Pentecostal theology is burgeoning in the academy, and a vast body of literature continues to grow. With precision and ease, Stephenson carefully leads readers through an array of theological topics, texts, and figures. Combining original analysis and constructive contributions, he classifies diverse and complex ideas in pentecostal biblical studies, systematic theology, and theological ethics. Whether they are beginning students seeking an accessible initiation into an area that newly piques their interests or established scholars who need a sophisticated crash course in a yet unexplored field of inquiry, readers will find Stephenson’s accounts to be a reliable guide through this daunting topic.
In this short book, Christopher Stephenson describes past, present, and possible future articulations of pentecostal theology. Stephenson brings the intellectual side of pentecostalism to light. This work educates non-pentecostals who may view pentecostalism as exclusively experiential, and also seasoned pentecostals who might be unaware of the deep contemplation of their brothers and sisters within their theological framework. Pentecostals should not be embarrassed of or frustrated by their denomination on intellectual grounds. Rather, as Stephenson demonstrates, within pentecostalism is the potential for a rich, convicted, impactful faith, which today's pentecostals have the responsibility of realizing.