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NASB | James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well [to believe that]. The demons also believe [that], and shudder and bristle [in awe-filled terror--they have seen His wrath]! [Deut 6:4; 11:13-21; Mark 12:29] |
Subject: Is God ONE or is God THREE? |
Bible Note: THE DEITY OF THE SPIRIT A. Proved by His Names. 1. Names which relate the Spirit equally to other Persons of the Trinity (1 Cor. 6:11). 2. Names which show Him doing works which only God can do (Rom. 8:15; John 14:16). B. Proved by His Characteristics. The Spirit possesses divine attributes. 1. Omniscience (1 Cor. 2:10-11). 2. Omnipresence (Ps. 139:7). 3. Omnipotence (Gen. 1:2). 4. Truth (1 John 5:6). 5. Holiness (Luke 11:13). 6. Life (Rom. 8:2). 7. Wisdom (Isa. 40:13). C. Proved by His Works. Works which only God can do are said to be done by the Spirit. 1. Creating (Gen. 1:2). 2. Inspiring (2 Peter 1:21). 3. Begetting Christ (Luke 1:35). 4. Convincing men (John 16:8). 5. Regenerating (John 3:5-6). 6. Comforting (John 14:16). 7. Interceding (Rom. 8:26-27). 8. Sanctifying (2 Thess. 2:13). D. Proved by His Being Equally Associated with other Persons of the Trinity (Acts 5:3-4; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14). (page 1940, Ryrie Study Bible, Moody Press, 1976, 1978) |