The article‚ Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit: The Promise of Pentecostal Ecclesiology‚ is transcribed from a speech given by Clark H. Pinnock of several themes within the Pentecostal movement‚ suggesting that all Christians could benefit from aspects of the Pentecostal ecclesiology. Although he may not be affiliated with what is seen as a traditional Pentecostal denomination‚ Pinnock states he is charismatic in his beliefs and practices. He insists‚ “I am one of those among evangelicals who
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Exam #1 Review – Evangelical Theology Questions: 1. What is Olson’s point about a “mosaic” (vs. strictly systematic or historical); “Christian belief” (vs. theology‚ religion) and preferring the “both/and” or “mediating” over the “either/or” approach? * Olson uses the word mosaic in order to reflect his less quarrelsome “both-and” “mediating theology.” * He wants to show us how the broad consensus of Christian beliefs really fit like a mosaic into a comprehensible whole if we step back
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Deerfield‚ Illinois October 2013 An innovation is “an idea‚ practice‚ or object that is perceived as new by an individual or another unit of adoption” (Rogers 306-3071). Is the Gospel an innovation or is it an ongoing active work of the Holy Spirit in an individual or cultural unit that we participate in by being bearers of the revelatory word of God through the redemptive message of Jesus Christ? While the prevenient grace of God is always active and at work drawing sinners to God through
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what it is and how it works. Spiritual gifts are the various abilities given sovereignly to believers by the Holy Spirit so that when they faithfully serve the Lord‚ there are spiritual results in the work of God and the believer grows in his effectiveness and/or develops other spiritual abilities of service (Towns‚ 2008‚ 312). This indicates that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to edify the church and to equip believers for service to God. The Bible makes reference to five
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Cited: 1. The Lockman Foundation. New American Standard Bible. 1960. 2. The Lockman Foundation. New American Standard Bible. 1995 Revised. 3. Regan‚ David. “Gifts of the spirit- Are they for today?” http://www.learnthebible.org/gifts-of-the-spirit-are-they-for-today.html (accessed September 21‚ 2010). 4. Wallace‚ Daniel B. “Two views on the “Sign Gifts”: Continuity vs. Discontinuity” http://bible.org/article/two-views-sign-gifts-continuity-vs-discontinuity
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tangible. BUT also elements of life that are very difficult to understand. The world is BOTH physical AND spiritual. Sacraments are BOTH physical AND spiritual. 7 Sacraments: Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Reconciliation Anointing of the sick Holy orders Matrimony What is a sacrament An outward visible sign of an invisible grace. Makes it present through matter and ritual. Sacraments call our attention to and remind us of a reality of god that is always present‚ but se may not always realize
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Omniscient- All knowing Omnipotent- All important Eternal- existing through all time Omnipresent- All Present Omnibenevolent- All good Trinity- The three persons of g-d in one Incarnate/Incarnation- G-d taking human form as Jesus The Holy Spirit- is G-ds spirit at work in the world Blasphemy- misrepresenting g-d The Cosmological argument- an argument that says the universe must have come from somewhere. The Design Argument- An argument that the world shows that it has been designed The resurrection-
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Module 1-Chapter 1 Chapter One 1. EB Tylor states religion is rooted in spirit worship‚ and is a common aspect of most religions. This particular aspect of religion strikes a chord with me in that worship is a central element in many religion‚ as well as thoughts on man’s spirit and the afterlife His notion is not far off when you consider that Jesus said‚ “God is Spirit and those who worship him must worship him in Spirit and truth”. The fact that God is in control of everything‚ and that he is
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The Trinity: The Oneness of God Before I try to explain an infinite God with my finite brain‚ I will bring this verse to mind: Proverbs 3:5-7 states‚ ’’Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him‚ and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil." So‚ with this in mind‚ I will attempt to explain the Trinity. The best way to explain the Trinity is not with a statement‚ but with a
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