revival – Rev John James

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”

Pentecostal Revival in Scotland: The birth of the Scottish Apostolic Church

Scotland, the land of the Covenanters, is another country where it has pleased God to pioneer many Apostolic Churches. The history of the Apostolic Church in Scotland during these years is a record of sure and steady progress. From a small beginning the Lord increased and established the work, line upon line. At the beginningContinue reading “Pentecostal Revival in Scotland: The birth of the Scottish Apostolic Church”

Can Old Books Give Us Fresh Truths? (David Watson warns about the danger of spiritual asthma)

I love a new book as much as the next person. We need fresh perspectives on today’s issues. That said, I love old books more. Older books have a way of speaking into contemporary situations without the presuppositions of contemporary authors (and readers). That’s not to say authors from previous generations don’t have their ownContinue reading “Can Old Books Give Us Fresh Truths? (David Watson warns about the danger of spiritual asthma)”