Systematic Theology
Revised Edition
1st Edition
Published on 22. August 2011
701 pages
978-1-60731-122-5 (ISBN)
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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.
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Stanley M. Horton
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter One: Historical Background (Gary B. McGee)
- The Continuance of the Charismata
- Pentecostal Theology and Missions
- Divisions over Theological Differences
- Development of Assemblies of God Theology
- Preservation of Doctrine to 1950
- Preservation of Doctrine after 1950
- Conclusion
- Study Questions
- Chapter Two: Theological Foundations (James H. Railey, Jr., Benny C. Aker)
- The Nature of Systematic Theology
- The Concept of Nature
- Types of Religious Authority
- Canonical Authority
- Theological Authority
- Ecclesiastical Authority
- Experience as an Authority
- Human Reason as an Authority
- A Definition of Theology
- Divisions in Theology
- Historical Theology
- Biblical and Exegetical Theology
- Practical Theology
- Protestant Theological Systems
- Calvinism
- Arminianism
- Liberation Theology
- Evangelicalism
- Pentecostalism
- Theological Method
- Exegesis and Biblical Theology as the Matrix
- The Nature and Function of Exegesis
- Biblical Criticism, Interpretation, and Theology
- Presuppositions of the Interpreter and Theologian
- Study Questions
- Chapter Three: God's Inspired Word (John R. Higgins)
- The Revelation of God to Humankind
- Categories of Divine Revelation
- General Revelation
- Human History
- Nature
- Human Nature
- Special Revelation
- Personal
- Understandable
- Progressive
- Recorded
- Transmitted
- The Authority of Scripture
- Rivals of Scripture
- Evidences to the Authenticity of Scripture
- Internal Support
- External Support
- Jesus' View of Scriptures
- The Extent of Biblical Authority
- The Inspiration of Scripture
- The Biblical Basis for Inspiration
- Modes of Inspiration
- Natural Intuition
- Special Illumination
- Dynamic Guidance
- Verbal Plenary
- Divine Dictation
- Formulating a View of Inspiration
- Biblical Inerrancy
- Definition of Inerrancy
- Propositional Revelation
- Preservation of the Truth of Scripture
- The Canon of Scripture
- The Holy Spirit and the Word
- Inspiration
- Regeneration
- Illumination
- The Written Word and the Living Word
- Study Questions
- Chapter Four: The One True God (Russell E. Joyner)
- God's Existence
- God's Constitutional Attributes
- Spirit
- Knowable
- Eternal
- Omnipotent
- Omnipresent
- Omniscient
- Wise
- God's Moral Attributes
- Faithful
- Truthful
- Good
- Patient
- Love
- Gracious and Merciful
- Holy
- Righteous and Just
- God's Names
- Old Testament Names
- New Testament Names
- God's Nature
- God's Activities
- Study Questions
- Chapter Five: The Holy Trinity (Kerry D. McRoberts)
- Biblical Data for the Doctrine
- The Old Testament
- The New Testament
- Historical Formulation of the Doctrine
- Irenaeus against the Gnostics
- Tertullian against Praxeas
- Origen and the Alexandrian School
- Dynamic Monarchianism: The First Wrong Turn
- Modalistic Monarchianism: The Second Wrong Turn
- Arianism: The Third Wrong Turn
- Trinitarian Orthodoxy: Exiting the Maze
- Trinity and the Doctrine of Salvation
- The Theophilosophical Necessity of the Trinity
- Excursus: Oneness Pentecostalism
- Study Questions
- Chapter Six: Created Spirit Beings
- Angels (Carolyn Denise Baker)
- The View of Angels through History
- The Consensus of the Modern Scene
- Biblical Evidence
- The Role of Angels
- Repudiating the Enemy: Satan and Demons (Frank D. Macchia)
- The Call for Discernment
- Satan and Demons in the Old Testament
- Satan and Demons in the New Testament
- God's Sovereignty and Denying the Enemy
- Demonology and Human Responsibility
- The Place of Satan and Demons in Christian Theology
- Study Questions
- Chapter Seven: The Creation of the Universe and Humankind (Timothy Munyon)
- The Creation of the Universe
- God as the Creator
- The Purpose of God's Creative Activity
- The Biblical Cosmogony and Modern Science
- The Gap Theory
- Fiat Creationism
- Progressive Creationism
- Harmonizing the Views
- The Creation and Nature of Human Beings
- The Biblical Terminology for Humankind
- The Origin of Humankind
- The Basic Components of Human Beings
- Trichotomism
- Dichotomism
- Monism
- The Origin of the Soul
- Preexistence Theory
