be our Savior:

“The Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.” — 1 John 4:14

Notice carefully who sends whom.

The Father sends.
The Son is sent.

God Himself determined that His Son was sufficient for this great work.

John 3:16 does not say that God became His own Son and gave Himself.

It says:

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son...”

The gift was God's Son.

JESUS IS THE LAMB OF GOD

When John the Baptist saw Jesus, he declared:

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” — John 1:29

Think about those words:

THE LAMB OF GOD

Jesus is God's appointed Lamb.

God chose Him.

God sent Him.

God anointed Him.

And Jesus willingly gave His life in obedience to His Father.

If God Almighty Himself determined that His Son was the perfect Lamb who could take away the sins of the world, who are we to say that the Son was not good enough unless He was actually God Himself?

JESUS WAS THE SINLESS MESSIAH

Jesus did not need to be sinful humanity's Savior because He was God.

Scripture emphasizes that He was without sin.

“He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.” — 1 Peter 2:22

He was the perfect, obedient Son of God.

Peter confessed:

“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” — Matthew 16:16

Notice what Peter confessed.

He did not say:

“You are God the Son.”

He said:

“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

And Jesus blessed Peter for that confession.

GOD RAISED HIS SON FROM THE DEAD

The apostles repeatedly preached that God raised Jesus from the dead.

Peter proclaimed:

“This Jesus God raised up, to which we all are witnesses.” — Acts 2:32

Again, Scripture distinguishes between:

God — the One who raised Jesus

and

Jesus — the Messiah whom God raised.

The Gospel message preached by the apostles was not that God Himself died and raised Himself.

Their proclamation was that God's Messiah died for our sins and that God raised Him from the dead.

WAS GOD'S OWN SON “NOT GOOD ENOUGH”?

This is where the argument becomes deeply troubling.

If someone says:

“Unless Jesus is God, He is not good enough to die for our sins,”

then we must ask:

Who decided whether Jesus was good enough?

Was it later theologians?

Was it church councils?

Or was it God Almighty Himself?

God chose His Son.

God sent His Son.

God declared His approval of His Son.

God appointed His Son as Messiah.

God accepted His sacrifice.

And God raised His Son from the dead.

Surely God has the authority to determine whether His own Son's sacrifice was sufficient.

HOW GOD AND HIS SON MUST GRIEVE AT SUCH A CLAIM

Think about what God gave for us.

He gave His beloved Son.

And think about what Jesus willingly endured:

The rejection.

The humiliation.

The beating.

The suffering.

The cross.

And finally, death.

Jesus gave everything in obedience to his Father and out of love for humanity.

How grievous, then, is the suggestion that God's own Son was somehow “not good enough” to save us unless He was actually God Himself?

Scripture never diminishes Jesus in this way.

Quite the opposite.

It gives Jesus the greatest possible honour as God's uniquely begotten Son, His chosen Messiah, His sinless servant, and the Lamb whom God provided for our salvation.

THE BIBLE TELLS US WHY JESUS IS OUR SAVIOR

John explains the purpose of his Gospel in remarkably straightforward words:

“But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.” — John 20:31

Notice what John wanted us to believe:

Jesus is the Christ.

Jesus is the Son of God.

And through believing in Him:

we may have life in His name.

John does not say:

“These things are written so that you may believe Jesus is God, because unless Jesus is God He cannot save you.”

That is not what the text says.

THE GLORY BELONGS TO BOTH GOD AND HIS SON

The biblical message is beautiful:

God loved the world.

God sent His Son.

Jesus obeyed His Father.

Jesus gave His life for us.

Jesus became the Lamb of God.

God raised Him from the dead.

God exalted Him.

And through God's Son, we receive forgiveness and eternal life.

We do not honour Jesus by changing “the Son of God” into something Scripture requires us to call “God the Son.”

And we certainly do not honour Him by suggesting that being God's perfect, sinless and uniquely begotten Son was somehow not good enough to accomplish the salvation God Himself appointed Him to accomplish.

QUICK FACT CONCLUSION

The claim:

“UNLESS JESUS IS GOD, HE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO DIE FOR OUR SINS”

is a theological argument—not a statement found anywhere in Scripture.

The Bible instead declares:

“The Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.” — 1 John 4:14

And:

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” — John 1:29

If Almighty God chose His Son to be the Messiah, the Savior and the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, then God's Son was unquestionably good enough.

Jesus does not have to be God Himself for His sacrifice to have value. His sacrifice has value because God appointed His sinless Son to give His life for us—and Jesus faithfully accomplished the work His Father gave Him to do.

Quick Facts: I and My Father Are One – Does John 10:30 Prove the Trinity?

 

Quick Facts Bible research by Simon Brown examining Jesus’ words I and My Father are one in John 10:30 and asking where the third person of the Trinity is in John 1:1 and John 10:30.

