The movement of Pentecostal Christianity with a belief in the atonement of Jesus Christ’s death, his resurrection, and return is known as the Oneness Pentecostalism. The faction’s teachings are based on the literal understanding of the biblical teachings regarding salvation. An emphasis on the teaching of Jesus Christ together with His twelve apostles is made through their citation of the Bible verses John 3:1-12 and Acts 2:38.

In addition to that, they place much weight on the importance of the baptism of the Holy Spirit since it is considered as a record for the Day of the Pentecost. In fact, it is supposed as a means of direct and personal encounter with God. After which, it follows that changes in one’s day to day living will be apparent as an outward sign of personal conversion. Those who are thought of as converts are said to exhibit the “fruits of the Holy Spirit” as written in Galatians 5:22. 

An Indivisible God

This particular group differs from the mainstream Pentecostal in such a way that they follow the doctrine of oneness. Although, they do recognize that the only true god is the one depicted in the Bible they affirm that God is indivisible.

In spite of their cognizance of that Jesus Christ was born as a man, died for the whole of mankind, and resurrected they thoroughly reject the Trinity. For them it describes God inaccurately and inadequately. According to them there is a distinction between God the Father and Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is simply identified as God’s essential human manifestation. Embracing that God incarnate made himself known to humanity through him shows an affirmation of Jesus Christ’s full deity.

Way of Worship

The society of Oneness Pentecostals has long been branded as “Holy Rollers” due to the lively manner in which they do their worship. Victory marches that is actually running down the church aisles as well dancing, clapping, jumping, and shouting are all common ways of worship.

Most of the church services are also punctuated with the members’ speaking in tongues, interpretation, giving prophetic messages, and laying down of hands for healing purposes. All these happen spontaneously as usual occurrences during a service when the entire congregation is called and encouraged to come as one and pray together for a variety of purpose.