Essay On Henotheism

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Again the definition of monotheism as presented in round one is "the doctrine or belief that there is only one God."

Consider the following verses from the Bible that imply the existence of other Gods

A: Genesis 1:26 "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:"(1)

Notice that it does not say and I God will make man in my image, and after my likeness.

B: Exodus 20:3 "Thou shalt have no other gods before me."(2)

Notice that it does not read I am the only God and worship me.

C: John 10:34 "3 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?"(3)

There you have it out of the mouth of Jesus Christ himself saying gods, as in plural.

This leads to the conclusion that despite “Christians” believing in monotheism. The Bible teaches the idea of Henotheism.

5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) 6 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.”

Paul here eludes that there may exists other “Gods” however that for “us” (Christians) there is one God. Christians believe in what is called the “true” God. This does imply that there are no other Gods, just that there is a “true” God or in other words the God you should