Baptized in the Spirit: A Global Pentecostal Theology [Paperback]

Baptized in the Spirit creatively examines the most recent trends in Pentecostal and charismatic theology, especially with regard to the displacement of Spirit baptism as Pentecostalisms central distinctive. The author begins by focusing on the significance of the Holy Spirit in reciprocal and mutual work with the Son in fulfilling the will of the Father. He also shows how the pneumatological emphases in Pentecostal and charismatic theology can help to correct the tendency in Western Christianity to subordinate the Spirit to the Word.Frank Macchia builds a comprehensive pneumatological foundation for theological renewal in the twenty-first century, interacting with many of the key theologians of the twentieth century and showing how contemporary trends in Pentecostal and charismatic thinking can aid the cause of ecumenism and global Christianity.Baptized in the Spirit creatively examines the most recent trends in Pentecostal and charismatic theology, especially with regard to the displacement of Spirit baptism as Pentecostalisms central distinctive. The author begins by focusing on the significance of the Holy Spirit in reciprocal and mutual work with the Son in fulfilling the will of the Father. He also shows how the pneumatological emphases in Pentecostal and charismatic theology can help to correct the tendency in Western Christianity to subordinate the Spirit to the Word.CONTENTSAcknowledgments..... 91 INTRODUCTION:FRAMING THE ISSUE..... 112 SPIRIT BAPTISM AND PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY:RETURNING TO OUR CENTRAL DISTINCTIVE..... 19Is Spirit Baptism the Central Pentecostal Distinctive?..... 20From Sanctification to Spirit Baptism: Early Fragmentation..... 28Spirit Baptism and Doctrinal Diversity: The DevelopingChallenge..... 33From Spirit Baptism to Eschatology: Towards Coherence..... 38From Spirit Baptism to Oral Theology: The Challengeof Theological Method..... 49Postscript: The Unfinished Business of Pentecostal Theology..... 573 THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER:EXPANDINGl˜