Pentecostal Oneness: Testing the Claims by Scripture. Pentecostal Oneness teaching, sometimes called “Jesus Only,” rejects the historic Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Instead, it insists that God exists only as Jesus, and that true baptism must be “in the name of Jesus” rather than in the triune formula of Matthew 28:19.

Pentecostalism: Fire, Experience, and Doctrinal Drift. Pentecostalism is one of the fastest-growing religious movements in the world, boasting hundreds of millions of adherents. It emphasizes the “baptism of the Holy Spirit,” speaking in tongues, miraculous healing, and revivalistic worship. For many, it represents a return to the book of Acts — a Christianity full of power and supernatural vitality.