The phrase “two becoming one” appears throughout scripture and carries far deeper meaning than it is often given credit for. While it is most commonly associated with marriage, the Bible uses this principle to teach unity, covenant, purpose, and alignment with God. When viewed across both the Old and New Testaments, the doctrine of becoming one reveals God’s pattern for relationships, discipleship, and ultimately our relationship with Him.
Marriage: One Flesh by Divine Design
The foundation of this doctrine begins in Genesis:
Genesis 2:24 — “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
This verse establishes marriage as a covenantal union—not merely emotional or physical, but spiritual and intentional. The phrase “one flesh” implies permanence, unity, and shared identity.
Jesus reaffirmed this teaching centuries later:
Matthew 19:4–6 — “Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female… Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
Christ emphasizes that this union is God-ordained. Marriage is not simply a human contract but a divine joining. When God unites two people, no individual has the authority to separate what He has made one.
God’s Original Pattern Has Not Changed
When questioned about divorce, Jesus explained that allowances made under the Law of Moses were due to human hardness of heart:
Matthew 19:8 — “Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.”
This reveals that unity—two becoming one—was always God’s intent. Deviations from that pattern were temporary concessions, not reflections of God’s ideal.
Becoming One Extends Beyond Marriage
Scripture expands this principle beyond husband and wife. In the Pearl of Great Price, God tells Moses:
Moses 1:6 — “Thou art in the similitude of mine Only Begotten.”
This statement introduces a powerful idea: humanity is created in the likeness of Christ, and Christ acts fully in alignment with the Father. Unity is not sameness—it is shared purpose, will, and obedience.
Perfection Through Unity With God
Jesus taught:
Matthew 5:48 — “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
The Greek word translated as “perfect” means complete, finished, or fully developed. This perfection is not achieved instantly but through growing unity with God—aligning our will with His.
The Council in Heaven: Unity Determines Authority
The Book of Abraham provides insight into God’s eternal plan:
Abraham 3:27–28 — “Whom shall I send? … And the Lord said: I will send the first.”
Jehovah’s plan aligned perfectly with the Father’s will. Lucifer’s did not. The difference was not ambition, but unity. Jehovah became one with the Father’s purpose; Lucifer rejected it.
Jesus and the Father Are One
In John 14, Jesus explains this unity clearly:
John 14:6–7 — “I am the way, the truth, and the life… If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.”
Jesus is not claiming to be the same person as the Father. Rather, He is declaring perfect unity—shared will, shared authority, and complete alignment.
He clarifies further:
John 14:10–11 — “I am in the Father, and the Father in me… the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.”
The Father works through the Son because they are one in purpose.
The Holy Ghost Enables Us to Become One
Jesus extends this unity to His followers:
John 14:16–17 — “He shall give you another Comforter… for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
Just as the Father dwells in Christ, the Holy Ghost dwells in us. This is how believers begin the process of becoming one with Christ—and through Him, with the Father.
Jesus completes the teaching:
John 14:20 — “I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.”
This verse reveals the ultimate goal of the gospel: unity between God and humanity.
“I and My Father Are One”
In John 10, Jesus boldly declares:
John 10:30 — “I and my Father are one.”
The response was immediate—religious leaders attempted to stone Him for blasphemy. Yet Jesus defended His claim by pointing to both scripture and works.
He reminded them:
John 10:34 — “Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?”
Jesus affirmed that humanity is divine in origin. Being one with God does not erase identity—it fulfills it.
Unity Recognized by Works
Jesus consistently pointed to His actions as evidence of unity with the Father:
John 10:37–38 — “If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not… that ye may know… that the Father is in me, and I in him.”
This echoes another teaching:
Matthew 7:16 — “Ye shall know them by their fruits.”
Unity with God produces visible fruit. Works do not replace faith—they reveal alignment.
The True Meaning of Becoming One
Throughout scripture, “two becoming one” describes more than marriage. It reveals a divine pattern:
- Marriage reflects unity and covenant.
- Christ and the Father model perfect alignment.
- The Holy Ghost enables believers to share in that unity.
- Discipleship is the process of becoming one with God’s will.
Becoming one is not about losing individuality. It is about choosing unity, purpose, and obedience—just as Christ did. This unity is the destination of the gospel and the fulfillment of God’s design for His children.
