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Systematic Theology: Revised Edition
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.
701 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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March 11, 2022
Un peu décevant.
Premier point surprenant, c'est une théologie systématique écrite à plusieurs, chaque chapitre étant de la plume d'un auteur différent.
Ce qui amène au deuxième point: il s'agit plus d'essai sur des sujets de systèmatiques que d'une véritable systématique.
De plus l'aspect collection d'articles donne l'impression de rester en surface de la plupart des sujets.
Ps : certains ne savent pas écrire, le chapitre sur la sotériologie est particulièrement imbuvable.
Premier point surprenant, c'est une théologie systématique écrite à plusieurs, chaque chapitre étant de la plume d'un auteur différent.
Ce qui amène au deuxième point: il s'agit plus d'essai sur des sujets de systèmatiques que d'une véritable systématique.
De plus l'aspect collection d'articles donne l'impression de rester en surface de la plupart des sujets.
Ps : certains ne savent pas écrire, le chapitre sur la sotériologie est particulièrement imbuvable.
August 7, 2019
A systematic theology from the Pentecostal perspective as taught by the Assemblies of God, it surveys the doctrines found in the Bible. Horton's "Theology" includes 149 pages (a bit under 1/4 of the book) discussing the work of the Holy Spirit and His work in sanctification, baptism, spiritual gifts, and divine healing, which seems wholly missing in the more popular evangelical and scholarly systematic theologies (except for J. Rodman Williams, "Renewal Theology," which I also recommend).
This systematic work starts with a short history of Pentecostal history and the basis for Pentecostal theology before discussing the doctrines of inspiration, the existence and nature of God, angels and demons, Creation, Man, sin, the person and work of Christ – doctrines in every way the orthodox – and the Holy Spirit (as mentioned above; also orthodox, however, perhaps controversial to those who, not only disagree with Pentecostal theology but, mistakenly view it as heretical).
Although not as in-depth in handling certain controversial issues, nevertheless, it explores various views discusses their strengths and weaknesses from a Biblically Pentecostal perspective. Interesting enough, Horton's "Systematic Theology" briefly, yet, it seems adequately, discusses the controversial "Jesus Only" or "Oneness Pentecostalism," a little of it's history and doctrine, and soundly rejects it (comparing it to Modalism and Sabellianism) in favor of the doctrine of God's triune nature.
I recommend it for those who want to learn what are the main beliefs of Pentecostals, especially to those who adhere to whatever John MacArthur has to say, unjustifiably, against Pentecostals and Charismatics.
There is one slight drawback, which I must reluctantly note, and that is the editing of this book is less than desired; there are quite a few places where a word is misspelled or missing and maybe a couple of places where the sentence is convoluted. I do hope that with any further additions, they would redo the editing. It's distracting, at least, to me.
This systematic work starts with a short history of Pentecostal history and the basis for Pentecostal theology before discussing the doctrines of inspiration, the existence and nature of God, angels and demons, Creation, Man, sin, the person and work of Christ – doctrines in every way the orthodox – and the Holy Spirit (as mentioned above; also orthodox, however, perhaps controversial to those who, not only disagree with Pentecostal theology but, mistakenly view it as heretical).
Although not as in-depth in handling certain controversial issues, nevertheless, it explores various views discusses their strengths and weaknesses from a Biblically Pentecostal perspective. Interesting enough, Horton's "Systematic Theology" briefly, yet, it seems adequately, discusses the controversial "Jesus Only" or "Oneness Pentecostalism," a little of it's history and doctrine, and soundly rejects it (comparing it to Modalism and Sabellianism) in favor of the doctrine of God's triune nature.
I recommend it for those who want to learn what are the main beliefs of Pentecostals, especially to those who adhere to whatever John MacArthur has to say, unjustifiably, against Pentecostals and Charismatics.
There is one slight drawback, which I must reluctantly note, and that is the editing of this book is less than desired; there are quite a few places where a word is misspelled or missing and maybe a couple of places where the sentence is convoluted. I do hope that with any further additions, they would redo the editing. It's distracting, at least, to me.
