Pentecostalism is a spiritual movement that has a unique place among all the other Christian denominations because of its spirituality. Its spirituality, not only makes the movement a spiritual force but also propels it as a liberative force in the contemporary
world. This book explores the very basic and the most important components of Pentecostal spirituality such as the Full Gospel, holiness, baptism in the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, mission, worship, preaching and eschatology and present them as
paradigms of liberation and transformation in a world of oppression, injustice, poverty and suffering. It is anticipated that this work would greatly help Pentecostals as well as non Pentecostals to understand and appreciate the liberative spirituality
of the movement. It may also be helpful for theologians, Pentecostal observers and students to see the movement in a new light and venture into further research to unravel its liberative potentials.
Contents
Preface Abbreviations
1. Pentecostal Spirituality: A Paradigm of Liberation 2. The Full Gospel: Message of Liberation 3. Holiness: Separation for Liberation 4. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Power for Liberation 5. Spiritual Gifts:
Tools of Liberation 6. Evangelism and Mission: Methods of Liberation 7. Worship: Cradle of Liberation 8. Preaching and Testimony: Communications for Liberation 9. Eschatology: Urgency for Liberation 10. Conclusion
Bibliography Index
Dr. Shaibu Abraham holds a PhD in Pentecostal Theology from the University of Birmingham, U.K. and now is on the faculty of India Bible College & Seminary, Kerala. He is the author of books like: Pentecostal Theology of
Liberation, The History of the Pentecostal Movement in North India, Pentecostal Christology, and Concise Notes on Systematic Theology. He has also contributed a number of articles in various books and journals. He lives with his wife, Sheena in Kumbanad,
Kerala.
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