Pentecostal Perspectives

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Here British Pentecostal scholars consider the history of Britain's two largest Classical Pentecostal denominations, the Elim churches and the Assemblies of God, and provide fascinating insights into current trends in the theology of the Pentecostal churches on issues such as healing, worship, Scripture, eschatology and tongues. Contents Preface Contributors The Elim Pentecostal Church: Origins, Development and Distinctives Anti-intellectualism Initial Evidence Healing Eschatology The Spirit of Christ Other Doctrinal Issues Assemblies of God: Distinctive Continuity and Distinctive Change Historical Analysis of the Period Before 1939 Theological Analysis of the Period Before 1939 Sociological Analysis of the Period Before 1939 Distinctives in the Period Before 1939 Historical Analysis of the Period After 1939 Theological Analysis of the Period After 1939 Sociological Analysis of the Period After 1939 The Word of God: ‘Thus Saith the Lord5 The Gifts of the Spirit: Pentecostal Interpretation of Pauline Pneumatology The Baptism in the Holy Spirit: The Theological Distinctive Hermeneutical Challenges Exegetical Challenges Those who Claim to Have Been Baptised in the Spirit, but Have Never Spoken in Tongues Those who, Despite Prayer for the Baptism in the Spirit, Have Not Yet Spoken in Tongues Those who Have Exercised Spiritual Gifts, but Have Never Spoken in Tongues Eschatology: A Clear and Present Danger — A Sure and Certain Hope Amillenialism Postmillenialism The Restoration of Israel The Rapture The Great Tribulation and the Return of Christ Healing and Exorcism: The Path to Wholeness Anointing with Oil The Laying on of Hands The Role of Faith The Relationship of Sin to Suffering The Atonement of Christ Gifts of Healings Exorcism Worship: Singing a New Song in a Strange Land Stagnation: 1950s-1960s Renewal and Restoration: 1960s-1980s Sunday Services The Role of the Worship Leader21 Physical Expressions in Worship The Lord’s Supper Preaching Prayer and Ministry Midweek Services The Unquestioning Use of Musical Styles Theological Concerns Pragmatism Communion Theological Maturity The Ordinances: The Marginalised Aspects of Pentecostalism The Ordinances Baptism: Confessing Salvation The Lord’s Supper: In Memory of Christ’s Death15 Elim’s Special Ordinances An Evangelical Agenda A Pentecostal Approach Origins of the Pentecostal Understanding A Pentecostal Theology? The Marginalisation of the Supper The Relationship of Baptism to Salvation Pentecostal Perspectives