July 26, 2024
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY FROM AN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGIAN
Stanley M. Horton is an Assemblies of God theologian and Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He wrote in the Preface to this 1994 book, "The first intended audience for this book is the students at the institutions represented by the author... The clergy of the Assemblies of God and other Pentecostal fellowships, too, should have the privilege of a theological presentation that is keeping with the faith they have received ... Local church members will also profit..." (Pg. 7)
He admits, "It is not certain whether Christ's preaching to the 'spirits in prison' through the Spirit is also a reference to the descent into hades (1 Pet. 3:18-20)... The lack of clarity or elaboration of the New Testament passages referred to above should caution one against creating elaborate scenarios of Jesus' battle with and victory over demons in hell, or any elaborate speculations about the realm of the dead at the time of Christ." (Pg. 203) He cautions, "many of the symptoms described in the Bible as demonic parallel symptoms that have been isolated today as pathological and human. This makes distinguishing between the demonic and the pathological a complex task." (Pg. 211)
Perhaps surprisingly, he argues, "Fiat creationism, like all other views, has its share of problems... Fiat creationists publicized the so-called human footprints fossilized in the Paluxy riverbed in Texas. Later research by creationists called into question the identity of these footprints, and published materials about them were subsequently withdrawn... (it has) the tendency to employ an overly strict interpretation of Scripture. It does not recognize that Hebrew words can have more than one meaning..." (Pg. 229-230)
Against the Calvinist view, he argues, "if we cannot resist God's grace, then nonbelievers will perish, not because they would not respond but because they could not... God then looks more like a capricious sovereign who toys with His subjects than a God of love and grace. His 'whosoever will' becomes a cruel game that has no equal, since God is the one who plays it. But the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ plays no games with us." (Pg. 360)
About spiritual gifts, he asserts, "Pentecostals also believe tongues was likewise manifested in the other cases of initial baptism in the Holy Spirit in Acts... Luke felt no need to point out tongues speaking every time he discussed an instance of the experience." (Pg. 441) He adds, "There are at least four major reasons for believing that God heals today. First, it is found in the Bible... (second) is the fact that it is in the atoning work of Christ... (third is) the Bible's teaching on salvation and on the nature of humankind... (fourth) is the belief that salvation is ultimately to be understood as a restoration of the fallen world." (Pg. 489-490)
This is an excellent summation of Pentecostal theology.
Stanley M. Horton is an Assemblies of God theologian and Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He wrote in the Preface to this 1994 book, "The first intended audience for this book is the students at the institutions represented by the author... The clergy of the Assemblies of God and other Pentecostal fellowships, too, should have the privilege of a theological presentation that is keeping with the faith they have received ... Local church members will also profit..." (Pg. 7)
He admits, "It is not certain whether Christ's preaching to the 'spirits in prison' through the Spirit is also a reference to the descent into hades (1 Pet. 3:18-20)... The lack of clarity or elaboration of the New Testament passages referred to above should caution one against creating elaborate scenarios of Jesus' battle with and victory over demons in hell, or any elaborate speculations about the realm of the dead at the time of Christ." (Pg. 203) He cautions, "many of the symptoms described in the Bible as demonic parallel symptoms that have been isolated today as pathological and human. This makes distinguishing between the demonic and the pathological a complex task." (Pg. 211)
Perhaps surprisingly, he argues, "Fiat creationism, like all other views, has its share of problems... Fiat creationists publicized the so-called human footprints fossilized in the Paluxy riverbed in Texas. Later research by creationists called into question the identity of these footprints, and published materials about them were subsequently withdrawn... (it has) the tendency to employ an overly strict interpretation of Scripture. It does not recognize that Hebrew words can have more than one meaning..." (Pg. 229-230)
Against the Calvinist view, he argues, "if we cannot resist God's grace, then nonbelievers will perish, not because they would not respond but because they could not... God then looks more like a capricious sovereign who toys with His subjects than a God of love and grace. His 'whosoever will' becomes a cruel game that has no equal, since God is the one who plays it. But the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ plays no games with us." (Pg. 360)
About spiritual gifts, he asserts, "Pentecostals also believe tongues was likewise manifested in the other cases of initial baptism in the Holy Spirit in Acts... Luke felt no need to point out tongues speaking every time he discussed an instance of the experience." (Pg. 441) He adds, "There are at least four major reasons for believing that God heals today. First, it is found in the Bible... (second) is the fact that it is in the atoning work of Christ... (third is) the Bible's teaching on salvation and on the nature of humankind... (fourth) is the belief that salvation is ultimately to be understood as a restoration of the fallen world." (Pg. 489-490)
This is an excellent summation of Pentecostal theology.
September 8, 2020
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July 10, 2019
Uma teologia sistemática para que busca conhecer os bases teológicas do pentecostalismo clássico de matriz americana/denominacional.
É uma exposição e não o um tratado teológico. Vale apena a leitura, principalmente dos membros e simpatizantes da Assembléia de Deus, para quem o livro foi originalmente produzido.
O contexto é americano, é uma coletânea de vários autores, cada qual tratando um assunto específico da teologia sistemática.
A tradução e edição é caprichosa, e atende o seu propósito.
É uma exposição e não o um tratado teológico. Vale apena a leitura, principalmente dos membros e simpatizantes da Assembléia de Deus, para quem o livro foi originalmente produzido.
O contexto é americano, é uma coletânea de vários autores, cada qual tratando um assunto específico da teologia sistemática.
A tradução e edição é caprichosa, e atende o seu propósito.
July 19, 2013
Decent Pentecostal Systematic Theology, still ranks below the older volume done by Guy Duffield and Nathaniel Van Cleave, which was published by Foursquare.
August 5, 2014
Pentecostal view, but hard to follow, required reading
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