PENTECOSTALISM - PowerPoint Presentation

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PENTECOSTALISMPresented by Apostle Alfred Koduah, PhD

Introduction

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Pentecostalism simply deals with movements that experience the gifts of the Holy Spirit, most often prominently including glossolalia or "speaking in tongues” (Acts 2:4). It also refers to the several denominations arising from early 20th century revivals that stress a special post-conversion baptism of the Holy Spirit. Slide3

Even though the early church was Pentecostal in nature with all the spiritual gifts in operation, with time, all the spiritual gifts died out of the church as they were downplayed or rejected. Those who spoke in tongues were considered heretics. Slide4

The word "Pentecost," was originally called “Pentekoste

”.

It is a Greek word meaning "fiftieth.”

It

became a Jewish festival, which was also called “Feast of Weeks” (Ex.

23:14-17

).

It

began when the first fruits of the harvest were presented to God fifty days after the Passover.

It

was on one of such days that the Holy Spirit came upon the church (Acts 2).

Others

call that day the Whitsunday but the Bible calls it the Day of Pentecost (Acts

2:1

). Slide5

This presentation examines the classification of Pentecostalism, how the movement spread from the US to Europe and to Africa, the four-square gospel, Pentecostal distinctives, understanding the various terminologies regarding the operations of the Holy Spirit, the fruit and gifts of the Spirit, falling under the power of the Spirit and the anointing.

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CLASSIFICATIONS OF PENTECOSTALSPentecostals can be classified into three main groups, although some use only two classifications. Where two classifications are used, it is considered that apart from classical

Pentecostalism, Neo-Pentecostals

and Charismatics are the same except that while Protestants use the term Neo-Pentecostalism, the Roman Catholics would use the term Charismatic. In a wider sense, four segments of Pentecostals can be identified.Slide7

These are: The Classical Pentecostals.

The Neo-Pentecostals in the mainline churches.

T

he Charismatic Pentecostals in the Roman Catholic Church

.Slide8

The Third Wave Movement. While Classical Pentecostalism started in 1901, Charismatic Movement or Neo-Pentecostalism began in 1960, the Catholic Charismatic Movement in 1967 and the Third Wave Movement, which started in around 1980.Slide9

Classical Pentecostalism Spreads to Europe During the Azusa Street revivals, people from all parts of the world visited to catch the Pentecostal fire. Amongst them was the Methodist pastor from Norway, Thomas Ball

Barrat

. He later became known as the Pentecostal apostle to northern and western Europe. He had travelled to the USA to solicit for funds, but was unsuccessful. When he heard about the revival, he went to

Asuza

Street and caught the fire. Receiving the

glossolalic

baptism in the Spirit in New York City in 1906, he returned to Oslo where he conducted the first Pentecostal services in Europe in December 1906. From Norway, Barratt travelled to Sweden, England, France and Germany where he sparked other Pentecostal movements.

Through his ministry, leaders such as Lewi

Pethus

of Sweden, Jonathan Paul of Germany and Alexander

Boddy

of England (and Anglican Vicar), joined the Pentecostal movement. Slide10

In 1916, two brothers, Daniel Powell Williams (1882-1947) and William Jones Williams (1891-1945), started The Apostolic Church, UK, which eventually became the precursor of classical Pentecostalism in Ghana. They had earlier broken off from the Apostolic Faith Church founded by W. O. Hutchinson (1864-1928) in 1908. In Ghana, the notable classical Pentecostal Churches are the Church of Pentecost, the Apostolic Church, the Assemblies of God Church and the Christ Apostolic Church.Slide11

The Four-Square Gospel

The Preaching of the "Four-Square Gospel" appears to be the hallmark of Pentecostal theology in general. Albert Benjamin Simpson (1843-1919) coined the term "Four-Square Gospel" in 1890 to summarize the essential message of Christ as the Saviour, Sanctifier, Healer and Soon-Coming King. Aimee

