Chapter 1.2 Flashcards
- How did Parham’s trip to Shiloh, Maine, affect his doctrine?
Parham heard some students who were speaking in tongues as they came down from the prayer tower at Shiloh. Through the influence of Sandford and Parham’s own study of the Scripture, Parham came to believe that God would raise up and seal a special band of missionaries (the bride of Christ).
- Describe the events that led to the first Pentecostal revival of the twentieth century.
After Parham heard some students speaking in tongues at Shiloh, he began to teach about the experience. In the Topeka Bible School (Stone’s Folly), he gave his students an assignment to search out the biblical basis for tongues from the Book of Acts. After the students agreed that tongues were the biblical evidence of the experience, they all began to seek for the Pentecostal blessing.
- On January 1, 1901, who was the first of Parham’s students to speak in tongues?
Agnes N. Ozman
- What was the subject of William Seymour’s first sermon in Los Angeles?
William Seymour preached about Spirit baptism from Acts 2:4.
- How did the Apostolic Faith paper say the Azusa revival affected missions?
“God is solving the missionary problem, sending out new-tongued missionaries on the apostolic faith line, without purse or scrip [Matthew 10:9-10, KJV], and the Lord is going before them preparing the way.”
- Describe the services at Azusa Street.
Enthusiastic singing, prayer for the sick, shouting, Spirit baptism, singing in tongues, preaching, times of silence, and persons falling under the power. Some received visions and calls to the mission field. All expected the imminent return of Christ. The services were almost continuous. All was spontaneous-“led by the Spirit.” People from all races and social standings worshipped together. Prayer, praise, testimonies, and worship marked the services. The message was given by whomever was anointed by the Lord for that service.
- How did Parham give structure to the Apostolic Faith Movement?
Parham gave organization and structure to the Apostolic Faith Movement by personal oversight, appointing area directors, networking believers, and issuing credentials to evangelists and others.
- Why did Parham go to Zion City before he went to visit Azusa Street?
After Dowie lost control, Parham wanted to gain the leadership of his followers at Zion City. Dowie’s legacy offered Parham a large following and the chance to expand the Apostolic Faith Movement internationally
- What was Parham’s opinion of the Azusa revival under Seymour?
He disapproved of the emotionalism and the mixing of the races. He questioned the authenticity of the tongues because they sounded like babbling rather than known languages. After blaming it all on Seymour, Parham started a rival mission.
- What caused Seymour to abandon the doctrine of tongues as the initial evidence?
he saw a contradiction in Parham’s behavior. How could one claim to have the power of the Holy Spirit and display such a lack of love, a fruit of the Spirit? The emphasis on personal holiness and love was a reflection of Wesley’s teaching on entire sanctification or perfect love. This type of love was claimed across the Pentecostal Movement. Seymour rejected the sincerity of the emphasis because he did not see love in action.
- Who was one of the first evangelists to leave Azusa Street and preach the Pentecostal message?
To spread the news in Ohio, Ivey G. Campbell was one of the earliest evangelists to leave Azusa Street.
- How did Elizabeth V. Baker influence the Assemblies of God?
Elizabeth Baker influenced future leaders of the Assemblies of God through the Rochester Bible Training School.
- Although many people led the various revivals, who considered himself the founder of the Apostolic Faith Movement?
Charles Parham. In 1905, he assumed the title: “Projector of the Apostolic Faith Movement.”
