Oneness Doctrine vs. ‘Only One God’ Teaching: Understanding the Differences
Isaac Megbolugbe
February 19, 2025
Oneness doctrine and “only one God” teaching, as expressed by Pastor Gino Jennings, share similarities but have distinct differences:
Oneness Doctrine:
1. Emphasizes the singular nature of God, rejecting the traditional Trinity concept.
2. Teaches that God is a single entity, not three distinct persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
3. Often emphasizes the role of Jesus Christ as the singular manifestation of God.
Differences with Pastor Gino Jennings’ teaching:
1. Pastor Jennings’ teaching focuses on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the only person of God, whereas Oneness doctrine may not necessarily emphasize this point.
2. Oneness doctrine might still acknowledge the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as different aspects or manifestations of the single God, whereas Pastor Jennings’ teaching seems to reject these distinctions entirely.
3. Pastor Jennings’ teaching appears to be more focused on the personhood of Jesus Christ as the sole expression of God, whereas Oneness doctrine might be more concerned with the unity and singularity of God’s nature.
Key differences:
– Oneness doctrine: Emphasizes God’s singular nature, rejecting the Trinity.
– Pastor Jennings’ teaching: Emphasizes Jesus Christ as the exclusive person of God, rejecting any distinction between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
More Details About Distinctions
Oneness doctrine and Pastor Gino Jennings’ “only one God” teaching:
Oneness Doctrine:
1. God is a single entity, not three distinct persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
2. Jesus Christ is the singular manifestation of God, often referred to as the “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” in a non-trinitarian sense.
3. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are seen as different roles, modes, or aspects of the single God, rather than distinct persons.
4. Emphasizes the unity and singularity of God’s nature.
Pastor Gino Jennings’ Teaching:
1. There is only one person of God, who is Jesus Christ.
2. Rejects the traditional Trinity concept and any distinction between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. Teaches that Jesus Christ is the exclusive person of God, with no separate Father or Holy Spirit.
4. Emphasizes the personhood of Jesus Christ as the sole expression of God.
Key differences:
1. Oneness doctrine acknowledges different aspects or roles of the single God, whereas Pastor Jennings’ teaching rejects any distinction.
2. Oneness doctrine may still use Trinitarian language (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in a non-trinitarian sense, whereas Pastor Jennings’ teaching avoids this language entirely.
3. Pastor Jennings’ teaching places greater emphasis on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the only person of God.
