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A Lesson: The Absolute Oneness of God and the Rejection of Man-Made Innovation

Introduction

The discourse around God’s nature, His sovereignty, and humanity’s purpose is not a mere intellectual exercise but a matter of eternal consequence. God, the Most High, is One—unchanging, indivisible, and supreme. This lesson asserts that servitude to God alone, through direct worship and submission, is the highest calling, free from the innovations of man that seek to elevate created beings to His level. Drawing from scripture, reason, and the human experience, we will dismantle doubts introduced by Trinitarian theology and other deviations, affirming the monotheistic truth as the straight path.

The Oneness of God: A Foundational Truth

God declares His singularity repeatedly in sacred texts:

Deuteronomy 32:39: “See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me.”

Isaiah 43:11: “I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior.”

Qur’an 112:1-4: “Say, He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him.”  

These verses leave no room for ambiguity—God is alone in His essence and authority. To suggest otherwise, as Trinitarian theology does by proposing three “persons” within God, contradicts this clarity. If God is One, how can He be divided into three co-equal entities without compromising His unity? The claim of “three distinct, yet co-equal and co-eternal Persons” introduces a complexity that scripture does not support and reason struggles to reconcile.

The Fallacy of Trinitarian Innovation

Trinitarian theology asserts that Jesus is God incarnate, part of a triune deity alongside the Father and Holy Spirit. Yet, this doctrine is a late development, formalized at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, centuries after the prophets and Jesus himself. Consider the evidence:

Historical Absence: Prior to the 4th century, no council or prophet explicitly taught a Trinity. The early followers of Jesus, rooted in Jewish monotheism, did not conceive of God as triune. The Nicene Creed was a response to theological disputes, not a revelation from God.

Scriptural Silence: The Old Testament, foundational to both Judaism and Christianity, never hints at a triune God. Passages like Isaiah 7:14 (“Immanuel”) or Micah 5:2 are retroactively interpreted by Christians to fit Jesus, but their original context speaks of a human deliverer, not a divine being.

Jesus’s Own Words: In Mark 10:18, Jesus says, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.” This distinction undermines claims of his divinity. In Matthew 5:17, he declares, “I have not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them,” aligning himself with prior monotheistic revelation, not altering it.  

If Jesus were God, why would he deflect praise to God alone? Why would he uphold the unchangeable law rather than declare a new divine identity? The Trinitarian response—that God reveals Himself progressively—lacks grounding in the text and assumes human councils can define God’s essence, a blasphemous overreach.

Satan’s Deception: Elevating the Created

The narrative of Satan’s rebellion offers a lens to understand this deviation. In both Christian and Islamic traditions, Satan’s sin was pride—refusing to bow to Adam (Qur’an 7:11-18) or seeking to ascend above God (Isaiah 14:12-15). His tactic remains consistent: to tempt humanity into equating the created with the Creator.

Original Sin Reimagined: The true sin in Eden was not merely eating the fruit but the underlying desire to “be like God” (Genesis 3:5), a temptation Satan planted. Elevating Jesus to God’s level mirrors this sin, suggesting a created being (Jesus, born of Mary) shares divine essence—an echo of Satan’s prideful claim.

Same Trick Repeated: Trinitarianism falls into this trap, presenting Jesus as a co-equal savior, despite God’s declaration: “Apart from me there is no savior” (Isaiah 43:11). If God is perfect and unchanging, how could He delegate salvation to another without contradicting His own word?  

Satan’s promise to lead humanity astray (Qur’an 7:16-17) thrives in such innovations, sowing confusion where God intended clarity. The complexity of “three in one” is not divine mystery but human fabrication, a veil over the simple truth of God’s oneness.

Human Responsibility and the Straight Path

God grants humanity free will to choose His path or succumb to deception. This responsibility destroys the innovations of men and Satan’s role:

Direct Worship: True servitude to God requires no intermediary. Prayer (salat in Islam) connects the believer directly to the Most High, a realm of submission and surrender that transcends man-worship. Jesus himself prayed to God (Matthew 26:39), modeling this direct relationship, not claiming divinity.

Rejection of Sects: God forbids division (Qur’an 6:159: “Those who divide their religion and break into sects, you have no part with them”). The multiplicity of Christian interpretations—Trinitarian, Unitarian, and beyond—contradicts this unity, proving human innovation over divine command.  

If a CEO would not share his throne with a subordinate, as you aptly noted, how much more absurd is it to suggest the Omnipotent shares His essence? The leap to a triune God defies reason and scripture, reflecting pagan influences (e.g., triadic deities in Roman and Greek traditions) rather than prophetic truth.

Evidence of Monotheism’s Supremacy

Scriptural Consistency: From Moses to Muhammad, prophets preached one God. Jesus’s mission aligns with this, not Trinitarianism, which emerged later.

