The Godhead?

Question: Are Jesus and God the same person?

Reply: No, they are two distinct beings. Both are members of the Godhead. It consists of three members – God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit.  The Godhead Is mentioned three times In the New Testament – Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20 and Colossians 2:9.

It will help you to understand that the word GOD Is a family name. It means divinity, deity, or divine nature. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). In that verse, “God” Is plural (Elohim). This explains verse 26 where the Bible reads “let US make man In OUR Image.” Both Jesus (Col. 1:15-16) and the Holy Spirit (Psa. 104:30) helped in the creation.

Jesus is the only member of the Godhead who has taken on human form (Col. 2:9).

There are many passages where all three are mentioned as separate, distinct personalities. Read Matthew 28:19, John 14:26, John 15:26, Ephesians 4:4-6.

Additionally, note the prayer of Jesus In John 17:1-26. Jesus the Son was praying to God the Father. Read verse 21: “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I In You; that they also may be one In Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Was Jesus talking to Himself?

Why does Jesus say that “I and My Father are one?”  Because in many way they are – in unity, power, purpose, love, grace, divine nature and characteristics. But they are separate beings. A husband and wife are said to be “one” (Matt. 19:6). But they’ are still two distinct people. So It Is with God the Father and Jesus the Son.

– by Roger Hillis