Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
i’m suppose to teach a class on SPEAKING IN TONGUES in the near future. Other than scripture, can anyone point me in the direction of some good literature ? thank you in advance for your help !
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(NET) Matt 5:19 So anyone who breaks one of the least of these commands
and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of
heaven, but whoever obeys them and teaches others to do so will be
called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness goes beyond that of the experts in the law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
There are some commentators who says it signifies exclusion from the kingdom of heaven, ie. hell; whereas some argue that they remain in kingdom as least, meaning they remain saved in heaven. Which one is accurate? Is Christ giving a provision for small sins here or giving no provision at all?
For example, Daniel Whedon commentary:
Many of the best commentators understand this as signifying that he
shall be excluded. Yet such, surely, is not its exact meaning. Clearly
to be least IN the kingdom of heaven is far less than shall in no
case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Heinrich Meyer’s Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament mentions:
He is not to be excluded (as Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Calovius,
Wolf, Bengel, and others have misinterpreted the meaning of ἐλάχ.
κληθ.), because his antinomianism is not a principle, not directed
against the law as such, but only against individual precepts of the
law, which in themselves are small, and whose importance as a whole he
does not recognise
Johann Albrecht Bengel’s Gnomon of the New Testament
Mat 5:19. Αύσῃ, shall break) The antithetical word to this is
ποιήσῃ, shall do, which occurs further on in this verse. The Scribes,
who thought themselves “great,” were in the habit of breaking them.
The same verb, λύω, occurs in Joh 7:23; Joh 10:35.—τούτων, of these)
those, namely, which follow in Mat 5:22; Mat 5:28, etc.—τῶν ἐλαχίστων,
of the least) These precepts, “Thou shalt not kill,” etc., are not
essentially the least, for in them the whole law is contained. But
they are so only inasmuch as, when rightly explained, they regulate
even the most subtile affections and emotions of the soul, and the
slightest movements of the tongue, and thus, when compared with other
precepts, appear to men to be the least.—ἐλάχιστος, least) Referring
to the preceding ἐλαχίστων. An instance of Ploce.[191] As we treat the
Word of God, so does God treat us; see Joh 17:6; Joh 17:11; Rev 3:10.
“A little” signifies “almost nothing,” whence “the least” comes to
mean “none at all” (for they considered anger, for instance, as of no
consequence whatever); cf. in Mat 5:20, “ye shall not enter.”
ἐλάχιστος; has a different force in this passage from that which ὁ
μικρότερος (the least) “in the kingdom of heaven” has in ch. Mat
11:11.—ἐν τῂ βασιλείᾳ τὼν οὐρανῶν, in the kingdom of heaven) which
cannot endure the presence of the unrighteous.—ποιήσῃ καὶ διδάξῃ,
shall do and teach) The same order of words occurs in Act 1:1.—ποιήσῃ,
shall do them, sc. all; for it is not lawful to break or neglect even
one of them.—οὗτος, this man, he) A pronoun used emphatically. Comp.
with this use of οὗτος, ch. Mat 7:21 (Latin Version[192]); Luk 9:24;
Joh 7:18.—μέγας, great) All the commandments are of great account to
him, especially in their full compass[193] (see Mat 5:18); therefore
he shall be called great.
Jon Ruthven
A great book by and A/G theologian: Del Tarr, *The Foolishness of God: A Linguist Looks at the Mystery of Tongues.”
Dale Sanger
Palma, Anthony C. The Holy Spirit: A Pentecostal Perspective. Springfield, Missouri: Logion Press, 2001.
Menzies, William W. and Robert P. Menzies. Spirit and Power: Foundations of Pentecostal Experience. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 2000.
Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. Joy Unspeakable: Power & Renewal in the Holy Spirit. Eastbourne, UK: Kingsway Publications, 2008.
Dale Sanger
those books I mentioned have more than just tongues in it, but all have some useful info in them regarding tongues…also Roger Stronstad’s “Charismatic Theology of Luke-Acts”
Gary Langley
http://www.jackhayford.org/teaching/book-excerpts/the-beauty-of-spiritual-language-unveiling-the-mystery-of-speaking-in-tongues/
Pentecostal Theologian
There’s a large list Pentecostal bibliography on the subject we will be offering shortly. When exactly is your class? http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2015/may-web-only/imb-ban-speaking-in-tongues-baptism-baptist-missionary.html
Eugene Littlejohn
Sister there is nothing better to use than the scriptures you can’t go wrong. I find books to include to much personal opinions. You will do fine pray and go at he will guide you.
Bobbie Purdy
Before all of these other books, there was one book (the bible )..thats the only one that you need. .after that. .the Holy Ghost will teach and lead..
Leah Grier-Lee
God Bless !
Bobbie Purdy
Yw
Gary Langley
Astonishing. 8^0
Lee Roy Martin
Gods empowering presence by Gordon Fee
James M. Henderson
Howard Ervins books
Dale Sanger
For those of you saying “The Bible” I think that went without saying. Looking to other books to help understand how to formulate a lesson plan is NOT a bad thing. In fact perhaps the person teaching will encounter some of the arguments of people like Dunn who are against modern usage of the gifts. It is good to have the use of other spirit filled people who God has used to write these other books that have been suggested.
