Exam 1 (Pneumatology) Flashcards
What are the theological and sociological distinctives of classic Pentecostals?
Theological: 1) Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a second work of God in the believer evidenced by speaking in tongues as empowerment for service. 2) All gifts are to be experienced in normal church life.
Sociological: 1) Separatistic and fundamentalistic in doctrine. 2) Low socio-economic class. 3) Anti-education. 4) Expressive worship.
What are the theological and sociological distinctives of charismatics?
Theological: 1) Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a second work of God in the believer evidenced by release of the gifts and/or tongues as spiritual prayer language as empowerment for service. 2) All gifts experienced in normal church life. 3) Church renewal.
Sociological: 1) Remained in denominations and culture. 2) Evangelical in doctrine. 3) Middle and upper socio-economic class. 4) Valued education. 5) Personal awareness of the immediacy of God. 6) Praise and worship
What are the two views on Spirit baptism?
1) Second Work of Grace: The baptism is a definite experience, subsequent to salvation, whereby the Third Person of the Godhead comes upon the believer to anoint and energize him for special service.
2) On Aspect of Conversion: The Holy Spirit comes to indwell every person at conversion, uniting them to the Body of Christ, beginning the work of assurance, gifting, fruit bearing. (Subsequent to the initial baptism, there is the continual experience of the filling of the Spirit, which is a work of empowerment for transformation and service.
Grudem’s definition of gifts of the Spirit.
Any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.
Gerry’s definition of prophecy.
The Spirit empowered proclamation of the Word of God that presses deep into the hearts of people, enabling them to see their lives and circumstances in light of God’s promises, priorities and purposes.
Alternate definition of prophecy.
Prophecy primarily denotes the declaration by a man of content revealed to him directly by the supernatural source rather than mediated through Scripture.
What are some guidelines for doing God’s will?
1) Cultivate a responsive heart
2) Listen carefully to God’s Word
3) Live and act wisely
4) Inquire of God, allowing for divine intervention
5) Do what will make you most deeply happy
(Three primary ways God guides us is through Scripture, inner witness of the Spirit, and the Body of Christ).
State and Defend: Spirit Baptism (when does it happen, what are the results, compare to filling)
Acts 2, 8, 11, 19, 1 Cor. 12:13
State and Defend: Gifts of the Spirit (nature, number, character of gifts, current status of sign gifts, are all gifts listed in Scripture)
1 Cor. 12, Eph. 4, Rom. 12, 1 Pet. 4
