Theology of the Holy Spirit - Lesson 5

7/31/2019 Theology of the Holy Spirit - Lesson 5

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Pentecostalism


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Question:

How can we tap on and utilize this power for ourselves ?

Trace back to the historical experience at Pentecostto be baptized by the H.S. and

to be filled with the H.S.!!!


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An early Christian heresy around 160 CE

They believed that divine revelation (through the H.S)

was taking place right there among them and expected

the end times to come very soon. The church father Tertullian became a montanist in his

later years.


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The First wave:

By William Joseph Seymour(May 2, 1870Sept. 28, 1922)

Son of former slave in Louisiana.

Student at a newly formed bible school foundedby Charles Parham in Houston, TX.

Removed from the parish where he had been

appointed Start church in a run-down building in downtown

L.A. located on 312 Azusa Street


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They believed :

a) Baptism in the H.S. is ordinarily an event

subsequent to conversion

b) Baptism in the H.S. is made evident by the

sign of speaking on tongues

c) All the spiritual gifts (e.g. healing) mentioned

in the N.T. are to be sought and used today
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azusa_Street_Revivalhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azusa_Street_Revival


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"Unity in Christ":

rejected the racial barriers and

the then almost-universal barriers to women

Sent lots of missionaries to overseas

criticized by the secular media and Christian

theologians for behaviors considered to be

outrageous and unorthodox


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1) personal spiritual experience

2) allowing women in ministry

3) doctrine of sanctification not in the doctrine

of justification

4) that Christ has not yet baptized every

believer into the Spirit (Pentecost)

5) it is possible to lose salvation


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1) Church of God in Christ by the African

Americans

2) The Assemblies of God by the White

Pentecostals denominations


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It was a movement around 1960s to

1970s (Dennis Bennett)

There were charismatic renewal

movements within the mainline

Protestant and Catholic churches

Seek to practice all the spiritual giftsmentioned in the N.T.


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You can get more of the Holy Spirit by being

filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).

Allowing differing viewpoints on baptism in

the H.S. is subsequent to conversion

Differing in tongues is a sign of BHS ( it ispossible to receive the baptism and not speak in tongues)

NOT forming their own denomination


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(The Third Wave or the Vineyard mt)

Third renewal movement by Prof. C. Peter Wagner at

Fuller Seminary in 1980s

1) It is a renewal and revival movement2) It is based on experience rather than Scripture

3) Unity is far more important than doctrine (their

doctrine can vary widely) Unity is built through

relationships, not doctrine.


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1) Encourage the equipping of all believers

to use the N.T. spiritual gifts today.

2) Proclamation of the gospel should

ordinarily be accompanied by signs,

wonders and miracles i.e. "power

evangelism"

3) BHS at conversion; subsequent experience

are called filling with the H.S.


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Pentecostal Churches enjoy the

fastest growthglobally


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After becoming Christians, some experience a

spiritual renewal that Bible Study and prayer became

more meaningful and effective !

Question:

1. Is it a Baptism in the H.S?

2. When are Christians baptized in the

H.S? only at conversion or anytime after

conversion?


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Pentecostal view: BHS is repeatable and it is associated

with the speaking of tongues

Supportive evidences:

1. Disciples were converted before the Pentecost, Jesusbreathed the Spirit on them (Jn.20:22)

2. Jesus told them to wait for the Spirit (Acts 1:4)

3. H.S. came later on Pentecost. (Acts 2:4)

4. Some believers experience much more power after

conversionBHS?


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1. Samaritans converted by Philip and

received H.S. later by Peter. (Acts 8:17)

2. Believers in Ephesus did not receive

H.S. at conversion and Paul prayed and

H.S. came to baptize them. (Acts 19:6)


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View of the Evangelistic churches

1. BHS= joining the church and become member of

Christ at conversion

(1 Cor.12:13)2. Pentecost was a historic event; a fulfillment of a

promise; a transition from old covenant to new

covenant. This is a unique point in history...

nonrepeatable.


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3. The incident in John 20 was a prolepticoccurrence; a symbol. Just like the last

supper.

BUT

How should we understand the experience

of much more power from the H.S.

Stay tune for next week


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Jesus and the apostles met the needs of people by

healing, casting out demons, and even raising the

dead. These miracles made people interested in the

Good News. This is how we should evangelizetoday.

Question:

Do you agree with this statement?

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