This Quick Facts Bible study examines Jesus’ statement, “I and My Father are one” in John 10:30. Jesus did not say, “I and My Father are one God.” John 17 shows Jesus praying that His disciples would also be one, just as He and His Father are one. The study also asks why the Holy Spirit is not mentioned in John 10:30 or John 1:1 if these verses are presented as proof of a three-person Trinity.

QUICK FACTS: What Did Jesus Mean by “I and My Father Are One”?

Jesus said:

“I and my Father are one.” — John 10:30

This verse is often used as evidence that Jesus and his Father are one God. But notice something very important:

Jesus did not say:

“I and my Father are one God.”

He simply said:

“I and my Father are one.”

QUICK FACT 1 — Jesus Explained His Meaning

Only a few verses later, Jesus explained his relationship with his Father:

“The Father is in me, and I am in the Father.” — John 10:38

Jesus therefore described a profound unity between himself and his Father.

QUICK FACT 2 — Jesus Used the Same Language About His Disciples

In John 17, Jesus prayed that his followers would also become one:

“That they may be one, even as we are one.” — John 17:11

And:

“That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you.” — John 17:21

Obviously, Jesus was not asking for all his disciples to become one literal person or one God.

His prayer shows that “one” can describe profound unity, fellowship and shared purpose while those involved remain distinct.

QUICK FACT 3 — Where Is the Third Person in John 10:30?

If John 10:30 is being used specifically as a description of the three-person Trinity, an obvious question arises:

Where is the Holy Spirit?

Jesus mentions only:

1. Himself — the Son
2. His Father

There is no third person mentioned in John 10:30.

This does not by itself prove that the Holy Spirit cannot be a distinct person; it does show that John 10:30 alone is not a statement defining a three-person Godhead.

QUICK FACT 4 — What About John 1:1?

John 1:1 speaks of:

“the Word”

and:

“God.”

Whatever interpretation one adopts concerning the Word, the verse itself does not explicitly present three persons or give a three-person definition of God.

The Holy Spirit is not mentioned in John 1:1.

Therefore, John 1:1 cannot, by itself, provide the complete doctrine later called the Trinity.

QUICK FACT 5 — What About Heaven’s Great Throne?

The same question can be asked when examining biblical visions of God's throne.

If someone claims that Father, Son and Holy Spirit must always be understood as three coequal divine persons, we should carefully examine how Scripture actually describes the heavenly throne rather than assuming that later theological terminology appears in the text.

The important question is:

Who does Scripture actually identify as sitting on the throne, who is distinguished from Him, and how is the Holy Spirit described?

Those passages deserve to be examined individually rather than having the Trinity read into them beforehand.

QUICK FACT CONCLUSION

When Jesus said:

“I and my Father are one,”

he did not say:

“I and my Father are one God.”

And his prayer that his disciples might be “one, even as we are one” provides important context for understanding what this language of unity can mean.

Furthermore, John 10:30 does not mention the Holy Spirit at all, and neither does John 1:1.

So these verses may be used as part of a broader theological argument for the Trinity, but neither verse, standing alone, states the doctrine that God is three persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—in one God.

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Quick Facts: Does Matthew 28:19 Prove the Trinity?

Quick Facts poster examining whether Matthew 28:19 proves the Trinity, including manuscript evidence, Eusebius, the Didache and baptism in the name of Jesus in Acts.

This Quick Facts study examines Matthew 28:19 and the claim that it proves the doctrine of the Trinity. It considers the surviving Greek manuscript evidence, Eusebius, the Didache and the repeated references to baptism in the name of Jesus in Acts. Even if Matthew 28:19 is accepted exactly as it appears in modern Bibles, the verse does not state that God is three persons, does not call the Father, Son and Holy Spirit one God, and does not use the word Trinity.

QUICK FACTS: DOES MATTHEW 28:19 PROVE THE TRINITY?

Matthew 28:19 is one of the most frequently quoted Bible verses in discussions about the Trinity.

Jesus tells his disciples:

“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.” — Matthew 28:19

At first sight, we clearly see three mentioned:

The Father.
The Son.
The Holy Spirit.

Because of this, Matthew 28:19 is often presented as evidence for the doctrine of the Trinity.

But what does the verse actually say?

QUICK FACT 1 — The Threefold Wording Is Found in the Surviving Greek Manuscripts

We should begin with an important fact.

The surviving Greek manuscripts containing Matthew 28:19 support the familiar wording:

“the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Therefore, we should not claim as an established textual fact that these words are a later forgery.

There are historical questions surrounding the verse, but the manuscript evidence presently available supports the traditional reading.

QUICK FACT 2 — Eusebius Sometimes Quoted Matthew 28:19 Differently

An interesting historical question comes from the fourth-century church historian Eusebius of Caesarea.

