Systematic Theology

Stanley Horton

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Twenty respected educators and authors examine the Pentecostal faith while addressing the strengths and weaknesses of various viewpoints. Chapters include: The Holy Trinity, The Saving Work of Christ, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing, God's Inspired Word, The One True God, Spiritual Gifts, and other areas.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christian theology
• Pentecostalism

Informations

• Publié par: Logion Press
• Date de parution: 22 août 2011
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781607311225
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Revised Edition
Edited By
Stanley M. Horton
ISBN: 978-1-60731-122-5

Springfield, Missouri
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations marked NCV™ are taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations marked (KJV) are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Systematic theology: / Stanley M. Horton, general editor.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN 0-88243-319-9
1. Theology, Doctrinal. 2. Pentecostal churches—Doctrines.
I. Horton, Stanley M.
BX8762.Z5S97 1994
230′.994—dc20            93-23568
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
1.   Historical Background
Gary B. McGee
2.   Theological Foundations
James H. Railey, Jr.
Benny C. Aker
3.   God’s Inspired Word
John R. Higgins
4.   The One True God
Russell E. Joyner
5.   The Holy Trinity
Kerry D. McRoberts
6.   Created Spirit Beings
Angels : Carolyn Denise Baker
Satan and Demons : Frank D. Macchia
7.   The Creation of the Universe and Humankind
Timothy Munyon
8.   The Origin, Nature, and Consequences of Sin
Bruce R. Marino
9.   The Lord Jesus Christ
David R. Nichols
10.   The Saving Work of Christ
Daniel B. Pecota
11.   The Holy Spirit
Mark D. McLean
12.   The Holy Spirit and Sanctification
Timothy P. Jenney
13.   The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
John W. Wyckoff
14.   Spiritual Gifts
David Lim
15.   Divine Healing
Vernon L. Purdy
16.   The New Testament Church
Michael L. Dusing
17.   The Mission of the Church
Byron D. Klaus
18.   The Last Things
Stanley M. Horton
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Scripture Index
Subject Index
List of Contributors
Benny C. Aker, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament and Exegesis at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Carolyn Denise Baker, M.Div., Instructor in Bible an Theology at American Indian Bible College and National Appointed Home Missionary
Michael L. Dusing, D.Min., Professor and Department Chair, Theology and Philosophy at Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God
John R. Higgins, Th.D., Educator, Missionary to India
Stanley M. Horton, Th.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Timothy P. Jenney, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries at North Central Bible College
Russell Joyner, MATS, Associate Pastor of West End Assembly of God, Richmond, Virginia
Byron D. Klaus, D.Min., Professor of Church Leadership at Southern California College
David Lim, D.Min., Senior Pastor of Grace Assembly of God in Singapore
Frank D. Macchia, Th.D., Associate Professor of Theology at Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God
Bruce R. Marino, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology at Valley Forge Christian College
Gary B. McGee, Ph.D., Professor of Church History, Chair, Bible and Theology Department at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Mark D. McLean, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies at Evangel College
Kerry D. McRoberts, M.A., M.C.S., Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology at Trinity Bible College
Timothy Munyon, M.A., Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Greek at Trinity Bible College
David R. Nichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies at North Central Bible College
Daniel B. Pecota, D.Min., Professor of Theology, Greek, and Bible, Divisional Coordinator for Religious and Ministerial Studies at Northwest College of the Assemblies of God
Vernon Purdy, Ph.D. Candidate, Assistant Professor in Bible, Central Bible College
James H. Railey, Jr., Ph.D., Candidate, Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
John W. Wyckoff, Ph.D., Professor of Bible and Theology, Chair, Church Ministries Division at Southwestern Assemblies of God College
Preface
During the early centuries of the history of the Church, many stated their faith in letters, creeds, and confessions. These theological affirmations were used in the worship and in the defense of the faith. So it is to this day: The Church continues to affirm its faith in the revelation of God in Christ through the ongoing work of theological writing and dialogue.