Semple

McPherson (1890-1944), was said to have “borrowed” and adopted the motto in 1922 for her International Church of the Four-Square Gospel although she claims to have received it by divine revelation. Later some Pentecostals replaced sanctification with the baptism of the Holy Spirit arguing that the Pentecostal experience was for power for service, rather than baptism of holiness. Slide12

BRIEF HISTORY OF PENTECOSTALISM IN GHANAThe Story of Peter Newman Anim

The Establishment of the Assemblies of God

The Arrival of Pastor James McKeown

The Crises over ‘No Medication’

The Crises in 1953Slide13

Pentecostal Distinctives

A

Pentecostal is one who sees himself/herself as recapturing the renewal experienced by first century Christians who had received the Holy Spirit. Prominent in their operations of the Holy Spirit is glossolalia or speaking in tongues (Acts 2). The Pentecostals stress a special baptism in the Holy Spirit after conversion, which is evidenced by speaking in tongues. There are some distinguishing marks that differentiate Pentecostals from other Christians. These include: Slide14

• A strong emphasis on the need for individuals to undergo the born-again experience before they can claim to be Christians (Jn. 3: 3). • A belief in a post-conversion experience called, “the Baptism of the Holy Spirit” with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4; 10:44- 48; 19: 6).Slide15

• A strong emphasis on the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12: 1-11; Eph.

4:11

; Gal.

5:22-23

) in the lives of

Christian believers

.

• A belief in the manifestation of signs, wonders and miracles following the ministration of the word of God (Mk.

16:17

), as it was in the Bible

days

.Slide16

• A strong belief on the imminent second appearance of Jesus Christ, otherwise called the Parousia (Acts. 1:11; Rev. 22:12). • Emphasis on holiness (Heb. 12:14).Slide17

Emphasis on aggressive evangelism (Matt.

28:18-20

; Acts.

8:4

).

• A belief in exuberant and emotional worship (Ps. 66:1).

• Emphasis on spontaneous worship characterized by singing, drumming, clapping, praising and dancing. (Ps.

47:1

;

149:3

;

150:4

).Slide18

Strong in church discipline (1 Cor. 5:2-5; 1 Tim. 5:20). • Emphasis on the “full-gospel” or “Four-Square-Gospel” (Acts 5:20).Slide19

• Emphasis on the simplicity of the gospel and simple lifestyle (2 Cor. 1:12 KJV).

• Emphasis on prayer and fasting (Acts 13:3).

• Emphasis on devotion to the word of God. Pentecostals have been labelled as the “people of the word,” although they do not generally appear to be too interested in formal theological training. Slide20

Understanding Some Terminologies Regarding the Operations of the Holy Spirit

Over the years, Christians and theologians have been divided by some seeming controversial terminologies regarding the operations of the Holy Spirit. Some of these are: “Being led”, “full of the Holy Spirit”, “Infilling”, “Baptism”, and “anointing” of the Holy Spirit. It is therefore important to explain them.

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“Being Led” simply means being controlled. “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Rom. 8:14). Some have erroneously interpreted this verse to mean that those who do not speak in tongues are not children of God though they have accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour. The Bible clearly teaches that all who believe on the Lord

Jesus are given power to become the children of God (Jn. 1:12), and are therefore saved (Jn. 3:16). When someone believes on the Lord Jesus Christ, he is regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This makes him or her, a child of God. Slide22

The Holy Spirit who convicted him of his sins and helped him to turn to the Lord then dwells in him. This person is then said to be baptized into Christ or into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 10:17; 1 Cor. 12:15; Gal. 3:27). This baptism is different from water baptism (which is performed by Church leaders), and it is also different from baptism in the Holy Spirit which is done by the Lord Jesus Christ. Baptism into the body of Christ is performed by the Holy Spirit when the convert is regenerated and ushered into the invisible Church.Slide23

