Roger Oliveira de Mattos¹ ABSTRACT This paper seeks to examine the doctrine of salvation from the perspective of Pentecostal theology, considering that soteriology varies according to theological traditions such as Calvinism, Arminianism, and Lutheranism. In Pentecostal theology, the soteriological perspective is predominantly Arminian-Wesleyan, according to which the grace of God may be resisted and Christ’s…
If there is one thing a true Pentecostal loves, it is the testimony. It is often the gateway into ministry. In fact, beyond evangelizing through stories based on real events, I have seen many people’s lives transformed by hearing someone else’s experience. I count myself among them. I do not like talking about myself, yet…
The Holy Bible is the fundamental pillar of Pentecostalism. It is not without reason that Pentecostals were known as the “People of the Book.” Moreover, all the doctrines that underpin Pentecostal theology are grounded in it. Through a plain reading of the text, the Pentecostal believer seeks to experience it literally and in all its dimensions. An…
The Holiness Movement was a theological landmark in the history of the Church. Influenced by the theology of John Wesley, the movement innovated the understanding of the soteriological process, placing particular emphasis on sanctification as a second definitive work of grace after conversion. Pentecostalism has its roots in the revivalist movements of the 18th and…
By Roger Oliveira de Mattos¹ ABSTRACTThis article aims to explain the doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) and its contribution to Pentecostal Christian spirituality. Through the baptism in the Holy Spirit (a central doctrine of Pentecostalism, of a charismatic nature) believers receive a power anointing, the purpose of which is the service of evangelization and…
Constantine‘s arrival in the church profoundly changed its history. Armed with authority, the emperor modified the entire ecclesiastical structure. Among these changes, the alliance between State and Church stands out. As a consequence of this event, the persecution that once troubled the bride of Christ came to an end. Another important factor to highlight is…
In his account of the Gospel, Luke highlights the pneumatological action among the various themes addressed. Starting from a context in which the work of salvation was restricted to Israel, it extends to all other peoples through the action of the Holy Spirit, manifested primarily after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thus, the…
Society is experiencing an epidemic of people with psychosomatic conditions and a significant increase in neurodivergent individuals. This includes the ecclesiastical sphere. Despite belief in divine healing, certain diagnoses are, in reality, permanent conditions, such as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). For this reason, there arises a need for specific…
Along the path of this life, I was a leper once.Today I am restored; yet I did not go spreading rumor,except to speak of the grace that saves,at the fitting moment. Like Peter, I too had my moments of extremes:at times impulsive, at times restrained,very faithful, and a failed impostor. Henceforth, I am guided by…
The letter to the Ephesians is one of the most important treatises in Christian literature. Due to its theological richness, it stands alongside important letters such as the one written to the Romans, presenting enduring teachings for all the community that is in Christ, serving as solid foundations for the life of the church. Two…
