I and My Father are One
Proves the One God, in this case one plus one equals one and it is the mystery of godliness.
There is also ONE body of Christ composed of many millions of persons.
SD: Either you want to know and learn scripture or that you want to keep broadcasting your ignorance of it, like many others on this site.
Pulling out one verse to suit and fit one's religious convictions and doctrines never amazes me. It is utter ignorance and at least intellectual dishonesty.
Take for example the meaning of Jesus’ statement “I and the Father are one” in John 10:30.
This is what it is, and has always meant since Jesus spoke these words concerning his ministry or mission of his Father, who is the one God. They were 'tight' and worked in harmony, as the Son was lead by his Father to the Cross.
These are the key points (as if you will really listen):
Unity of purpose: Jesus and the Father are united in their mission to care for the sheep (John 10:16, 27-28). This unity of purpose is emphasized throughout the Gospel of John, highlighting Jesus’ obedience to the Father’s will (John 5:30, 6:38, 8:28).
Shared authority: Jesus has been given authority by the Father to extend eternal life to those the Father has given Him (John 10:29, 17:2). This shared authority underscores their unity of purpose.
No claim to divine essence: The Greek word “hen” (one) used in John 10:30 does not imply a numerical oneness of essence or substance between Jesus and the Father. Instead, it emphasizes their unity of purpose and mission.
Comparison to Psalm 82: Jesus quotes Psalm 82:6, saying “You are gods” (John 10:34), to demonstrate that, as the Messiah, He has the authority to claim a special relationship with God, just as judges in Israel were referred to as “gods” (Exodus 21:6, Psalm 82:6).
No blasphemy: The Jewish leaders understood Jesus’ statement as a claim to equality with God, and they accused Him of blasphemy (John 10:33). However, Jesus’ statement was not blasphemy because it was true – He was acting in harmony with the Father’s will and authority. They never realized as also many so-called professing Christians today that the Father's Spirit was inside and worked with his Son, literally.
In conclusion, Jesus’ statement “I and the Father are one” in John 10:30 refers to their unity of purpose and mission, shared authority, and obedience to the Father’s will. It does not imply a claim to divine essence or substance, but rather emphasizes Jesus’ unique relationship with God as the Messiah.
All truly reborn persons yesterday and today taste this relationship with the Father, through his Son. They are one: in purpose and identity!
Are you one with God through his Son today?