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vrblackwell 10-22-2007 09:28 PM
Godhead Statement
 
Would you consider the following statement to be Oneness or Trinitarian?

We believe that Scripture teaches that there is only one true and living God who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).

CC1 10-22-2007 09:31 PM
That description fits what both trinitarian and Oneness folks believe. It is a very true statement!

Hoovie 10-22-2007 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278463)
Would you consider the following statement to be Oneness or Trinitarian?

We believe that Scripture teaches that there is only one true and living God who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).
Neither, and that is why I would be in favor of using the language. It provides opportunity to unite rather than divide.

Darryl 10-22-2007 09:32 PM
It's a God statement. What of that is not true and scriptual?

SDG 10-22-2007 09:33 PM
yes

mizpeh 10-22-2007 09:36 PM
Oneness and/or ambiguously Trinitarian.

Neck 10-22-2007 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278463)
Would you consider the following statement to be Oneness or Trinitarian?

We believe that Scripture teaches that there is only one true and living God who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).
I would say as you state it Oneness.

If you stated as The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit it could be considered Trinitarian.

pelathais 10-22-2007 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278463)
Would you consider the following statement to be Oneness or Trinitarian?

We believe that Scripture teaches that there is only one true and living God who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).
The fact that we have "chosen" in the statement above would lead me to think we are reading a Oneness writer, or at least a writer who leans favorably in that direction.

vrblackwell 10-22-2007 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278463)
Would you consider the following statement to be Oneness or Trinitarian?

We believe that Scripture teaches that there is only one true and living God who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).

This statement was pulled from Ron parsely's website. Is he coming our way? :hanky

Joseph Miller 10-22-2007 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278544)
This statement was pulled from Ron parsely's website. Is he coming our way? :hanky
I hope he is. I have been preaching around Ohio for over a year now and I have been told more than once that he is baptizing in Jesus name now. i can't prove this but some people in Ohio claim it is true.

Michael The Disciple 10-22-2007 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278544)
This statement was pulled from Ron parsely's website. Is he coming our way? :hanky
I came "your way" in 1980. Since then I dont recall one major Trinitarian Preacher coming to it. Can anyone think of any in the past 25 years that have openly confessed Oneness doctrine?

Praxeas 10-23-2007 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by vrblackwell (Post 278463)
Would you consider the following statement to be Oneness or Trinitarian?

We believe that Scripture teaches that there is only one true and living God who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).
Too generic to pin down

Praxeas 10-23-2007 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Joseph Miller (Post 278562)
I hope he is. I have been preaching around Ohio for over a year now and I have been told more than once that he is baptizing in Jesus name now. i can't prove this but some people in Ohio claim it is true.
Me too...from the looks of his TV show he's got some babes in his congregation :pirate

Thad 10-23-2007 01:24 AM
Verlon,

Iwould say it's Oneness.the reason is, Trins Don't use the word "revealed" in Their statement of faith

Scott Hutchinson 10-23-2007 06:35 AM
I would say oneness because it uses the word revealed.Most Trinis state that they believe in One God in three persons.
Although personally I think it is a bit generic as it written.


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