In early 2001, after reading both of Bro. Seagraves publications about the New Testament book of Hebrews, I wrote a letter to him seeking further clarification to some of the statements he had made which I believed to conflict with the sound precepts of the Scriptures. In his response, dated February 1, 2001, he maintained that the statements of his publication were valid, and suggested that I consult the contents of the following publications as evidence of such:

Death and the Afterlife by Robert A. Morey (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1984)

The Bible and the Life Hereafter by William Hendriksen (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1959)

What Happens After Death by F.W. Thomas (Vancouver, B.C.: Thomas Publications, 1978)

The Christian state after death and before resurrection by J. Urwin and S.J. Robinson (Sunbury, PA: Believers Bookshelf, Inc.)

After many attempts to locate and purchase the suggested publications, I was only able to obtain Death and the Afterlife by Robert A. Morey. Being unable to recognize Robert A. Morey as a Oneness Apostolic Pentecostal minister, I then sought to determine his denominational affiliation. I was shocked to discover that this man was not only a minister in the Southern Baptist church, but had also produced a video which was extremely critical of the teachings of the UPCI. I managed to obtain a copy of such video, and after viewing it I was prompted to also explore the religious affiliation of the others whom Bro Seagraves had suggested I consult to verify the veracity of the statements he had published as truth. In so doing I found that NONE of the men who authored the publications suggested by Bro Seagraves, were of the Oneness Apostolic Pentecostal faith. This astonishing discovery caused me to entertain yet further questions concerning the scriptural merits of the things which prompted my initial inquiry to Bro Seagraves. How was I to rely upon the scriptural veracity of Bro Seagraves statements found within his books on Hebrews, or anywhere else, if his understanding of biblical precepts were deprived from the writings of men who apparently were void of the Spirit of Truth?

In NO manner whatsoever would I desire that others reading of my contact with Bro Seagraves, construe anything I have written, as implying that I question his integrity, or desire to assist others to come to a better understanding of biblical precepts. I am only saying, that in my humble opinion, He is definitely WRONG regarding some of the things he published within the context of his publications about Hebrews which I found to contradict the truth of God’s written Word, and that IF it be that the sources which he suggested I consult to substantiate the scriptural veracity of his statements are a reflection of the manner in which he determines the truth, then I am compelled to question each of his statements concerning other biblical doctrines as well!

I DO NOT discount Brother Seagraves as a brother in Christ (for only he and God knows if he is truly one of God’s chosen people), rather that as a result of this singular incident, I feel justified in questioning the scriptural merits of ALL things which he asserts as truth. Are we not commanded to “prove the spirits”? Is there any exception made to this admonition, should it be that the one making statements which contradict the sound precepts of the Bible, just happens to be an Apostolic minister or the president and dean of theology at a Oneness Apostolic Pentecostal bible college? I think not!

BTW... I found more than one incident of contradictory statements within Bro Seagraves publications regarding the book of Hebrews, but that is a matter of an entirely different discussion.