- Creationism Theory
- Traducianism
- The Unity of Humanity
- The Image of God in Human Beings
- Study Questions
- Chapter Eight: The Origin, Nature, and Consequences of Sin (Bruce R. Marino)
- The Beginnings of Sin
- Original Sin: A Biblical Analysis
- Solidarity
- Corruption
- Sinfulness of All
- Liability to Punishment
- Childhood Salvation
- The Adam-Christ Parallel
- Not All like Adam
- One Man's One Sin
- The Cursed Ground
- Christ's Sinlessness
- God's Justice
- Original Sin: A Theological Analysis
- Jewish Conceptions
- Agnosticism
- Pelagianism
- Semipelagianism
- Natural or Genetic Transmission
- Mediate Imputation
- Realism
- Federalism
- An Integrated Theory
- The Existence and Definition of Sin
- Characteristics of Sin
- The Force and Extent of Sin
- The Consequences of Sin
- Study Questions
- Chapter Nine: The Lord Jesus Christ (David R. Nichols)
- Knowledge of Jesus
- The Issues of Methodology
- A New Testament Understanding of Jesus
- Lord and Christ
- Servant and Prophet
- Logos
- Son of Man
- Messiah
- Heresies concerning the Natures of Jesus Christ
- Docetism
- Ebionism
- Arianism
- Apollinarianism
- Monarchianism
- Nestorianism
- Eutychianism
- Systematic Considerations in Christology
- The Virgin Birth
- The Hypostatic Union
- Jesus and the Holy Spirit
- Study Questions
- Chapter Ten: The Saving Work of Christ (Daniel B. Pecota)
- The Meaning of "Salvation"
- The Natures of God and of Humankind
- God's Holiness and Love
- God's Goodness, Mercy, and Grace
- God's Love
- Theories of the Atonement
- The Moral-Influence Theory
- The Ransom Theory
- The Satisfaction Theory
- The Governmental Theory
- The Penal-Substitution Theory
- Aspects of Christ's Saving Work
- Sacrifice
- Reconciliation
- Redemption
- The Extent of the Atoning Work of Christ
- The Order of Salvation
- Election
- Repentance and Faith
- Regeneration
- Justification
- Adoption
- Perseverance
- Study Questions
- Chapter Eleven: The Holy Spirit (Mark D. McLean)
- The Holy Spirit in Scripture
- Titles of the Holy Spirit
- Symbols of the Holy Spirit
- Wind
- Water
- Fire
- Oil
- Dove
- The Work of the Holy Spirit
- Before the Day of Pentecost
- In the Pentecostal Movement
- As Comforter
- As Teacher
- Bearing Witness to Christ
- As a Promise
- Study Questions
- Chapter Twelve: The Holy Spirit and Sanctification (Timothy P. Jenney)
- Definition of Sanctification
- Sanctification in Church History
- Sanctification in the Old Testament
- Terminology
- Qadash and Its Cognates
- T_aher and Its Cognates
- The Cleansing Rituals
- The Prophetic Promise
- Sanctification in the New Testament
- Terminology
- Two Theologies of Sanctification
- The Fulfillment of Prophecy
- Convicting the World
- Cleansing the Believer
- Realizing Righteousness in the Believer
- Empowering the Believer
- Study Questions
- Chapter Thirteen: The Baptism in the Holy Spirit (John W. Wyckoff)
- Separability and Evidences
- The Terminology
- Relationship to Regeneration
- The Theological Import of Historical Materials in the Bible
- Evidences of the Baptism in the Spirit
- Tongues as the Initial Physical Evidence
- Other Evidences of the Baptism
- Availability of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- The Purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- Reception of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- Conclusion
- Study Questions
- Chapter Fourteen: Spiritual Gifts (David Lim)
- The Church through the Expression of Gifts
- Incarnational Nature of Gifts
- Unity and Diversity in the Trinity
- The Diversities of Ministries
- The Message of Wisdom
- The Message of Knowledge
- Faith
- Gifts of Healings
- Miraculous Powers
- Prophecy
- Distinguishing between Spirits
- Tongues and Interpretation
- One Body, Many Members
- Sincere Love
- Ultimate Judgment
- The Functions of Gifts
- The Relationship of the Gifts and the Fruit
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Faithfulness
- Gentleness
- Self-Control
- The Exercise of the Gifts
- Study Questions
- Chapter Fifteen: Divine Healing (Vernon L. Purdy)
- The Origin and Nature of Sickness
- Sickness in the Old and New Testaments
- Healing in the Old and New Testaments
- Healing as Part of Salvation
- Challenges to the Doctrine of Divine Healing
- Challenges by the Secular World
- Challenges by Christians
- Common Questions about Divine Healing
- 1. Why Are Some Healed and Others Not?