Anonymous
Ken Hagin Tongues Beyond the Upper Room
Mark Biteler
Dr. Jon Ruthven’s, What’s Wrong with Protestant Theology. http://www.amazon.com/Protestant-Theology-Tradition-Biblical-Emphasis/dp/098195264X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431925093&sr=8-1&keywords=whats+wrong+with+protestant+theology
Pentecostal Theologian
http://www.amazon.com/Pentecostal-Primitivism-Preserved-Donev-D-Min/dp/1477557539
Pentecostal Theologian
Randy Buchanan Kenneth Hagin’s original book was called “Why Tongues?” offers basic explanation of the passages in Acts and is online http://www.ekklesia.lt/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Kenneth-E-Hagin-WhyTongues.pdf
Pentecostal Theologian
Dr. Steven J. Land presents Biblical, historical, social and even political implications of Pentecostal holiness (not just speaking in tongues) in http://www.amazon.com/Pentecostal-Spirituality-A-Passion-Kingdom/dp/0981965148
Pentecostal Theologian
There’s also a very interesting larger study on the The psychology of speaking in tongues (excerpt review found here) http://www.psychohistorian.org/display_article.php?id=200508010351_speaking_in_tongues.content
Pentecostal Theologian
Steve Webb and last but NOT least “Who is the Holy Ghost” http://www.amazon.com/Who-Holy-Ghost-Ray-Hughes/dp/0871489252
Anonymous
The “Why Tongues?” was a mini book on the subject. The book I posted earlier is a compilation of his writings on the subject of tongues and is much more comprehensive, 368 pages in length.
Aberdeen Chan
Speaking in Tongues – Lehman Strauss https://bible.org/article/speaking-tongues
Carolyn Martin James
It is very simple, HE is God’s Spirit sent to us for a Teacher, Comforter and Guide, Sweet Holy Ghost!!! :)…..All you have to do is yield to him and if you have a Clean Temple HE will come in and abide, and the evidence that HE has come in is that HE will speak through you. 🙂
Thangsan Hisfootstep
It is also a good book if on specific tongues topic. “Why Tongues: initial evidence doctrine in North American Pentecostal churches” by Kenneth Richard Walters, Jr. Published by Deo Publishing, 2016. ISSN 0966 7393.
Don Watson
As one who thinks he identifies with a Classical Pentecostal understanding, I believe that a suitable order for the teaching is: The Person and work of the Holy Spirit, The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit (including speaking in tongues). You may question the order if you wish. And, with respect to “speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance,” I do see this as part of a Classical Pentecostal position. DEW
Chris Westerman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEJCpOEuw-g
Chris Westerman
youtube has parts 2,3, and 4
Chris Westerman
http://gods-word-first.org/bible-study/speaking-in-tongues/what-is-speaking-in-tongues.html
Varnel Watson
oh Chris Westerman you figured it in 3-4 parts only
Chris Westerman
http://gods-word-first.org/bible-study/speaking-in-tongues/what-is-speaking-in-tongues.html?fbclid=IwAR20BwcXt_a7-pTI_MDburwdnb_E3mhdDLlX7Bt1hJ7MSEpT94rCBL4HP8o
Jon Ruthven
Del Tarr The Foolishness of God: A Linguist Looks at the Mystery of Tongues or, Robert P Menzies, Speaking in Tongues
RichardAnna Boyce
https://faithalone.org/grace-in-focus-articles/holy-spirit-came/
Chris Atkinson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeP4YopBak8
Chris Atkinson
I love Frances Hunter
Varnel Watson
connection with speaking in tongues please?
Steve Phifer
I did my doctoral thesis on private prayer and discovered what I call the Apostolic Prayer Paradigm (see illustration below) The Apostles prayed in three modes: 1) praying the scriptures, 2) conversing with God, and 3) praying in the Spirit. Two of these were a part of the Old Covenant while praying in the Spirit is strictly New Covenant prayer. It helps if we thinking of “speaking in tongues” as prayer and not just speech. I was challenged by my thesis adviser to prove this and I found it easy to do. Every mention of tongues is always in a prayer or worship context. If we think of “praying in the Spirit” rather than “speaking in tongues,” this becomes much clearer. All speech isn’t prayer! Following are some helpful links Here is more detail on the Apostolic Prayer Paradigm: Here is more detail on New Covenant Prayer:
Varnel Watson
not sure if all the working and not working links you posted Steve Phifer even answer the OP question Can you pls systematize them in a paragraph type answer to follow the tread
Steve Phifer
I struck the first article since it dealt with the relationship between private prayer and public worship. The second article is directly on the issue of prayer in the Spirit and I would like for it to remain as a reference. It is part of a series dealing with prayer in general and prayer in tongues in particular. I checked this link and it works for me. https://stevephifer.com/congregation-3/
Varnel Watson
Steve Phifer another link? I dont get it
Eddie L. Hyatt
Troy Day Are you familiar with “The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke” by Roger Stronstad? It is an excellent defense of the traditional Pentecostal position of tongues and Spirit baptism. Interestingly, Clark Pinnock wrote the Foreword.
Varnel Watson
Eddie L. Hyatt pls note a lady in the group asked the OP not myself but YES I’ve dialogued with Stronstad back in my day He has a very orthodox even eastern view of the baptism infilling and I pleased to have ready all his 6 books I’ve differed from his interpretation on Fee vs Menzies.in the 90s but this is just my personal opinion I regret not meeting Pinnock when I still could
Eddie L. Hyatt
Do you have any of your dialogues with Stronstad in writing? I would love to read your thoughts.
Varnel Watson
Eddie L. Hyatt I have my notes jogged down but nothing official or on record These were the times back then Now everyone pulls out a phone and you go viral 🙂
Eddie L. Hyatt
Troy Day I understand. I recall those discussions at the SPS gatherings back then.
Varnel Watson
Eddie L. Hyatt You are correct Though SPS does not release their archived papers as they should I understand profiting from 5-6 yr old papers but 30-40 yrs old research should be made public among other Pentecostal archives