The Restoring of a Prophetic Community: A Vision of the Future of Global Pentecostalism from ‘Down Under’
Abstract The article discusses the future of global pentecostalism, focusing on the context of Australia. It first explores the self-identification of pentecostalism as a prophetic community in continuity with the narrative of Luke-Acts. In particular, the implications of the Isaianic mission of Jes...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2020
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| In: |
Pneuma
Year: 2020, Volume: 42, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 460-476 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CA Christianity HA Bible KBS Australia; Oceania KDG Free church |
| Further subjects: | B
Social Justice
B Poor B Isaiah 61 B Australian Pentecostalism B Pentecostal B Luke-Acts B Prophet |
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| Summary: | Abstract The article discusses the future of global pentecostalism, focusing on the context of Australia. It first explores the self-identification of pentecostalism as a prophetic community in continuity with the narrative of Luke-Acts. In particular, the implications of the Isaianic mission of Jesus and the early church are discussed. The socially transformative nature of this mission includes not only miracles and healing, but also concern for the poor and marginalized. From this foundation, the article secondly addresses issues within contemporary Australian pentecostalism of individualism and self-reliance that are incompatible with the Isaianic vision. It presents, thirdly, a vision for the Australian pentecostal community that moves beyond a preoccupation with personal empowerment of the Spirit to participate with God in bringing healing and justice to the world. |
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| ISSN: | 1570-0747 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Pneuma
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700747-bja10025 |