Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
This post is an extension of Staying Within Proper Theological Boundaries. Here we look at the color-coded words plus “Almighty” in the 381 Nicene Creed. We believe in one God, the Father Almighty [pantokratōr], Maker [poitēs] of heaven and earth, of…
In the formative years of the Christian Ekklēsia (“Church”)1 synods (councils) were convened in response to doctrinal controversies and other matters needing refinement. Those synods gaining acceptance in the Ekklēsia at large became known as ecumeni…
[This is a repost (revised a bit) in recognition of Holy Week. Of necessity, it is a bit technical.] In reading any common English translation of John 19:22, one finds Pilate saying, “What I have written, I have written.”1 This is certainly not incorre…
As I stumbled for my alarm at 3:00 a.m. on my first day on the job as a street washer, I wondered what I was getting myself into. CBS had asked my company to participate in its hit reality show Undercover Boss. As the CEO of Herschend Family Entertainm…
Pneuma 43 (2021) 43–71 Practicing the Passion of Pentecost Re-envisioning Pentecostal Eschatology through the Anatheistic Sacramentality of Richard Kearney Monte Lee Rice | orcid:…
This session is about reviving a passion for the Bible as the very Word of Goe–not the words merely of man. The Bible as…
Having laid the foundation of the sufficiency of the Bible as God’s Written Word for salvation and the rule of faith and Christian living,…
PASSION WEEK: Saturday Jesus descended hell and set the captives free. (The Apostles’ Creed, Ephesians 4:8) Death was put to death while soldiers were…
PASSION WEEK: Friday This day is known as “Good Friday” because on this day Jesus was crucified for the sins of the world. His…
PASSION WEEK: Thursday This day is known as “Maundy Thursday” because Jesus had the Last Supper with His disciples and commanded that this be…
PASSION WEEK: Wednesday This day is known as “Spy Wednesday” because Judas agreed to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, the going rate…
PASSION WEEK: Tuesday Jesus taught from dawn to dust; especially the parables. He pronounced woes on the Pharisees. (Matthew 21:28-25:46)