This present volume comes from the Pentecostal community of faith and is the work of teachers of Bible and theology in the seminary and colleges of the Assemblies of God. It is a statement that the work of theology is valued and approached seriously and earnestly in the Pentecostal branch of the Church.
The first intended audience for this book is the students at the institutions represented by the authors. They deserve to read theology from the perspectives of teachers within the educational community in which they are studying. The clergy of the Assemblies of God and other Pentecostal fellowships, too, should have the privilege of a theological presentation that is in keeping with the faith they have received and are passing on to the congregations they serve. Local church members will also profit from reading this biblical affirmation of faith. Other churches and denominations can receive benefit as well, for most of the truths defended in this work are also held by all Bible believers.
I wish to thank Dr. G. Raymond Carlson, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God (1985–93); the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary; Central Bible College; Berean College; the Postsecondary Education Department of the Assemblies of God; the Division of Foreign Missions of the Assemblies of God; and others who have made this project possible. Special thanks are due to Dr. Edgar Lee, Dr. Elmer Kirsch, Dr. Zenas Bicket, and Rev. David Bundrick, who have read the manuscripts and made many helpful suggestions. Special thanks also are due to Glen Ellard and his editorial staff for their expert help.
In line with the usage of both the KJV and the NIV , L ORD is used in capitals and small capitals where the Hebrew of the Old Testament has the personal, divine name of God, Yahweh (which was probably pronounced ya-wā ). 1
In quoted Scripture, words the authors wish to emphasize are in italics.
For easier reading, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek words are all transliterated with English letters.
These abbreviations have been used:
   AV:
   Authorized Version
   BDB:
   New Brown-Driver-Briggs Gesenius Hebrew and English Lexicon
   DPCM:
   Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements
   Ger.:
   German
   Gk.:
   Greek
   Heb.:
   Hebrew
   KJV:
   King James Version
   Lat.:
   Latin
   NASB:
   New American Standard Bible
   NCV:
   New Century Version
   NEB:
   The New English Bible
   NIV:
   New International Version
   NKJV:
   New King James Version
   NRS:
   New Revised Standard Version
   RSV:
   Revised Standard Version
S TANLEY M. H ORTON
G ENERAL E DITOR
CHAPTER ONE
Historical Background
Gary B. McGee
Someone once remarked that Pentecostalism is an experience looking for a theology, as if the movement lacked roots in biblical interpretation and Christian doctrine. Research on the historical and theological development of Pentecostal beliefs, however, has revealed a complex theological tradition. It bears strong commonalities with evangelical doctrines while testifying to long-neglected truths about the work of the Holy Spirit in the life and mission of the Church.
Beginning with the theological background of Pentecostalism, this chapter then focuses on the growth of Assemblies of God theology since the organization’s founding in 1914. Factors considered include paramount concerns, influential personalities, significant literature, and various means employed to preserve doctrine.

T HE C ONTINUANCE OF THE C HARISMATA
Throughout the history of Christianity, there have always been individuals seeking for “something more” in their spiritual pilgrimage, occasionally prompting them to explore the meaning of Spirit baptism and spiritual gifts. Recent scholarship has shed new light on the history of charismatic movements, demonstrating that such interest in the work of the Holy Spirit has remained throughout the history of the Church. 1
At least two revivals in the nineteenth century could be considered forerunners of modern Pentecostalism. The first occurred in England (beginning in 1830) during the ministry of Edward Irving and the second in the southern tip of India (beginning around 1860) through the influence of Plymouth Brethren theology and the leadership of the Indian churchman J. C. Aroolappen. Contemporaneous reports on both included references to speaking in tongues and prophecy. 2
In part, the conclusions of this research correct the belief in some quarters that the charismata necessarily ceased with the Apostolic Era, a view most forcefully proposed by Benjamin B. Warfield in his Counterfeit Miracles (1918) . Warfield contended that the objective, written authority of Scripture as inspired by the Holy Spirit would inevitably be undermined by those who taught a subjective concept of the Spirit. 3 In recent years, this perspective has steadily lost ground in evangelica