Are There Many Gods or One? From ancient times to the present, humanity has wrestled with the question: are there many gods or one? The Bible gives a definitive answer: there is only one true God, who alone is worthy of worship. Yet throughout history, polytheism—the belief in many gods—has lured nations and even the people of God themselves into error. This question is not only theological but practical: what we believe about God shapes how we live, worship, and trust.