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…
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…
The book of Ezra narrates the return of the Jewish people from the Babylonian exile and the consequent reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem. The core of the narrative is Ezra’s leadership as priest and scribe, who played a crucial role in the spiritual reform of the people of Israel. The theology contained in this…
Faith is the starting point for theological work. It is through faith that the study of the eternal Queen of the sciences develops. When studying a Being who is infinite, finite and often limited resources are used. From the perspective of Pentecostal spirituality, which primarily emphasizes spiritual experience, a quite distinctive theology is adopted. Arising…
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. This does not indicate a hierarchical position, given that God is a triune being, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct persons but sharing the same divine nature. He is the Comforter, sent by Jesus to dwell in all who believe and to guide them into all…
The Prosperity Theology has represented a threat to the Brazilian Pentecostal movement. With a harmful bias, this theology—stemming from Retribution Theology—has contributed to the distortion of true spirituality and the intrinsic values of classical Pentecostalism. The proposal presented by the Theology of Retribution is based on a cause-and-effect relationship, according to which all retribution occurs…
Theology has gone through various phases over the millennia and has undergone changes according to the culture developed in each era of humanity. The central focus of all Holy Scripture has always been Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who came to redeem the sins of all and bring the Way to eternal life to those who…
The study of last things is a doctrine of utmost importance within Pentecostalism. This is due to the cooling it underwent during the Middle Ages, from the moment the Church allied itself with the State. Furthermore, Pentecostals have a peculiarity in relation to eschatology, due to the events that impacted their immediate context. Moments of…
