Azusa Street Revival and Pentecostalism (2)
Azusa Street is known as the birthplace of Pentecostalism. This article critiques the teachings of Pentecostalism, discussing baptism in the Spirit, the importance of signs and wonders, and mysticism.
Azusa Street Revival and Pentecostalism (1)
Azusa Street is known as the birthplace of Pentecostalism. This article considers the history of the movement under the leadership of Charles Parham. The author critiques its teaching on speaking in tongues, as first experienced by Agnes Ozman, and baptism in the Spirit.
Have You Been Baptised in the Holy Spirit? (Part 2)
In addition to the meaning outlined in the previous article, the phrase "baptism in the Spirit" also marks the initiation of each and every believing individual into the blessings of the new covenant.
Have You Been Baptised in the Holy Spirit? (Part 1)
The phrase "baptism in the Spirit" is used to refer to the inauguration of the new covenant age in its fullness.
Baptised by the Spirit
Is baptism in the Spirit synonymous with conversion, or is it a subsequent experience? Working from 1 Corinthians 12:13, this article shows that baptism in the Spirit is a once-off experience synonymous to conversion whereby we are assured of our unity with Christ and His church by the Spirit, who enables us to serve one another.