October 21

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

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
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​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​7. F T A T T B R I H T F T W A T H G A T T A O

Notes on verse:

“Three that bear record”: The Old Testament Law required “the evidence of two or three witnesses:” to establish the truth of a matter (Deut. 17:6; 19:15; John 8:17-18; 1 Timothy 5:19).

The fact that they are One is in the Spirit. They are of one mind and accord. The manifestations of that One Spirit are Father, Word, and Holy Ghost. The name of Jesus, in heaven was the Word of God. The Father is like the great Architect. The Word is creator God. The Holy Ghost functions as Teacher and Guide.

Each has a purpose. All are God. Each is co-equal with the other. When you see Elohim, or El, for the name of God, it is speaking of the plurality of God. Jesus means Jehovah Savior. Many times, when you see Lord, it means Jehovah.

When you see LORD, it means El, or Elohim. This Scripture above has puzzled people through the ages, but I believe that we should look more from the spiritual standpoint to understand what it is saying. Jesus said He and the Father were One, but at His baptism all three were present. Jesus was being baptized, the Father was the voice that came from heaven and said this is my beloved Son. The Holy Ghost was symbolized by the dove that lit on Jesus. I would not get into an argument over their oneness except to say, I believe they are one in the Spirit, as we are one with Jesus in the Spirit when we believe. We look at an egg and we say, behold an egg. Really that egg consists of shell, white and yellow, but they all three are an egg. It is difficult to separate the Father, Word and Holy Ghost, other than their purpose. Believe completely in your heart, and you will not go too far wrong.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

October 21

Old Testament
Jeremiah 52  —  8.0 minutes
Song of Solomon 5  —  4.0 minutes

New Testament
John 6:41-59  —  4.0 minutes
1 Peter 3:13-22  —  3.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 19.0 minutes