Pentecostal Theology: Living the Full Gospel

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Pentecostalism is the most rapidly growing branch of Christianity since the 20th century, yet it does not lend itself well to a singular doctrine and there is, therefore, no single comprehensive account of Pentecostal theology worldwide. Wolfgang Vondey suggests an account of Pentecostal theology that is genuine to Pentecostals worldwide while allowing for different adaptation and explication among the various Pentecostal groups. He argues that Pentecostal theology is fundamentally concerned with the renewal of the Christian life identified by the transforming work of the Holy Spirit and directed toward the kingdom of God. The book unfolds in two main parts illustrating the full gospel story and theology. Eleven chapters identify the spiritual underpinnings and motivations for Pentecostal theology, formulate a Pentecostal theology of action, translate, apply, and exemplify Pentecostal practices and experiences, and integrate Pentecostal theology in the wider Christian tradition. Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Dedication Contents Systematic Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology Series Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Pentecost as theological symbol Pentecost, Pentecostalism, and Pentecostal theology A narrative for Pentecostal theology Systematic and constructive Pentecostal theology 1 Prolegomena to Pentecostal Doctrine Play: The spirit of Pentecostal theology Spirituality: The origin of Pentecostal theology Experience: The playground of Pentecostal theology Full gospel: The narrative of Pentecostal theology Affections: The energy of Pentecostal theology Praxis: The materiality of Pentecostal theology Embodiment: The traditioning of Pentecostal theology Part One Full Gospel Story 2 Saved: Meeting Jesus at the Altar Experiencing salvation at Pentecost Salvation in the image of Pentecost Salvation as praxis 3 Sanctified: Participating in the Life of God Sanctification at the altar Sanctification as a concern of doctrine Sanctification as ritual 4 Baptized: Transformed by the Holy Spirit Spirit baptism at the altar Spirit baptism as doctrine Spirit baptism as sacrament 5 Healed: Manifesting Signs and Wonders Divine healing at the altar The doctrine of divine healing Divine healing as signs and wonders of redemption 6 Commissioned: Enacting the Coming Kingdom Eschatology at the altar Eschatology and Pentecostal doctrine Eschatology as apocalyptic mission Part Two Full Gospel Theology 7 Creation: Spirit, Redemption, and Cosmology Creation as the economy of salvation Creation as the materialization of sanctification Creation baptized in the Spirit Divine healing and the fullness of redemption Creation and the renewal of the cosmos 8 Humanity: Divine Image, Human Agency, and Theological Anthropology Salvation and the image of God Sanctification and human transformation Spirit baptism and human embodiment Divine healing and human nature The kingdom of God and human destiny 9 Society: Civilization, the Common Good, and Cultural Theory Salvation as cosmopolitan deliverance Sanctification as transformation of culture Spirit baptism as a common good Divine healing as social welfare The coming Kingdom and the end of society 10 Church: Mission, Movement, and Ecclesiology Salvation and the charismatic church Sanctification and the hospitality of the church Spirit baptism and the empowered church Divine healing and the egalitarian church The kingdom of God and the persistent church 11 God: Pentecost, Altar, and Doxology God who saves God who sanctifies God who baptizes with the Spirit God who heals God who reigns Index