Modalism

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Originally Posted by UntoHim

#1 Notice the sequence - One God...and one Lord, Jesus Christ. As many of you know the Greek word for Lord is κύριος This word can indicate THE LORD of heaven and earth. It can also indicate a human lord of sorts. It is clear from the context, and from the other writings of the apostle Paul, that he is referring to THE LORD of heaven and earth.

#2 Notice the wording/terms Paul used in verse 5. "many gods and many lords". Paul is equating the two - gods and lords. They are equal. They are on the same level. Then he immediately launches into the next verse with nearly the identical grammatical construct. Unfortunately, this is much clearer in the Greek than it is in the English, but I think that it is clear enough in the English that my point should be well taken.
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Right, so there is a distinct parallel here and a definite contrast. V5 speaks of false gods and lords in Corinthian idolatry. V6 speaks of one unique God and Lord to us believers.