Pentecostal Sacraments: Encountering God at the Altar

by Daniel Tomberlin

Though a variety of studies have treated individual sacramental practices in Pentecostalism, in this volume Daniel Tomberlin offers a full-length treatment of the theology and practice of Pentecostal sacraments. The study draws on the strength of decades of pastoral practice and significant experience as a theological educator in the formation of local pastors.

Grounded in the conviction that 'encounter with God at the altar' is primary for Pentecostal worship, Tomberlin explores the Spirit as 'the Spirit of Grace' and the role of Christ and the Spirit in sacramental practices, before turning his attention to the individual sacraments of anointing with oil, water baptism, the Lord's Supper, and footwashing.

Drawing on early Pentecostal literature, the writings of early Christian authors, and pastoral practice, Tomberlin goes on to contextualize each practice in Scripture. The volume concludes with an empirical study of the thoughts and practices of several Pentecostal pastors in order to assess the impact of this study on the life of the church.

313 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Matt Summitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very thought out book that will serve anyone interested in or looking to study some of the Christian sacraments, especially from a Pentecostal perspective. While this is a good book for anyone interested in the subject to read, it is especially helpful for those from the Pentecostal tradition who are typically less focused on sacramental theology. This book also has an extensive bibliography for further exploration of this topic.