Before one can become a born-again Christian, one has to accept that one is a sinner, repent, confess the sins and accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. The moment one does that faithfully, the Holy Spirit spiritually and invisibly baptizes him into the body of Christ. This is the only baptism which saves. This is what Paul meant by: “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Eph. 4:6). At this stage the believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is led by the Spirit (Rom. 8:14-17). It is the Holy Spirit who causes the re-birth (Tim. 3:5).Slide24

The born-again believer who has been baptized into the body of Christ is then to be baptized in water by a minister of the gospel as an outward identification with Christ. This baptism is normally used by many

churches

to usher people into

church

membership.Slide25

The next invisible baptism this new believer goes through is baptism of suffering, which becomes an on-going process. He enjoys the privilege of not only believing in Christ but also to suffer for His name (Phil. 1:29; Acts 14:22).This same Christian is now to be baptized in the Holy Spirit to receive power for divine service (Acts. 18).Slide26

Indwelling: This also means that the Christian now has the Holy Spirit in his life to help him to live for the Lord. It must be explained however that one can be indwelt with the Holy Spirit without necessarily being baptised in the Holy Spirit. All truly born-again Christians are indwelt with the Holy Spirit and are destined for heaven but not all Christians have been baptised in the Holy Spirit.Slide27

In Acts 8:15-17, we see the difference where the new Samaritan Christians were born-again, baptized in water but were not yet baptized in the Holy Spirit. The disciples were born-again (Lk. 10:20), but they were asked to go and wait for the baptism in Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Slide28

Another example is in Acts 19:1-6 where some believers were asked whether they received the Holy Spirit when they believed. The story in Acts 10:44 also shows that there is a difference between water baptism and baptism in the Holy Spirit.

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Here, Christians who already have the indwelling Holy Spirit and are therefore born-again, destined for heaven and living for the Lord undergo another spiritual experience by being baptized and or filled

in the Holy Spirit. Example of this can be found in Acts 2:1-4.Slide30

Here, the Apostles were already saved, but were filled or baptised in the Holy Spirit for power for service. The ordinary Christian who is indwelt with Holy Spirit always lacks power (like Peter before the Pentecost experience) but when the Christian is baptised or filled with the Holy Spirit, he gets power for divine service. Slide31

It must be emphasised that the purpose of being baptised or filled with the Holy Spirit, is not only for speaking in tongues, but for power for divine service. Other examples can be seen in Acts 8:14-17; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:5-6. In all these, they spoke in tongues as an initial sign. It should be seen that the terms “baptism” and “filling” in the Holy Spirit are used interchangeably.Slide32

In Acts 1:5, Jesus said He would baptize the apostles in the Holy Spirit, but on the day of Pentecost the word

“baptism”

was not used but the word “filled” (Acts 2:4).Slide33

It seems that while the baptism is a once-and-for-all experience, the filling can be both a once-and-for-all experience and also a continuous experience.

After the Apostles had been filled (Acts 2), they went to pray and were filled again as recorded in Acts 4:31. After the Christian has been baptised or filled in the Holy Spirit, he must remain under the power of the Holy Spirit. Slide34

It should be a continuous filling process. No wonder Paul wrote to the Ephesians and indeed all Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18).Most theologians say that the correct rendering of that verse from the original Greek is interpreted: “Be being filled...” This denotes a continuous process.Slide35

Full of the Spirit (Acts 6:3; 7:35): This is a term used to denote the measure to which one is submerged in the Spirit. It simply means to be fully controlled by the Spirit. It is the daily continuous flow of the spirit in one’s life and ministry. It is otherwise called the “anointing of the Spirit”. The anointing is the out-flow of the spirit in one’s ministry. It means all that one does is spirit-directed, empowered and fully controlled by the Holy Spirit. It seems the contemporary Charismatic Christians prefer the use of anointing to the other terminologies.Slide36

Other Terminologies• In Luke 4:1, the term used was “full of the Holy Spirit”.

