Spirit baptism and the doctrine of initial evidence in African Pentecostal Christianity: A critical analysis
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Spirit baptism and the doctrine of initial evidence in African Pentecostal Christianity: A critical analysis | |
| Creator | Kgatle, Mookgo S. | |
| Description | Pentecostalism is known for the belief in Spirit baptism that is accompanied by the doctrine of initial evidence, that is, speaking in tongues. The practice of the doctrine of initial evidence has become a unique feature of Pentecostalism for many years since its beginning. Similarly, Spirit baptism and the doctrine of initial evidence are practised in African Pentecostal Christianity, especially in classical Pentecostal churches and charismatic movements. However, there are challenges with this doctrine: speaking in tongues is perceived as the only evidence, and there is an emphasis on gifts than fruit of the Holy Spirit and a great emphasis on public spiritual experiences than personal encounters with God. In re-imagining the doctrine of initial evidence in African Pentecostal Christianity, speaking in tongues should not be emphasised or practised as the only evidence of Spirit baptism because there are other evidences that demonstrate the baptism in the Holy Spirit. The emphasis should be on prayer than the speaking of tongues. In addition, priority should be given to the fruit of the Spirit and on a personal encounter with God. Finally, speaking in tongues should be accompanied by interpretation in a public service because the public cannot understand the language. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2020-03-09 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/hts.v76i1.5796 | |
| Source | HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 76, No 1 (2020); 7 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422 | |
| Language | eng | |
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