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@WALDO is not good? It’s the true biblical doctrine taught by Jesus & the apostles. The oness of God is taught throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Mark 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
Pentecostal or apostolic are not in the scriptures it's a false teaching - IF IT'S NOT WRITTEN ASK YOURSELF WHERE DID IT COME FROM BECAUSE JESUS CHRIST WASN'T PENTECOSTAL OR APOSTOLIC
Emmanuel Manosalvas Trust me. This is NOT false teaching. It's quite the opposite. Jesus built his church upon the foundation of the first Apostles (the 12 Apostles of the Lamb) That's why it's called Apostolic. That word comes from the word Apostle. In the Last chapter of the book of Luke and in Acts chapters 1 and 2 Jesus gave his Disciples instruction on what they should do before he poured out his spirit in Acts 2:4. This records the birth of the church.
Urban Patriot Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. No man in the scriptures ever said that they where apostolic or pentecostal it's a lie -I believe in what's written you are adding to the WORD of God yes apostle is written but apostolic religion is not - pentecost is written but pentecostal religion is not is all false teaching
Urban Patriot 1Th 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Everything is written in the Holy scriptures -send me the book ,chapter and verse where GOD said for us to be apostolic -prove it with the scriptures
5:42 the hebrew & greek words for spirit means breath. So there is one God, the Holy Spirit is the Breath of God. The Son is the Word of God made flesh. Which is why it boggles my mind that people don't believe that there should exist a perfect Bible with no mistakes in it. The doctrine of only the original manuscript is without era is false. God did preserve his word in english and you can guess which version I'm talking about. It's the one that's being slowly taken away. When we realize that Jesus and the Word is the same then it will dawn upon us that not only should there be a perfect bible but there has to be because Jesus the living word is perfect.
Our hope is not in a water baptism formula. Our hope is not in a water baptism formula. Our hope is in the death, burial and restriction of Jesus. To believe otherwise is to say that Jesus or Jehovah Sons death is not enough for our salvation. I'm trusting in his finished work.
And we hear a different message than yours from Jesus in John chapter 3, also in Mark 16:16 Also tell that to the Apsotles in the book of Acts who preached repentance and baptism in Jesus name. You can dance around it, or you can simply obey it. Nobody here is stopping you from avoiding God's plan. Do your thing and hinder not those who are hungry to fulfill God's word.
@Apostolic Mind You want us to believe that for almost 2000 years nobody got saved?? The UPC never came on the scene until about 1914. When those who received the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the early nineteen hundreds were most likely Trinitarians..imagine that!!!
@Apostolic Mind You are taking the scripture in John out of context. The conversation in John is about natural birth and spiritual birth. You are born naturally by water and there is a new birth by spirit. We are saved by GRACE..for by grace ..God's unearned , unmerited favor toward us...through FAITH..in Christ's finished work..not of your good works lest any man should boast. Acts 2 38 was preached to JEWS..the first 9 chapters of Acts dealt with the Jews. Gentiles are not brought in until Acts chapter 10. Everything changes in chapter 10. Jews could not receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit until after water baptism. Gentiles receive it before water baptism. Therefore they were born again Christians before water baptism. Jesus death, burial and bodily reserection are enough for my salvation. ,
Genesis 40:8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them,( NOTE ) ( Do not interpretations belong to God? ) tell me them, I pray you.
5:53 The ten commandments was literally written by God himself. The only portion of scripture that was Not breathed out inspiration through man. So there's something different about the ten commandments. God wrote them on tables of stone symbolizing the permanency and on both sides showing nothing is to be added to or erased from it. So we should reexamine the 4th commandment. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy.
Bruce, the Lord promised this - You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; NOT in tablets of stone, but in fleshy tablets of the heart. 4 ¶ And such trust have we through Christ toward God: - 2 Cor 3:2-4
I believe in one God but I have found the UPCI to be under a religious spirit. The Lord delivered a group of us from our church for this reason. They started having sermon after sermon telling people if they didn't speak in tongues then they weren't going to Heaven. Speaking in tongues is when you're so full of the Spirit that is pours out of your mouth in tongues. You shouldn't use tongues to try and tell if someone is saved or has the Holy Spirit. Unless you have the gift of discerning tongues, then how would you even know which tongues they are speaking? There is a demonic counterfeit tongue, and a bunch of the people under the spirit of religion in this church spoken in it. You know if someone has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, by using God's word. In Acts 2:38 we see how to tell if one has the Spirit "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." If they repented and where baptized for the remission of sins, then they have received the Holy Spirit. They may not be full to overflowing and speak in tongues yet, but they have an initial amount. I have also seen people who were baptized in the name of "Father, Son, Holy Spirit" who received the Holy Spirit AND fire baptism and have done amazing things for God's kingdom. God isn't a legalist, stop trying to make Him into one and dividing the body of Christ. When Derek Prince had a woman delivered from 72 spirits and one said it's name was "Jesus only", I was confused because God had revealed to me that the trinity was false. Then I meditated on it and God showed me it's a religious spirit for the group known as "Jesus only" because they push this lie that people who don't speak in tongues yet, are going to Hell and the legalism of having to use a name that didn't even exist before English, to be baptized in. None of the Apostles where baptized in the name of "Jesus". He wasn't called that then. God knows your heart, and if you're giving it to Him during the baptism, He's not gonna trip you up over a legalistic thing like using the English version of a name of one of His manifestations. I hope the UPCI can repent of this and change their teachings, but the spirit of religions is so strong that we need to ask God to help them. God bless you all and read the bible, don't just believe a school of thought.
Dear God! Be careful sir! You seem to have many revelations once you left which is most likely a deceiving spirit. I’ve seen it happen time and time again! Are you still seeking God?
See our video "SPIRITUAL COUNTERFEIT: ONENESS PENTECOSTALISM DENIES THE BIBLICAL DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY" at ua-cam.com/video/LzZmyzFWokA/v-deo.html. See also our playlist "Dealing with Anti Trinitarians (UPC) & Early Church History" with 45 videos at ua-cam.com/play/PL9931642C7C8FFEAB.html&feature=plcp. See also our website www.BibleQuery.org (see the section on the "Trinity" & our newsletters on "The Trinity" & "Oneness Pentecostals"). Questions to Ask Oneness Pentecostals Concerning Their Heretical Beliefs: 1. Is Jesus His own Father? 2. If Jesus' will and the Father's will were identical, then why did Jesus express the desire to escape the cup but resigns Himself not to His own will but the will of the Father? 3. Was Jesus praying to Himself in the Garden of Gethsemane? 4. If Jesus was praying to the divine side of Himself, then isn't He still praying to Himself? 5. Why was Jesus not saying, "Not My will, but MY will be done?" if there is only one person and one will involved when He was praying in Luke 22:42 & Matt. 26:39. 6. If baptism is essential for salvation, then what happens to someone who repents of sin, accepts Jesus as Savior, walks across the street to get baptized but is killed by a car. Does he go to heaven or hell? If he goes to heaven, then baptism isn't a requirement is it? If he goes to hell, then faith in Christ isn't sufficient to save him is it? 7. Since the Bible teaches us that Jesus is in bodily form now (Col. 2:9), then how does the Oneness Pentecostal person maintain that God is in the form of the Holy Spirit? Also, when Jesus returns, will He return in His body? Will God's form then revert to the form of the Son at a later date? 8. If God is only one person, why did Jesus say in John 14:23, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." If God is only one person, why does Jesus say, "we"? 9. Oneness theology teaches that God was in the mode of the Father in the Old Testament. God was seen in the OT (not as a vision or a dream or an angel in the following verses: Exo. 6:2-3; Gen. 19:24; Num. 12:6-8). But, Jesus said no one has seen the Father (John 6:46). If they were seeing God Almighty (Exo. 6:2-3) but it wasn't the Father, then who was it? 10. What does John 16:13 mean when it says, "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."? How can the Holy Spirit not speak of Himself if He is also Jesus & the Father? If He is all three persons of the Godhead at the same time then who is He "hearing" from if not Himself? The following is from "John Gill's Exposition of the Bible": John 16:13 Howbeit, when the Spirit of truth is come Of this character of the Spirit, see ( John 14:17 ) . His coming, as before, intends more especially his descent on the apostles at Pentecost; though what is here said of him is true of his office, and of his operations on other persons, and at other times: he will guide you into all truth; necessary to be known, useful to men, profitable to the churches, even the whole counsel of God; what relates to worship, the nature, form, and spirituality of it, as well as doctrine. He is as a guide, he goes before, leads the way, removes obstructions, opens the understanding, makes things plain and clear, teaches to profit, and leads in the way men should go, without turning to the right hand or left, which, without such a guide, they would be apt to do. The Jews F25 have a notion of the Holy Ghost being a guide into all wisdom and knowledge. ``R. Phinehas says, the Holy Spirit rested upon Joseph from his youth to the day of his death, and "guided him into all wisdom", as a shepherd leads his flock, according to ( Psalms 80:1 Psalms 80:2 ) ;'' For he shall not speak of himself: as Christ, the Son, spoke not of himself in opposition to the Father, so the Spirit speaks not of himself in opposition either to the Father, or the Son, but in perfect agreement with both; being, as of the same nature and essence, power and glory, so of the same mind, understanding, and will; and as they agreed and wrought jointly and harmoniously, in the works of nature and providence, so in the economy of grace and salvation. But whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; as Christ himself did, ( John 