Argumentative Essay On The Oneness Of God

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The oneness of God versus the trinity has been a theological discussion that has been discussed and debated throughout many centuries. It has caused divisions among churches, leaders and have pitted Pastor against Pastor. Dividing them based upon there difference in denominational views. Bishop T.D Jakes a controversial figure among the evangelicals (according to Christiantoday.com) has most recently left his belief in the “Oneness Movement” to embrace an orthodox definition of the trinity.” Bishop T.D Jakes stated that, “Some in the oneness movement now call him a heretic.”
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However it seems as though the thought of “Oneness” was never an issue with the Apostles. Throughout the scriptures you will read the Apostles referencing the Oneness of God;
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It was inconceivable that the Christian Church ever should be other than monotheistic in its faith,” said Thomas Streilferat author of “The Word Became Flesh.” Jesus even goes onto identify himself with God and confirms it with the scriptural statement, “I am my Father are one.”
Disagreements to the Oneness View The argument for disagreement with the Oneness of God is not founded upon any biblical truth that I can support. Based upon some of my research and arguments that were presented in “The Word Became Flesh.” Thomas Streilferat, stated that, “Belief in one God is so deeply rooted in Judaism that this would be blasphemy of a departure from monotheism would have been a psychological impossibility. He surmised that the supplanting of erroneous doctrine began to creep into the church by men who refused to be led by the inspiration of God. (1 Tim 3:16) This caused them to rely on their own intellect. Thomas Streilferat said that this caused and, “Intellectual experimentation and vast confusion for roughly 225 years. This period in time was known in history as the Ante-Nicen Age.

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