Many evangelical Christians make a distinction between how the Spirit “illuminates” Scripture and “inspires” Scripture (e.g., theologians Millard Erickson and Larry Hart). But the distinction is problematic. The common idea is that when the Spirit inspired the Scripture long ago, it is not the same as and does not have the same authority as when […]
The PAOC has now published a commentary on its relatively new (May 2022) Statement of Essential Truths (SOET). Each chapter in the commentary covers one of the seven sections of the SOET. Much like a commentary on the Bible, the chapters explain the wording in each sentence of the SOET. In addition, the chapters give some sense […]
I recently presented on the topic of The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible. It was part of a Horizon Seminary event with the topic, “Why Does the Bible Matter? The Transformative Impact of the Scriptures.” In my presentation, I emphasized the need for a “deep view of Scripture” (in comparison to a low or high view of Scripture).
In today’s video, I interview Dr. Amos Yong from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. I ask him about key themes in disability theology and how disability theology might speak to Pentecostalism.
Spirit baptism is THE ISSUE that most people want to know about. Is it possible that the Spirit baptism section could add Pentecostal flavour? And where is “initial evidence?” […]
After a 7-year process, this month, May 2022, the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) will vote on a new statement of faith at its General Conference. The refreshed statement uses contemporary language, like “worship” instead of “homage,” and it adds more Pentecostal spice to the statement. […]
Since 2015 the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) has been in a process of refreshing its Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths (SOFET), including its eschatology. Overall, the new proposed statement regarding eschatology is slightly more Pentecostal than the current SOFET, and it is more in line with the PAOC’s earliest statements on eschatology and […]
Here I interview Dr. Peter Neumann from Master’s College and Seminary in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. I ask him about what a theology of experience is, what it means for Pentecostals, and what difference these ideas make for the average Christian.
What is the anointing? In some Christian circles you might hear someone say, “the worship was so anointed,” or “the pastor was really anointed today.” What do they mean? But more importantly, how does the Bible…
If you’ve been following my blog for a few years, you will know that the PAOC has been in a process of refreshing its Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths (SOFET). While some changes have been made as recently as 2014, such a project has not been undertaken since 1980. I have served on the […]