15:15 ) ; and they are such things as ear has not heard besides; what were secretly transacted in the council and covenant of peace, and agreed upon by all the three persons; things which concern the salvation of men, the Gospel church state, another world, and the glory of all the divine persons: and he will show you things to come; which would come to pass after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ; things relating to the state and settlement of the Gospel church, the partition wall being broken down, the law of commandments contained in ordinances abolished, and a new face of things appearing in the kingdom and interest of Christ, in consequence of the Spirit being sent forth, and poured down: or this may respect the spirit of prophecy in the apostles, who showed to them many things to come in after ages; as the rise of the man of sin, the great departure from the faith, and decline of the power of godliness in the last days, the calling of the Jews, the destruction of antichrist, the burning of the world, and the making of new heavens and new earth; and, in short, what would be the state of the church of Christ, and religion, in all the several periods of time, quite down to the coming of Christ, when dead saints shall be raised, and living ones changed, as is declared throughout the book of Revelation. FOOTNOTES: F25 Pirke Eliezer, c. 39. To get further details to the first nine questions see the following link: "Answers and response to "Questions to ask Oneness Pentecostal believers" at carm.org/religious-movements/oneness-pentecostal/answers-and-response-questions-ask-oneness-Pentecostal by Matt Slick who is the President and Founder of the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM); see his website at www.CARM.org. Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These "forms" are not three distinct persons but one person who occupied consecutive modes. The Trinity, on the other hand, is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, simultaneous persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three gods. In defending the doctrine of the Trinity and in examining the Oneness doctrine regarding the Godhead, it is first necessary to define the terms that are used. Since the Trinity doctrine states there are three persons in one Godhead and Oneness Pentecostal theology states there is only one person, we first need to know what a "person" is before we try to discover whether or not God is three persons or one. Therefore, we need to ask what qualifies someone as having "personhood"? I offer the following analysis as an attempt to adequately define personhood. After the outline, I will try and show that the definition and/or characteristics of personhood can be applied to both the Father and the Son in a context that shows they both existed as persons at the same time thereby proving Oneness theology is incorrect. What are the qualities and attributes of being a person? A person exists and has identity. A person is aware of his own existence and identity. This precludes the condition of being unconscious. A self-aware person will use such a statement as "I am," "me." "mine." etc. A person can recognize the existence of other persons. This is true provided there were other persons around him or her. Such recognition would include the use of such statements as "you are", "you", "yours", etc. A person possesses a will. A will is the capability of conscious choice, decision, intention, desire, and/or purpose. A single person cannot have two separate and distinct wills at the same time on the exact same subject. Regarding the exact same subject, a person can desire/will one thing at one moment and another at a different moment. Separate and simultaneous wills imply separate and simultaneous persons. A person has the ability to communicate--under normal conditions. Persons do not need to have bodies. God the Father possesses personhood without a body--as do the angels. Biblically speaking, upon death we are "absent from the body and home with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8). God qualifies as having personhood in that He exists, is self-aware, has identity, uses terms such as "Me", "I AM", "My," and possesses a will. The question now becomes whether or not there is more than one "person" in the Godhead. "Let this cup pass from Me." "And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42Saying, 'Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done'" (Luke 22:41-42). "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, 'O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt'" (Matt. 26:39). In both Luke 22:42 and Matt. 26:39 (which are parallel passages), the context is Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane--right before His betrayal. He was praying to the Father about the ordeal He was about to undergo. Several points are worth bringing out here: First, in this passage, Jesus addresses the Father. He says, "Oh my Father . . . " Note that Jesus says "my" and "Father." These two words designate a "me and you" relationship. Second, "If it be possible" is Jesus expressing a desire--a hope. What is that hope or desire? It is that "this cup pass from me." The cup Jesus is speaking of is the imminent ordeal of betrayal, scourging, and crucifixion. Jesus did not want to go through this. He was expressing His desire. It was His will not to undergo the severe ordeal ahead of Him. If this was not so, He would not have expressed the desire to have the cup pass from Him. Third, in Matt. 26:39, Jesus says, "Nevertheless., not my will, but thine, be done." In Luke 22:42 he says, "Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." With this, Jesus is expressing His will and contrasting it to the will of the Father. Yet, He is stating that even though He does not want to undergo what lay ahead, "Nevertheless," He would submit to the will of the Father--and not his own will. This shows that the person of Jesus had a separate and different will than the Father. Since we have two separate simultaneous wills, we have two separate and simultaneous persons and Oneness Pentecostal theology is thus necessarily incorrect & heretical. Oneness theology also maintains that baptism is a necessary part of salvation; that is, in order to be saved, one must be baptized, by immersion (see our video "IS WATER BAPTISM NECESSARY TO ESCAPE HELL & BE SAVED & ARE YOU "BORN AGAIN" (JOHN 3:3-8) BY IT?" at ua-cam.com/video/wYJtMV9qrWg/v-deo.html). If you are not baptized you cannot be saved. However, not only must baptism be by immersion, it must also be administered with the formula "In Jesus' name" rather than the formula "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" which is mentioned in Matt. 28:19 (Oneness Pentecostals reject the fact that Matthew 28:19 teaches that by its very words a person is baptized into the very reality of God as Father, Son & the Holy Spirit, i.e., the reality of God as Trinity. The Greek preposition "eis" means "into" and denotes that the disciples were to baptize converts into the dynamic life of God as Trinity. A believer therefore shares in the fullness of fellowship with the members of the Trinity. Baptism is by the authority of Jesus (Acts 4:7; see implications of the Trinity in Colossians 3:17). Finally, this baptism must be administered by a duly ordained minister of a church that maintains oneness theology according to Acts 2:38: United Pentecostal, United Apostolic, etc. The problem for Oneness Pentecostals is that Acts 2:38 does not mean what they think it means. "Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38). Acts 2:38 is one of the more controversial verses in the Bible regarding baptism and whether or not it is the requirement for salvation. Some use this verse to say that one must be baptized in order to be saved. But when you look at the verse, and others, you will see that it does not teach baptismal regeneration, that baptism saves, or that baptism is necessary for salvation. First of all, rarely is doctrine ever made from a single verse. We need to look at all of what God's words says about a subject in order to accurately understand what it teaches. I will briefly tackle this verse in the following manner: Examination of the verse's syntax, grammar and structure. Examine other verses dealing with the forgiveness of sins. Examine the verse in its covenant context. Grammar and Structure of Acts 2:38 In Acts 2:38 the main verb is metanoesate (change mind), the aorist direct imperative (a command) of metanoeo which means to repent (change mind). This refers to that initial repentance of the sinner unto salvation. The verb translated "be baptized" is in the indirect passive imperative (a command to receive; hence, passive voice in Greek1) of baptizo, which does not give it the same direct command implied in "repent." The preposition "for" in the phrase "for the remission of sins" in Greek is "eis," unto or into, and it is in the accusative case (direct object). It can mean "for the purpose of identifying you with the remission of sins." It is the same preposition we find in 1 Cor. 10:2 in the phrase "and were baptized unto Moses." Note that both contexts are dealing with baptism and identification. In 1 Cor. 10:2 the people were baptized or spiritually identifying themselves with the purposes and vision of Moses. Repentance, therefore, is presented as identifying an individual with the remission of his sins even as baptism following repentance provides an external identification visible by others. Repentance is something that concerns an individual and God while baptism involves others. That is why baptistheto (let be immersed) is in the passive voice indicating that one does not baptize himself but is baptized by another usually in the presence of others. Repentance, however, is an act taking place within a person's heart as the Holy Spirit moves in the sinner. But, all this Greek stuff may be confusing. Let me break it down. All people are commanded to repent for their sins. This is what believers have already done by becoming Christians. Baptism, then, is the outward identification with being a Christian for those who have already repented. Also, as the Israelites were "baptized into Moses" (1 Cor. 10:2), so too, Christians are baptized into Jesus. That is, they are identifying themselves, publicly, with Christ. Likewise, in Rom. 6:1-5 where baptism is related to death, burial, and resurrection, it is again an identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. That is why it is said of Christians that we have died to sin (Rom. 6:2, 11; Gal. 2:19-20; Col. 2:20; Col. 3:3; 1 Pet. 2:24). This verse is not demonstrating that baptism is essential for salvation, but that baptism is the thing which we receive in order to publicly identify ourselves completely and totally with Christ as a manifestation of the inward work God has done within us. Other verses dealing with salvation Justification is the work of God where the righteousness of Jesus is reckoned to the sinner; so the sinner is declared, by God, as being righteous under the Law (Rom. 4:3; 5:1,9; Gal. 2:16; 3:11). This righteousness is not earned or retained by any effort of the saved. Justification is an instantaneous occurrence with the result being eternal life. It is based completely and solely upon Jesus' sacrifice on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24) and is received by