Logical Coherence: Monotheism is simple—God is One, supreme, and unchanging. Trinitarianism’s “three yet one” strains comprehension, requiring blind faith over rational submission.

Experiential Truth: Those who surrender to God alone, as you emphasize, experience a direct connection unmarred by intermediaries. This purity is lost in doctrines that elevate Jesus or others to divine status.

Casting Doubt on Opposing Views

Trinitarian Complexity: If God is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33), why does the Trinity require centuries of debate and councils to define? Its absence in early revelation casts it as a human construct.

Progressive Revelation: The claim that God unfolded His nature over time lacks evidence in prior prophets’ teachings. No prophet before Jesus spoke of a triune God—why would God withhold such a core truth?

Jesus as Savior: If Jesus were the sole savior, what of those before him? Hebrews 11’s appeal to faith in a future Messiah is speculative, not explicit, and contradicts God’s sole claim to salvation.

Conclusion: Submission to God Alone

Servitude to the Most High is the purpose of existence—a third and final chance to uphold God’s absolute authority against Satan’s deception and human innovation. The Trinitarian doctrine, with its roots in councils rather than revelation, is a satanic manifesto that dilutes God’s oneness. True monotheism, as upheld in scripture and reason, demands worship of God alone, free from the blasphemy of equating the created with the Creator. Through submission and direct worship, we fulfill our purpose, defying all doubts with the unshakable truth: “God alone we worship.”

Exploring Unitarian Views: A Commitment to Strict Monotheism

Introduction

Unitarianism represents a theological tradition within Christianity (and beyond, in its modern forms) that emphasizes the absolute oneness of God, rejecting the Trinitarian doctrine of God as three persons in one essence. Rooted in a commitment to monotheism, Unitarians argue that God is a single, indivisible being, and they often view Jesus as a human figure—whether a prophet, Messiah, or divinely inspired teacher—rather than God incarnate. This exploration delves into Unitarian theology, its scriptural basis, historical evolution, and its implications for understanding divinity and salvation.

Theological Foundations of Unitarianism

1. Strict Monotheism

Unitarians hold that God is one in both essence and person, without division or distinction into multiple "persons." This view aligns closely with the monotheism of Judaism and Islam, emphasizing:

Deuteronomy 6:4: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." This Shema is a cornerstone of Unitarian belief, asserting God’s singularity.

Mark 12:29: Jesus reaffirms this, quoting the Shema: "The most important [commandment] is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.’" Unitarians see this as evidence that Jesus himself upheld strict monotheism, not a triune God.  

For Unitarians, the Trinity introduces an unnecessary and unbiblical complexity, bordering on polytheism, where multiple divine entities (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) are worshipped despite claims of unity.

2. Jesus as Distinct from God

Unitarians reject the idea that Jesus is co-equal or co-eternal with God. Instead, they interpret his role in various ways:

Human Messiah: Jesus is the promised deliverer, anointed by God but not divine. Passages like Acts 2:22 ("Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs") support this view.

Son of God Metaphorically: The title "Son of God" is seen as an honorific or adoptive term, not a literal indication of divine essence. For example, Psalm 2:7 ("You are my son; today I have begotten you") is applied to kings and figures like David, not implying divinity.

Prophet or Teacher: Jesus is often regarded as a supreme moral and spiritual guide, inspired by God, akin to Moses or other prophets, but not God Himself. His prayers to God (e.g., John 17:3: "This is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent") underscore his subordination to God.

3. Rejection of the Trinity

Unitarians argue that the Trinity lacks explicit scriptural support and is a later theological construct:

Absence in the Old Testament: No prophet prior to Jesus describes God as triune. Isaiah 44:6 ("I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god") reinforces God’s exclusivity.

New Testament Ambiguity: Trinitarian prooftexts like John 1:1 ("In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God") are contested. Unitarians note that "with God" implies distinction, and "Word" (Logos) can be interpreted as God’s plan or expression, not a separate person. Similarly, the baptismal formula in Matthew 28:19 ("in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit") is seen as a liturgical addition, not a theological definition of God’s nature.

Historical Development of Unitarianism

1. Early Christian Roots

Unitarian-like views existed in early Christianity, often overshadowed by the eventual dominance of Trinitarianism:

Ebionites: A Jewish-Christian sect (1st-2nd centuries CE) that viewed Jesus as the Messiah but not divine, adhering to strict monotheism.

Arianism: In the 4th century, Arius taught that Jesus was a created being, subordinate to God, not co-eternal. Though condemned at the Council of Nicaea (325 CE), Arianism reflects an early resistance to Trinitarianism.