- 2. If Healing Is in the Atonement Why Can't We Be as Assured of Our Healing as We Are of Our Salvation?
- 3. Why Were All New Testament Believers Healed, but Not All Today's Believers Healed?
- 4. Shouldn't Divine Healing Be Considered the Exception rather than the Rule?
- Concluding Remarks
- Study Questions
- Chapter Sixteen: The New Testament Church (Michael L. Dusing)
- The Origin and Development of the Church
- The Church Defined
- Possibilities of Origin
- A Brief History
- The Nature of the Church
- Biblical Terms Applied to the Church
- People of God
- Body of Christ
- Temple of the Spirit
- Other Images
- The Character of the Church
- The Purpose of the Church
- The Organization of the Church
- Organism or Organization?
- Major Forms of Church Government
- The Ministry of the Church
- Priesthood of Believers
- Offices and Functions of Ministry
- The Ordinances of the Church
- Water Baptism
- The Lord's Supper
- Study Questions
- Chapter Seventeen: The Mission of the Church (Byron D. Klaus)
- A Biblical Understanding of the Mission
- Old Testament Foundations
- The Servant of the Lord
- New Testament Foundations
- Power for the Mission
- The Significance of Pentecost
- Luke's Understanding of the Mission
- The Global Connection
- The Vision of the Mission
- Early Theological Reflection
- Approaching the Twenty-First Century
- Ministry to God
- Ministry to the Church
- Ministry to the World
- Study Questions
- Chapter Eighteen: The Last Things (Stanley M. Horton)
- The Believer's Hope
- The Intermediate State of Death
- Old Testament Teaching
- New Testament Teaching
- Other Views of the Afterlife
- The End Times
- Views of the Book of Revelation
- Two Aspects of Christ's Second Coming
- The Tribulation
- The Antichrist
- The Wedding Supper of the Lamb
- The Millennium
- Satan Released
- The Judgments
- The Final State of the Wicked
- The Final State of the Righteous
- Study Questions
- Glossary
- A
- Abba
- Abomination of Desolation
- Adoptionism
- Age of Enlightenment
- Agnosticism
- Albigensians
- Allegory
- Amillennialism
- Ancient of Days
- Angelology
- Animism
- Anthropodicy
- Anthropology
- Antichrist
- Antisupernaturalism
- Apocalyptic
- Apollinarianism
- Apologetics
- Apostle
- Apostles' Creed
- Archaeology
- Arianism
- Arminianism
- Articles of Remonstrance
- Atheism
- Atonement
- Autographs
- B
- Biblical Criticism
- Biblical Theology
- Blasphemy
- C
- Calvinism
- Canon
- Charismata
- Charismatic
- Cherubim
- Christology
- Church Age
- Closed Canon
- Closed Communion
- Cluniacs
- Commercial Theory
- Congregational Government
- Consecrated
- Consubstantiality
- Consubstantiation
- Cosmogony
- Creed (Confession)
- D
- Daniel's Seventieth Week
- Deity
- Diaspora
- Dichotomism
- Didache¯
- Disciple
- Dispensationalism
- Ditheism
- Docetism
- Dominicans
- Dualism
- Dynamic Monarchianism
- E
- Ebionism
- Ecclesiology
- Ecumenical
- Eisegesis
- El Elyon
- El Olam
- El Shaddai
- Elohim