In some of his writings, Eusebius quotes Jesus' command in a shorter form involving making disciples “in my name.”

This has caused some researchers to question whether Eusebius knew an earlier form of Matthew 28:19.

However, this does not prove that our present Matthew 28:19 was altered. Eusebius also knew the longer wording.

Therefore, his writings are interesting evidence to investigate, but they should not be presented as conclusive proof of a forgery.

QUICK FACT 3 — The Didache Contains the Threefold Baptismal Formula

Another important piece of evidence comes from the Didache, an early Christian document.

It gives instructions for baptism using:

“the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

This demonstrates that the threefold baptismal wording was known very early in Christian history.

Again, this is important evidence when investigating Matthew 28:19.

QUICK FACT 4 — Acts Repeatedly Describes Baptism in the Name of Jesus

Here is where the biblical evidence becomes especially interesting.

When we leave Matthew 28:19 and examine actual baptisms recorded in Acts, we repeatedly find baptism associated with the name of Jesus Christ.

Acts 2:38

“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ...”

Acts 8:16

“They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Acts 10:48

“He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Acts 19:5

“They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

These passages were also central to the argument in my earlier research.

So there is a legitimate question to investigate:

Why does Acts repeatedly describe baptism in the name of Jesus rather than repeating the exact threefold wording of Matthew 28:19?

That is an interesting biblical question, but it does not require us to conclude that Matthew 28:19 is a forgery.

QUICK FACT 5 — Matthew 28:19 Never Uses the Word “Trinity”

Now we come to an extremely important point.

Read Matthew 28:19 carefully.

Where does Jesus say:

“God is a Trinity”?

He doesn't.

Where does Jesus say:

“The one God consists of three persons”?

He doesn't.

Where does Jesus say:

“The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are three co-equal, co-eternal persons who together constitute the one God”?

He doesn't.

Those statements are simply not in Matthew 28:19.

The verse mentions the Father, Son and Holy Spirit together. That fact should be accepted.

But mentioning three does not, by itself, define their relationship or establish that all three are persons within one God.

QUICK FACT 6 — The Father and Jesus Are Frequently Mentioned Together Without Making Them One God

The New Testament repeatedly distinguishes God the Father from Jesus Christ.

For example:

“Yet for us there is one God, the Father... and one Lord, Jesus Christ...” — 1 Corinthians 8:6

Jesus himself prayed:

“That they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” — John 17:3

And Jesus identified the greatest commandment by quoting Israel's confession:

“Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.” — Mark 12:29

These passages must also be considered when determining who the Bible identifies as the one God.

QUICK FACT 7 — Mentioning Father, Son and Holy Spirit Together Does Not Automatically Establish the Trinity

This is the crucial distinction.

Matthew 28:19 certainly mentions:

The Father
The Son
The Holy Spirit

But the doctrine of the Trinity makes a much more specific claim.

It teaches that there is one God who exists eternally as three distinct persons — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — each fully God, yet there is only one God.

Matthew 28:19 itself never explains this.

It does not call the three “one God.”

It does not call them “three persons.”

It does not say that each is equally Almighty God.

It does not say that the Son is God the Son.

And it does not define the Holy Spirit as God the Holy Spirit.

Those theological conclusions have to be argued from other passages and theological reasoning. They cannot simply be read into Matthew 28:19.

QUICK FACT CONCLUSION

There are genuine historical questions surrounding Matthew 28:19, particularly concerning Eusebius, early Christian baptismal practice, the Didache, and the repeated references to baptism in the name of Jesus throughout Acts.

But the surviving Greek manuscript evidence supports the familiar wording of Matthew 28:19.

Therefore, we do not need to claim that Matthew 28:19 is a forgery.

Instead, we can accept the verse exactly as it stands and ask a much simpler question:

Does Matthew 28:19 actually say that God is three persons?

No.

It mentions the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, but it never says that these three are one God, never calls them three persons in one God, and never uses the word Trinity.

Therefore, even if every word of Matthew 28:19 is completely genuine and exactly what Jesus said, Matthew 28:19 by itself does not prove the doctrine of the Trinity.

That is the real point.

Read what the Scripture actually says — and be equally careful not to make it say something that it does not say.

Saturday, 8 August 2026

PART 3 Chapter 10 – The Alleged Hybrid Programme: A Comprehensive Investigation

Vertical Chapter 10 poster asking what is the truth about alleged alien-human hybrids, comparing witness testimony, Dr. David Jacobs, Budd Hopkins, Dr. John Mack, Thomas Reed, L.A. Marzulli, scientific research, psychological criticism, Genesis 6, the Book of Enoch and biblical examination.

