This is a compelling and refreshingly openminded argument that will forever change the atheism debate. Our spiritual task is to get out of its way long enough that we might be filled with it and go about our task of healing, celebrating, and cocreating. I love books that will bless and deepen seasoned saints and also speak provocatively to seekers and skeptics. It asserts the oneness of god and the absolute deity of jesus christ. The openness of god presents a careful and fullorbed argument that the god known through christ desires responsive relationship with his creatures. God s purpose in having john to write the book was to reveal or unveil jesus christ, not merely to reveal future events. Oneness of god by david bernard life tabernacle church. Readers will gravitate toward no god but god not only because of its stimulating arguments, but also because its so well put together as a literary work. Dec 24, 2010 jesus can be found and pointed to in every single book in the bible, including the old testaments.
You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your. The oneness of god is a thorough, biblical exposition of the oneness of god and the deity of jesus christ, with answers to. Jul 01, 2000 buy the holiness of god 2nd revised, expanded ed. God the father never invented or created a god the son. God books are prayer items held in the pocket slot. Now, moosa raza, has sought to find the oneness of god through a work in search of oneness. Thoroughly shows the truth of gods word that he is one and not three. The one god is the second book of volume 1 of the new message from god. John macarthur shows that the best way to discover the one true god is not through philosophical discourse but a careful study of scripturethe primary place where god has chosen to reveal himself. The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1 david k. In fact i would say that a 5 verses in isaiah should be solid enough.
It is an indigenous democracy, with a distinctly islamic flavor. While it rejects process theology, the book asserts that such classical doctrines as gods immutability, impassibility and foreknowledge demand reconsideration. Read god is slowly, meditatively, with prayer, with othersand see if your thoughts of god are not greatly enlarged, reinvigorated, and warmed. The present volume endeavors to bring together in one book a complete discussion of the godhead. Bernard has a true open revelation on the oneness of god. The focus here is on the main area in which oneness theology and the doctrine of the trinity are in disagreement, namely, whether the one god exists as one person or as three persons. Moses did not want gods blessings without god, for in his mind, the ultimate blessing was for gods people to dwell in gods presence. The outline is designed for a teacher to use in lecturing or for a student to use in personal study. An enthralling, edifying book which i wish i had had the insight to write. They specifically reject the conclusions of church councils such as the council of nicea and the nicene creed. Gods crime scene brilliantly lays out the case for gods existence based on cumulative evidence from the origin of the universe, the finetuning of the universe, the origin of life, the design of life, our experience of consciousness, free will, and morality. Only from the bible can we make any final decisions or come to any absolute conclusions as to any idea or questions we may have about the word of god. This is the ultimate book on the evidence for gods existence.
The case against religion and in the united states by twelve as god. Since then, he has published the spirituality of imperfection, and the booklet shame and guilt. What would be the closest to a god of books you could get. English standard version new international version american standard version new american bible king james bible quran. Is this the promise that god made in genesis chapter 3, being fulfilled. Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of. Modern oneness theology has been defined by david bernard as modalistic monarchianism. Sep 15, 2016 no, christianity and islam are not two paths to the same god.
The crisis is that they like the idea that all of life should be god centered. Oct, 2015 not in gods name is not a book you read in the traditional sense. It is not just a couple of verses that declare the oneness of the godhead, but the whole bible. Theres a ton a scripture used and it is an excellent source if youre looking for a better understanding of god. Huston this paper is presented as a response to those who believe that god is either two or three divine persons or beings. Their oneness is so complete that they can be inseparably identified in expression. It was originally published in the united kingdom by atlantic books as god is not great. Creation itself eckhart describes as the primary scripture, a bible. Gods amazing grace in christ is the power of god unto salvation, not only for the world but for the church and for lifelong believers. The god of the universe the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and eminor loves us with a radical, unconditional, selfsacrificing love. From abraham wandering in the desert to jesus teaching the multitudes on a judean hillside, this awardwinning bestseller follows the biblical story in chronological order.