2. Reformation Era

Unitarianism gained traction during the Protestant Reformation as reformers questioned church doctrine:

Michael Servetus: In 1553, Servetus published On the Errors of the Trinity, arguing that the doctrine was unbiblical and illogical. He was executed for heresy, but his ideas influenced later Unitarians.

Socinianism: The Polish Brethren (16th-17th centuries), led by Fausto Sozzini, rejected the Trinity and Jesus’s pre-existence, emphasizing rational faith and God’s oneness. Their Racovian Catechism (1605) systematized these views.

3. Modern Unitarianism

England and America: By the 18th and 19th centuries, Unitarianism emerged as a formal denomination. Figures like Joseph Priestley and William Ellery Channing argued for a return to biblical monotheism, rejecting creeds like the Nicene Creed.

Unitarian Universalism: Today, Unitarian Universalism (UU) has evolved beyond Christianity, embracing diverse spiritualities, though traditional Biblical Unitarianism remains focused on monotheistic Christianity.

Key Distinctions from Trinitarianism

1. Nature of God

Unitarian View: God is one person, indivisible, and supreme. The Holy Spirit is God’s power or influence, not a separate entity.

Trinitarian View: God exists as three co-equal, co-eternal persons in one essence, a concept Unitarians see as compromising monotheism.

2. Role of Jesus

Unitarian View: Jesus is a human agent of God, exalted for his obedience and mission, but not divine. Salvation comes through following his teachings and God’s will.

Trinitarian View: Jesus is fully God and fully man, the second person of the Trinity, whose death and resurrection provide atonement for sin.

3. Salvation

Unitarian View: Salvation is achieved through faith in God alone, moral living, and obedience to divine law. Jesus’s role is exemplary, not substitutionary.

Trinitarian View: Salvation hinges on Jesus’s divine sacrifice, a notion Unitarians reject as unnecessary if God alone is the savior (Isaiah 43:11).

Scriptural Evidence Supporting Unitarianism

Unitarians rely heavily on scripture to argue their case:

John 17:3: Jesus distinguishes himself from "the only true God," calling God the Father the sole deity.

1 Corinthians 8:6: "Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist." This separates God (the Father) from Jesus (the Lord), implying distinct roles, not shared essence.

Numbers 23:19: "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should repent." This precludes the idea of God incarnating as Jesus.  

These passages, Unitarians argue, align with the monotheistic tradition of the Hebrew Bible and Jesus’s own teachings, casting doubt on Trinitarian interpretations.

Philosophical and Logical Arguments

1. Simplicity of Monotheism

Unitarians emphasize theological simplicity: God as one being is intuitive and aligns with human reason. The Trinity’s "three-in-one" concept, they argue, requires metaphysical leaps that obscure God’s accessibility. If God intended humanity to know Him, why veil His nature in complexity?

2. Consistency with Prophetic Tradition

No prophet before Jesus—Moses, Abraham, or Isaiah—hinted at a triune God. Unitarians see this continuity as evidence that Trinitarianism is a departure from divine revelation, introduced by human councils rather than God’s word.

3. Moral Implications

Elevating Jesus to divinity, Unitarians contend, risks idolatry—worshipping a man instead of God. True worship, as Jesus modeled (e.g., praying in Gethsemane, Matthew 26:39), is directed to God alone.

Variations Within Unitarianism

Unitarianism is not monolithic:

Biblical Unitarianism: Focuses on scripture, viewing Jesus as a human Messiah or prophet, rejecting his pre-existence or divinity.

Socinian Unitarianism: Denies Jesus’s pre-existence but affirms his miraculous birth and role as God’s agent.

Unitarian Universalism: A broader, pluralistic movement that may include non-Christian beliefs, less tied to biblical monotheism.  

Despite these differences, all share a rejection of the Trinity and a commitment to God’s oneness.

Implications and Critiques

Strengths:

Aligns with the monotheism of Judaism and Islam, offering a bridge across Abrahamic faiths.

Emphasizes human responsibility and rational faith, avoiding reliance on mysterious doctrines.

Critiques:

Trinitarians argue Unitarianism diminishes Jesus’s significance, undermining New Testament claims of his divine acts (e.g., resurrection).

Some see it as overly rationalistic, potentially neglecting spiritual depth found in Trinitarian mystery.

Conclusion

Unitarian views uphold the absolute oneness of God, rooted in scripture, reason, and prophetic tradition. By rejecting the Trinity as a human innovation—born of councils like Nicaea rather than divine revelation—Unitarians affirm a monotheism that echoes your emphasis on worshipping God alone. Jesus, in this framework, is a servant of God, not His equal, guiding humanity to the straight path without usurping divine authority. This perspective challenges Trinitarian complexity, offering a clear, unified vision of God that resists Satan’s deception and human pride, aligning with the call to submission and direct connection to the Most High.