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'''Oneness''' theology is a non-Trinitarian view of God that was rejected by the church in the third century AD. It is the fundamental belief of a minority of Pentecostal denominations and [[Did William Branham Teach Oneness?|most churches that follow William Branham]]. Prior to the 20th century, the Christian church referred to the Oneness doctrine as Sabellianism, Patripassianism, Modalism or modalistic monarchianism. | '''Oneness''' theology is a non-Trinitarian view of God that was rejected by the church in the third century AD. It is the fundamental belief of a minority of Pentecostal denominations and [[Did William Branham Teach Oneness?|most churches that follow William Branham]]. Prior to the 20th century, the Christian church referred to the Oneness doctrine as Sabellianism, Patripassianism, Modalism or modalistic monarchianism. | ||
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The defining characteristic of Oneness Pentecostalism is its rejection of the Trinity in favor of a strictly unitarian conception of God. Rather than viewing the Trinity as three separate and equal members, Oneness Pentecostals believe Jesus constitutes the complete revelation of God, with Jehovah being identical to Jesus. The terms “Father,” “Son,” and “Spirit” function as manifestations of God for revelatory purposes rather than designating distinct members of the Godhead. Oneness followers are modalists, an ancient church heresy that God wore different “masks” depending on how He engaged with people — as Father, Son, or Spirit—meaning these three are not truly God’s own being but temporary appearances. | The defining characteristic of Oneness Pentecostalism is its rejection of the Trinity in favor of a strictly unitarian conception of God. Rather than viewing the Trinity as three separate and equal members, Oneness Pentecostals believe Jesus constitutes the complete revelation of God, with Jehovah being identical to Jesus. The terms “Father,” “Son,” and “Spirit” function as manifestations of God for revelatory purposes rather than designating distinct members of the Godhead. Oneness followers are modalists, an ancient church heresy that God wore different “masks” depending on how He engaged with people — as Father, Son, or Spirit—meaning these three are not truly God’s own being but temporary appearances. | ||