“But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.”
(1 Corinthians 8:6)
The mystery of the Trinity is beyond human comprehension—and yet Scripture grounds the believer in this undeniable truth: there is one God manifest to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father is God, the Son is God, the Spirit is God. And yet they are not three Gods, but one.
Each Person of the Trinity is fully and equally God, sharing the same divine essence while fulfilling distinct roles in the works of creation, redemption, and sanctification. This triune divinity is foundationally central to the Christian faith, for in this one God we live, move, and have our being… and in this one Lord we have salvation, life, and communion.
The first Person of the Godhead—the Father—is often introduced in Scripture in the language of relationship. He is our Father, and we are His children. He provides, protects, teaches, disciplines, and blesses. He is the source of all that is good, holy, and eternal. And He commands our reverence and trust.
The second Person, the Son, is revealed in the New Testament as the eternal Word made flesh. From eternity, He was with God and was God (John 1:1). In the fullness of time, He became man, walked among us, bore our griefs, and shared our sorrows. He is the exact image of the invisible God, and in Him all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily (Col. 2:9).
Thomas, upon seeing the risen Christ, uttered what must become the worshipful cry of every believer’s heart: “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28). Jesus Christ is Lord of all creation (Eph. 1:22), and it is by Him and for Him that all things exist. He sustains all things by the word of His power (Heb. 1:3), and He upholds His people by His unfailing grace.
But more personally, He is our Mediator. We could never draw near to the holy and eternal Father without Him. Our sin opened a chasm between the Creator and the created that we could not bridge. But Christ bridged it by His blood. As Mediator, He pleads our case, satisfies justice, secures our peace, and brings us into fellowship with the Triune God. To say “Jesus is Lord” is to confess not only His authority but His saving role in our lives. He is the One through whom we exist, through whom we are accepted, and through whom we are loved eternally.
Let every believer’s heart respond in reverence and supplication to the majesty of this truth. Christ is our Lord, our God, our Mediator, and our Life.
Contemplation:
- My Distant Need, His Near Mercy. I was so far from You, Lord, so removed by my sin, so beyond help in myself. But You stooped in mercy. You condescended in grace. You saw me in my need and provided Christ. I couldn’t reach You, but You reached me. And now, because of Christ, I am Yours. Thank You, Lord, for drawing me near through the One who is my Lord and my God.
- Approaching the Unapproachable. Your holiness, O Father, is so majestic, so radiant, that even the angels veil their faces in Your presence. What hope would I have to approach You if not for Christ, my Mediator? He is both near to You and near to me—holy God and perfect Man. I bless You, Father, for giving Your Son, that I might have access to Your throne of grace.
- Christ My Mediator Forever. Lord Jesus, You are the only One fit to stand between God and man. You alone could bear the wrath, fulfill the law, rise from death, and ascend to intercede. You are my Lord—not just in title, but in truth. My Redeemer, my Righteousness, and my Advocate. I rest in You, for You are faithful. You are my one Lord, and I gladly bow my knee to You.
- Union in the One God. The mystery of Your being, O God—Father, Son, and Spirit—does not confuse my soul but causes me to marvel. I adore You for revealing Yourself not just in truth, but also in love. That You are One, and yet You welcome me into relationship, astonishes me. Lord, help me worship You as You are: the One God in three Persons, worthy of all praise.
Prayer (Supplication):
My Lord and my God, I come before You in the name of Jesus Christ—my Mediator, my Savior, and my Redeemer. You alone are God, and there is no other. You are the eternal Father, the everlasting Son, and the indwelling Spirit—One in essence, perfect in unity, infinite in majesty. And I, a frail and finite creature, call upon You with trembling, with awe, and with gratitude.
Lord Jesus, I need You every hour. You are my only access to the Father. Apart from You, I have no hope, no righteousness, and no peace. But because of You, I stand forgiven. Because of You, I am welcomed into the Father’s presence. Because of You, I know love that surpasses knowledge. I ask You now—help me to live worthy of this calling. Let me never grow cold to the glory of Your name.
You have been made Lord over all—by right of creation, by conquest over death, and by covenant grace. And yet You stoop to plead for me. I ask You to rule over my heart daily. Let every competing affection be subdued under Your feet. Let my obedience be joyful, not forced. Let my worship be sincere, not empty.
O Holy Father, teach me to love You as a child loves a good and faithful father. Remind me that You provide, discipline, instruct, and protect. Let me walk in reverent intimacy with You, knowing You are near. And let me see in Christ the clearest expression of Your love and purpose toward me. Help me trust You more, obey You more, and resemble You more.
Spirit of God, I cannot understand divine truths apart from You. Enlighten my mind and warm my heart to Your Word. Let the truth of one Lord, one faith, one God and Father of all, saturate my thinking and anchor my life. Keep me from drifting into error, from wavering in my faith, and from falling into apathy.
I pray, O God, make me more like Christ. Renew me in His likeness and prepare me to meet Him face to face. Until that day, let me live as one who belongs to You—redeemed by Christ, loved by the Father, and kept by the Spirit.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Further Scripture References for 1 Corinthians 8:6:
Ephesians 4:5–6; Malachi 2:10; John 1:3; Romans 11:36; 1 Timothy 2:5.
