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by Paul L. King

Author:	Paul L. King
Subcategory:	Christian Living
Language:	English
Publisher:	Word & Spirit Press (December 1, 2008)
Pages:	408 pages
Category:	Christian Books
Rating:	4.1
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With the growing influence of global Pentecostalism in general and the prosperity move- ment in particular, recent scholarly works like Andrew Perriman’s Faith, Health, and Pros- perity (2003), Milmon F. Harrison’s Righteous Riches (2005), and Stephanie Mitchem’s Name It Claim It (2007) have made frequent references to the Word of Faith movement.

Books, eBooks & Audio. Theological Movements & Traditions . Pentecostal, Charismatic Theology (236). Refine by. Audience▼▲. Title: Only Believe: Examining the Origin and Development of Classic and Contemporary Word of Faith Theologies By: Paul L. King Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 408 Vendor: Word & Spirit Publishing Publication Date: 2008. Dimensions: . 0 X . 0 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 4 ounces ISBN: 097853526X ISBN-13: 9780978535261 Stock No: WW535261.

Examining the Origin and Development of Classic and Contemporary Word of Faith Theologies.

Only Believe: Examining the Origin and Development of Classic and Contemporary Word of Faith Theologies. While there are many diatribes against the modern Word of Faith Movement and as many defenses of it, little scholarly work has investigated, analyzed, and compared and contrasted modern faith teaching with earlier evangelical writers. Only Believe is such a ground-breaking book scholarly book that is written for non-scholars and scholars. Among its many accomplishments, Only Believe.

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While there are many diatribes against the modern Word of Faith Movement and as many defenses of it, little scholarly work has investigated, analyzed, and compared and contrasted modern faith teaching with earlier evangelical writers. Only Believe is such a ground-breaking book scholarly book that is written for non-scholars and scholars. Among its many accomplishments, Only Believe . . . * theologically engages both the teachings of the Word of Faith Movement and their critics, examining from the unique viewpoint of the elliptical nature of truth the counter-polarities of faith teaching and practice; * traces the origins of faith teachings such as revelation knowledge, logos and rhema, point of contact, seed faith, faith as a law and a force, covenant rights and inheritance, positive confession, and attitudes toward doctors and medicine through the church fathers, mystics, reformers, Pietists, Puritans, and the 19th-century Wesleyan, Keswick, and Higher Life holiness and healing movements; * draws upon the faith teachings and practices of a wide variety of theological and denominational backgrounds: Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian/Reformed, Episcopalian/Anglican, Lutheran, Congregationalist, holiness, Brethren, Catholic, Pentecostal/charismatic, and many others; * highlights positive, balanced principles and models of faith of respected evangelical leaders, guiding the reader away from questionable teaching and practice and yet encouraging a walk by faith that is both strong and sound; * contains a treasure house of preaching, teaching, Bible study, examples of faith, and research material.

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Jum

I applaud Dr. King for his attempt to find a balanced version of Word of Faith teachings. The Word of Faith movement does have nuggets of truth for the body of Christ today, especially its belief in the miraculous power of God to meet peoples' needs through their faith. I cannot give the book 5 stars because its argument is not persuasive. What I mean is that King backs up his balanced version of Word of Faith by pointing to quotes of holiness and other evangelical Christian leaders from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Growing up in the pentacostal/charismatic movement, I am not a skeptic. People who are skeptics, however, will ask what makes these leaders any more correct than Hagin or Copeland or Price? King gives no satisfactory answer. His argument would have been better strengthened if he had also pointed more to the Bible for his proof, rather than mostly quotes from evangelicals. In the parts of the book where he does point to scripture, his argument is better. I wish he had done more of that.

Qumenalu

Dr. Paul King does an amazing job at illustrating the fundamental beliefs of the Word of Faith movement by detailing its roots all the way back to the 2nd century and Cyril of Jerusalem as well as other church fathers. Many people think that the Word of Faith and the Charismatic movements are steeped in cultic practices and mysticism, however, Dr. King skillfully articulates that even classic evangelical leaders from all denominations shared many of the same beliefs. Pioneers such as D.L Moody, Charles Spurgeon (both Baptists), A.B. Simpson (Presbyterian), and on and on. Dr. King also illustrates how some of the critics such as John Macarthur, and Gordon Fee have not done all their research at times to understand that most of these contemporary practices and beliefs go back to the 2nd century. He does however, agree with the critics in instances when some of our contemporary faith leaders take it a bit far or do not explain their points so that there can be no misunderstanding as to God being the sovereign and the source of everything good, and that mans faith is to be in all Jesus has done not their own works. At first, I thought that this book was going to bash the Word of Faith like other trash on the market; however, I was pleased to see that there was a fair and balanced message delivered that cautioned excess and backed up Scripture. The book gave fresh insight and showed that Kenyon, Hagin, Robert's, and Copeland are not all frauds trying to create "a different Gospel", but in fact gleaned truths from earlier respected pioneers of the faith!!! I would highly recommend this book!!! Great Job Dr. King!!!

Pastor Mike Vidaurri
Morro Bay, California

Usaxma

Dr. Paul King has done a great service to the Body of Christ with his insights into the Word of Faith movement. Very well researched and very readable, I recommend this to any Christian interested in this area of theology.