Second, jesus christ is the fullness of the godhead incarnate. Oneness believers do not accept three distinct centers of consciousness in the godhead, but they hold that god is absolutely and indivisibly one. All of god is in jesus christ, and we find all we need in him. First, there is one indivisible god with no distinction of persons. Oct 20, 2010 author of the oneness of god, the new birth, a history of christian doctrine, essential doctrines of the bible, essentials of holiness, god s infallible word, essentials of oneness theology, a handbook of basic doctrines. David bernard is a respected pentecostal theologian, and many of his writings on points of doctrine and soteriology have become core texts in pentecostal seminary study.
God is one, according to the bible, and the doctrine of the trinity has caused more confusion and division in christianity than anything else, and this book is worth careful study by any christian if they want a clear and simple view of god as the bible teaches, and not tradition based on the church. Oneness pentecostalism and the trinity by robert m. If you are a trinitarian reader of this blog, i believe it was god ordained that you came here to. Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of. It asserts the oneness of god and the absolute deity of jesus christ. It is designed to be used for independent study, group bible studies, sunday schools, church day schools, evening institutes, bible colleges, seminars, and other training programs. The title of this book is the oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1 and it was written by david k. The present volume endeavors to bring together in one book a complete discussion of the godhead. The apostolic free library is a presentation of articles, papers, books, and audio media focusing on apostolic doctrine, local church polity, and related themes. Ross does make some personal attacks in his book and this will probably cause some to have difficulty reading it.
Bernard takes the time to give the reader plenty of scripture based explanations of how god is one in every way possible. Back in may 1989, four segments of a show were filmed where david k. This set includes volumes 14 of the pentecostal theology series by david k. This electronic book was enhanced to support hyperlinks for footnotes, references and more. Jul 30, 2009 oneness perspectives on the incarnation by david k. The winebrennerian church of god try the spirits a reformed look at pentecostalism, david j. They are posted here for your convenience and edification. The spirit that dwelt in the son of god was none other than the father. Rev david k bernard oneness of god united pentecostal church pentecosttv.
Mar 12, 2009 united pentecostal church international oneness of god david bernard. Bernard, a handbook of basic doctrine s and the oneness of god. Aug 17, 2017 the oneness of god by david bernard tract. View notes the oneness of god from bible 101 at college of biblical studies, houston. Credit is given to my pastor for the excellent sunday morning sermon he preached on the godhead and david k bernard in writing the book the oneness of god. Oneness of god pentecostal theology kindle edition by. Huston this paper is presented as a response to those who believe that god is either two or three divine persons or beings.
He is god the fatherthe jehovah of the old testamentrobed in the flesh. This online version contains chapters 1, 4, and and is based on the first edition of the oneness of god. Pentecostal theology the oneness of god volume 1 david k. The treatment of the oneness of god is simple, but the truths are profound, scholarly, and priceless. Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of god by david a. Understanding the difference between the oneness of god, jesus the man and the god in christ is vitally important because there is a big difference saying god was in the flesh body of a man named jesus vs god transforming himself to appear as a man in which case he would not be totally human and he would not be the true seed of david.
The nook book ebook of the oneness of god by david k. Jul 28, 2012 this book offers a very thorough bible based explanation of the oneness doctrine. The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1 by. Oneness of god by david bernard life tabernacle church. Debate between nathan dudley and edward dalcour 111116. Printed in the united states of america printed by library of congress cataloginginpublication data bernard, david k. Printed in united states of america printed by library of congress cataloginginpublication data bernard, david k. Bernard, one of the most significant oneness apologists, elaborates. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oneness of god pentecostal theology. The following are links to select online publications. Oneness perspectives on the incarnation by david k.
The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1. The oneness of god pentecostal theology the oneness of. 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. The oneness of god is a thorough, biblical exposition of the oneness of god and the deity of jesus christ, with answers to. All documents and media may be viewed, listened to, downloaded, or printed for personal study at no cost. Well, if you say that the father died on the cross, you are led instantly into absurdity. The onness of god david bernard linkedin slideshare. Indeed if gods people are to go forth in this end time and truly do the works of christ, it will only do so in unity. Debate between edward dalcour and steve ritchie 18. The biblical revelation of the one true god, including the identity of jesus christ as god manifest in the flesh, is the foundation of the christian faith. Apostolic teaching david bernard the one true god duration. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory i timothy 3. Oneness christology by david k bernard oneness symposium 1986. Bernard shares behindthescenes information and his own perspective on various debates, doctrinal presentations, and messages from his years of ministry.
Bernard, i felt that the author did a wonderful job explaining the oneness of god. Essentials of oneness theology according to one estimate, a fourth of american pentecostals adhere to the doctrine known as oneness. Oneness pentecostalism profile watchman fellowship. An astonishing number of professing christians today reject the doctrine of the trinity. He goes above and beyond in providing scriptural proof of this bible based doctrine. The bible plan of salvation is your opportunity in this late date of the 90s. Rev david k bernard oneness of god united pentecostal. The present volume endeavors to bring together in one.
Bernard born november 20, 1956 in baton rouge, louisiana 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. The treatment of the oneness of god in this book is designed to be simple. Of course, there are obvious examples of this, like the mormons and the jehovahs witnesses. 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. God as taught by the biblethe doctrine we have labeled oneness. Every time he makes a statement it is followed with scripture not an opinion backed by philosophies of men.
Then there are the christian liberals who reject the trinity along with the incarnation as myths. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your. The oneness of god is jesus in the godhead or is the godhead in jesus. This is one of the clearest apologetic writings on the topic of gods oneness. This book offers a very thorough bible based explanation of the oneness doctrine.
Printed by library of congress library of congress cataloginginpublication data bernard, david k. I have read this book twice and always enjoy books by him. The article was excerpted from chapter four of bernard s book the oneness of god. The oneness of god in christ separating truth from. The above article, jesus is god is written by david k. The oneness of god pentecostal theology the oneness of god. Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of god. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Aug 25, 2015 what is wrong with the oneness view 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. This book is basically a response to david bernard s book, the oneness of god. Understanding the oneness of god spiritual lighthouse. Trinity debate david bernard and gene cook duration. David bernard is now the general superintendent of the united pentecostal church, being elected in the fall of 2009.
Any errors in this scanned version of this book are not the responsibility of david k. Apostolic teaching oneness of god david bernard part 9. Bernard, including on being pentecostal, and the oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1, and more on. The oneness of god in christ separating truth from tradition. Hall of the upci debate robert morey and edgar havaich abouts oneness pentecostal theology. It must be written interestingly and must fill a need. We see a plurality in the godhead, yet a oneness of god. The oneness of god is jesus in the godhead or is the. 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. A book must meet at least two main criteria to be a best seller. 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.
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