This Chapter 10 poster introduces a comprehensive investigation into claims of an alleged alien-human hybrid programme. Rather than assuming the claims are either true or false, the investigation compares eyewitness testimony, major researchers, scientific and psychological explanations, Genesis 6, the Nephilim and the Book of Enoch as a non-canonical historical source before conducting a detailed biblical examination.

Friday, 7 August 2026

PART 2 CHAPTER 9. THE ALLEGED ALIEN MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.

Infographic for Chapter 9 examining alleged alien medical examinations. The image features grey aliens conducting a medical examination, reported implants, neurological testing, blood sampling, unusual procedures, physical evidence, leading researchers including Dr. David Jacobs, Thomas Reed, L.A. Marzulli and Dr. Roger Leir, together with the Bible verse 1 John 4:1, Research by Simon Brown, and the blog address.

Thousands of people around the world have claimed that, during alleged alien encounters, they experienced unusual medical examinations, biological procedures, or unexplained physical interventions. This infographic introduces the major themes explored throughout Chapter 9, including reported implants, neurological testing, blood sampling, physical evidence, and the investigations of Dr. David Jacobs, Thomas Reed, L.A. Marzulli, and Dr. Roger Leir. The chapter also compares eyewitness testimony with sceptical viewpoints, scientific research, psychology, and the teaching of Scripture to encourage careful and balanced investigation.

PART 2 CHAPTER 9.

THE ALLEGED ALIEN MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Thousands of People.
Thousands of Reports.
Could There Be a Common Pattern?

Research by Simon Brown

Quick Facts: The Thomas Reed Incident – One of America's Most Famous Multi-Generational UFO Cases


Quick Facts infographic about the Thomas Reed Incident, one of America's most famous multi-generational UFO cases. The image summarises the Reed family's claims, key evidence, biblical examination, interviews with Dr. David Jacobs and Thomas Reed, research by L.A. Marzulli and Dr. Roger Leir, and links to further investigation. Includes the blog address and Research by Simon Brown.

This Quick Facts page provides a concise overview of the Thomas Reed Incident—one of the most widely discussed family UFO encounter cases in the United States. It introduces the Reed family's testimony, the historical investigation, scientific and psychological perspectives, sceptical criticisms, and the biblical examination. Readers can also access interviews with Dr. David Jacobs and Thomas Reed, together with research by L.A. Marzulli, Dr. Roger Leir, Budd Hopkins, Dr. John E. Mack, and other leading investigators before continuing to the complete investigation.

THE THOMAS REED INCIDENT — QUICK FACTS

One of America's Most Famous Multi-Generational UFO Cases

Research by Simon Brown

The Thomas Reed incident is one of the best-known family UFO encounter cases in modern history.

According to Thomas Reed and members of his family, they experienced a series of extraordinary encounters involving unidentified flying objects and alleged non-human beings over a number of years.

Their story has been featured in books, documentaries, television programmes, newspapers, and public investigations, attracting both supporters and sceptics around the world.

But what really happened?

Were these genuine encounters with extraterrestrial beings?

Could there be natural, psychological, or environmental explanations?

Or does the Bible provide another explanation altogether?

This Quick Facts page provides a brief overview of one of the most controversial UFO cases in America. Readers who wish to explore the evidence in greater detail are invited to continue to the complete investigation linked below.

QUICK FACTS

• The Thomas Reed incident is one of the best-known family UFO encounter cases in the United States.

• The Reed family claimed to have experienced repeated encounters over a number of years.

• Their experiences included reports of strange lights, missing time, alleged encounters with non-human beings, and other unexplained events.

• The case has received international attention through books, documentaries, television programmes, newspapers, and public lectures.

• Supporters believe the consistency of the family's testimony deserves serious investigation.

• Critics argue that extraordinary claims require strong independent evidence and suggest that alternative explanations should also be considered.

• The Bible encourages believers to examine every extraordinary claim carefully before reaching conclusions.

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN MY COMPLETE INVESTIGATION

In the complete investigation I carefully examine:

• The historical background of the Thomas Reed case.

• The Reed family's testimony.

• The official investigations.

• Supporting evidence.

• Sceptical criticisms.

• Scientific and psychological explanations.

• My approximately two-hour recorded interview with Dr. David Jacobs, one of the world's leading researchers into the alien-abduction phenomenon.

• The recorded interview with Thomas Reed, conducted by Pastor Caspar McCloud, from my personal research archive.

• The investigations and research of L.A. Marzulli into UFOs, alleged alien encounters, biblical prophecy, and the supernatural.

• Dr. Roger Leir's research into alleged alien implants and his reported implant-removal investigations.

• Historical research by Budd Hopkins, Dr. John E. Mack, and other leading UFO investigators.

• A detailed biblical examination comparing all of the available evidence with the teaching of Scripture.