• In

Luke 4:14, the term used was “power of the Spirit”.

• In

Luke 4:18, the term used was “the Spirit of the Lord”.Slide37

In Luke 5:17, “and the power of the Lord was present for him to heal the sick”.• In Luke 6:19, we see the term “power was coming from him…”Slide38

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRITOne cannot bear these fruits without the help of the Holy Spirit, anyone who claims to be spirit-filled but not bearing these fruits is just deceiving himself. It is unfortunate that in our day, there has been over emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit at the expense of the fruit of the Spirit. Many claim to be experiencing the gifts of the Holy Spirit without the corresponding effect on their lifestyle. If you claim to be operating under the anointing, live right, for Charisma without character is catastrophic.Slide39

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

“

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men” (1 Cor. 12:4-6).

A critical study of this passage compared to Ephesians 4:7-11 and Romans 12:3-8 will reveal that there are three main groupings of gifts.Slide40

Spiritual Gifts: Theologians call this “pneumatikos

”. There are nine of them as recorded in 1 Corinthians 12:8-11. These gifts are given by God the Holy Spirit. They include word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discernments of spirits, divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.Slide41

Ministerial or Ascension Gifts: This is otherwise known as the Five-Fold Ministerial Gifts. It is also called the Christ given gifts. In theology, it is called

domata

. These are five as outlined in Ephesians

4:11

as Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers, These gifts are given by God the Son – Jesus Christ.Slide42

Grace Gifts:

This

is theologically called

“charismata”.

It includes the gifts outlined in Romans 12:8 and 1 Corinthians 12:28 which are, serving, encouraging, generosity (or giving), leadership, showing of mercy, helps and government. These are given by God the Father, so it is otherwise known as God-given Grace gifts.Slide43

WHY SPEAK IN TONGUES? There

are various reasons why we speak tongues in church and in our privacy. Here are a few of these reasons:

To signify that one has been baptized in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4; 10:45; 19:6).

To enable the believer to speak directly and supernaturally to God (1 Cor. 14:2). Slide44

This enables him to have a direct communication with God.For the believer’s self edification (1 Cor. 14:4).To enable the believer pray better (Rom. 8:26).

To enable the believer magnify God in a supernatural way (Acts 10:45-46).Slide45

To enable the believer pray with his spirit (1 Cor. 14:14-15).To enable the believer praise God with his spirit (1 Cor. 14:15).

To enable the believer sing with his spirit (1 Cor. 14:15).

To enable the believer pray in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:26).

We speak in tongues because it is refreshing (Isa. 28:11-12).

We speak in tongues because Jesus said so (Mk. 16:17).Slide46

Falling Under the Power of the Holy Spirit (Slaying)This is not a new phenomenon in Pentecostalism. It has characterized every spectacular move of the Holy Spirit in every generation. However the dimension it has taken in our time needs a careful study. Let us look at a few biblical examples.Slide47

“When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried,” “The Lord - He is God! The Lord He is God” (1 Kgs. 18:39).

“And

the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple of God” (2 Chr. 5:13-14

).

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“But if I say I will not mention him or speak any more in his name, his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shot up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot” (Jer. 20:9).“My heart is broken within me; all my bones tremble. I am like a drunken man, like a man overcome by wine, because of the Lord and His holy words” (Jer. 23:9).Slide49

“…I had no strength left, my face turned deadly pale and I was helpless… I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground. A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees…I stood up trembling” (Dan. 10:8-11).

“….

Suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him he fell to the ground and heard a voice ….. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes be could see nothing …” (Acts 9:3-8

).Slide50

“When I saw him, I feel at his feet as though dead” (Rev. 1:17). “As soon as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground” (Jn. 18:6).

“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men” (Matt. 28:4).

“And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid” (Matt. 17:6).Slide51

“We all feel to the ground, and I heard a voice ….” (Acts 26:14).

