Showing papers in "The Journal of the European Pentecostal Theological Association in 2006"
TL;DR: This paper argued that mission is always a "together" thing and that the call to missionary service is a "one-to-many" thing, which requires a commitment to pattern our lives on the incarnational example of Jesus, entering humbly into the culture of others and seeking the Spirit's guiding.
Abstract: Mission is vital to the life of the church and it is important that the call to missionary service is affirmed This article argues that this requires a commitment to pattern our lives on the incarnational example of Jesus, entering humbly into the culture of others and seeking the Spirit’s guiding In this it is important to recognise the Spirit’s enabling of all Christians in mission and hence that mission is always a ‘together’ thing Mission may be enabled by particular missionaries but remains a partnership that draws people together with God to fulfil his mission in the world
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TL;DR: Inherent within Pentecostalism by virtue of the innate unifying agency of the Holy Spirit is an impulse toward ecumenism and inclusivism in relation to religious others which has often been neglect as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Inherent within Pentecostalism by virtue of the innate unifying agency of the Holy Spirit is an impulse toward ecumenism and inclusivism in relation to religious others which has often been neglect...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the implications of a missional orientation for Pentecostal theological education have been explored in the context of missional education, and the authors draw out what the implications might be for the role of the missional focus in the PentECostal education of the Church.
Abstract: Postmodernity has left much of Christianity unsure of both its identity and its practices – the bases of missiology, ecclesiology, and theological education, to name but a few areas, have been called into question Taking this on board, and building on the work of Lesslie Newbigin and David Bosch, missiologists and ecclesiologists have begun to call the church to become ‘missional’ in orientation, to rediscover the missiological thrust that lies at the heart of the Christian faith It is a missional focus, so these scholars claim, that will allow Christianity to remain vibrant and faithful in the contemporary milieu While this mindset has become quite common in missiological and ecclesiological circles, it has yet to exert much influence in the realm of theological education, another discipline of the church which is facing an identity crisis of sorts The present essay, then, is an attempt to draw out what the implications of a missional orientation might be for Pentecostal theological education
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TL;DR: In this article, the value and effectiveness of the incarnational model of missions are questioned. But, they do not discuss how to evaluate the effectiveness of these models in the real world.
Abstract: This article questions the value and effectiveness of the incarnational model of missions.
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TL;DR: A survey of the concepts of power, empowerment and mission in the gospels of Luke, Matthew and John can be found in this article, with a focus on the first three gospels.
Abstract: This article presents a survey of the concepts of power, empowerment and mission in the gospels of Luke, Matthew and John. There is some synthesis of the individual gospels' ideas on this but on each gospel has its own colouring.
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TL;DR: A biography of John Nelson Parr (1886-1976) and the contribution he has made to the Pentecostal movement, particularly in Britain and to some extent globally, is given in this article.
Abstract: This paper is essentially a biography of John Nelson Parr (1886-1976) and the contribution he has made to the Pentecostal movement, particularly in Britain and to some extent globally. The paper sets out to paint a picture of the man himself and his achievements within a personal and ministerial context and the legacy he has left Pentecostalism in general.
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TL;DR: In this article, a comparison between the role of angels and certain roles of the Spirit in Luke- Acts is made, considering first the similarities, and their potential consequences, and then the differences.
Abstract: This article will briefly review research conducted into Lukan pneumatology and angelology, before surveying the various ways in which angels are presented and promoted in Luke-Acts. This will be followed by a particular comparison between the role of angels and certain roles of the Spirit in Luke- Acts, considering first the similarities, and their potential consequences, and then the differences. This comparison will be conducted to clarify the extent to which Luke confuses or distinguishes the two. Finally, implications of the findings will be considered.
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TL;DR: In this article, an alternative model of Christian mission developed by post-1970 networks in Britain is described, which contrasts with the model originally developed by denominations during the Victorian era, and the model is compared with the traditional model of mission.
Abstract: This paper provides an account of an alternative model of Christian mission developed by post-1970 networks in Britain. The model contrasts with the model originally developed by denominations during the Victorian era.
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TL;DR: Practical considerations about mission, including actual engagement with Christians and others outside our own country, support incarnational attitudes and actions as mentioned in this paper, which follows both from the teaching role of missions and in relation to intercessory prayer.
Abstract: Practical considerations about mission, including actual engagement with Christians and others outside our own country, support incarnational attitudes and actions. This follows both from the teaching role of missions and in relation to intercessory prayer.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the Revival in the Desert (Revival in the desert) model is introduced, which will allow for and encourage a reinterpretation of these current events, supported by Biblical and historical evidence.
Abstract: It is the position of this paper that sigs of secularisation, though accurate, are being misinterpreted by today's Church. As such, this paper will introduce the Revival in the Desert concept (model), which will allow for and encourage a reinterpretation of these current events. This concept will be supported by Biblical and historical evidence, and will conclude that these social trends may actually be harbingers of a coming revival.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a survey of 2500 songs composed between 1970 and 2005 and categorised them to find the trends of the new "apostolic" networks of churches that have arisen in Britain in the past 40 years.
Abstract: This paper has arisen from a major research project on the new ‘apostolic’ networks of churches that have arisen in Britain in the past 40 years. During the time that William K Kay and I undertook this project (2003-5), we realised that the songs these churches used to express themselves contain evidence of the way the new church networks developed their theological ethos. Therefore I undertook a survey of 2500 songs composed between 1970 and 2005 and categorised them to find the trends. The purpose here is not to define ‘worship’ or imply that songs alone are worship; they are evidence of the theological ethos of these churches. The article focuses on the background, the methodology, and four themes that emerge as significant – the Church's triumphant status and outreach, the life of Jesus, and the individual's intimacy with Jesus.