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Andrew Huang’s article, “To the Ends of the Earth. From Melbourne to Shanghai, and from Molong to Calgary”
See Andrew Huang’s recently published article, “To the Ends of the Earth. From Melbourne to Shanghai, and from Molong to Calgary : The Story of Australian Pentecostal Jessie Wong.” Australasian Pentecostal Studies 22, no. 2 (7 December 2021): 149–84. To read, click here: https://aps-journal.com/index.php/APS/article/view/9586. Through a family history lens, this…
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Made in God’s Image
By Robert Menzies Recently I spoke with a Chinese friend via Zoom. He noted that he is concerned because his oldest son will begin middle school next year. As a middle school student,…
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On Pentecostal Theology: An Interview with Robert Menzies
Silas Daniel, an editor with the Brazilian AG magazine “Obreiro Aprovado” (“Approved Worker”), recently asked if I (Robert Menzies) would be willing to provide a written interview for their publication. Last October I spoke to a group of Brazilian pastors via Zoom and two Pentecostal publishers have translated…
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Third Wave Pentecostalism in the Philippines
https://www.aptspress.org/ Interview with Lora Timenia about her book Third Wave of Pentecostalism in the Philippines: Understanding Toronto Blessing Revivalism’s Signs and Wonders Theology in the Philippines:
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Excerpt from Christ-Centered: The Evangelical Nature of Pentecostal Theology
Below is an excerpt chapter 5 of Dr. Robert Menzies’ newly published book, Christ-Centered: The Evangelical Nature of Pentecostal Theology (Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2020). JESUS, INTIMACY, AND LANGUAGE My…
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Reading the Book of Revelation: Theological Reflections on the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Robert Menzies Apocalyptic themes permeated early Pentecostal sermons and writings. The unwavering conviction that Jesus’ return was near animated both the leaders and the foot-soldiers of the movement. Nevertheless, the theology that informed this apocalyptic, “time-is-short” spirituality of our Pentecostal ancestors was not unique to them. A focus on end-time prophecy and eschatological themes characterized most, if…
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Led by the Spirit: The History of the American Assemblies of God Missionaries in the Philippines
Dr. Dave Johnson is an appointed missionary with the Assemblies of God and has generously made this book available as a free download. Dr. Dave Johnson has… Author: Dr. Dave Johnson Dr. Dave Johnson has… Author: Dr. Dave Johnson Dr. Dave Johnson has…
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Notes on Gerd Theissen, The Shadow of the Galilean: The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form
Title: The Shadow of the Galilean: The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form Author: Gerd Theissen (translated by John Bowden) Publisher: Fortress Press Release Date: 2007, updated edition (German original, 1986) By Robert P. Menzies – The Shadow of the Galilean is a creative attempt to illustrate the historical and social conditions of Jesus’ setting through an imaginative narrative. Each chapter also interacts with a fictional scholar, Dr. Kratzinger, in the form of a letter. These letters seek to explain Theissen’s assumptions and goals. …
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In the Beginning There Was a Theology: The Precedence of Theology over Experience in the Pentecostal Movement
In the Beginning There Was a Theology: The Precedence of Theology over Experience in the Pentecostal Movement Lee, Chang-Soung I. Introduction Did the Pentecostal movement start with experience, or with theology? Some people have erroneously insisted that Pentecostalism started with experience, and then theology followed. This “experience first” or “experience priority theory” has produced revisionist perspectives that seek to…
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A Chinese New Year Celebration to Remember
By Robert Menzies In February of this year (2019) I participated in a special Chinese New Year luncheon and evangelistic meeting hosted by the Baguio International Chinese Church (BICC) in Baguio City of The Philippines. This event focused on local Chinese students and business people. BICC pastor, Rev. Moontee, is the wife of APTS President…
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