faith alone (Rom. 4:5; 5:1; Eph. 2:8-9). No works are necessary whatsoever to obtain justification. Otherwise, it is not a gift (Rom. 6:23). Therefore, we are justified by faith (Rom. 5:1). Nowhere in the Bible does it state that we are justified by grace and baptism or faith and baptism or faith and anything else. On the contrary, baptism is excluded from the gospel message. Paul said that he came to preach the gospel--not to baptize: "I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptized anyone else). For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel..." (1 Cor. 1:14-17). Likewise, Paul told us exactly what the gospel that saves is; he said in 1 Cor. 15:1-4, "Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." Note what Paul states in the gospel, and that he did not include baptism in the definition of the gospel. So, we must ask if baptism is necessary for salvation, then why did Paul downplay it and even exclude it from the description of what is required for salvation? It is because baptism isn't necessary for salvation. Further proof that baptism is not a requirement of salvation can be found in Acts 10:44-46. Peter was preaching the gospel, people became saved, and then they were baptized. Acts 10:44-48 says, "While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.' So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days." (NIV). These people were saved. The gift of the Holy Spirit was on the Gentiles, and they were speaking in tongues. This is significant because tongues is a gift given to believers, see 1 Cor. 14:1-5. Also, unbelievers don't praise God. They can't because praise to the true God is a deep spiritual matter that is foreign to the unsaved (1 Cor. 2:14). Therefore, the ones in Acts 10:44-46 who are speaking in tongues and praising God are definitely saved, and they are saved before they are baptized. This isn't an exception. It is a reality. This proves that baptism is not necessary for salvation, and that Acts 2:38 is not teaching it is necessity either. But, if it isn't saying that, then why is baptism mentioned here? Biblical Covenant Context A covenant is a pact or agreement between two or more parties. Very often, covenants have visible signs to represent them. The elements of bread and wine used in communion are good examples of this. Circumcision was both a covenant sign and and the initiatory rite into the Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 17:10). But this covenant sign did not save anyone. God said to Abraham, "I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." (Gen. 17:7, NIV). God later instructed Abraham to circumcise not only every adult male but also eight-day-old male infants as a sign of the covenant (Gen. 17:9-13). If the children were not circumcised, they were not considered to be under the promissory Abrahamic covenant. This is why Moses' wife circumcised her son and threw the foreskin at Moses' feet after Moses failed to circumcise him (Exo. 4:24-25). She knew the importance of the covenant between God and her children. At the same time, we must understand that circumcision did not guarantee salvation to those who received it. It was a rite meant only for the people of God, who were born into the family of God (who were then the Jews). It was an outward sign of the covenant promise. To reject it was to reject the covenant, but accepting it did not guarantee salvation. Another theological debate at risk here There is debate within Christianity on the nature of baptism and to whom it may be administered. I am not herein trying to convince anyone of the proper objects of baptism whether it be infant baptism or adult-only baptism. I only present the following information as a proof that baptism is a covenant sign and not essential to salvation. In the New Testament, circumcision is mentioned many times. But with respect to baptism, it is specifically mentioned in Col. 2:11-12: "In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." (NIV). In these verses, baptism and circumcision are related. The extent of that relationship is still being debated. Nevertheless, Paul also says in Rom. 2:29, "But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God." As you can see, for the Christian, circumcision is of the heart. And because it is, we Christians are now included in the Abrahamic covenant where before, we, the Gentiles, were not. "Remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world." (Eph. 2:12, NASB). In Gal. 3:8-9, Paul calls the promise of the Abrahamic covenant the gospel. He says, "And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, 'All the nations shall be blessed in you, 9 So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.'" So, Paul calls the Abrahamic covenant the gospel. The sign of this Abrahamic covenant was circumcision. Here is the catch. Since the Abrahamic covenant is still valid (we are justified by faith--Gal. 3:8), then is there a covenant sign for us today? I think the answer is a resounding yes. I believe that baptism replaces the Old Testament covenant sign of circumcision because 1) there was a New Covenant in the communion supper (Luke 22:20), and 2) in circumcision there was the shedding of blood, but in baptism no blood is shed. The covenant sign has changed now that the Law has been fulfilled in Christ. If you understand that baptism is a covenant sign, then you can see that it is a representation of the reality of Christ circumcising our hearts (Rom. 2:29; Col. 2:11-12). It is our outward proclamation of the inward spiritual blessing of regeneration--of "heart-circumcision." It comes after faith which is a gift of God (Rom. 13:3) and the work of God (John 6:28). Again, baptism is the covenant sign of our covenant with God. Acts 2:39 and "The Promise" This would explain why Peter in verse 39 of Acts 2 says, "For the promise is for you and your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God shall call to Himself." What promise is Peter speaking of when he says "the promise?" Notice that he does not say "this promise" but "the promise." If Peter was referring to baptism as the promise, he would have said "this promise." Instead, he used a phrase "the promise." This is significant. The phrase "the promise" occurs in 26 Bible verses in the New Testament. It is used in reference to several different topics. The Holy Spirit, (Luke 24:49; Acts 2:33; Gal. 3:14). God's promise to Abraham to multiply his descendants in Egypt--physical as well as spiritual (Acts 7:17; Heb. 6:13, 15, 17). The promise of the Messiah, (Acts 13:32; Acts 26:6-7; Rom. 4:13, 14, 16; Gal. 3:17, 19, 22; Eph. 3:6; 2 Tim. 1:1). The promise of eternal redemption (Heb. 9:15; 1 John 2:25). The promise that Sarah would have a child (Rom. 4:20; Gal. 4:23). The promise that through Isaac the world would be blessed. (Rom. 9:8). The promise of Jesus' return (2 Pet. 3:4). The promise to kill Paul by Paul's adversaries (Acts 22:21). But we are most interested in its context in Acts 2, which begins with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13). Peter then preaches a sermon and quotes many OT scriptures (Acts 2:14-35). In verse 2:22 Peter specifically says, "Men of Israel, listen to these words . . . " Peter is speaking to the Jews. It was to the Jews that "the promise" of the outpouring of the Spirit was given. Peter is speaking the covenant language of God as He quotes the OT. Since Peter quotes Joel 2:28-32 in Acts 2:17-18, we can easily see what Peter is talking about when speaking of "the promise" in Acts 2:39. "And it shall be in the last days, God says, that I will pour forth of My Spirit upon all mankind; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams, Even upon My bondslaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth of My Spirit." (Acts 2:17-18). See also, "For I will pour out water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring, And My blessing on your descendants." (Isaiah 44:3). Peter states in Acts 2:38, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Peter is clearly speaking of the promise of God to grant the Holy Spirit in a new and better way; but is he saying that people become saved by baptism in water, or that baptism is part of salvation? Not at all. Peter is simply speaking covenantally about the covenant sign. Baptism! Consider this proof, from Peter, that people are saved before baptism: "While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. 45And all the circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles also. 46For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, 47"Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" 48And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days." (Acts 10:44-48). Notice that Peter had been preaching the gospel, and the Holy Spirit fell upon the people. In verse 45 we see that "the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles also." These people were saved. The gift of the Holy Spirit was on the Gentiles, and they were speaking in tongues. This is significant because tongues is a gift given to believers, see 1 Cor. 14:1-5. Also, unbelievers don't praise God. They can't because praise to the true God is a deep spiritual matter that is foreign to the unsaved (1 Cor. 2:14). Therefore, the ones in Acts 10:44-48 who are speaking in tongues and praising God are definitely saved, and they are saved before they are baptized. This simply isn't an exception. It is a reality. Conclusion Acts 2:38 so closely ties repentance and baptism because it is contextually covenant language and covenant concept. It is not stating that you must be baptized in order to be saved. It is saying that baptism is the complete and total covenantal identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It is not the covenant representation (baptism) of what Christ did that saves us but the reality of His sacrifice which we receive by faith (Rom. 5:1; Gal. 3:8). That is why we can see a group of people in Acts 10:44-48 who are saved before they are baptized. Baptism is not what saves. It is not part of salvation. It is something someone does who is already saved. See our playlist which deals with another religious cult which likewise believes that water baptism is essential for salvation called "Dealing with "Saved by Works & Baptism", "Church of Christ"" with 72 videos at ua-cam.com/play/PLBD55090718DA6D3D.html. Oneness churches also teach that speaking in tongues is a necessary manifestation of the Holy Spirit (see our video "Acts 19: Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Baptism in the Holy Spirit & Speaking in Tongues" at ua-cam.com/video/y2uXPzB0UmE/v-deo.html). Since a person cannot be saved without the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9), it follows that only those who have spoken in tongues are really saved according to them. There is, therefore, an emphasis that Oneness church members speak in tongues to "demonstrate" that they are saved and have the truth (see our video series beginning with "Blasphemous Charismatic & Pentecostal Mayhem #1: Mad Delusional Experiences Replace Scripture Alone" at ua-cam.com/video/Kbv7YsyMf0I/v-deo.html). Oneness groups are decidedly Arminian in the doctrine of salvation. They deny predestination and maintain that it is completely up to the individual to decide whether or not he wants to be saved by their own will power & efforts (see our playlist, "Dealing with Predestination, Arminianism & Calvinism" with 81 videos at ua-cam.com/play/PLA932903698A56780.html). They also teach that it is possible to lose one's salvation (see our video "True Christians Cannot Lose Their Salvation But Fake & Deluded "Christians" Never Had It At All" at ua-cam.com/video/meUD2vCv3oo/v-deo.html). There is within the Oneness movement an attempt to represent themselves in a modest and holy manner. This is to be commended. However, sometimes it tends to become legalistic in that women are required to abstain from wearing makeup and pants. They also must have their heads covered. Likewise, men should be well-dressed, preferably in ties (this has been my experience with them). Such practices are not wrong in themselves, and are good examples of propriety. However, when they become requirements for acceptance in a church, it is legalistic. Legalism leads to bondage and the requirements of keeping the law to maintain salvation. It then becomes a means by which a person's spirituality is judged. Oneness churches strongly imply that if you go to movies, or have a TV, or wear makeup, etc., then you are not "really" a Christian (see our video "KEEPING THE OLD TESTAMENT LAWS & COMMANDMENTS CANNOT EARN HEAVEN OR SALVATION WITH GOD!" at ua-cam.com/video/aIh3T31ujuU/v-deo.html). Oneness Pentecostal people are many and varied. The two main groups that hold to Oneness theology are the United Pentecostal Church International (the largest) and the United Apostolic church. There are others like the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible Way Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ as well as a host of independent Oneness churches scattered throughout the United States. The following points of doctrine are generally held to by the Oneness Pentecostal groups. Within Orthodoxy There is only one God in all existence. The Bible is God's inerrant word. Jesus was born of a virgin. Jesus had two natures. Justification by faith. Baptism must be by immersion.1 The elements of communion are bread and wine and are only for believers. Foot-washing (John 13:4-5) is a divine institution to be practiced by church members.2 Abstain from joining secret societies (James 5:12; 2 Cor. 6:14-18). There will be a future rapture of the Church where the Christians will be transformed (1 Thess. 4:13-17; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; Phil. 3:20-21). Outside of Orthodoxy Denies the doctrine of the Trinity. Denies justification by faith alone by stating that baptism is also required for salvation. Jesus is God the Father. Jesus is the Holy Spirit. The name of God is "Jesus." Baptism is necessary for salvation. Denies pre-existence of the Word as the Son. Teaches that the He existed as the Father. Being born again means repentance, baptism, and speaking in tongues. Baptism must be administered by an ordained Oneness minister to be valid. Baptism must be administered with the phrase, "In the name of Jesus" instead of the phrase, "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," (Matt. 28:19). Speaking in tongues is a necessary requirement to demonstrate that a person has been baptized in the Holy Spirit and is, therefore, saved. It is claimed to be the initial sign of the infilling of the Holy Ghost. Restitution of all things though the devil and the angels will not be restored. Women may be pastors.3 Only Oneness people will go to heaven. Finally for further information see the following links: "Out of Oneness Pentecostalism--David Vivas, Jr.'s Story" at carm.org/christianity/testimonies/out-oneness-pentecostalism-david-vivas-jrs-story, "Oneness Pentecostalism" at www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/onenesspentecostalismprofile.pdf, "Oneness Pentecostalism" at www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?currsection=sermonstopic&keyword=oneness+pentecostalism. 2 Corinthians 13:14, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen."
Google yahushua Messiah. when these false teachers are telling the people that the apostles talked and baptize in the name of Jesus they are lying to you the letter J has only been around for five hundred years and the name has only been around for four hundred years look up the truth for yourself do not be deceived these are lies the Apostle Paul warn the people about in his day
the Holy Ghost has been around since the beginning and that's what people are getting after baptism in Jesus name....its the revelation that the God of the Israelites died for the whole world and his blood is what is being applied.....the church is built on that revelation
Natesaffordable I agree that YAHushua is Yahuah in the flesh the thing is what I'm trying to get across to people that Jesus is a made-up name. it is not was not, never will be the Messiahs real name. he was Hebrew he had a Hebrew name. names do not change from language to language! this same trick was played when Babylon took Israel captive and change the names of Daniel Michel AzariYAH has a HezekiYAH to Babylonian names to honor their god this is what happen when they change the name of YAHushua to the name Jesus just do a little bit of study I'm just trying to let people know that his real name is yahushua and acts 4 and verse 12 it's very clear what it means the apostles preached the name of YAHushua they died for the name of yahushua they baptize in the name of YAHushua they didn't even know the name Jesus never heard it before never spoke it before just do a little bit of research may YAH bless you
Natesaffordable check out what the word halleluYah means it means praise be to YAH. even when it's spelled with a j it is still pronounced YAH in order to give praise to the Almighty. but you won't hear that in very many churches simply because not many people want to do much study and not many people receives correction but it is necessary for each and every one of us to receive it because if we are corrected we can come closer and will come closer to the Almighty IF we will receive it. ( correction) is one of the greatest gifts that we can receive
the word yah is pagan moon god for it is derived form Babylon found its way into Canaanites and worked its way into egypt. God never revealed his name as yhwh,yah.or whatever 22 guess names. these names also came bout from the masoretes in the 9th century who created the dots and dashes and used the vowels from Adonai to formulate those bogus guess names. i suggest as one has done his study on the letter j i advise to do likewise with yhwh or yah. if ur an honest student or scholar u will have to admit that yah is pagan. Ex 3:14 has nothing to do with yah. cf. jn 8:56
David Cantu you are very confused. even David in 68:4 of Psalms praise him by his name YAH! you can also look at the original Scroll of Isaiah and see what he called him or his real name YeshaYAHU. and that is just the start look up all the original names of the people that are in the Bible many of them have the name YAH in it somewhere. just like two of the three Hebrew children that were through in the fiery furnace their real names also had YAH in it, that is why they were changed because they honored the almighty and they were changed to Babylonian names , their original names are HananYAH AzarYAH. this is very easy to find out just study and don't pay attention to that nonsense
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I believe in one God but I have found the UPCI to be under a religious spirit. The Lord delivered a group of us from our church for this reason. They started having sermon after sermon telling people if they didn't speak in tongues then they weren't going to Heaven. Speaking in tongues is when you're so full of the Spirit that is pours out of your mouth in tongues. You shouldn't use tongues to try and tell if someone is saved or has the Holy Spirit. Unless you have the gift of discerning tongues, then how would you even know which tongues they are speaking? There is a demonic counterfeit tongue, and a bunch of the people under the spirit of religion in this church spoken in it. You know if someone has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, by using God's word. In Acts 2:38 we see how to tell if one has the Spirit "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." If they repented and where baptized for the remission of sins, then they have received the Holy Spirit. They may not be full to overflowing and speak in tongues yet, but they have an initial amount. I have also seen people who were baptized in the name of "Father, Son, Holy Spirit" who received the Holy Spirit AND fire baptism and have done amazing things for God's kingdom. God isn't a legalist, stop trying to make Him into one and dividing the body of Christ. When Derek Prince had a woman delivered from 72 spirits and one said it's name was "Jesus only", I was confused because God had revealed to me that the trinity was false. Then I meditated on it and God showed me it's a religious spirit for the group known as "Jesus only" because they push this lie that people who don't speak in tongues yet, are going to Hell and the legalism of having to use a name that didn't even exist before English, to be baptized in. None of the Apostles where baptized in the name of "Jesus". He wasn't called that then. God knows your heart, and if you're giving it to Him during the baptism, He's not gonna trip you up over a legalistic thing like using the English version of a name of one of His manifestations. I hope the UPCI can repent of this and change their teachings, but the spirit of religions is so strong that we need to ask God to help them. God bless you all and read the bible, don't just believe a school of thought.
I appreciate the sound doctrine you give and following the scriptures is so needed
❤I like these glimpse into the past ❤ Praise God thank you Jesus
Dr. Bernard has the anointing from God.
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Amen
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Amen!🙌🏻 Thank You Jesus!
LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU brother David bernard
I am loving this teaching God Bless u and you church in Jesus Name
Vincent Mullins do you know what church this is?
United Pentecostal Church (32:12 )
Excellent teaching! Praise God for this teaching!
Beloved, I don't know you
in person but God knows
you. God minister to me a
revelation when I was on
your profile to see things
around you,I saw
blessings but spiritual
attacks holding on to
them,in prayers,i saw a
woman in the realm of
the spirit monitoring and
plotting delay be in your
life, with an evil mirror,
and a motive to destroy.
But as I speak to you now
her time is up, Render
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foundation EKPOBA
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2DAYS with faith, as I
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they shall serve as point
of contact where ever you
are, you will receive
double portion of grace to
excel and total
restoration of
breakthrough in your life
and in the life of your
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of the spirit saith the lord
(zechariah 4:6). You shall
testify to the Glory of God
in your life. God bless you.....
Such good word!
God Bless the Bernards
Thank you Dr. Bernard!
Amen
Our Father Wich art in heaven...
I hope that was a type-o
Matthew 6:9-13
King James Version
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, 🙌🏻Hallowed be thy name.