“….

And when I saw it, I feel upon my face and I heard a voice ….” (Ezek. 1:28

).

Three Types of Prostration

Before we comment on the significance of falling under the power of the Holy Spirit, let us know that there are three (3) types of prostration (falling flat). Slide52

Voluntary Prostration: When we voluntarily fall on our knees, on our faces, before God, to worship, to pray, to intercede and to give thanks (E.g. Lk. 17:16).

Prostration

under a Heavy Burden of Prayer:

When Jesus was so sorrowful, He fell on His face and prayed (Matt. 26:36-39).

Being

Overwhelmed by God’s Presence (Slaying):

This is what Ezekiel, Paul, Jeremiah, John, and the rest experienced as outlined above.Slide53

Caution Do not fall for the sake of

falling.

Be

careful you do not end up pushing people

down.

Avoid

mechanical

slaying.

Know

that slaying does not always mean being baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was after 3 days before Saul (i.e. Paul) was baptized (Acts 9:17-18).Slide54

Do not make a doctrine out of slaying.

Not

every encounter with God brings slaying.

Take

note that nobody fell on the Day of Pentecost, but they were filled.Slide55

The Anointing (Ps. 92:10)

The

anointing is one of the most misused terminologies in the church today.

What the Anointing is Not

Not

merely

falling

Not

shouting or eloquence

Not shaking

Not pushing

Not

laughter, dancing or any physical

manifestation. Slide56

What is the Anointing?

The

anointing is God pouring His Holy Spirit into and unto our lives as we consecrate ourselves to Him enabling us to serve Him and also to impart it to others we come into contact with.

It

is the outflow of the power of the Holy Spirit in one’s life. This is what Jesus talked about in John 7:38-39

The

ministry of the Holy Spirit or the outflow of the operations of the Holy Spirit.Slide57

The word anointing appears 3 times in the New Testament (Jas. 5:14; Jn. 2:20, 27

).

Anointed

appears 12 times

Anoint

appears 5 times (

Matt

. 6:17; Mk. 16:3).Slide58

Other Terminologies for the AnointingPower of the Holy Spirit (Lk

4:14)

Full

of the Spirit (Acts

6:3)

Full

of faith and of the Holy Spirit (Acts

6:5)

Full

of God’s grace and of power (Acts

6:8)Slide59

Full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:55)Great grace (Acts 4:33)Note:

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a once and for all experience, while the “anointing”, “being filled” or “being full of the Spirit” is a continuous process.Slide60

The Anointing in the Old Testament: In the Old Testament, special persons like kings, prophets and priests, as well as other sacred items were anointed with physical oil.

The

tabernacle and holy items were anointed (Ex

40:9-15).

Prophets

(1 Kgs. 19:16;

Ps. 105:15).

Kings

(1 Kgs. 19:16; 1

Sam.

16:1,2,12-13;

Ps. 89:20).

Priests

(Ex.

30:30

; 29:4-7

).Slide61

Jesus and the Anointing Christ means the anointed One (Hebrew =

Mashiyach

–

Messiah).

He

was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Lk

1:35).

The

Holy Spirit came upon Him in His childhood (Lk

2:52).

The

Holy Spirit came upon Him at His baptism (Lk 3:21-22).Slide62

During the temptation, He was full of the Holy Spirit (Lk.

4:1)

• Being

full of the Holy Spirit does not insulate anyone from being

tempted.

He

declared, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (

Lk.

4:18-20

).Slide63

He performed the miracles because of the anointing (Acts 10:38).Jesus had the Spirit (anointing) without measure (Jn. 3:24), but we have the Holy Spirit in a measure (Rom. 12:6).Jesus baptizes us into the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11).Slide64

The Anointing and Christian Believers All born again believers are kings and priests (Rev. 1:5-6; 5:10; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rom 5:17), and therefore have the anointing.