As of this writing volume two, entitled the new birth, is still in the planning and research stage. The first thing that struck me about this book is how wellwritten it is. If i were an atheist i would have been incredibly offended reading this book. All documents and media may be viewed, listened to, downloaded, or printed for personal study at no cost. Mar 22, 2005 but the democracy he envisions is not a colonial democracy, imported from europe or america. Author of the oneness of god, the new birth, a history of christian doctrine, essential doctrines of the bible, essentials of holiness, god s infallible word, essentials of oneness theology, a handbook of basic doctrines. Bernard explains the oneness of god in a very understandable way, and his books are worth reading. Wodehouse, was giving a nononsense talk to some of us one evening. For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the godhead bodily. The oneness of god is jesus in the godhead or is the. Apr 06, 2016 a tongue incheek search for the true book of god. Overall i would give this book a five out of five, because, scriptures that i have read and not realized the power that they had. The mormon god is nothing more than an exalted human being, only a little farther up the spiritual evolutionary ladder than we mortals are, so naturally, their god is a limited being.
His knowledge and method draw out the most important issues and demand a decision between the worlds two largest religions. The oneness of god download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Gods purpose in having john to write the book was to reveal or unveil jesus christ, not merely to reveal future events. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully illustrated with just the right blend of seriousness and humor. They believe that mainstream trinitarian christians have been misled by longheld and unchallenged. What do we learn about the nature of god in the book of.
Bernard s most popular book is the oneness of god series in pentecostal theology. There is no one id rather read on this subject than nabeel qureshi. The oneness of god is a beautifully written book about god and his power and relationship not only with us, but with the universe, and how it affects everything. God is my search for faith in a secular world by david. In recent years there has been an effort in ot scholarship to be politically correct and call the earliest of gods people ancestors instead of. A very through and scriptural study about the nature of god and his godhead, david k bernard uses his logical approach as a mathematician and his understanding about law as a lawyer to build a sound biblical argument showing that the oneness theology is placed squarely on the authority of the word of god. To the ones who hate others because of their beliefs, shame on you. So the oneness of god refers to the spirit father in the human body christ god in christ. The oneness movement began, in fact, with the revelation that the name of the father, son and holy spirit spoken of in matthew 28. The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1 paperback october 1, 1986 by david k.
Bernard has 61 books on goodreads with 4364 ratings. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. There is but one god, not two, not three, not four, but one god and his name is jesus. This book has definitely taught me to pay better to the scriptures i read. Because he is at my right hand, i will not be shaken.
While it rejects process theology, the book asserts that such classical doctrines as gods immutability, impassibility and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The oneness of god is jesus in the godhead or is the godhead in jesus. They view the bible as the inspired word of god, and as absolutely inerrant in its contents though not necessarily in every translation. They present radically different views of god and salvation and only one can be true. It is a pleasure to endorse brother steven ritchies book, the case for oneness theology, a subject that is close to my heart. The apostolic free library is a presentation of articles, papers, books, and audio media focusing on apostolic doctrine, local church polity, and related themes. Jesus and the godhead the oneness of god in christ. Is there a greek or roman god of booksliteraturewriting or anything in that area. Sproul, as he proclaims, teaches, and defends god s holiness in all its fullness. They will learn he made everything, he is real, and he loves them. The oneness of god and a study guide for the oneness of. The oneness of god and a study guide for the oneness of god book. Recommended books on the existence of god natasha crain.
Language between god and the poets by alexander key. There is no god but one, and he is father, spirit, and son. Simply go to the lord and talk to him anytime, anywhere, all day long. Sproul celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the original release of his book the holiness of god, and looks at the otherness of god. Scripture tells us that when we pray to or call upon god, referencing the name of jesus, we are not calling god jesus, but calling on god through the authority vested in the name of his son jesus who is our mediator between god and man. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. God is not great sometimes stylized as god is not great is a 2007 book by angloamerican author and journalist christopher hitchens, in which he makes a case against organized religion. The biblical revelation of the one true god, including the identity of jesus christ as god manifest in the flesh, is the foundation of the christian faith. We, who desire and seek true biblical revival, are keenly aware that god can only revive, truly, what is the original. Bible verses related to oneness from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order 1 corinthians 12. I have often wondered about christopher hitchens position in favor of the iraq war, especially considering the subject of his new book and his admitted atheism, when you consider that the idea of preemptive war came about, in large part, as an invention from ancient religious minds. Let me share 4 areas where i think we can sense the nearness of god.
