Who is the "one mediator" between God and man—just a man, just God, or something else entirely?

In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals (Decatur, AL) dives deep into 1 Timothy 2:5, where Paul writes, *“There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”*

Many misunderstand this verse and fall into one of three heresies:

❌ Saying Christ is only man and not God

❌ Saying Christ is only God and not man

❌ Claiming "God the Son" was manifested in Jesus' flesh—creating two mediators: a divine one and a human one

Pastor Jones carefully walks through Scripture to show how the Oneness view of Jesus Christ maintains both His full deity and full humanity in perfect unity. Jesus is not a second person in a Trinity—but the one God, manifested in flesh for our redemption.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

✅ What does “the man Christ Jesus” actually mean?

✅ Why is Jesus the *only* mediator?

✅ How does the Oneness view preserve the biblical understanding of God’s nature?

✅ Why the Trinitarian model creates a second mediator

✅ How denying either Christ’s deity or humanity is heresy

📖 Scripture References:

1 Timothy 2:5 – One mediator: the man Christ Jesus

1 Timothy 3:16 – God was manifest in the flesh

Colossians 2:8–9 – The fullness of deity dwells bodily in Christ

John 1:1 – The Word was God

2 Corinthians 4:6 – The glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ

John 14:6 – No one comes to the Father except through Me

John 14:9 – He who has seen Me has seen the Father

2 Corinthians 5:19 – God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself

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Is the Oneness view of God a misunderstanding—or a return to biblical truth?In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals (Decatur, AL) responds to a recent video from the YouTube channel *Reasoning Through the Bible* titled *“Trinity Vs. Oneness Doctrine Explained.”* Their respectful approach and effort to understand Oneness theology—especially through David K. Bernard’s book *The Oneness of God*—deserve recognition. However, some significant misunderstandings remain.This is **Part 1** of a two-part reaction and teaching series where Pastor Jones clarifies what Oneness believers *actually* teach, corrects several misconceptions, and lays a foundation for why the Oneness view isn’t just logically consistent—it’s thoroughly biblical.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ What is the Oneness view of God?✅ How does it differ from the Trinity?✅ Did the early church teach Oneness or Trinitarianism?✅ Why language like “Father,” “Son,” and “Holy Spirit” doesn’t imply three persons✅ How Bernard’s book is often misunderstood by Trinitarians📖 Scripture References:Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Lord our God is oneJohn 1:1, 14 – The Word was God… and became fleshColossians 2:9 – In Him dwells all the fullness of the GodheadIsaiah 9:6 – The child born is the Mighty GodJohn 14:9 – He who has seen Me has seen the Father🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more biblical teaching:YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones](https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones)🎧 Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215)👍 Like this video if you found it helpful!💬 Comment below – What are your thoughts on the Trinity vs. Oneness debate?📺 **Watch the full playlist:**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg\&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8\_EZD3c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8_EZD3c)🌐 **Visit my website for more teaching resources:**[https://jacobjones.org/](https://jacobjones.org/)\#OnenessPentecostal #TrinityDebate #DavidBernard #TheOnenessOfGod #TheWayPodcast #ApostolicDoctrine #JesusIsGod #BiblicalTheology #UPCIMinisters #ReasoningThroughTheBible #Colossians2v9

Is the Oneness view of God a misunderstanding—or a return to biblical truth?In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals (Decatur, AL) responds to a recent video from the YouTube channel *Reasoning Through the Bible* titled *“Trinity Vs. Oneness Doctrine Explained.”* Their respectful approach and effort to understand Oneness theology—especially through David K. Bernard’s book *The Oneness of God*—deserve recognition. However, some significant misunderstandings remain.This is **Part 1** of a two-part reaction and teaching series where Pastor Jones clarifies what Oneness believers *actually* teach, corrects several misconceptions, and lays a foundation for why the Oneness view isn’t just logically consistent—it’s thoroughly biblical.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ What is the Oneness view of God?✅ How does it differ from the Trinity?✅ Did the early church teach Oneness or Trinitarianism?✅ Why language like “Father,” “Son,” and “Holy Spirit” doesn’t imply three persons✅ How Bernard’s book is often misunderstood by Trinitarians📖 Scripture References:Deuteronomy 6:4 – The Lord our God is oneJohn 1:1, 14 – The Word was God… and became fleshColossians 2:9 – In Him dwells all the fullness of the GodheadIsaiah 9:6 – The child born is the Mighty GodJohn 14:9 – He who has seen Me has seen the Father🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more biblical teaching:YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones](https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones)🎧 Listen on the go:Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215)👍 Like this video if you found it helpful!💬 Comment below – What are your thoughts on the Trinity vs. Oneness debate?📺 **Watch the full playlist:**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg\&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8\_EZD3c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8_EZD3c)🌐 **Visit my website for more teaching resources:**[https://jacobjones.org/](https://jacobjones.org/)\#OnenessPentecostal #TrinityDebate #DavidBernard #TheOnenessOfGod #TheWayPodcast #ApostolicDoctrine #JesusIsGod #BiblicalTheology #UPCIMinisters #ReasoningThroughTheBible #Colossians2v9