The Father and the Son are one, but not as the Trinity doctrine claims. Scripture consistently shows two distinct Beings, both rightly called God, in perfect cooperation. According to I Corinthians 8:6, the Father is the Source of all things and the Object toward which creation moves, while the Son is the Channel through whom the Father carries out His purpose, and all contact with God comes through the Son. Jesus Himself testifies that the Father sent Him, gave Him life and authority to judge, and is greater than He is (John 5:26-27; 6:57; 10:29), so They are not co-equal. In John 17:20-23, Jesus prays that believers be one with Them "even as We are one." This oneness is a unity of character, purpose, plan, and mind, not of identity or rank. Believers will likewise be one with the Father without being co-equal or becoming the same being, just as the Son is. The Son is the "image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15), and an image cannot be identical in substance to what it represents, as with Caesar's image on a coin or a shadow of a reality. The invisible Father stays hidden, so that the Son reveals Him and believers are conformed to the Son's image. Speculation beyond what is written, as in the Trinity doctrine, produces a supposed "mystery" that Scripture does not support.

The Father and the Son are one in kind, in mind, and in purpose, but not in substance, rank, or office. Both are of the God-kind, both are worthy of worship, and both have thrones. Yet the Father is the Absolute Deity, the Source and sole Head, and He is the God of the Son. Christ Himself said, "My God, My God," and after His resurrection spoke of "My God, and your God." Paul writes that "the head of Christ is God" (I Corinthians 11:3), and in Ephesians 1 the Father appoints the Son as Head of the church. The Father sent the Son, prepared His body, and gave Him an assignment. Equality with God means sharing the same kind of being, not equal function and responsibility. The Son is not part of a Godhead, because there is no Trinity and no ditheism. Like a human father and son who are both human though one is greater in function, the two are distinct Beings. The Son is the Father's perfect Complement, who fills up and completes the revelation of the Father. In Him the fullness of Deity dwells bodily, so that seeing Him is seeing the Father. Their unity is shown not in oneness of substance but in the Son's loving, total obedience to do the Father's will. His glory lies in that submission, and believers are to follow His example.

The Father and the Son are one, not as a single person, but in perfect agreement and unity of mind regarding the operations of Their purpose. This oneness is the goal toward which They are drawing us, though we are not yet fully at one with Them due to remnants of the carnal mind within us. Jesus Himself prayed in John 17 that we might be one as They are one, emphasizing our responsibility to make choices aligned with Their purpose to achieve this unity. Their relationship, revealed in the New Testament as Father and Son, reflects a family dynamic, with both Beings working in perfect harmony. Despite being separate Beings, Jesus declared in John 10:30 that They are one, underscoring Their shared nature and purpose. Both are of the God kind, equal in terms of Their eternal, uncreated essence, yet distinct in authority and function, with the Father as the greater in hierarchical order. This unity and relationship highlight the profound bond between the Father and the Son, guiding us toward becoming part of Their divine purpose.

The Father and Son, though two distinct Personalities with separate responsibilities, cooperate so seamlessly in Their purpose that They appear as one. The Father is the Source from whom all begins and the Object toward which all moves, while the Son is the Channel through whom all is accomplished, serving as the Mediator between the Source and mankind. The Son, identified as the Image of the invisible God, reveals the Father's nature, enabling us to know Him, which is essential for eternal life. Through the Son, we behold the Father's power, wisdom, and flawless character, especially in His ultimate act of sacrifice as a man. The Son's role as Mediator requires Him to be both similar and dissimilar to the Father and to mankind, sharing the same Spirit and nature as the Father, yet being visible and audible to reveal Him to us. In this unique relationship, the Son perfectly submits to the Father, reflecting His actions and words, so that seeing the Son is akin to seeing the Father in character. Through the Son, we come to know the Father, as He is the expression and Image through whom a full revelation of the Father is made possible.

Jesus emphasizes a profound unity with the Father, declaring that He and the Father are one. Though They are two distinct Beings, They are perfectly unified in purpose and plan for mankind's benefit. This oneness signifies a deep relationship, where Jesus states that if you have seen Him, you have seen the Father. He further explains that the works and words He performs are not of His own power but come from the Father through the Spirit that proceeds from Him. This unity is the secret of His power, demonstrating a spiritual connection that transcends physical separation. Jesus extends this concept of oneness to His followers, promising that He will not leave them alone but will come to them through His Spirit. He asserts that He Himself will dwell in them, manifesting Himself to those who love Him and keep His commandments. This indwelling is not attributed to a separate entity but to Christ Himself, as He states, "I will come to you." Through this Spirit, which is the Spirit of truth, He continues to guide, empower, and motivate His disciples invisibly, just as He did in the flesh. The oneness between the Father and the Son also implies that both are Spirit and holy, sharing the same essence. Jesus clarifies that it is He who lives in us, searching our hearts and preparing us for God's Kingdom. As the One who experienced human life, He is uniquely qualified to lead, guide, and correct us, ensuring that the hope of glory remains Christ in us, unifying us with the Father in purpose and spirit.