God bless you pastor
Beloved, I don't know you
in person but God knows
you. God minister to me a
revelation when I was on
your profile to see things
around you,I saw
blessings but spiritual
attacks holding on to
them,in prayers,i saw a
woman in the realm of
the spirit monitoring and
plotting delay be in your
life, with an evil mirror,
and a motive to destroy.
But as I speak to you now
her time is up, Render
hand of favour with
Anything you can afford
to these motherless
foundation EKPOBA
MOTHERLESS
FOUNDATION) in kebbi
state nigeria before
2DAYS with faith, as I
Rise my hands towards
heaven and pray for you
they shall serve as point
of contact where ever you
are, you will receive
double portion of grace to
excel and total
restoration of
breakthrough in your life
and in the life of your
family. Deliver them to the
MD in charge of the
orphanage to get their
details on (WhatsApp or
call them now on
+2349058629827) tell him I
sent you. For it is not by
might nor by in power but
of the spirit saith the lord
(zechariah 4:6). You shall
testify to the Glory of God
in your life. God bless you....
@WALDO is not good? It’s the true biblical doctrine taught by Jesus & the apostles. The oness of God is taught throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
Mark 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
i do love this priest !!!
Pentecostal or apostolic are not in the scriptures it's a false teaching - IF IT'S NOT WRITTEN ASK YOURSELF WHERE DID IT COME FROM BECAUSE JESUS CHRIST WASN'T PENTECOSTAL OR APOSTOLIC
Emmanuel Manosalvas Trust me. This is NOT false teaching. It's quite the opposite. Jesus built his church upon the foundation of the first Apostles (the 12 Apostles of the Lamb) That's why it's called Apostolic. That word comes from the word Apostle. In the Last chapter of the book of Luke and in Acts chapters 1 and 2 Jesus gave his Disciples instruction on what they should do before he poured out his spirit in Acts 2:4. This records the birth of the church.
Urban Patriot Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
No man in the scriptures ever said that they where apostolic or pentecostal it's a lie -I believe in what's written you are adding to the WORD of God yes apostle is written but apostolic religion is not - pentecost is written but pentecostal religion is not is all false teaching
Urban Patriot 1Th 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Everything is written in the Holy scriptures -send me the book ,chapter and verse where GOD said for us to be apostolic -prove it with the scriptures
+Emmanuel Manosalvas
He wasn't trinitarian either.
To God be the glory....
5:42 the hebrew & greek words for spirit means breath. So there is one God, the Holy Spirit is the Breath of God. The Son is the Word of God made flesh. Which is why it boggles my mind that people don't believe that there should exist a perfect Bible with no mistakes in it. The doctrine of only the original manuscript is without era is false. God did preserve his word in english and you can guess which version I'm talking about. It's the one that's being slowly taken away. When we realize that Jesus and the Word is the same then it will dawn upon us that not only should there be a perfect bible but there has to be because Jesus the living word is perfect.
Our hope is not in a water baptism formula. Our hope is not in a water baptism formula. Our hope is in the death, burial and restriction of Jesus. To believe otherwise is to say that Jesus or Jehovah Sons death is not enough for our salvation. I'm trusting in his finished work.
SPELLING ERROR..resurrection
And we hear a different message than yours from Jesus in John chapter 3, also in Mark 16:16
Also tell that to the Apsotles in the book of Acts who preached repentance and baptism in Jesus name.
You can dance around it, or you can simply obey it. Nobody here is stopping you from avoiding God's plan. Do your thing and hinder not those who are hungry to fulfill God's word.
@Apostolic Mind You want us to believe that for almost 2000 years nobody got saved?? The UPC never came on the scene until about 1914. When those who received the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the early nineteen hundreds were most likely Trinitarians..imagine that!!!
@Apostolic Mind You are taking the scripture in John out of context. The conversation in John is about natural birth and spiritual birth. You are born naturally by water and there is a new birth by spirit. We are saved by GRACE..for by grace ..God's unearned , unmerited favor toward us...through FAITH..in Christ's finished work..not of your good works lest any man should boast. Acts 2 38 was preached to JEWS..the first 9 chapters of Acts dealt with the Jews. Gentiles are not brought in until Acts chapter 10. Everything changes in chapter 10. Jews could not receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit until after water baptism. Gentiles receive it before water baptism. Therefore they were born again Christians before water baptism. Jesus death, burial and bodily reserection are enough for my salvation.
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There is only 1 plan of salvation for all, only 1 gospel message for all. If the jews needed water baptism so do we all.
Genesis 40:8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them,( NOTE )
( Do not interpretations belong to God? ) tell me them, I pray you.
5:53 The ten commandments was literally written by God himself. The only portion of scripture that was Not breathed out inspiration through man. So there's something different about the ten commandments. God wrote them on tables of stone symbolizing the permanency and on both sides showing nothing is to be added to or erased from it. So we should reexamine the 4th commandment. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy.
Amen
Bruce, the Lord promised this -
You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men;
3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; NOT in tablets of stone, but in fleshy tablets of the heart.
4 ¶ And such trust have we through Christ toward God: - 2 Cor 3:2-4
I believe in one God but I have found the UPCI to be under a religious spirit. The Lord delivered a group of us from our church for this reason. They started having sermon after sermon telling people if they didn't speak in tongues then they weren't going to Heaven. Speaking in tongues is when you're so full of the Spirit that is pours out of your mouth in tongues.
You shouldn't use tongues to try and tell if someone is saved or has the Holy Spirit. Unless you have the gift of discerning tongues, then how would you even know which tongues they are speaking? There is a demonic counterfeit tongue, and a bunch of the people under the spirit of religion in this church spoken in it.
You know if someone has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, by using God's word. In Acts 2:38 we see how to tell if one has the Spirit "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
If they repented and where baptized for the remission of sins, then they have received the Holy Spirit. They may not be full to overflowing and speak in tongues yet, but they have an initial amount. I have also seen people who were baptized in the name of "Father, Son, Holy Spirit" who received the Holy Spirit AND fire baptism and have done amazing things for God's kingdom. God isn't a legalist, stop trying to make Him into one and dividing the body of Christ.
When Derek Prince had a woman delivered from 72 spirits and one said it's name was "Jesus only", I was confused because God had revealed to me that the trinity was false. Then I meditated on it and God showed me it's a religious spirit for the group known as "Jesus only" because they push this lie that people who don't speak in tongues yet, are going to Hell and the legalism of having to use a name that didn't even exist before English, to be baptized in. None of the Apostles where baptized in the name of "Jesus". He wasn't called that then. God knows your heart, and if you're giving it to Him during the baptism, He's not gonna trip you up over a legalistic thing like using the English version of a name of one of His manifestations.
I hope the UPCI can repent of this and change their teachings, but the spirit of religions is so strong that we need to ask God to help them. God bless you all and read the bible, don't just believe a school of thought.
Dear God! Be careful sir! You seem to have many revelations once you left which is most likely a deceiving spirit. I’ve seen it happen time and time again! Are you still seeking God?
