40 Questions about Pentecostalism
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How to understand the beliefs and practices of Pentecostalism
At just over a century old, the Pentecostal Movement accounts for over 500 million believers worldwide and continues to grow. Still, confusion abounds over what Pentecostals believe and teach about the Holy Spirit, worship, salvation, healing, and much more.
In 40 Questions About Pentecostalism, Jonathan Black provides an accessible overview of the historical, theological, biblical, and experiential factors that make Pentecostalism a vibrant and worldwide Christian movement. He answers questions such as these:
- How did Pentecostalism begin?
- How are Charismatics different from Pentecostals?
- Do Pentecostals affirm the prosperity gospel?
- What is the Pentecostal doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
- What do Pentecostals believe about healing?
- What ministries has Christ placed in his church according to Pentecostal theology?
- What is "speaking in tongues"?
Jonathan Black
Jonathan Black, PhD, is an ordained pastor and teacher in the Apostolic Church and lecturer in theology at Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK, where he is also co-director of the Institute for Pentecostal Theology. Originally from Northern Ireland, he studied theology at University of Cambridge (MA), Continental Theological Seminary/University of Wales (MTh), and University of Chester (PhD). He served on leadership at a church in Brussels, where he also taught at a theological college, and pastored a church in Leeds. Find out more at apostolictheology.org.
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