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"Oneness Gospel" refers to the theological belief that God is a single, indivisible person, and that "Father," "Son," and "Holy Spirit" are just different titles or manifestations of this one being, rather than three distinct persons in one God (the Trinity). This doctrine is a core belief of Oneness Pentecostalism, which is also known as Jesus-only Pentecostalism. Adherents of this belief emphasize the name of Jesus as the one name of God and reject the traditional Christian doctrine of the Trinity. 

Key aspects of the Oneness Gospel:

  • Monotheism: Oneness theology maintains a strong monotheistic stance, believing God is an absolute and indivisible oneness.

  • Rejection of the Trinity: This doctrine directly opposes the Trinitarian belief that God exists as three co-equal and co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  • Manifestations of God: Oneness believers view the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as different roles or modes through which the one God has revealed Himself: as the Father in creation, the Son in redemption (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit in emanation.

  • The Name of Jesus: There is a strong emphasis on the name of Jesus. Oneness believers teach that Jesus is the one name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and is the only name under heaven through which one can be saved.

  • Baptism: A significant difference is the baptismal formula. Oneness believers baptize in the name of Jesus, based on their interpretation of verses like Acts 2:38, and reject the traditional formula of "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit". 

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