THE BIBLE SAYS

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God." — 1 John 4:1

As throughout all my research, I encourage every reader to think critically, examine the evidence honestly, and compare every conclusion with the Word of God.

READ THE COMPLETE INVESTIGATION

📖 PART 1 UFOs, Alien Abductions, and the Bible A Biblical, Historical, Scientific, and Investigative Study

📖 PART 2  📖 Complete Investigation.

WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEWS

📺 Interview with Dr. David Jacobs (Approximately 2-hour interview)

One of the world's leading researchers into the alien-abduction phenomenon discusses decades of investigation, eyewitness testimony, hypnotic regression, recurring patterns, and his conclusions.

📺 Interview with Thomas Reed

Conducted by Pastor Caspar McCloud Hear Thomas Reed describe his family's experiences in his own words.

FURTHER RESEARCH

This investigation also examines and references the work of:

• Dr. David Jacobs

• Pastor Caspar McCloud

• Thomas Reed

• L.A. Marzulli

• Dr. Roger Leir

• Budd Hopkins

• Dr. John E. Mack

Together with books, documentaries, historical records, eyewitness testimony, scientific research, and biblical teaching.

CONTINUE YOUR RESEARCH

If you found this Quick Facts page helpful, you may also enjoy:

• The Travis Walton Incident

• Betty and Barney Hill

• Missing Time

• Hypnotic Regression

• Dr. David Jacobs

• Alien Medical Examinations

• UFOs and the Bible

Visit my website for hundreds of additional articles, videos, archaeological discoveries, biblical studies, and historical investigations.

https://wwwrealdiscoveriesorg-simon.blogspot.com/

Research by Simon Brown

Thank you for reading.

May God bless you as you continue to seek the truth with an open mind, careful investigation, and a sincere desire to follow the evidence wherever it leads.

PART 1 Chapter 1: UFOs and Alien Abductions — What Is Really Happening

Chapter 1 poster featuring UFOs, an alien figure, an open Bible, and a lone investigator overlooking a city, introducing a biblical, historical, scientific, and investigative study into UFOs and alien abductions by Simon Brown.

 For more than seventy years, reports of UFOs and alleged alien abductions have fascinated millions around the world. In this opening chapter, Simon Brown introduces a careful investigation into the evidence, examining eyewitness accounts, scientific and historical research, and what the Bible may reveal about one of the greatest mysteries of modern times.

For: Quick Facts about the Thomas Reed Incident. Explore one of America's most famous UFO encounter cases, including eyewitness testimony, scientific research, biblical examination, and interviews with Dr. David Jacobs and Thomas Reed.

For PART 2 CHAPTER 9. THE ALLEGED ALIEN MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS


UFOs, Alien Abductions, and the Bible

A Biblical, Historical, Scientific, and Investigative Study

By Simon Brown

Chapter 1

UFOs and Alien Abductions

What Is Really Happening?

Introduction

For more than seventy years, reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), and alleged alien abductions have fascinated millions of people around the world.

Governments have investigated them.

Military pilots have reported them.

Scientists have debated them.

Researchers have devoted entire careers to studying them.

Television documentaries, books, podcasts, and internet videos continue to explore one of the greatest mysteries of our time.

But despite decades of investigation, one fundamental question remains unanswered:

What is really happening?

Are some of these reports simply misidentified aircraft, natural phenomena, or deliberate hoaxes?

Could some experiences be explained by sleep paralysis, false memories, psychological factors, or other medical conditions?

Could there be advanced technology that governments have not publicly disclosed?

Or is there a spiritual explanation that many have overlooked?

These questions deserve careful investigation rather than blind belief or automatic dismissal.


Why I Began This Investigation

For many years, I paid little attention to the UFO phenomenon.

Like many people, I assumed it was largely the subject of science fiction, sensational newspaper headlines, and extraordinary stories that were impossible to verify.

However, as I continued researching a wide range of historical, scientific, archaeological, and biblical subjects, I repeatedly encountered people who sincerely claimed to have experienced something they could not explain.

The more I investigated, the more I realised that this subject could not simply be ignored.

Whether every claim is true or false is not the point.

The sheer number of reports, the consistency of many eyewitness accounts, the continued government interest, and the enormous public fascination make this a subject worthy of serious investigation.

That does not mean we should believe every extraordinary story.

Neither should we dismiss every witness without first examining the evidence.


My Personal Investigation

As my research continued, I was given opportunities that very few independent researchers receive.

I conducted and participated in interviews with individuals who had spent years investigating the UFO and alien-abduction phenomenon.

Among them was Dr. David Jacobs, one of the world's best-known researchers into alleged alien abductions. Over several decades, Dr. Jacobs interviewed hundreds of people who believed they had experienced alien encounters and published a number of influential books presenting his conclusions.

I also took part in a live Fox interview connected with Matthew Reed and T. Reed, whose reported experiences became one of the better-known alien-abduction cases in America.

