1/15/13- The Oneness of the Word

⁸ See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. (Colossians 2:8) 

God is not at odds with God.  God does not fight or disagree with Himself.  In contrast to us, there is peace and love within the godhead- at least as it is revealed in scripture.  The Son speaks of the Spirit and the Father in glowing and trusting terms.  Jesus said that he came to do His Father's will.  The Father says, "This is my Son listen to Him."  The Spirit points to the Father and the Son reminding us of what has been said (John 14, 16).
It is only deceptive philosophy that would make us think that the same Spirit who inspired the writers of the Bible now contradicts himself simply because time has passed.  Some would have us believe that in one era some action was anathema to God and now it is a blessing to God.  Some would have us believe the incarnate Word is totally different and unrelated to the written Word.  This would almost be as if Jesus was contradicting or ignoring his own written record that he meant for us to see.  Instead of captivating ourselves toward some philosophical ideal, we hold ourselves "captive to the word of God" which is at one with God.  

Prayer:  May I seek to listen to you that I may be closer to you O Lord.   

We confess that God alone is Lord of the conscience, but this
freedom is for the purpose of allowing us to be subject always
and primarily to God’s Word. The Spirit will never prompt
our conscience to conclusions that are at odds with the Scriptures
that He has inspired. The revelation of the incarnate
Word does not minimize, qualify, or set aside the authority of
the written Word. We are happy to confess ourselves captive
to the Word of God, not just individually, but also as members
of a community of faith, extending through time and around
the globe. In particular, we join with other members of the
Presbyterian and Reformed community to affirm the secondary
authority of the Book of Confessions as a faithful exposition of
the Word of God.

(At the baptism of Christ the Word of the Father- "This is my son" agrees with the Word of the Spirit- blessing in the form of a dove, agreeing with the Word Incarnate who was baptized to show the need to submit to the Father and the Spirit.  )
Baptism of Christ Albani Francesco 1640