The Father and the Son, though both God, are two distinct beings with a relationship that reveals superior and inferior positions in Their operations within Their plan. The Father is the Source, issuing orders, while the Son submits, is sent, and carries them out. The Father remains in the background, unseen and inaudible to human apprehension, whereas the Son is seen, heard, and reveals the Father. The Son declares that the Father is greater, gives Him the words to say, the judgments to make, and is the true Author and Power behind His mighty works. In all things, the Son defers and submits to the Father. Jesus states in John 17:3 that eternal life is knowing both the Father and the Son, emphasizing an intimate relationship where we become a part of Them, and They with us. For those hoping to be part of this oneness, knowing the Son is crucial as He is our example for achieving a deep, abiding relationship with the Father. Through the Son's submission, we see clearly what God's will is for us, and by following this pattern, God's purpose for us will be completed. The Son's consistent submission to the Father's will, even unto sacrificing His life, sets an example for all to follow. He came to do God's will before mankind, demonstrating that His sacrifice was not a one-time event but a lifelong commitment to never permit Himself to sin under any circumstance. This submission not only reveals the Father to us but also provides the reason for the Son's success in life and mission, showing us how to be successful in our relationship with both the Father and the Son. The Father commands, and the Son responds and submits, a dynamic underscored by the Son's statement that He always does what pleases the Father. This pattern of submission is what we are to emulate, recognizing that the Father is the Giver and the Son the Receiver, commissioned by a Superior and subject to Him. The Son is not the Father's rival but His Revealer, and this arrangement of subjection will never end, as the Son remains subject to the Father, who is greater and is the Son's God.

Jesus Christ often spoke of His profound unity with His Father, a relationship so deep that it confounded many who heard Him. From His earliest recorded words at twelve years old in Luke 2:49, when He declared He must be about His Father's business, He revealed His awareness of His divine origin and purpose, knowing that His true Father was God in heaven, not any man on earth. This set the tone for His life, as He consistently emphasized His connection to the Father, eager to fulfill the work He was sent to do. In John 1:1-3, the intimate bond between the Word, who is Jesus, and God is established from eternity past, showing They have always been together as divine Beings. This unity is further illustrated in John 1:14, where Jesus, as the only begotten of the Father, is portrayed as the spitting image of the Father, so alike that seeing Him is akin to seeing the Father, as He states in John 14:9. Their closeness is described in John 1:18 as being in the bosom of the Father, signifying an inseparable, loving relationship that never ends. Jesus repeatedly affirmed this oneness, stating in John 10:30, "I and My Father are one," a declaration of complete unanimity in thought, word, and action. He reiterated in John 14:10-11 that He is in the Father and the Father in Him, with the Father dwelling in Him and doing the works, urging others to believe in this indwelling as the foundation of faith. In John 8:26-29, He revealed that the Father taught Him directly, was always with Him, and never left Him alone, as He always did what pleased the Father. This unity allowed Jesus to declare the Father extensively throughout His ministry, as noted in John 1:18, not merely introducing Him but expounding and explaining His nature through teachings and actions. In John 12:45, Jesus emphasized that whoever sees Him sees the One who sent Him, implying a deep contemplation of His life and words leads to understanding the Father. Ultimately, in John 17:1-3, He underscored the importance of knowing both the Father and Himself for eternal life, highlighting that His mission was to foster an intimate fellowship with the Father, mirroring the oneness They shared, as expressed in I John 1:1-3, where the goal is to develop this same fellowship with both the Father and the Son.

God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are united in purpose and mind, working together as one within the Godhead. They are two distinct Beings, yet in total agreement, forming a divine Family that operates with a singular will and harmony. Jesus Christ came to reveal the Father, showing that the only way to know Him is through the Son, as demonstrated in His life, teachings, and the inspiration of the New Covenant. Scriptures such as John 1:1 affirm their unity, stating that in the beginning was the Word, who was with God and was God, later becoming Jesus Christ. Their oneness is further evident in creation, where God the Father created all things through Jesus Christ, both acting as creators in perfect accord. This unity of purpose is seen in their shared authority, with the Father directing and the Son carrying out His will without hesitation, as the power of the Holy Spirit accomplishes what is commanded. Their harmonious relationship is also reflected in prophetic visions, such as in Psalm 110, where the Father speaks to the Son, affirming His place at His right hand, a truth confirmed by the apostle Paul. Together, They sustain Their promise to keep and preserve Their children with Their power, demonstrating Their inseparable bond in guiding and regenerating the saints.