May 25, 2006 15:10
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English term
the Word and Spirit at play
English
Art/Literary
Religion
Pentecostalism
In the study of global 'Pentecostal' and 'Charismatic' Christianity, it is very important to understand what we mean by these terms. The sampling of different Pentecostal and Charismatic church services given above demonstrates several common features, but there are many differences too. All demonstrate what Suurmond has called ***'the Word and Spirit at play'***, where everyone has a contribution to make to the service, much like the creative combination of spontaneity and order in a jazz performance. all would emphasize the immediate presence of God in the service, all would expect some sign of miraculous intervention (often called 'gifts of the Spirit'), and would encourage congregational participation, especially in prayer and worship.
What did the author mean?
What did the author mean?
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16 mins
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Norway
Native in English
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English
Specializes in field
Norway
Working with words
Native in: English 
Works in: English, Norwegian to English, Danish to English, and 1 more.
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functioning together of the Bible (more static) and the Holy Spirit (more dynamic)
The Biblical element in both Pentecostalism and the Charismatic phenomenon carries the "proof of authenticity" for many believers. But the new discoveries of the dynamic "unexpectedness" and "immediacy" of the Holy Spirit within people gives release to a whole new way of experiencing and expressing one's faith. The author appears to be referring to the interplay between these two aspects.
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Note added at 17 mins (2006-05-25 15:28:07 GMT)
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The "equation" I will use is "the Spirit of God plus the Word of God equals the Creative Power of God".
taken from
http://aibi.gospelcom.net/articles/spirword.htm
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Note added at 17 mins (2006-05-25 15:28:07 GMT)
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The "equation" I will use is "the Spirit of God plus the Word of God equals the Creative Power of God".
taken from
http://aibi.gospelcom.net/articles/spirword.htm
Example sentence:
"Pentecost provides a graphic portrayal of the two forces driving the Christian movement forward: the Spirit and the Word."
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Robert Kleemaier
: Elizabeth's link and yours are very useful in understanding the background for this context
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Thanks, Robert.
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Dave Calderhead
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Thanks, Dave.
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Elizabeth Rudin
: Yes, the balanced, creative combination of the authenticity of the Word and of the dynamic spontaneity of the Spirit.
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Thanks, Elizabeth.
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Alfa Trans (X)
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Thanks, Marju.
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Will Matter
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Thanks, Will
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Refugio
: Are you sure that "the word ... at play" does not refer to glossolalia? // If so, then it would not necessarily mean the Bible, and would certainly not be more static.
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Thanks, Ruth. I'm sure it can include speaking in (unlearned) tongues, but there are other ways of "Spirit expression" than just the classic hallmark!
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Maurite Fober
: and if something is 'at play', it means that's what's going on, what's in operation/being effected/being used
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Thanks, Maurite.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks!"
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