04/19/2026
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Apostolic Oneness Doctrine is Biblical and Original.
Here’s a clear, Scripture-based explanation:
1. The Bible Teaches One God (Absolute Oneness)
From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God is declared as one—not divided into multiple persons.
Deuteronomy 6:4
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.”
Isaiah 44:6
“I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.”
Isaiah 45:5
“I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me.”
James 2:19
“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well…”
👉 These verses emphasize absolute monotheism, not a plurality of persons.
2. Jesus is the Full Revelation of the One God
The Oneness view teaches that Jesus is not a second divine person, but God Himself manifested in flesh.
John 1:1, 14
“The Word was God… And the Word was made flesh.”
1 Timothy 3:16
“God was manifest in the flesh…”
Colossians 2:9
“For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.”
John 14:9
“He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.”
👉 This supports the belief that Jesus is the visible expression of the invisible God.
3. The Name of God is Revealed in Jesus
A key Apostolic teaching is that the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is revealed in Jesus.
Matthew 28:19
“…baptizing them in the name (singular) of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 2:38
“…be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ…”
Acts 4:12
“…there is none other name under heaven… whereby we must be saved.”
👉 The apostles consistently applied the name “Jesus” in baptism, understanding it as the revealed name of God.
4. The Apostles Preached This Message
The early church, led by the apostles, emphasized:
One God
Jesus as Lord and Christ
Baptism in Jesus’ name
Examples:
Acts 2:36
“God hath made that same Jesus… both Lord and Christ.”
Acts 8:16 – baptized in Jesus’ name
Acts 10:48 – commanded in Jesus’ name
Acts 19:5 – rebaptized in Jesus’ name
👉 There is no recorded instance of the apostles baptizing using a three-person formula verbally—only Jesus’ name.
5. One God, One Faith, One Church
Ephesians 4:4–6
“One body… one Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all…”
👉 This aligns with the Oneness claim that the original apostolic faith was unified, not divided into persons.
Conclusion
From an Apostolic Oneness perspective:
The Bible teaches one indivisible God
Jesus Christ is that one God manifested in flesh
The apostles preached and practiced this same understanding
Therefore, the doctrine is considered Biblical (based on Scripture) and Original (apostolic in origin)
