This post is part of a periodic series on “Current Pentecostal Scholarship.”
In today’s video, I interview theologian Dr. Mark Cartledge from Regent University (Virginia). I ask him about what makes Pentecostal and Charismatic theology of worship unique and what implications this has for worship leaders.
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Andrew K. Gabriel, Ph.D., is the author of Simply Spirit-Filled: Experiencing God in the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit as well as three academic books, including The Lord is the Spirit. He is a theology professor at Horizon College and Seminary and serves on the Theological Study Commission for the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. You can follow him on Facebook or on Twitter.
Can we say that this experiential encounter of imminence ALWAYS occur to each and every Pentecostal Christian? And if it doesn’t occurred is it seen as “failed worship”?
I wouldn’t say that myself, though it is generally the aim. I imagine Mark would qualify that, if we asked.
The point he made about small gatherings being more conducive to worship. Right on. I knew this in Catholic Charismatic and other Charismatic groups. Same thing in PAOC churches in the Maritimes- often small gatherings. New converts came to fit right in and to truly worship God- not only in the services but also by their lifestyles.
Large churches do seem to be putting on a show. No more testimony times or rejoicing together over our relationship with God.
This made a nice morning devotion for someone who is then going to do theology as his profession. Thanks Mark and Andrew!
I’m glad you found it helpful.
Very insightful!