Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective

by William W. Menzies, William W. Menzies

Examines 16 major Bible doctrines substantiated with numerous Scripture references. Topics include the inspired Scriptures, one true God, deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, divine healing, salvation of man, fall of man, baptism in the Holy Ghost, and new heavens and new earth.

Genres: Theology

400 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 23, 2011

Reviews

[Redeemed · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book serves as an overview of the "16 Fundamental Truths" (i.e., a confession) of the Assemblies of God fellowship (i.e. denomination). It goes through the basic doctrines of AG, including the Trinity and the Deity of Christ, as well as distinctives such as second filling of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues (glossolalia), and the Rapture. This isn't the most technical of books, and reads decently. However, from the theological and exegetical perspective, it is quite weak. Certain things are presupposed in its theology, such as God allowing man to choose His own destiny, without much exegetical and Scriptural backing:

"Now, some may wonder how God can know who will be lost and allow them to be lost. God’s foreknowledge does not predetermine individual choices, for He has chosen not to violate the individual free will. In Ephesians 1:3–14 we have the outlines of the panorama of predetermined world history, but this glimpse into the predestination of the course of the universe does not rule out the “islands of freedom” God has reserved for the personal choices of free people. God does not send people to hell; He permits them to choose their own eternal destiny."

This passage would be fine with proper Scriptural citation, but the argument here is not fleshed out fully, and is assumed to be true by the author in this chapter about the "Attributes of God".

Either way, if you are committed to the theology of the Assemblies of God or are curious about what they believe, this is a good book. However, if you are trying to be convinced of the truth of their beliefs in a Scriptural manner, you may want to look elsewhere.

[Aurimas Gudas · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Darren Sapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This important work provides a readable explanation of the core doctrine of Pentecostalism. This does not address some of the extreme positions sometimes associated with the movement, but presents the mainstream beliefs found in such denominations as the Assemblies of God.

[Laura Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stanley Horton never ceases to Amaze me! He has such a Passion for teaching about The Holy Spirit and I have such a Passion to learn of The Holy Spirit!

[Mechelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Complete. Credible and authoritative.

An in depth understanding of the doctrines of Christianity. Learned a lot. Grateful for such a reference tool as this!

[Shailin T. Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the perspective of the Pentecostal church