Systematic Theology: Revised Edition

by Stanley M. Horton

Publisher:

Logion Press

, 2007

Overview

The Bible says it. We believe it. But why? Not since E.S. Williams’ work in the 1950s has the Assemblies of God presented a systematic theology. Now, twenty of the finest Pentecostal educators have been brought together to present a fresh defense of the faith in Systematic Theology. More than just a collection of select Scriptures, this study takes a complete look at God’s Word, addressing various views and their strengths and weaknesses. All Bible believers will find this work a dependable resource for their understanding of the Christian faith.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Ecclesiastical Authority. Ecclesiastical authority holds that the Church itself must be the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.” (Page 43)

“Theological Authority. The theological view of authority looks to the doctrinal confessions, or creeds, of the community at large as the source of faith and practice.” (Page 42)

“The seraphs (from the Hebrew saraph, ‘to burn’) are pictured in Isaiah’s inaugural vision (Isa. 6:1–3) as so radiating the glory and brilliant purity of God that they seem to be on fire. They declare God’s unique glory and supreme holiness.⁴⁵ Like cherubs, seraphs guard God’s throne (Isa. 6:6–7).⁴⁶ Some scholars believe the ‘living creatures’ (Rev. 4:6–9) to be synonymous with seraphs and cherubs; however, the cherubs in Ezekiel look alike and the ‘living creatures’ in Revelation are different from each other.” (Pages 191–192)

“Theology, simply defined, is a study of God and His relationship to all that He has created. We believe it must be derived from the revelation of God in the Bible, for in no other way could it be a reliable testimony to those who are searching after truth.” (Page 46)

“The goal of exegesis is to let the Scripture say what the Spirit intended it to mean in its original context.” (Page 53)

Product Details

• Title: Systematic Theology: Revised Edition
• Author: Stanley M. Horton
• Publisher: Logion Press
• Print Publication Date: 2007
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Pentecostal churches › Doctrines; Theology, doctrinal
• ISBNs: 9780882433196, 0882433199
• Resource ID: LLS:SYSTHEOHORTON
• Resource Type: Systematic Theology
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:16:18Z

About Stanley M. Horton

Stanley M. Horton (May 6, 1916–July 12, 2014), was a highly respected theologian within the Pentecostal movement and the author of several books including Bible Doctrines, Acts, and What the Bible Says About the Holy Spirit. He served as the senior editorial advisor for the Modern English Version of the Fire Bible and was the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He held an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, an STM from Harvard University, and a ThD from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He was an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God.