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Re: David Bernard endorses Trinitarian book!!!
I believe Brother Bernard's "endorsement" is actually found in a section of the Forward magazine entitled "The Theology of Salvation: Book Reviews." It is true that the book he reviews is written by a Trinitarian--but he doesn't endorse the Trinitarian aspects of the book; in fact, he points out that the author "Quotes from Frank Ewart several times and cites my work on justification." Furthermore, he points out that on page 87 of the book--the author says that the Oneness Pentecostal understanding of salvation is the "quintessential Pentecostal Soteriology."
I don't really have a problem with the Book review for three reasons.
1. The Forward magazine--where the review was printed--is written for ministers--which I trust will have some maturity and the ability to discern truth from error in what they are reading--or as we commonly say in the south "pick the bones."
2. There are many great books written by those who have not yet embraced the Oneness Message--for example "In Jesus Name" by David Reed is--in my opinion--one of the best expositions of the history and doctrine of Oneness Pentecostalism. Of course, my praise for this book doesn't mean that I embrace Trinitarianism--in fact, I think some of his conclusions are faulty; nevertheless it was a good read and overall it was a positive reflection on the Movement.
3. Most of the songs we sing in church are written by Trinitarians in church; in fact, the vast majority of the translators--at least in our English Bibles--embraced the doctrine of the Trinity.
In short, I would be the first to object...if Brother Bernard endorsed Trinitarianism but he didn't. He simply pointed out some positive aspects of a book written by a Trinitarian Pentecostal that deals with justification in a similar manner as Oneness Pentecostals and even quotes Oneness writers in a positive light.
Anyway....my take
God Bless
Brother Doug
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