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ISBN 0801010195 EAN 9780801010194
Pages 234
Dimensions: Length: 8.92" Width: 5.95" Height: 0.64" Weight: 0.86 lbs.
Release Date Jun 1, 1992
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Gregory Boyd hit the central nerve of the UPC Doctrine Aug 28, 2005
Not only did Gregory Boyd do a great job at exposing the many fallacies within the doctrine of the Oneness Pentecostal Doctrine, but he also shows, (by the responses in these reviews) that there are more than one belief within the UPC church. As an Ex-UPC person for almost 20 years, I'm here to say that Gregory Boyd hit the cental nerve of the UPC doctrine. This is a must read book for those who came out or is coming out of the UPC.
Boyd uses falsified evidence to support shaky theology Jul 20, 2005
Gregory A. Boyd claims to have been a devout Oneness adherent before converting to Trinitarianism, despite the fact that he knows almost nothing about Oneness doctrine. His sensationalistic representations of extreme legalism and religious pride in the UPC, for example, is founded only in his own imagination. In addition to most probably misrepresenting his religious affiliations, he purports to address Biblical issues -- then relies almost entirely on Roman Catholic Creedal statements and Conciliar Proclamations to support his "Biblical" theology. He also refutes the well-established lack of Trinitarian teaching in the early church by presenting falsified versions of ancient church documents. For instance, Boyd convincingly supports the early existence of Trinitarianism by claiming that only a few years after the last book of the Bible (Revelation) was completed, Ignatius of Antioch openly appealed to Christians to direct prayer in the threefold name: "in the Son and Father and in the Spirit." Yet the document Boyd cites (The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians) contains no such statement. The exact passage he claims to quote reads as follows: "Study, therefore, to be established in the doctrines of the Lord and the apostles, that so all things, whatsoever ye do, may prosper, both in the flesh and spirit, in faith and love." (Mag 13:1-2) Upon investigation, Boyd's source material for most of his arguments turns out to be a KNOWN Catholic forgery of the Ignatian Epistles, riddled with Romanist doctrinal insertions and glosses. Archaeology has long borne out the fact that only late Catholic "versions" of these documents contain all the Trinitarian language Boyd so eagerly quotes. In fact, the translators' introduction to the so-called "Long Recension" edition of the Ignatian epistles (those quoted by Boyd as if they were legitimate historical texts) overtly declares to readers that these Catholic revisions of the original documents represent "a corrupt text...universally regarded as false and spurious."
Good overview of UPC Jul 19, 2005
There are a number of well-meaning individuals found in UPC and Apostolic churches who have an immense hatred for the Trinity. "It's not a word found in the Bible," adherents often cry, begging the question that words they use to describe the Godhead are not found there either (i.e. "oneness"). In this book, Boyd does a good job explaining why the Trinity is true, as the concepts are clearly taught in scripture. But UPC people often don't end up with merely rejecting the Trinity; they also say a person must be water baptized (by them, of course, in Jesus' name only) and abide by their numerous rules and regulations. They are, leaders will say, the only true church. Meanwhile, justification and sanctification--important terms in soteriology--are mixed up in a hodgepodge, as there is no distinction. This is a perfect environment for a legalistic mindset and, if I may be so bold, creates a cult. Thus, anyone who has ears, let him hear what the Word of God truly has to say about the subject. Boyd's work is a big help in explaining the prooftexts used by UPC advocates so that answers may be given to all.
Excellent Book Sep 15, 2003
As in Letters to a Skeptic, Dr Boyd presents both a scholarly and Biblical approach to the doctrine of the Trinity. This book really opened my eyes to the unbiblical doctrines of the UPC. Oneness is only one of the heretical doctrines taught by the UPC. This book also shows how Oneness Pentecostals have a basic misunderstanding of what the doctrine of the Trinity really teaches.This book has also strengthened my belief in the Trinity. Dr Boyd quotes extensively from accepted Oneness doctrine and Oneness writers, so I think it's unfair to say that the Oneness position is misrepresented. I read this book after reading "Christianity Without the Cross" and found that Dr Boyd's book describes very well what Oneness Pentecostals believe.
I highly recommmend this book to anyone who wants solid Biblical support for the doctrine of the Trinity or to refute Oneness doctrine.
Oneness Pentecostals Exposed in Light of the Bible Mar 15, 2002
Gregory A. Boyd exposes this heretical group by comparing their doctrine with what the Bible actually says. Boyd presents the facts in an un-biased way that any "Oneness" member should take a close look at. My experience with the "Oneness" members leads me to believe they are more "cultic" than mainline Christianity. He shows them to be classic twisters of Scripture.
