Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology: A Convergence of the Word and the Spirit (T&T Clark Systematic Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology)

The essays in this volume evaluate and build on Barth's theology from the perspective of Pentecostal theology and, thereby, contribute to constructive Pentecostal systematic theology by using Barth as a valuable dialogue partner. At present, a theological conversation of Pentecostals with Barth does not exist and this volume fills this void. More widely, it will aid all those who seek a convergence of the Word and the Spirit in theology. Barth and Pentecostals share some important common theological interests. Barth's mature theology has a decidedly christological emphasis. Likewise, historically, Pentecostals have often spoken of a “full gospel” with an emphasis on Christ as savior, healer, baptizer (in the Spirit), and soon-and-coming King, with some Pentecostal traditions also adding a fifth emphasis on Christ the sanctifier. Furthermore, near the end of his life, Barth anticipated “the possibility of a theology of the third article, a theology where the Holy Spirit would dominate and be decisive.” The realization of Barth's dream is no doubt coming to pass in part through the development of Pentecostal theology in as much as pneumatological theology (exploring how pneumatology affects, supplements, and might reform other doctrines) is an emerging paradigm for Pentecostal theology. Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Chapter 1: A Convergence of the Word and the Spirit: An Introduction Part I: Theology and Revelation Chapter 2: Theology as a Pointing Finger: Barth and Pentecostalism on the Nature of Theology Chapter 3: Revelation as Encounter: Karl Barth, Pneumatological Realism, and the Pentecostal Notion of Prophetic Preaching Part II: God and Creation Chapter 4: Oneness Pentecostals and Karl Barth: Theological Cousins Who Never Met? Chapter 5: Barth and Pentecostals on the Divine Perfections of (Im)mutability and (Im)passibility: Christ, the Spirit, and the Divine Attributes Chapter 6: Barth, Election, and the Spirit Chapter 7: Empowered by the Spirit: A Pneumatological Revision of Karl Barth’s Theological Anthropology Part III: Christ and Salvation Chapter 8: Jesus the Spirit Baptizer: A Pentecostal Revision of Karl Barth’s Spirit Christology Chapter 9: Giving the Devil (No More Than) His Due: Karl Barth, Pentecostalism, and the Demonic Chapter 10: Subjects and Predicates: Barthian Grammar and Pentecostal Soteriology Chapter 11: Slamming the Door and Cracking a Window?: Pneumatological Investigations for Possible Openings in Karl Barth’s Generally Closed Theology of Religions Chapter 12: Barth, Pentecostalism, and the Eschatological Cry for the Kingdom Part IV: Holy Spirit and the Church Chapter 13: Spirit, Love, and Charisma: Pneumatology in the Theology of Karl Barth and Pentecostalism Chapter 14: Let the Church Be the Church: Barth and Pentecostals on Ecclesiology Chapter 15: You Wonder Where the Real Presence Went: The Sacraments and the Pentecostal Experience of God Contributors Index