See our video "SPIRITUAL COUNTERFEIT: ONENESS PENTECOSTALISM DENIES THE BIBLICAL DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY" at ua-cam.com/video/LzZmyzFWokA/v-deo.html. See also our playlist "Dealing with Anti Trinitarians (UPC) & Early Church History" with 45 videos at ua-cam.com/play/PL9931642C7C8FFEAB.html&feature=plcp. See also our website www.BibleQuery.org (see the section on the "Trinity" & our newsletters on "The Trinity" & "Oneness Pentecostals"). Questions to Ask Oneness Pentecostals Concerning Their Heretical Beliefs: 1. Is Jesus His own Father? 2. If Jesus' will and the Father's will were identical, then why did Jesus express the desire to escape the cup but resigns Himself not to His own will but the will of the Father? 3. Was Jesus praying to Himself in the Garden of Gethsemane? 4. If Jesus was praying to the divine side of Himself, then isn't He still praying to Himself? 5. Why was Jesus not saying, "Not My will, but MY will be done?" if there is only one person and one will involved when He was praying in Luke 22:42 & Matt. 26:39. 6. If baptism is essential for salvation, then what happens to someone who repents of sin, accepts Jesus as Savior, walks across the street to get baptized but is killed by a car. Does he go to heaven or hell? If he goes to heaven, then baptism isn't a requirement is it? If he goes to hell, then faith in Christ isn't sufficient to save him is it? 7. Since the Bible teaches us that Jesus is in bodily form now (Col. 2:9), then how does the Oneness Pentecostal person maintain that God is in the form of the Holy Spirit? Also, when Jesus returns, will He return in His body? Will God's form then revert to the form of the Son at a later date? 8. If God is only one person, why did Jesus say in John 14:23, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." If God is only one person, why does Jesus say, "we"? 9. Oneness theology teaches that God was in the mode of the Father in the Old Testament. God was seen in the OT (not as a vision or a dream or an angel in the following verses: Exo. 6:2-3; Gen. 19:24; Num. 12:6-8). But, Jesus said no one has seen the Father (John 6:46). If they were seeing God Almighty (Exo. 6:2-3) but it wasn't the Father, then who was it? 10. What does John 16:13 mean when it says, "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."? How can the Holy Spirit not speak of Himself if He is also Jesus & the Father? If He is all three persons of the Godhead at the same time then who is He "hearing" from if not Himself? The following is from "John Gill's Exposition of the Bible": John 16:13 Howbeit, when the Spirit of truth is come Of this character of the Spirit, see ( John 14:17 ) . His coming, as before, intends more especially his descent on the apostles at Pentecost; though what is here said of him is true of his office, and of his operations on other persons, and at other times: he will guide you into all truth; necessary to be known, useful to men, profitable to the churches, even the whole counsel of God; what relates to worship, the nature, form, and spirituality of it, as well as doctrine. He is as a guide, he goes before, leads the way, removes obstructions, opens the understanding, makes things plain and clear, teaches to profit, and leads in the way men should go, without turning to the right hand or left, which, without such a guide, they would be apt to do. The Jews F25 have a notion of the Holy Ghost being a guide into all wisdom and knowledge. ``R. Phinehas says, the Holy Spirit rested upon Joseph from his youth to the day of his death, and "guided him into all wisdom", as a shepherd leads his flock, according to ( Psalms 80:1 Psalms 80:2 ) ;'' For he shall not speak of himself: as Christ, the Son, spoke not of himself in opposition to the Father, so the Spirit speaks not of himself in opposition either to the Father, or the Son, but in perfect agreement with both; being, as of the same nature and essence, power and glory, so of the same mind, understanding, and will; and as they agreed and wrought jointly and harmoniously, in the works of nature and providence, so in the economy of grace and salvation. But whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; as Christ himself did, ( John 15:15 ) ; and they are such things as ear has not heard besides; what were secretly transacted in the council and covenant of peace, and agreed upon by all the three persons; things which concern the salvation of men, the Gospel church state, another world, and the glory of all the divine persons: and he will show you things to come; which would come to pass after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ; things relating to the state and settlement of the Gospel church, the partition wall being broken down, the law of commandments contained in ordinances abolished, and a new face of things appearing in the kingdom and interest of Christ, in consequence of the Spirit being sent forth, and poured down: or this may respect the spirit of prophecy in the apostles, who showed to them many things to come in after ages; as the rise of the man of sin, the great departure from the faith, and decline of the power of godliness in the last days, the calling of the Jews, the destruction of antichrist, the burning of the world, and the making of new heavens and new earth; and, in short, what would be the state of the church of Christ, and religion, in all the several periods of time, quite down to the coming of Christ, when dead saints shall be raised, and living ones changed, as is declared throughout the book of Revelation. FOOTNOTES: F25 Pirke Eliezer, c. 39. To get further details to the first nine questions see the following link: "Answers and response to "Questions to ask Oneness Pentecostal believers" at carm.org/religious-movements/oneness-pentecostal/answers-and-response-questions-ask-oneness-Pentecostal by Matt Slick who is the President and Founder of the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM); see his website at www.CARM.org. Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These "forms" are not three distinct persons but one person who occupied consecutive modes. The Trinity, on the other hand, is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, simultaneous persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three gods. In defending the doctrine of the Trinity and in examining the Oneness doctrine regarding the Godhead, it is first necessary to define the terms that are used. Since the Trinity doctrine states there are three persons in one Godhead and Oneness Pentecostal theology states there is only one person, we first need to know what a "person" is before we try to discover whether or not God is three persons or one. Therefore, we need to ask what qualifies someone as having "personhood"? I offer the following analysis as an attempt to adequately define personhood. After the outline, I will try and show that the definition and/or characteristics of personhood can be applied to both the Father and the Son in a context that shows they both existed as persons at the same time thereby proving Oneness theology is incorrect. What are the qualities and attributes of being a person? A person exists and has identity. A person is aware of his own existence and identity. This precludes the condition of being unconscious. A self-aware person will use such a statement as "I am," "me." "mine." etc. A person can recognize the existence of other persons. This is true provided there were other persons around him or her. Such recognition would include the use of such statements as "you are", "you", "yours", etc. A person possesses a will. A will is the capability of conscious choice, decision, intention, desire, and/or purpose. A single person cannot have two separate and distinct wills at the same time on the exact same subject. Regarding the exact same subject, a person can desire/will one thing at one moment and another at a different moment. Separate and simultaneous wills imply separate and simultaneous persons. A person has the ability to communicate--under normal conditions. Persons do not need to have bodies. God the Father possesses personhood without a body--as do the angels. Biblically speaking, upon death we are "absent from the body and home with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8). God qualifies as having personhood in that He exists, is self-aware, has identity, uses terms such as "Me", "I AM", "My," and possesses a will. The question now becomes whether or not there is more than one "person" in the Godhead. "Let this cup pass from Me." "And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42Saying, 'Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done'" (Luke 22:41-42). "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, 'O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt'" (Matt. 26:39). In both Luke 22:42 and Matt. 26:39 (which are parallel passages), the context is Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane--right before His betrayal. He was praying to the Father about the ordeal He was about to undergo. Several points are worth bringing out here: First, in this passage, Jesus addresses the Father. He says, "Oh my Father . . . " Note that Jesus says "my" and "Father." These two words designate a "me and you" relationship. Second, "If it be possible" is Jesus expressing a desire--a hope. What is that hope or desire? It is that "this cup pass from me." The cup Jesus is speaking of is the imminent ordeal of betrayal, scourging, and crucifixion. Jesus did not want to go through this. He was expressing His desire. It was His will not to undergo the severe ordeal ahead of Him. If this was not so, He would not have expressed the desire to have the cup pass from Him. Third, in Matt. 26:39, Jesus says, "Nevertheless., not my will, but thine, be done." In Luke 22:42 he says, "Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." With this, Jesus is expressing His will and contrasting it to the will of the Father. Yet, He is stating that even though He does not want to undergo what lay ahead, "Nevertheless," He would submit to the will of the Father--and not his own will. This shows that the person of Jesus had a separate and different will than the Father. Since we have two separate simultaneous wills, we have two separate and simultaneous persons and Oneness Pentecostal theology is thus necessarily incorrect & heretical. Oneness theology also maintains that baptism is a necessary part of salvation; that is, in order to be saved, one must be baptized, by immersion (see our video "IS WATER BAPTISM NECESSARY TO ESCAPE HELL & BE SAVED & ARE YOU "BORN AGAIN" (JOHN 3:3-8) BY IT?" at ua-cam.com/video/wYJtMV9qrWg/v-deo.html). If you are not baptized you cannot be saved. However, not only must baptism be by immersion, it must also be administered with the formula "In Jesus' name" rather than the formula "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" which is mentioned in Matt. 28:19 (Oneness Pentecostals reject the fact that Matthew 28:19 teaches that by its very words a person is baptized into the very reality of God as Father, Son & the Holy Spirit, i.e., the reality of God as Trinity. The Greek preposition "eis" means "into" and denotes that the disciples were to baptize converts into the dynamic life of God as Trinity. A believer therefore shares in the fullness of fellowship with the members of the Trinity. Baptism is by the authority of Jesus (Acts 4:7; see implications of the Trinity in Colossians 3:17). Finally, this baptism must be administered by a duly ordained minister of a church that maintains oneness theology according to Acts 2:38: United Pentecostal, United Apostolic, etc. The problem for Oneness Pentecostals is that Acts 2:38 does not mean what they think it means. "Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38). Acts 2:38 is one of the more controversial verses in the Bible regarding baptism and whether or not it is the requirement for salvation. Some use this verse to say that one must be baptized in order to be saved. But when you look at the verse, and others, you will see that it does not teach baptismal regeneration, that baptism saves, or that baptism is necessary for salvation. First of all, rarely is doctrine ever made from a