9. Apostolic interpretation-part 1

Question 1

what is the basis for pentecostalism?

Answer 1

a supernatural biblical experience and relationship with GOD

Question 2

the supernatural elements in scripture are not what?

Answer 2

myths, legends or embellishment - they’re are genuine

Question 3

what the bible teaches ALWAYS overrides what?

Answer 3

any understanding or experience that doesn’t align and harmonise with the context and scope of scripture

Question 4

what is a common error in western theology?

Answer 4

the faulty assumption that explicit instructions are of most value, while narratives are of little or no value

Question 5

what do Pentecostals see as the supreme authority for experiencing, teaching, and practice of the NT church

Answer 5

the example of the apostles

Question 6

while Protestant look to reform the existing church, pentecostal seek to what?

Answer 6

restore the original church

Question 7

who had the best and most accurate understanding of what GOD intended for the NT church?

Answer 7

the first-century apostles and their associates not the so called “church fathers” of latter centuries

Question 8

name three things that necessary for salvation
a.
b.
c.

Answer 8

a. repentance
b. water baptism by immersion in Jesus’ name
c. the infilling of the Holy Ghost with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues

Question 9

which three well known non Pentecostal theologians acknowledge that baptism in Jesus’ name was the biblical formula practiced by the early apostles?
a.
b.
c.

Answer 9

a. Martin Luther
b. Ulrich Zwingli
c. Karl Barth