The

anointing starts at conversion, but must grow (2 Cor. 1:21; 1 Jn. 2:20, 27).Slide65

The Anointed Lifestyle One

of continuous filling (Eph.

5:18).

One

of singing of spiritual songs (Eph.

5:19).

One

of continuous thanksgiving (Eph.

5:20

).Slide66

One of submission (Eph. 5:21).One of living in the supernatural.One of holiness (Eph. 4:17ff)Slide67

How to Maintain the Anointing Be full of the word (Col. 3:16; Acts

6:3).

Constant

prayer and fasting (Eph.

6:19).

Constant

fellowship (Heb.

10:25).Slide68

Remain in holiness (Eph. 4:17-32).Endure hardships (2 Tim. 2:3).Be careful of extravagance.

Don’t give in to “spiritual fire extinguishers”.Slide69

Slaying in the Spirit Daniel was slain (Dan. 10:7-11,

15-17).

Jeremiah

was slain (Jer.

20:8-9).

Paul

was slain (Acts 9:3-9

).Slide70

• The lives of these people were changed after being slain• Paul

received the baptism of the Holy Spirit 3 days after being slain so the slaying is different from the baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:17-19)

• Don’t

fall for the sake of falling

• The

soldiers fell but woke up to crucify Jesus. They did not repent.Slide71

Three Kinds of Anointing Ordinary or Customary Anointing

: Where it was a Jewish custom to wash and anoint the visitors feet as a welcome and respect. In Luke 7:46, Jesus visited a rich man who failed to wash and anoint His feet, but a sinful woman did it.

Medical

Anointing

: where people were anointed for medical

purposes

(Isa

. 1:6; Jam. 5:14). Slide72

Sacred or Spiritual Anointing:

Where

leaders were anointed into office. Aaron and his sons (Ex 28:40-41; 30:22ff). Saul was also anointed (1 Sam 10:1-6).Slide73

Three Methods of Anointing

Through

the Application of Oil (Ex 30:22-33

)

• 5 ingredients were

involved:

a. Pure myrrh (from thorny tree

) –

500

shekels

b. Sweet cinnamon (distilled cinnamon

) –

250 shekels

c

. Sweet

calamus

(fragrance ginger grass

) –

250 shekels Slide74

d. Cassia (fragrance like cinnamon) – 500 shekels e. Olive oil (obtained after crushing the fruit, heating it to remove the bitter taste) – about 1 gallon • Not ordinary oil or make-up cosmetic oil, but spiritual anointing oil.Slide75

Through the Laying on of Hands: Moses laid hands on Joshua (

Deut.

34:9)

Through the Sovereign Act of the

Holy Spirit:

The first two methods were administered by

human hands,

but the third one by

Christ Jesus through

the Holy Spirit.

• In

the

New Testament times,

God anoints the spirit and not the flesh.Slide76

The Purpose of the Anointing

To

sanctify (set apart for a divine purpose or service) (Lev.

8:11-12).

To

dedicate (Ex.

30:22-32).

To

teach us (1 Jn.

2:27).

To

define one’s ministry. That is, Jesus’ ministry (Lk. 4:18) (

5-fold).Slide77

To empower (Acts 1:8).To sustain us in trials (Lk. 4:1).To break spiritual yokes (Isa. 10:27).Slide78

God’s Responsibility to His Anointed God speaks to His anointed (Isa.

45:1).

God

is the saving strength of His anointed (Ps.

28:8).

God

helps saves the anointed (Ps. 20:6

).Slide79

Responsibility of the Anointed Man To abide under the anointing (Jn.

15:4-7).

Be

careful you don’t lose the anointing (1 Sam.

16:1) through

disobedience (1 Sam.

15:22) or rejection of

God’s word (1 Sam.

16:23), or through complacency.Slide80

Prepared & Presented by

Apostle Dr. Alfred Koduah

© January, 2017