Arguments for the existence of god have taken many different forms over the centuries. A great appreciation of the human body, life, and belief in god fills this book. Oneness pentecostalism subscribes to the doctrine of sola scriptura. The book of revelation contains many other powerful statements concerning the deity of jesus.
Is there a greek or roman god of booksliteraturewriting or. Watch this important broadcast, which took place in 2016, where the messenger messenger marshall vian summers, patricia summers and reed summers present an original revelation from the creator of all life, the one god. You may not see the point of all this faith now, he said. Click to purchase it for the special children in your life, or a child you may know who would enjoy this unique introduction to learning about god. Tawhid is the religions central and single most important concept, upon which a muslims entire faith rests. Bernard, i felt that the author did a wonderful job explaining the oneness of god. From genesis to revelation, the oneness of god is not only affirmed but. This is an excellent book explaining the oneness of god. The book has attracted widespread commentary, with many books written in response. The case for oneness theology book the globa impact. The oneness of god series in pentecostal theology, vol 1. Click download or read online button to get the oneness of god book now.
Through this book children can relate to god through things they love. A free ebook version of this title is available through luminos, university of california presss open access publishing program. In there is a god, one of the worlds preeminent atheists discloses how his commitment to follow the argument wherever it leads led him to a belief in god as creator. I like the fact that this book was not a book that was written forcefully. Jun 05, 20 meister eckhart says, every creature is a word of god and is a book about god. Even as a person who believes in god, i was offended. And the most amazing part is that every book reveals or reinforce a particular facade of christ.
Questions and answers about the doctrine of the oneness of god by david a. And he will take care of all the enemies in your flesh. I have made the lord god my refuge, that i may tell of all your works. The treatment of the oneness of god is simple, but the truths are profound, scholarly, and priceless. Seven factors in spiritual oneness one body and one spirit, even as also you were called in one hope of your calling. It is a book i will suggest, give away, and return to myself for years to come. The book of god reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. Jan 01, 2009 i also found this book to be very condescending. The oneness questions and answers are in purple and enclosed in single greater than and lesser than signs. The oneness of god is one of the greatest fundamental doctrines within the word of god. Jul 02, 2002 god sometimes passes so near that you can feel his presence. I originally borrowed this book from a friend and spent an excessive amount of time reading it.
And then the book of exodus opens and you find out that the people of israel have now found themselves in slavery. Jesus and the apostle paul makes this perfectly clear. At pentecostal publishing house, we are praying for churches, pastors, church leaders, and families during this difficult time. These words of identification express the ineffable oneness of the triune god. Later, we see where jesus asked the sadducees, have you not read in the book of moses, in the place concerning the bush, how god spake unto him, saying, i am the god of abraham, the god of isaac, and the god of jacob. It seemed to me like richards was not so much describing his search for faith in a secular world. His doctoral dissertation was published as the book not god. It is an identification of oneness rather than an identification that obliterates the eternal distinctions of the father, son, and spirit. It does not cover every detail of the book but seeks to cover the most important points relative to a bible study of the godhead.
Is it possible to prove or disprove god s existence. Bernards book the oneness of god, and the oneness view of jesus christ, have been heralded by the united pentecostal church and other oneness groups as an accurate statement of oneness doctrine. The oneness of the triune god contending for the faith. The saradomin, zamorak, armadyl and bandos god books provide protection in the god wars dungeon from their respective gods.
Players first receive a damaged book after completion of horror from the deep and must add four torn pages. Oneness of god pentecostal theology kindle edition by. Bernard has presented the oneness of god in a way thats. The bible as a novel new edition by walter wangerin isbn. This remarkable book inspired me to reach out to conversation partners for additional dialogue about the evidence for islam and christianity. But mormons need to biggiesize their concept of god, as lynn wilder wrote in her book. A devotional guide to the attributes of god crossway. A book must meet at least two main criteria to be a best seller. In fact, all of johns writings strongly emphasize the oneness of god, the deity of christ, and the dual nature of christ. The one god book only one god the new message from god.
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