Toward a Pentecostal Theology of Worship

Walter Hollenweger, a recognized expert on the worldwide Pentecostal movement, has argued that Pentecostalism’s greatest contribution to the larger Christian tradition has been in the area of worship. It is in the context of worship that people are saved, sanctified, baptized in the Spirit, healed, and filled with the hope of Christ’s coming. Despite the importance of worship to the Pentecostal tradition, theologians in the movement have not yet developed a full-fledged theology of worship. In this multi-authored work, leading Pentecostal scholars come together to construct a contemporary biblical theological approach to worship. Seeking to go beyond discussions that focus on style and trends, these writers offer a distinctive theological vision for Pentecostal worship that appreciates the history, diversity, ethos, and global contexts of Pentecostalism. Written for pastors, students, and scholars, this work provides ample resources for those interested in examining the Pentecostal theology of worship. Contributors to this work include biblical scholars, systematicians, and practical theologians. The diversity of voices insures creativity of approaches and freshness of ideas. With the maturation of the Pentecostal–Charismatic movement comes a need for extended dialogue regarding a Pentecostal theology of worship. It is hoped that this volume with make a significant contribution to the dialogue. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction-Lee Roy Martin; 1. Worship and the Torah-Jerome Boone; 2. The Book of Isaiah and Pentecostal Worship-Jacqueline Grey ; 3. The Book of Psalms and Pentecostal Worship-Lee Roy Martin; 4. Toward a Pentecostal Theology of Anointed Cloths-John Christopher Thomas; 5. Worship in the Book of Revelation-Melissa L. Archer; 6. The Nature and Pattern of Biblical Worship-R. Hollis Gause; 7. Signs of Grace: Towards a Charismatic Theology of Worship-Frank D. Macchia; 8. Liturgy, Theosis, and the Renewal of the World-Daniela C. Augustine; 9. ‘In Your Presence Is Fullness of Joy’: Experiencing God as Trinity-Chris E.W. Green; 10. ‘Singing Heavenly Music’: R. Hollis Gause’s Theology of Worship and Pentecostal Experience-Kimberly Ervin Alexander; 11. Pentecostal Worship and the Creation of Meaning-Johnathan E. Alvarado; 12. Taking the Risk: The Openness and Attentiveness of Latin American Pentecostal Worship-Wilmer Estrada-Carrasquillo; 13. An African American Contribution to the Theology of Worship: Considering Three Situations of Integrated African American Led Worship from Pre-Civil Right Times-Antipas L. Harris; 14. Betwixt and Between the Cross and the Eschaton: Pentecostal Worship in the Context of Ritual Play-Peter Althouse; 15. From ‘Hallelujah!’ to ‘We Believe’ and Back: Interrelating Pentecostal Worship and Doctrine-Daniel Castelo.