Chapter 1.3 Flashcards
- What contributions did Minnie F. Abrams make to the Pentecostal Movement?
The international fame of Ramabai and the widespread respect for Abrams gave credibility to the manifestations of the Spirit at Mukti Mission. Abrams preached widely on the subject of the baptism of the burning fire. She wrote a book, The Baptism of the Holy Ghost and Fire, explaining the experience. This book contributed to Pentecostal Methodism in Chile.
- George F. Taylor focused on what two facts concerning speaking in tongues?
(1) Tongues were the most important sign of the Spirit baptism at Pentecost. (2) Luke’s later reports on Spirit baptism either included or implied tongues.
- How did William Durham and Charles Parham differ on sanctification?
Parham who followed the holiness idea taught that sanctification was a second work of grace after salvation. Durham argued that at conversion complete transformation takes place in the heart of a sinner. Then progressive growth takes place throughout a believer’s life. His view was called the Finished Work of Calvary.
- In what way did Durham’s belief affect the Assemblies of God?
E. N. Bell, the first general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, received the baptism in the Holy Spirit under Durham’s ministry. Several other Assemblies of God leaders accepted and shared Durham’s theology. This had a strong impact on the first General Council at Hot Springs, Arkansas, in April 1914.
- What is necessary to fully understand Pentecostal history?
It is necessary to understand its missionary vision.
- What were four types of missionaries who went out at the turn of the century?
(1) The ill-prepared, (2) the hardy souls, (3) veteran missionaries, and (4) Bible institute graduates.
- Explain faith life missionaries.
Faith life missionaries went without being sure they would receive money from mission agencies. They believed that God would supply what they lacked: finances, health, and guidance.
- What important contributions did Minnie Draper make to the Pentecostal Movement?
Minnie Draper made two outstanding contributions to the Pentecostal Movement. First, she helped found the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly in Newark, New Jersey, a strong missions church. Secondly, she served as president of the Bethel Board, which established the first successful Pentecostal mission agency in North America. This board also started the Bethel Bible Training School where a number of Pentecostal leaders, including Assemblies of God adherents, trained for the ministry.
- What caused the disputes over doctrine?
As the Pentecostal revivals spread, believers came from more diverse backgrounds and denominations. The issue over sanctification came from the believers who were from Wesleyan-holiness and Reformed backgrounds.
