Is the Oneness view of God a misunderstanding—or a return to biblical truth?In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals (Decatur, AL) responds to a recent video from the YouTube channel *Reasoning Through the Bible* titled *“Trinity Vs. Oneness Doctrine Explained.”* Their respectful approach and effort to understand Oneness theology—especially through David K. Bernard’s book *The Oneness of God*—deserve recognition. However, some significant misunderstandings remain.This is **Part 1** of a two-part reaction and teaching series where Pastor Jones clarifies what Oneness believers *actually* teach, corrects several misconceptions, and lays a foundation for why the Oneness view isn’t just logically consistent—it’s thoroughly biblical.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ What is the Oneness view of God?✅ How does it differ from the Trinity?✅ Did the early church teach Oneness or Trinitarianism?✅ Why language like “Father,” “Son,” and “Holy Spirit” doesn’t imply three persons✅ How Bernard’s book is often misunderstood by Trinitarians📖 Scripture References:Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Lord our God is oneJohn 1:1, 14 – The Word was God… and became fleshColossians 2:9 – In Him dwells all the fullness of the GodheadIsaiah 9:6 – The child born is the Mighty GodJohn 14:9 – He who has seen Me has seen the Father🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more biblical teaching:YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones](https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones)🎧 Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215)👍 Like this video if you found it helpful!💬 Comment below – What are your thoughts on the Trinity vs. Oneness debate?📺 **Watch the full playlist:**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg\&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8\_EZD3c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8_EZD3c)🌐 **Visit my website for more teaching resources:**[https://jacobjones.org/](https://jacobjones.org/)\#OnenessPentecostal #TrinityDebate #DavidBernard #TheOnenessOfGod #TheWayPodcast #ApostolicDoctrine #JesusIsGod #BiblicalTheology #UPCIMinisters #ReasoningThroughTheBible #Colossians2v9

Is the Oneness view of God a misunderstanding—or a return to biblical truth?In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals (Decatur, AL) responds to a recent video from the YouTube channel *Reasoning Through the Bible* titled *“Trinity Vs. Oneness Doctrine Explained.”* Their respectful approach and effort to understand Oneness theology—especially through David K. Bernard’s book *The Oneness of God*—deserve recognition. However, some significant misunderstandings remain.This is **Part 1** of a two-part reaction and teaching series where Pastor Jones clarifies what Oneness believers *actually* teach, corrects several misconceptions, and lays a foundation for why the Oneness view isn’t just logically consistent—it’s thoroughly biblical.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ What is the Oneness view of God?✅ How does it differ from the Trinity?✅ Did the early church teach Oneness or Trinitarianism?✅ Why language like “Father,” “Son,” and “Holy Spirit” doesn’t imply three persons✅ How Bernard’s book is often misunderstood by Trinitarians📖 Scripture References:Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Lord our God is oneJohn 1:1, 14 – The Word was God… and became fleshColossians 2:9 – In Him dwells all the fullness of the GodheadIsaiah 9:6 – The child born is the Mighty GodJohn 14:9 – He who has seen Me has seen the Father🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more biblical teaching:YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones](https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones)🎧 Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215)👍 Like this video if you found it helpful!💬 Comment below – What are your thoughts on the Trinity vs. Oneness debate?📺 **Watch the full playlist:**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg\&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8\_EZD3c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8_EZD3c)🌐 **Visit my website for more teaching resources:**[https://jacobjones.org/](https://jacobjones.org/)\#OnenessPentecostal #TrinityDebate #DavidBernard #TheOnenessOfGod #TheWayPodcast #ApostolicDoctrine #JesusIsGod #BiblicalTheology #UPCIMinisters #ReasoningThroughTheBible #Colossians2v9

Is baptism optional or essential?In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals in Decatur, Alabama, explores a question that many Christians wrestle with: Is baptism necessary for salvation—or just a public declaration of faith?Using Scripture alone, this teaching walks through what Jesus, Peter, and Paul said about baptism and why the urgency in Acts shows how essential it really is. If you've ever been told baptism is just symbolic, this episode will challenge that idea with a clear, biblical case for its role in the salvation process.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ What did Jesus teach about being born again?✅ Why did Peter command baptism in Acts 2:38?✅ How did Paul describe the spiritual effects of baptism?✅ Why did early believers treat baptism with urgency?📖 Scripture References:Jesus Said It:John 3:5 – Born of water and SpiritMark 16:16 – Belief and baptismMatthew 28:19 – Command to baptize all nationsPeter Said It:Acts 2:38 – Repent, be baptized in Jesus’ name1 Peter 3:20–21 – Baptism now saves usPaul Said It:Colossians 2:11–12 – Buried with Him in baptismGalatians 3:25–26 – Baptized into ChristTitus 3:5 – Washing of regenerationActs 22:16 – Arise and be baptized, wash away sinsThe Immediacy of It:Acts 8:35 – Philip preaches Jesus, eunuch is baptized immediatelyActs 16:25 – Paul and Silas baptize the jailer the same night🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more biblical teaching:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones🎧 Listen on the go: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215👍 Like this video if you found it helpful!💬 Comment below – What have you been taught about John 1:1?📺 Watch the rest of this playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8_EZD3cMy Website:https://jacobjones.org/#BaptismInJesusName #ApostolicDoctrine #TheWayPodcast #Acts238 #BornAgain #BibleTruth #Salvation #OnenessPentecostal