Seal of the Spirit: The Sacrament of Confirmation and Pentecostal Spirit Baptism

This paper offers a comparison of the Roman Catholic practice of confirmation and the classical Pentecostal understanding of Spirit baptism. It begins by examining the biblical texts which provide the basis of each ritual, and then moves on to develop each practice historically in reference to their...

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Published in:Journal of pentecostal theology
Main Author: Mayfield, Alex R. 1989- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2016
In: Journal of pentecostal theology
IxTheo Classification:KDB Roman Catholic Church
KDG Free church
NBG Pneumatology; Holy Spirit
NBP Sacramentology; sacraments
Further subjects:B Sacrament confirmation Roman Catholic Pentecostal Spirit baptism ecumenism theology
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Summary:This paper offers a comparison of the Roman Catholic practice of confirmation and the classical Pentecostal understanding of Spirit baptism. It begins by examining the biblical texts which provide the basis of each ritual, and then moves on to develop each practice historically in reference to their ecclesial and personal significances. Despite obvious differences, a comparison of the practices illustrates that they serve both to empower believers for future service and to enter into a fuller ecclesial communion. The paper concludes with a reflection on the theological significance these practices, namely that they are ritual expressions of the transjective experience of the Spirit.
ISSN:1745-5251
Contains:In: Journal of pentecostal theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/17455251-02502005