For there is one god, and one mediator between god and men, the man christ jesus i timothy 2. The title of this book is the oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1 and it was written by david k. The oneness of god is jesus in the godhead or is the. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Apostolic teaching oneness of god david bernard part 9. This book has definitely taught me to pay better to the scriptures i read. Huston this paper is presented as a response to those who believe that god is either two or three divine persons or beings. Bernard is a oneness pentecostal theologian and currently serves as the general superintendent of the united pentecostal church international, the largest oneness pentecostal organization with constituents worldwide. He currently teaches as a professor of biblical studies and apostolic leadership at urshan graduate school of theology. Unlike modern oneness adherents, oneness believers of the past were not so quick to embrace modalism.
Bernard takes the time to give the reader plenty of scripture based explanations of how god is one in every way possible. Bernard s book the oneness of god, and the oneness view of jesus christ, have been heralded by the united pentecostal church and other oneness groups as an accurate statement of oneness doctrine. It asserts the oneness of god and the absolute deity of jesus christ. The onness of god david bernard linkedin slideshare. In fact i would say that a 5 verses in isaiah should be solid enough. The experience of oneness the message of oneness is gaining widespread acceptance in the spiritual community these days. Pdf, questions and answers about the oneness of god by david huston. The term god the father is biblical and refers to god himselfthe bible also clearly teaches that jesus is the one father. The present volume endeavors to bring together in one book a complete discussion of the godhead. First, there is one indivisible god with no distinction of persons.
Jul 28, 2012 this book offers a very thorough bible based explanation of the oneness doctrine. Ultimately god must give the revelation of who jesus christ really is matthew 16. This online version contains chapters 1, 4, and and is based on the first edition of the oneness of god. The nook book ebook of the oneness of god by david k. The level of instruction can be adapted to the type of use. Article, html pdf, should every church have a senior pastor by david bernard.
The oneness of god is based on several years of study and research as well as experience in teaching systematic theology and church history at jackson college of ministries in jackson, mississippi. It must be written interestingly and must fill a need. Of course, there are obvious examples of this, like the mormons and the jehovahs witnesses. Bernard, i felt that the author did a wonderful job explaining the oneness of god. Bernard has a true open revelation on the oneness of god. Criswell, pastor of the first baptist church of dallas, texas, and past president of the southern baptist convention, described the deity of christ in terms identi. God as taught by the biblethe doctrine we have labeled oneness. Thomas confessed jesus as both lord and god john 20. Pentecostal theology the oneness of god volume 1 david k. Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of god. He goes above and beyond in providing scriptural proof of this bible based doctrine. The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1 by.
Jesus could be seen not as the lord of glory, but as an asinine individual with serious mental deficiencies, for if he is the father, it comes unthinkable that he would say, the father is greater than i. Then there are the christian liberals who reject the trinity along with the incarnation as myths. Second, jesus christ is the fullness of the godhead incarnate. Any errors in this scanned version of this book are not the responsibility of david k. Oneness pentecostalism profile watchman fellowship. Most documents are available in both html format and pdf requiring adobe. The threeness and oneness of god are not in the same respectthe contradiction is not real, but only apparent. For them, the one and only god of the old testament incarnated himself as jesus christ as reflected in second corinthians 5. Though he later claims that he and the father are one, that oneness does not include absolute equality. Printed in the united states of america printed by library of congress cataloginginpublication data bernard, david k. Every time he makes a statement it is followed with scripture not an opinion backed by philosophies of men. This book is basically a response to david bernard s book, the oneness of god.
Aug 25, 2015 what is wrong with the oneness view of god. Oneness of god pentecostal theology kindle edition by bernard, david k download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bernard has presented the oneness of god in a way thats constantly backed by scripture. Paul described jesus as the great god and our saviour jesus christ titus 2. Mar 02, 2016 this feature is not available right now. But while all professing christians believe in the oneness of god, they are irreconcilably divided over the actual meaning of his oneness. Oneness of god written by david k bernard, free downloadable. The reason i titled this the experience of oneness is because the knowledge of oneness is a wonderful thing but the. Truly it is impossible to see god as anything other than one personage when you open your heart to the holy ghost and read the bible thoroughly. David bernard is now the general superintendent of the united pentecostal church, being elected in the fall of 2009. Bernard jackson, mississippi 12 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god romans 3. Printed in united states of america printed by library of congress cataloginginpublication data bernard, david k. A very through and scriptural study about the nature of god and his godhead, david k bernard uses his logical approach as a mathematician and his understanding about law as a lawyer to build a sound biblical argument showing that the oneness theology is placed squarely on the authority of the word of god.
A contradiction exists when something is a and not a at the same time and in the same respectmaintaining his unity as well, orthodoxy deals with the problem by suggesting that the way in which god is three is in some respect different. In his book the oneness of god he plainly and openly teaches modalism, and. Bernard is a oneness pentecostal theologian and currently serves as the general. For example, jesus is being sent by the authority of the father in my fathers name. Mar 12, 2009 united pentecostal church international oneness of god david bernard. The oneness view of jesus christ by bernard, david k. Oneness of god pentecostal theology kindle edition by bernard. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your. A church which proclaimed that they taught modalism would scare away any potential visitors, but a church which proclaims the oneness of god. Overall i would give this book a five out of five, because, scriptures that i have read and not realized the power that they had. We see a plurality in the godhead, yet a oneness of god. A book must meet at least two main criteria to be a best seller. Trinity debate david bernard and gene cook duration.
The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1. This set includes volumes 14 of the pentecostal theology series by david k. The study guide outlines each section of the oneness of god designated as og. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oneness of god pentecostal theology. Bernard, one of the most significant oneness apologists, elaborates.
Bernard has 61 books on goodreads with 4462 ratings. I have read this book twice and always enjoy books by him. United pentecostal church international oneness of god david bernard. I know those who truly love and want the reality of god in their lives desire to experience oneness. Oneness of god by david bernard life tabernacle church. The oneness of god pentecostal theology the oneness of. The church adheres to the nontrinitarian theology of oneness, and was. Oneness of god written by david k bernard, free downloadable ebook for personal enrichment. If you would like to purchase the entire book, either in print or in digital format. Well, if you say that the father died on the cross, you are led instantly into absurdity.
Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of god by david a. Bernard is the general superintendent of the united pentecostal church international. As of this writing volume two, entitled the new birth,is still in the planning and research stage. The spirit that dwelt in the son of god was none other than the father. Oneness of god pentecostal theology kindle edition by. The present volume endeavors to bring together in one. Oneness pentecostalism and the trinity by robert m. He is god the fatherthe jehovah of the old testamentrobed in the flesh. Ross does make some personal attacks in his book and this will probably cause some to have difficulty reading it. Bernards most popular book is the oneness of god series in pentecostal theology. Sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death james 1. The treatment of the oneness of god is simple, but the truths are profound, scholarly, and priceless. Defining the oneness of god the oneness of god is undeniably revealed in the scriptures. Both old testament and new testament contain numerous references to god s oneness.
I am especially grateful to my mother for reading the. View notes the oneness of god from bible 101 at college of biblical studies, houston. Because of this, all mankind is under the sentence of death. Oneness of god pentecostal theology and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.