FIVE GOOD POINTS. I went to some of these meetings in the old Azusa Street Mission (which now has almost a world-wide reputation), at first going with great caution and some fear. But when I came to review what I had seen and heard there, I noticed the following good points which characterised their meetingsContinue reading “5 ways to test if a revival is genuine (from an eye witness of the Azusa Street Revival”
Author Archives: Rev John James
Misinterpreting Martyn Lloyd Jones: Rethinking that Antinomianism Quote
You’ve probably heard the quote/s from Martyn Lloyd Jones about how true preaching of the Gospel should lead to the charge of Antinomianism. The true preaching of the gospel of salvation by grace alone always leads to the possibility of this charge being brought against it. There is no better test as to whether aContinue reading “Misinterpreting Martyn Lloyd Jones: Rethinking that Antinomianism Quote”
Interpreting the Gift of Tongues: David T. Rennie
“So we read in I Corinthians 14: 13 ” Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue, pray that he may interpret.” The speaker in tongues is edified in the exercise of his gift although his understanding is unfruitful. But to the congregation it is as if he were a barbarian because they haveContinue reading “Interpreting the Gift of Tongues: David T. Rennie”
Pentecostal Encounter and the Sacrament of Communion: Lessons from the Wesleys
Pentecostal scholar, Simon Chan notes the following about the Wesleys’ theology of communion and the divine presence. “Clearly, communion was no mere ritual for the Wesleys, but an occasion of heightened expectation of a deep spiritual encounter, as another of the Wesleys’ communion hymns shows. Ye faithful souls, who thus record The passion of thatContinue reading “Pentecostal Encounter and the Sacrament of Communion: Lessons from the Wesleys”
The Holy Spirit: The Bible and Common Sense by Eric S. Fife
“We are living in a day in which we find an unparalleled interest in the gifts and power of the Spirit. Indeed, it is hard to find a Christian bookshop that does not have its shelves crammed with books on the subject. I have read as many of these books as is reasonably possible, andContinue reading “The Holy Spirit: The Bible and Common Sense by Eric S. Fife”
George Canty and Pentecostalism versus Charismatic attitudes towards the Bible
George Canty was aninternationally renownedPentecostal pioneerevangelist and teacher. He was previously President of the Elim Pentecostal Church (Worldwide) and during his distinguished career did much work as a journalist and television and radio broadcaster. “Whatever we think is gold or silver must be submitted for assayal to the institute of the Word of God, ‘theContinue reading “George Canty and Pentecostalism versus Charismatic attitudes towards the Bible”
Did Early Apostolics Teach that Speaking in Tongues was the Evidence of the Baptism in the Spirit?
One of the hallmarks of the Pentecostal movement was the teaching that Baptism in the Holy Spirit was an experience subsequent to regeneration and evidenced by the sign of speaking in unkown tongues. Yet within Pentecostalism there has been complexity and diversity in both theology and practice. In 40 Questions about Pentecostalism, Jonathan Black writes:Continue reading “Did Early Apostolics Teach that Speaking in Tongues was the Evidence of the Baptism in the Spirit?”
Dealing with Pride
“To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.”Proverbs 8:13 NIV Pride and arrogance is a mark of the sinful nature. At times it’s obvious, at other times it’s subtle. There is a danger that we manage it by masking it rather than crucifying it. MaskingContinue reading “Dealing with Pride”
The Offence of Revival
“a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.” Matthew 26:7-8 NIV Note in this version all the disciples (not just Judas) are offended atContinue reading “The Offence of Revival”
Reflections on Ordination as an Evangelist
Today I was ordained as an Evangelist in the ACUK. I’ve served as a pastor with the denomination since September 2020 when I began the work of pioneering a new church plant. We began pioneering in January 2020 and transitioned the church in 2026. Today two others were also being ordained (David Mitchell as aContinue reading “Reflections on Ordination as an Evangelist”
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