In addition, I interviewed L. A. Marzulli, author, lecturer, and researcher, whose work explores the possible relationship between UFOs, biblical prophecy, Genesis 6, the Nephilim, and spiritual deception.

These interviews gave me the opportunity to ask questions directly, hear the evidence presented by those closest to the subject, and compare their conclusions with what the Bible teaches.

Throughout this series, I will share insights from those interviews alongside historical research, government investigations, eyewitness testimony, scientific explanations, and the Scriptures themselves.


Our Purpose

This series has not been written to promote fear.

Neither has it been written to convince readers that every UFO sighting or every alien-abduction account is genuine.

Its purpose is much simpler.

To investigate.

To compare the evidence.

To separate established facts from eyewitness testimony, speculation, and interpretation.

And above all, to ask one question:

What does the Bible have to say about all of this?

If there is a biblical explanation for at least some of these extraordinary reports, then Christians should understand it.

If there is not, we should be equally willing to acknowledge that.

Our goal is not to defend a preconceived conclusion.

Our goal is to follow the evidence wherever it leads.


Coming Up Next

In the next chapter, we will begin by examining the remarkable history of the UFO phenomenon.

When did modern UFO reports really begin?

What did the earliest witnesses claim to see?

How did the subject become a worldwide phenomenon?

And why are governments around the world still investigating unidentified objects in our skies?


Chapter 2

Why the UFO Phenomenon Cannot Simply Be Ignored

Chapter 2 poster showing UFOs over a city, official investigation files, scientists, military personnel, an open Bible, and a researcher exploring why the UFO phenomenon continues to attract worldwide attention.

Why do reports of unidentified flying objects continue to emerge from around the world? In this chapter, Simon Brown investigates eyewitness testimony, official government investigations, scientific research, and biblical teaching to examine why the UFO phenomenon remains one of the most debated mysteries of modern history. Rather than accepting popular opinion, this study encourages readers to examine the evidence carefully and compare every claim with Scripture.

Before discussing alien abductions, government investigations, or what the Bible may have to say, we must first answer a very simple question.

Why has the UFO phenomenon attracted so much worldwide attention?

For many people, UFOs are nothing more than science fiction.

For others, they are evidence that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe.

Still others believe they represent advanced military technology, secret government projects, psychological experiences, or even spiritual deception.

Whatever conclusion a person eventually reaches, one fact is undeniable.

The subject refuses to disappear.

For more than seventy years, reports of unusual objects in the sky have continued to emerge from every part of the world.

These reports have come from ordinary members of the public, commercial airline pilots, military personnel, police officers, scientists, engineers, and even astronauts.

Many sightings have later been explained as aircraft, balloons, satellites, weather phenomena, or mistaken observations.

Others have been exposed as deliberate hoaxes.

Yet some reports remain unexplained, even after official investigation.

It is these unexplained cases that continue to generate worldwide interest.

The purpose of this book is not to prove that extraterrestrials are visiting the Earth.

Neither is it to dismiss every witness as mistaken or dishonest.

Instead, we will ask a different question:

What does the available evidence actually show?


A Worldwide Phenomenon

Reports of unusual aerial objects are not confined to one country, one religion, or one culture.

Accounts have been recorded throughout North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

People from every walk of life have claimed to witness objects that appeared to move in ways they could not explain.

Some reports involve lights in the sky.

Others describe structured craft.

A smaller number include claims of close encounters or alleged contact with non-human beings.

Whether these accounts have a common explanation remains one of the central questions of this investigation.


Why Are Governments Interested?

One reason this subject deserves careful attention is that governments have repeatedly investigated unidentified aerial phenomena.

Over the years, several official studies have attempted to determine whether these reports presented a threat to national security or could be explained by conventional means.

Most sightings eventually received ordinary explanations.

However, some cases remained unidentified despite detailed investigation.

The existence of official investigations does not prove that extraterrestrial visitors are real.

It does show that governments have considered the subject important enough to study seriously.

That alone should encourage us to investigate carefully rather than simply dismiss the entire subject without examination.


Extraordinary Claims Require Careful Examination

Throughout history, extraordinary claims have always demanded careful investigation.

Some have later proved to be true.

Others have been shown to be misunderstandings or deliberate deception.

The UFO phenomenon is no different.

As we continue through this series, we will examine:

  • Well-documented historical cases.

  • Eyewitness testimony.

  • Scientific and psychological explanations.

  • Government investigations.

  • Claims of alien abductions.

  • The research of leading investigators.

  • The biblical perspective.

Each will be examined on its own merits.

No conclusion should be accepted merely because it is popular.

Neither should it be rejected simply because it seems extraordinary.


Our Standard

Throughout this book we will follow one simple principle.

