Tag: pENTECOSTALISM

The Pentecostalist sign is limited.

Posted on By pukeko
No, this is not a photo of Florence, but Auckland, right now, as dawn comes up. The real introduction to the day's post, however, is one of the Psalms for this time.
PSALM 119:73-80 73  Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your…
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Power and gifts serve Love.

Posted on By pukeko
I have been trying to avoid the Pentecostalist issue. In part because I have spent time in those churches, and in part because it is so controversial. So before we get into the scriptures for the day, I will way what I think. Firstly, I'm not a… Read More

Pentecostal errors (signs and wonders)

Posted on By pukeko
Stephen's sermon continues in today's lectionary.  However, it will conclude tomorrow: I thought that I would have to comment more on that today. But instead we can look at another part of the lectionary, and consider signs and wonders. This… Read More

Signs for the world… and food for believers.

Posted on By pukeko
One of the ongoing tensions among Protestants, particularly nonliturgical protestants, is to balance the need to witness to those outside of taith and to build up those who are of faith. Some churches turn into mini theological colleges where the… Read More