single verse. We need to look at all of what God's words says about a subject in order to accurately understand what it teaches. I will briefly tackle this verse in the following manner: Examination of the verse's syntax, grammar and structure. Examine other verses dealing with the forgiveness of sins. Examine the verse in its covenant context. Grammar and Structure of Acts 2:38 In Acts 2:38 the main verb is metanoesate (change mind), the aorist direct imperative (a command) of metanoeo which means to repent (change mind). This refers to that initial repentance of the sinner unto salvation. The verb translated "be baptized" is in the indirect passive imperative (a command to receive; hence, passive voice in Greek1) of baptizo, which does not give it the same direct command implied in "repent." The preposition "for" in the phrase "for the remission of sins" in Greek is "eis," unto or into, and it is in the accusative case (direct object). It can mean "for the purpose of identifying you with the remission of sins." It is the same preposition we find in 1 Cor. 10:2 in the phrase "and were baptized unto Moses." Note that both contexts are dealing with baptism and identification. In 1 Cor. 10:2 the people were baptized or spiritually identifying themselves with the purposes and vision of Moses. Repentance, therefore, is presented as identifying an individual with the remission of his sins even as baptism following repentance provides an external identification visible by others. Repentance is something that concerns an individual and God while baptism involves others. That is why baptistheto (let be immersed) is in the passive voice indicating that one does not baptize himself but is baptized by another usually in the presence of others. Repentance, however, is an act taking place within a person's heart as the Holy Spirit moves in the sinner. But, all this Greek stuff may be confusing. Let me break it down. All people are commanded to repent for their sins. This is what believers have already done by becoming Christians. Baptism, then, is the outward identification with being a Christian for those who have already repented. Also, as the Israelites were "baptized into Moses" (1 Cor. 10:2), so too, Christians are baptized into Jesus. That is, they are identifying themselves, publicly, with Christ. Likewise, in Rom. 6:1-5 where baptism is related to death, burial, and resurrection, it is again an identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. That is why it is said of Christians that we have died to sin (Rom. 6:2, 11; Gal. 2:19-20; Col. 2:20; Col. 3:3; 1 Pet. 2:24). This verse is not demonstrating that baptism is essential for salvation, but that baptism is the thing which we receive in order to publicly identify ourselves completely and totally with Christ as a manifestation of the inward work God has done within us. Other verses dealing with salvation Justification is the work of God where the righteousness of Jesus is reckoned to the sinner; so the sinner is declared, by God, as being righteous under the Law (Rom. 4:3; 5:1,9; Gal. 2:16; 3:11). This righteousness is not earned or retained by any effort of the saved. Justification is an instantaneous occurrence with the result being eternal life. It is based completely and solely upon Jesus' sacrifice on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24) and is received by faith alone (Rom. 4:5; 5:1; Eph. 2:8-9). No works are necessary whatsoever to obtain justification. Otherwise, it is not a gift (Rom. 6:23). Therefore, we are justified by faith (Rom. 5:1). Nowhere in the Bible does it state that we are justified by grace and baptism or faith and baptism or faith and anything else. On the contrary, baptism is excluded from the gospel message. Paul said that he came to preach the gospel--not to baptize: "I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptized anyone else). For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel..." (1 Cor. 1:14-17). Likewise, Paul told us exactly what the gospel that saves is; he said in 1 Cor. 15:1-4, "Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." Note what Paul states in the gospel, and that he did not include baptism in the definition of the gospel. So, we must ask if baptism is necessary for salvation, then why did Paul downplay it and even exclude it from the description of what is required for salvation? It is because baptism isn't necessary for salvation. Further proof that baptism is not a requirement of salvation can be found in Acts 10:44-46. Peter was preaching the gospel, people became saved, and then they were baptized. Acts 10:44-48 says, "While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.' So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days." (NIV). These people were saved. The gift of the Holy Spirit was on the Gentiles, and they were speaking in tongues. This is significant because tongues is a gift given to believers, see 1 Cor. 14:1-5. Also, unbelievers don't praise God. They can't because praise to the true God is a deep spiritual matter that is foreign to the unsaved (1 Cor. 2:14). Therefore, the ones in Acts 10:44-46 who are speaking in tongues and praising God are definitely saved, and they are saved before they are baptized. This isn't an exception. It is a reality. This proves that baptism is not necessary for salvation, and that Acts 2:38 is not teaching it is necessity either. But, if it isn't saying that, then why is baptism mentioned here? Biblical Covenant Context A covenant is a pact or agreement between two or more parties. Very often, covenants have visible signs to represent them. The elements of bread and wine used in communion are good examples of this. Circumcision was both a covenant sign and and the initiatory rite into the Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 17:10). But this covenant sign did not save anyone. God said to Abraham, "I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." (Gen. 17:7, NIV). God later instructed Abraham to circumcise not only every adult male but also eight-day-old male infants as a sign of the covenant (Gen. 17:9-13). If the children were not circumcised, they were not considered to be under the promissory Abrahamic covenant. This is why Moses' wife circumcised her son and threw the foreskin at Moses' feet after Moses failed to circumcise him (Exo. 4:24-25). She knew the importance of the covenant between God and her children. At the same time, we must understand that circumcision did not guarantee salvation to those who received it. It was a rite meant only for the people of God, who were born into the family of God (who were then the Jews). It was an outward sign of the covenant promise. To reject it was to reject the covenant, but accepting it did not guarantee salvation. Another theological debate at risk here There is debate within Christianity on the nature of baptism and to whom it may be administered. I am not herein trying to convince anyone of the proper objects of baptism whether it be infant baptism or adult-only baptism. I only present the following information as a proof that baptism is a covenant sign and not essential to salvation. In the New Testament, circumcision is mentioned many times. But with respect to baptism, it is specifically mentioned in Col. 2:11-12: "In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." (NIV). In these verses, baptism and circumcision are related. The extent of that relationship is still being debated. Nevertheless, Paul also says in Rom. 2:29, "But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God." As you can see, for the Christian, circumcision is of the heart. And because it is, we Christians are now included in the Abrahamic covenant where before, we, the Gentiles, were not. "Remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world." (Eph. 2:12, NASB). In Gal. 3:8-9, Paul calls the promise of the Abrahamic covenant the gospel. He says, "And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, 'All the nations shall be blessed in you, 9 So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer.'" So, Paul calls the Abrahamic covenant the gospel. The sign of this Abrahamic covenant was circumcision. Here is the catch. Since the Abrahamic covenant is still valid (we are justified by faith--Gal. 3:8), then is there a covenant sign for us today? I think the answer is a resounding yes. I believe that baptism replaces the Old Testament covenant sign of circumcision because 1) there was a New Covenant in the communion supper (Luke 22:20), and 2) in circumcision there was the shedding of blood, but in baptism no blood is shed. The covenant sign has changed now that the Law has been fulfilled in Christ. If you understand that baptism is a covenant sign, then you can see that it is a representation of the reality of Christ circumcising our hearts (Rom. 2:29; Col. 2:11-12). It is our outward proclamation of the inward spiritual blessing of regeneration--of "heart-circumcision." It comes after faith which is a gift of God (Rom. 13:3) and the work of God (John 6:28). Again, baptism is the covenant sign of our covenant with God. Acts 2:39 and "The Promise" This would explain why Peter in verse 39 of Acts 2 says, "For the promise is for you and your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God shall call to Himself." What promise is Peter speaking of when he says "the promise?" Notice that he does not say "this promise" but "the promise." If Peter was referring to baptism as the promise, he would have said "this promise." Instead, he used a phrase "the promise." This is significant. The phrase "the promise" occurs in 26 Bible verses in the New Testament. It is used in reference to several different topics. The Holy Spirit, (Luke 24:49; Acts 2:33; Gal. 3:14). God's promise to Abraham to multiply his descendants in Egypt--physical as well as spiritual (Acts 7:17; Heb. 6:13, 15, 17). The promise of the Messiah, (Acts 13:32; Acts 26:6-7; Rom. 4:13, 14, 16; Gal. 3:17, 19, 22; Eph. 3:6; 2 Tim. 1:1). The promise of eternal redemption (Heb. 9:15; 1 John 2:25). The promise that Sarah would have a child (Rom. 4:20; Gal. 4:23). The promise that through Isaac the world would be blessed. (Rom. 9:8). The promise of Jesus' return (2 Pet. 3:4). The promise to kill Paul by Paul's adversaries (Acts 22:21). But we are most interested in its context in Acts 2, which begins with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13). Peter then preaches a sermon and quotes many OT scriptures (Acts 2:14-35). In verse 2:22 Peter specifically says, "Men of Israel, listen to these words . . . " Peter is speaking to the Jews. It was to the Jews that "the promise" of the outpouring of the Spirit was given. Peter is speaking the covenant language of God as He quotes the OT. Since Peter quotes Joel 2:28-32 in Acts 2:17-18, we can easily see what Peter is talking about when speaking of "the promise" in Acts 2:39. "And it shall be in the last days, God says, that I will pour forth of My Spirit upon all mankind; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams, Even upon My bondslaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth of My Spirit." (Acts 2:17-18). See also, "For I will pour out water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring, And My blessing on your descendants." (Isaiah 44:3). Peter states in Acts 2:38, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Peter is clearly speaking of the promise of God to grant the Holy Spirit in a new and better way; but is he saying that people become saved by baptism in water, or that baptism is part of salvation? Not at all. Peter is simply speaking covenantally about the covenant sign. Baptism! Consider this proof, from Peter, that people are saved before baptism: "While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. 