Evidence must come before conclusions.

Where the evidence is strong, we should acknowledge it.

Where it is weak, we should say so.

Where questions remain unanswered, we should admit it honestly.

Finally, every claim will be compared with the teaching of Scripture.

If the Bible speaks to this subject, we should listen carefully.

If it does not, we should avoid making claims that go beyond what God has revealed.

In this way, we hope to separate fact from fiction, evidence from speculation, and truth from error.


Coming Next

In the next chapter, we will begin examining one of the most fascinating aspects of the entire mystery:

Who is Dr. David Jacobs, and why did he devote more than forty years of his life to investigating people who claimed they had been abducted by non-human beings?

There we will look at his research, his published work, and the exclusive interviews I had the privilege of conducting with him.

Time Is Short, It's Time to Surrender to Our Heavenly Father

A man kneels in prayer before God at sunrise beside an open Bible and cross, reminding us that time is short and calling people to surrender their lives to our heavenly Father through His Son, Jesus Christ.

 Life is short, but God's invitation is open to everyone. Through His Son, Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father offers forgiveness, hope, and the promise of eternal life. Turn to God, seek Him with all your heart, and discover the peace and salvation found in His Word.

Thursday, 6 August 2026

1 John 5:20 — Who Is "The True God"?

Quick Facts infographic examining 1 John 5:20, asking who "the true God" is by comparing the verse with John 17:3, the Greek text, and the surrounding biblical context.


This Quick Facts infographic examines one of the most debated verses in the New Testament. By comparing 1 John 5:20 with John 17:3 and the surrounding context, this study explores who John identifies as "the true God" and encourages readers to examine the Scriptures carefully before reaching a conclusion.

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1 John 5:20 — Who Is "The True God"?

One of the most debated verses in the New Testament is 1 John 5:20.

Many Christians are told that the final words of the verse—

"He is the true God and eternal life."

prove that Jesus is Almighty God.

But is that really what John was teaching?

Let's examine the biblical facts.


The Biblical Facts

  • John begins the verse by saying:

    "The Son of God has come..."

  • John explains why the Son came:

    "...so that we may know Him who is true."

  • The Son comes to reveal Someone else—the One who is true.

  • John had already recorded Jesus praying to the Father:

    "This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent."

  • Notice that John uses the same expression:

    • "the true God"

    • "eternal life"

in both John 17:3 and 1 John 5:20.


Compare Scripture with Scripture

John's Gospel teaches:

  • The Father is the only true God.

  • Jesus is the One whom the Father sent.

John does not present these as contradictory ideas. Instead, the same themes appear again in 1 John 5:20.


A Simple Question

If John intended to teach that Jesus is the only true God, why had he already recorded Jesus praying to the Father:

"You are the only true God."

Why would John use the same expression again if he meant something completely different?


What This Article Examines

In this study we will examine:

  • Who is "Him who is true"?

  • Who is "the true God" in 1 John 5:20?

  • How does John 17:3 help explain this verse?

  • What does the Greek grammar and the immediate context indicate?

Rather than relying on assumptions, we will carefully compare Scripture with Scripture and examine John's words in their historical, grammatical, and contextual setting.

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Greek text of 1 John 5:20

1 John 5:20 Codex Sinaiticus bible.

1 John 5:20 Codex Sinaiticus bible. Translation by Simon Brown.

What do Trinitarians believe?
Could this be true what most believe, and Trinitarians teach, that St John was teaching in 1 John 5:20, that GOD’s Son Jesus is BOTH the same one true GOD, and also the Son of His GOD?

Could this be true what most believe, and Trinitarians teach, that St John was teaching in 1 John 5:20, that GOD’s Son Jesus is BOTH the same one true GOD, and also the Son of His GOD?

Could this be true what most believe, and Trinitarians teach, that St John was teaching in 1 John 5:20, that GOD’s Son Jesus is BOTH the same one true GOD, and also the Son of His GOD?  Who was St John referring to by saying: He is the true God and eternal life?

1 John 5:20 — Who Is "The True God"?

One of the verses most frequently quoted to support the doctrine of the Trinity is 1 John 5:20. Many Christians believe that John's concluding words—

"He is the true God and eternal life."

refer directly to Jesus Christ.

But before accepting that conclusion, we should ask a very important question:

Is that what John actually intended to say, or does the context point us elsewhere?

As with every passage of Scripture, the immediate context, the wider context of John's writings, and the rest of the Bible should be allowed to explain the verse.

The opening words of 1 John 5:20 tell us that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding. But understanding of whom?

John immediately answers:

"...so that we may know Him who is true."

The obvious question now becomes:

Who is "Him who is true"?

Fortunately, John had already answered this question many years earlier in his Gospel.

