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FIRE FROM HEAVEN

Fire from Heaven
Bonita T. Baldwin-Fischer
Grand Canyon University
CHL 448
April 4, 2010

Fire from Heaven
Pentecostalism has been in exsistence long before the twentieth century.     In his book, Mr. Cox describes the Pentecostal movement which has been manifested throughout the world.
The Azusa Street revival is described as the origin of the Pentecostal movement.   In this movement, Cox does not believe that speaking in tongues was the main characteristic.   He goes on to say that through out Christianity, people have spoken in tongue.   The Azusa Street revival had become an inter-racial and inclusive community.   The big surprise for those who visited the revival were the people of different ethnic backgrounds.   Here there were Blacks, Whites, Asians and even Mexicans, whom worshipped, hugged, and even prayed together. (pg.58)   He does not ignore that speaking in tongues is significant.   On a theological level, he does admit that when speaking in tongues, a person has the ability to speak directly to God.
The second feature is what is known as piety.   This is seen specifically in the issue of health.   This is where the Pentecostals bridge the gap between the cure for the soul and the body.   They believe the two must go hand in hand. (pg. 108)
The third feature movement is the recovery of primal hope.   Pentecostalism brings the message that a new and different world age is about to begin.   This comes as good news for those who have been segregated because of their race.
Cox goes on to discuss some of the Pentecostal expressions in several countries throughout the world.   He attacks stereotypes which many people have had about Pentecostalism, informing them not to take for truth what they see on the surface.
In Brazil, Pentecostalism   plays an important role politically in that it brings together the poor in unity, giving them some hope.
In Sicily, Cox discusses the “partriarchalism” of Pentecostalism.   He argues that it...