- Episcopal Government
- Epistemology
- Eschatology
- Eunuch
- Eutychianism
- Evangelicalism
- Ex Nihilo
- Exegesis
- Exegetical Theology
- Existential Revelation
- Existentialism
- Expiation
- F
- Faith
- False Prophet
- Federalism
- Fiat Creationism
- Filiation
- Foreknowledge
- Franciscans
- Futurist View
- G
- Gap Theory
- General Revelation
- Genre
- Glossolalia
- Gnosticism
- Governmental Theory
- Grace
- Great Awakening
- H
- Hades
- Hamartiology
- Hellenistic
- Henotheism
- Heresy
- Hermeneutics
- Higher Criticism
- Historical Narrative
- Historical Theology
- Historicist View
- Homoousia Hemin
- Hypostasis
- I
- Idealist View
- Illumination
- Incarnation
- Indigenous Church Principle
- Inerrancy
- Infallibility
- Intertestamental Period
- J
- Judaism
- Judeo-Christian
- Justification
- K
- Karma
- Kenosis
- Keswick
- Kingdom Now Theology
- Koran
- L
- Liberalism
- Liberation Theology
- Limbo
- Literary-Historical Criticism
- Lower Criticism
- M
- Macroevolution
- Manuscripts
- Maranatha
- Mass
- Messiah
- Microevolution
- Midrash
- Mid-tribulation Theory
- Millennium
- Modalism
- Monarchianism
- Monasticism
- Monism
- Monotheism
- Moral Influence Theory
- Moravians
- Mortal Sin
- N
- Narrative
- Neoorthodoxy
- Neoplatonism
- Neouniversalism
- Nestorianism
- Nicene Creed
- O
- Omnipotent
- Omnipresent
- Omniscient
- Oneness Pentecostalism
- Ontological
- Open Communion
- Ordinance
- Orthodox
- P
- Palestine
- Pantheism
- Parousia
- Patriarch
- Patripassianism
- Patristic Era
- Pelagianism
- Penal Substitution Theory
- Pentateuch
- Pentecostal
- Perseverance
- Pharisee
- Philology
- Pietists
- Pluralism
- Pneumatology
- Polemics
- Polytheism
- Postmillennialism
- Post-tribulation Theory
- Practical Theology
- Predestination
- Premillennialism
- Presbyterian Government
- Presupposition
- Preterist View
- Pre-tribulation Theory
- Progressive Creationism
- Propitiation
- Propositional Revelation
- Proselyte
- Providence
- Pseudepigrapha
- Purgatory
- Q
- Qumran
- R
- Ransom Theory
- Rationalism
- Reconciliation
- Redaction Criticism
- Redemption
- Regeneration
- Reincarnation
- Religion
- Repentance
- Restorationism
- Revelation
- S
- Sabellianism
- Sacerdotal
- Sacrament
- Sadducees
- Salvation
- Sanctification
- Sanctify
- Semipelagianism
- Sensus Plenior
- Septuagint
- Seraphim
- Sheol
- Soteriology
- Special Revelation
- Syncretism
- T
- Targumim
- Tenet
- Textual Criticism
- Theodicy
- Theology
- Theonomism
- Torah
- Traducianism
- Transubstantiation
- Tribulation
- Trichotomism
- Tritheism
- Types, Figures, and Shadows
- Typology
- U
- Universalism
- V
- Venial Sin
- Verbal Plenary Inspiration
- W
- Waldensians
- Wesleyan
- X
- Xenolalia
- Y
- Yahweh (Jehovah)
- Yahweh Nissi
- Yahweh Ropheka
- Yahweh Sabaoth
- Yahweh Yireh
- Z
- Zionist
- Selected Bibliography
- General Works
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Scripture Index
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Subject Index
