Chapter 4.3 Flashcards
- How did Melvin L. Hodges influence the Assemblies of God?
His teachings on the indigenous church principles made him a leading missiologist and educator.
- How did rebel soldiers cause a revival?
They became agents of God’s purpose by throwing Tucker’s body into a river. Because Tucker’s blood flowed in their river, Mangbetu tradition forced them to listen to his message.
- How did Pentecostals solve the Mary and Martha problem?
They balance their spiritual zeal with practical application. Everything depends on God and everything depends on humans.
- How did Sam Cochran’s vision affect evangelism and missions?
His vision to send the Word to every soul on earth became the Light for the Lost ministry.
- What happened on the USS Coral Sea that illustrated the effectiveness of Pentecostal chaplains?
Coral Sea was called the Pentecostal Ship because of the revival among the personnel on board. Many of those became pastors, evangelists, or chaplains. One became a Bible college president.
- What part of Pentecostal worship replaced the need for a formal creed?
Their hymns and songs.
- Why were Stanphill’s songs so popular?
He communicated God’s message through his songs written from his everyday experiences. His songs reaffirmed doctrines and brought encouragement to people. He expressed God’s love in a practical way.
- What were the reasons for Pentecostal growth overseas?
The primary reasons for overseas growth was the indigenous process of training national pastors supported by missionaries who were supported by local churches in the U.S. This support was strengthened by the emergence of missions conventions.