45And all the circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles also. 46For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, 47"Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" 48And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days." (Acts 10:44-48). Notice that Peter had been preaching the gospel, and the Holy Spirit fell upon the people. In verse 45 we see that "the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles also." These people were saved. The gift of the Holy Spirit was on the Gentiles, and they were speaking in tongues. This is significant because tongues is a gift given to believers, see 1 Cor. 14:1-5. Also, unbelievers don't praise God. They can't because praise to the true God is a deep spiritual matter that is foreign to the unsaved (1 Cor. 2:14). Therefore, the ones in Acts 10:44-48 who are speaking in tongues and praising God are definitely saved, and they are saved before they are baptized. This simply isn't an exception. It is a reality. Conclusion Acts 2:38 so closely ties repentance and baptism because it is contextually covenant language and covenant concept. It is not stating that you must be baptized in order to be saved. It is saying that baptism is the complete and total covenantal identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It is not the covenant representation (baptism) of what Christ did that saves us but the reality of His sacrifice which we receive by faith (Rom. 5:1; Gal. 3:8). That is why we can see a group of people in Acts 10:44-48 who are saved before they are baptized. Baptism is not what saves. It is not part of salvation. It is something someone does who is already saved. See our playlist which deals with another religious cult which likewise believes that water baptism is essential for salvation called "Dealing with "Saved by Works & Baptism", "Church of Christ"" with 72 videos at ua-cam.com/play/PLBD55090718DA6D3D.html. Oneness churches also teach that speaking in tongues is a necessary manifestation of the Holy Spirit (see our video "Acts 19: Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Baptism in the Holy Spirit & Speaking in Tongues" at ua-cam.com/video/y2uXPzB0UmE/v-deo.html). Since a person cannot be saved without the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9), it follows that only those who have spoken in tongues are really saved according to them. There is, therefore, an emphasis that Oneness church members speak in tongues to "demonstrate" that they are saved and have the truth (see our video series beginning with "Blasphemous Charismatic & Pentecostal Mayhem #1: Mad Delusional Experiences Replace Scripture Alone" at ua-cam.com/video/Kbv7YsyMf0I/v-deo.html). Oneness groups are decidedly Arminian in the doctrine of salvation. They deny predestination and maintain that it is completely up to the individual to decide whether or not he wants to be saved by their own will power & efforts (see our playlist, "Dealing with Predestination, Arminianism & Calvinism" with 81 videos at ua-cam.com/play/PLA932903698A56780.html). They also teach that it is possible to lose one's salvation (see our video "True Christians Cannot Lose Their Salvation But Fake & Deluded "Christians" Never Had It At All" at ua-cam.com/video/meUD2vCv3oo/v-deo.html). There is within the Oneness movement an attempt to represent themselves in a modest and holy manner. This is to be commended. However, sometimes it tends to become legalistic in that women are required to abstain from wearing makeup and pants. They also must have their heads covered. Likewise, men should be well-dressed, preferably in ties (this has been my experience with them). Such practices are not wrong in themselves, and are good examples of propriety. However, when they become requirements for acceptance in a church, it is legalistic. Legalism leads to bondage and the requirements of keeping the law to maintain salvation. It then becomes a means by which a person's spirituality is judged. Oneness churches strongly imply that if you go to movies, or have a TV, or wear makeup, etc., then you are not "really" a Christian (see our video "KEEPING THE OLD TESTAMENT LAWS & COMMANDMENTS CANNOT EARN HEAVEN OR SALVATION WITH GOD!" at ua-cam.com/video/aIh3T31ujuU/v-deo.html). Oneness Pentecostal people are many and varied. The two main groups that hold to Oneness theology are the United Pentecostal Church International (the largest) and the United Apostolic church. There are others like the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible Way Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ as well as a host of independent Oneness churches scattered throughout the United States. The following points of doctrine are generally held to by the Oneness Pentecostal groups. Within Orthodoxy There is only one God in all existence. The Bible is God's inerrant word. Jesus was born of a virgin. Jesus had two natures. Justification by faith. Baptism must be by immersion.1 The elements of communion are bread and wine and are only for believers. Foot-washing (John 13:4-5) is a divine institution to be practiced by church members.2 Abstain from joining secret societies (James 5:12; 2 Cor. 6:14-18). There will be a future rapture of the Church where the Christians will be transformed (1 Thess. 4:13-17; 1 Cor. 15:51-54; Phil. 3:20-21). Outside of Orthodoxy Denies the doctrine of the Trinity. Denies justification by faith alone by stating that baptism is also required for salvation. Jesus is God the Father. Jesus is the Holy Spirit. The name of God is "Jesus." Baptism is necessary for salvation. Denies pre-existence of the Word as the Son. Teaches that the He existed as the Father. Being born again means repentance, baptism, and speaking in tongues. Baptism must be administered by an ordained Oneness minister to be valid. Baptism must be administered with the phrase, "In the name of Jesus" instead of the phrase, "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," (Matt. 28:19). Speaking in tongues is a necessary requirement to demonstrate that a person has been baptized in the Holy Spirit and is, therefore, saved. It is claimed to be the initial sign of the infilling of the Holy Ghost. Restitution of all things though the devil and the angels will not be restored. Women may be pastors.3 Only Oneness people will go to heaven. Finally for further information see the following links: "Out of Oneness Pentecostalism--David Vivas, Jr.'s Story" at carm.org/christianity/testimonies/out-oneness-pentecostalism-david-vivas-jrs-story, "Oneness Pentecostalism" at www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/onenesspentecostalismprofile.pdf, "Oneness Pentecostalism" at www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?currsection=sermonstopic&keyword=oneness+pentecostalism. 2 Corinthians 13:14, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen."
Google yahushua Messiah. when these false teachers are telling the people that the apostles talked and baptize in the name of Jesus they are lying to you the letter J has only been around for five hundred years and the name has only been around for four hundred years look up the truth for yourself do not be deceived these are lies the Apostle Paul warn the people about in his day
the Holy Ghost has been around since the beginning and that's what people are getting after baptism in Jesus name....its the revelation that the God of the Israelites died for the whole world and his blood is what is being applied.....the church is built on that revelation
Natesaffordable I agree that YAHushua is Yahuah in the flesh the thing is what I'm trying to get across to people that Jesus is a made-up name. it is not was not, never will be the Messiahs real name. he was Hebrew he had a Hebrew name. names do not change from language to language! this same trick was played when Babylon took Israel captive and change the names of Daniel Michel AzariYAH has a HezekiYAH to Babylonian names to honor their god this is what happen when they change the name of YAHushua to the name Jesus just do a little bit of study I'm just trying to let people know that his real name is yahushua and acts 4 and verse 12 it's very clear what it means the apostles preached the name of YAHushua they died for the name of yahushua they baptize in the name of YAHushua they didn't even know the name Jesus never heard it before never spoke it before just do a little bit of research may YAH bless you
Natesaffordable check out what the word halleluYah means it means praise be to YAH. even when it's spelled with a j it is still pronounced YAH in order to give praise to the Almighty. but you won't hear that in very many churches simply because not many people want to do much study and not many people receives correction but it is necessary for each and every one of us to receive it because if we are corrected we can come closer and will come closer to the Almighty IF we will receive it.
( correction) is one of the greatest gifts that we can receive
the word yah is pagan moon god for it is derived form Babylon found its way into Canaanites and worked its way into egypt. God never revealed his name as yhwh,yah.or whatever 22 guess names. these names also came bout from the masoretes in the 9th century who created the dots and dashes and used the vowels from Adonai to formulate those bogus guess names. i suggest as one has done his study on the letter j i advise to do likewise with yhwh or yah. if ur an honest student or scholar u will have to admit that yah is pagan. Ex 3:14 has nothing to do with yah. cf. jn 8:56
David Cantu you are very confused. even David in 68:4 of Psalms praise him by his name YAH! you can also look at the original Scroll of Isaiah and see what he called him or his real name YeshaYAHU. and that is just the start look up all the original names of the people that are in the Bible many of them have the name YAH in it somewhere. just like two of the three Hebrew children that were through in the fiery furnace their real names also had YAH in it, that is why they were changed because they honored the almighty and they were changed to Babylonian names , their original names are HananYAH AzarYAH. this is very easy to find out just study and don't pay attention to that nonsense
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Sandra don’t touch God’s anointed ; it’s death and destruction
Well your definitely full of what you sell.
Wow..unbelief will only get you left
Amen
I believe in one God but I have found the UPCI to be under a religious spirit. The Lord delivered a group of us from our church for this reason. They started having sermon after sermon telling people if they didn't speak in tongues then they weren't going to Heaven. Speaking in tongues is when you're so full of the Spirit that is pours out of your mouth in tongues.
You shouldn't use tongues to try and tell if someone is saved or has the Holy Spirit. Unless you have the gift of discerning tongues, then how would you even know which tongues they are speaking? There is a demonic counterfeit tongue, and a bunch of the people under the spirit of religion in this church spoken in it.
You know if someone has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, by using God's word. In Acts 2:38 we see how to tell if one has the Spirit "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
If they repented and where baptized for the remission of sins, then they have received the Holy Spirit. They may not be full to overflowing and speak in tongues yet, but they have an initial amount. I have also seen people who were baptized in the name of "Father, Son, Holy Spirit" who received the Holy Spirit AND fire baptism and have done amazing things for God's kingdom. God isn't a legalist, stop trying to make Him into one and dividing the body of Christ.
When Derek Prince had a woman delivered from 72 spirits and one said it's name was "Jesus only", I was confused because God had revealed to me that the trinity was false. Then I meditated on it and God showed me it's a religious spirit for the group known as "Jesus only" because they push this lie that people who don't speak in tongues yet, are going to Hell and the legalism of having to use a name that didn't even exist before English, to be baptized in. None of the Apostles where baptized in the name of "Jesus". He wasn't called that then. God knows your heart, and if you're giving it to Him during the baptism, He's not gonna trip you up over a legalistic thing like using the English version of a name of one of His manifestations.
I hope the UPCI can repent of this and change their teachings, but the spirit of religions is so strong that we need to ask God to help them. God bless you all and read the bible, don't just believe a school of thought.