Shortly before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed to His Father:

"And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3)

Notice how closely this parallels the language of 1 John 5:20. In both passages John connects the true God with eternal life. Rather than introducing a new doctrine, John appears to be reaffirming the same truth that he had already recorded from the lips of Jesus.

The question, therefore, is not simply who is nearest in the sentence, but who has John consistently identified throughout his Gospel and his letters as "the true God"?

Let us now examine the verse carefully, one phrase at a time, comparing Scripture with Scripture, to discover what John was actually teaching.

Colossians 2:9 — Does This Verse Really Teach That Jesus Is God?

Quick Facts infographic examining Colossians 2:9, the meaning of Deity and Godhead, Trinitarian interpretations, Greek manuscripts, and the biblical evidence.

This Quick Facts poster examines one of the most frequently quoted passages used in support of the Trinity. Discover what Colossians 2:9 actually says, compare modern Bible translations with the Greek text, and examine whether the verse teaches that Jesus is Almighty God or that the fullness of God's divine nature dwells in His Son.

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Colossians 2:9 — Does This Verse Really Teach That Jesus Is God?

One of the most frequently quoted verses in support of the Trinity is Colossians 2:9:

"For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells bodily."

Many Christians are told that this verse proves Jesus is Almighty God.

But does it?

Let's examine the facts.

The Biblical Facts

  • Colossians 2:9 says that the fullness of Deity dwells in Christ.

  • The Greek word is θεότης (theotēs), meaning deity, divine nature, or the state of being God, not the word "Trinity."

  • The word "Trinity" never appears anywhere in the Bible.

  • Many modern Bible translations use the word "Deity," not "Godhead."

  • The verse does not say:

    • Jesus is the Father.

    • Jesus is one of three divine Persons.

    • Jesus is the Trinity.

It simply says that God's fullness dwells in Christ.

Compare Scripture with Scripture

Hebrews describes Jesus as:

"The radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature."

This complements Colossians 2:9 by showing that Jesus perfectly reveals His Father. It does not explicitly state that Jesus is the same person as the Father.

Likewise, Jesus said:

"Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father." (John 14:9)

The context explains that Jesus perfectly reveals the Father to the world.

Another Important Question

If Paul intended to teach that Jesus is Almighty God, why did he not simply say so?

Why did he instead describe Christ as possessing the fullness of God's nature?

What This Article Examines

In this study we will examine:

  • The meaning of the Greek word θεότης (theotēs).

  • Why many translations read "Deity" rather than "Godhead."

  • Whether Colossians 2:9 teaches the Trinity.

  • How Colossians 2:9 harmonizes with Hebrews 1:3 and the rest of Paul's writings.

Rather than relying on later theological traditions, this article will examine the biblical text in its historical, grammatical, and contextual setting, allowing readers to compare the evidence and reach their own conclusions.

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Quick Facts: Is God Really a Compound Unity Called the Trinity?

Quick Facts infographic examining whether God is a compound unity called the Trinity using Mark 12:29, Deuteronomy 6:4, and biblical evidence.

 This Quick Facts infographic examines one of Christianity's most important questions: Did Jesus teach that God is a compound unity called the Trinity? Compare Jesus' words in Mark 12:29 with Deuteronomy 6:4 and consider the biblical evidence for yourself.


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Is God Really a Compound Unity Called the Trinity?

One of the most important questions every Christian should ask is this:

When Jesus repeated the greatest commandment in the entire Bible, did He teach that God is three Persons, or did He simply affirm that God is one?

The answer may surprise many.

The Biblical Facts

  • Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:4 exactly as it was originally given:

    "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." (Mark 12:29)

  • Jesus did not explain that "one" secretly meant three Persons.

  • The Jewish scribe immediately agreed with Jesus and replied:

    "You have truly said that HE is one, and there is no other besides HIM."

  • Notice carefully that the scribe spoke about HE and HIM—referring to the one God of Israel.

  • The scribe did not say:

    • "The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one God."

    • "You, Jesus, are that one God."

    • "God is a compound unity."

  • Instead, he affirmed that HE is one and that there is no other besides Him.

  • Jesus did not correct the scribe.

  • Instead, Jesus praised his answer:

    "You are not far from the kingdom of God."

A Simple Question

If believing God is three co-equal Persons were essential for salvation, why didn't Jesus explain it here—when discussing the greatest commandment ever given?

Why did neither Jesus nor the scribe mention anything about:

  • Three Persons?

  • A Triune God?

  • A compound unity?

  • God being "one essence in three persons"?

They simply affirmed the words already revealed in Scripture:

The Lord our God is one.

The Main Question

Did Jesus believe exactly what Moses taught in Deuteronomy 6:4?

Or should we believe that the word "one" really means something entirely different?

That is the question this article will examine by looking carefully at the biblical evidence in its historical, grammatical, and contextual setting.