Engaging eschatology as a pivotal vantage point, this book utilizes the methodology of Third Article Theology to examine the intrinsically pneumatological relationship between the Church and the coming kingdom. The overarching thesis developed is that exploring the relationship between Church and kingdom through the lens of the Spirit enables the construction of a nuanced account of the Church's ongoing transformation, an eschatological Third Article Ecclesiology. The Church, as pictured in this volume, is the proleptic anticipation of the coming kingdom. Through enabling Christ's kingly presence, the Spirit draws back to the present Church characteristics of the coming kingdom. This enriches, influences, and transforms the present Church towards its intended telos.
This book engages eschatology as a pivotal additional vantage point and utilizes the methodology of Third Article Theology to examine the intrinsically pneumatological relationship between the church and the coming kingdom. The broad and overarching thesis developed is that exploring the relationship between church and kingdom through the lens of the Spirit enables the construction of a nuanced account of the church's ongoing transformation, an eschatological Third Article Ecclesiology. The church, as pictured in this volume, is the proleptic anticipation of the coming kingdom. Through enabling Christ's kingly presence, the Spirit draws back to the present church characteristics of the coming kingdom. This enriches, influences, and transforms the present church towards its intended telos
Trinitarian in its foundation, pneumatological in its impetus, and comprehensive in its scope, Third Article Theology (TAT) is both a method and a theology. As a method, TAT intentionally views reality through the lens of the Spirit. As a theology, the insights that arise from an approach that prioritizes pneumatology are deep and rich, offering a penetrating vision into today's central and defining theological issues. This volume introduces the reader to the methodology of TAT and some of the many theological insights that have arisen from its utilization. Further, it provides the tools and techniques to invite and inform the reader to participate in the efficient and pastoral exercise of viewing reality from a pneumatological perspective, to catch a vision of the world as infused with the power, presence, and potential of the Spirit, and to lead their lives accordingly. Designed for classroom use, it includes several pedagogical features such as case studies engaging with critical areas of contemporary concern.
Thy Kingdom Come is a panoramic overview of the present reign of Jesus Christ at the right hand of God the Father and of the future consummation of that reign. It presents three authoritative apostolic New Testament guidelines for the interpretation of the Old Testament prophecies. It fairly examines the three main positions on the millennium and offers scriptural conclusions that incorporate elements of truth from all three. Detailed expositions of the 110th Psalm and the book of Revelation are based on the apostolic guidelines. Harold Patterson was born in Portland, Oregon in 1920. In 1942 he was appointed as a Patrol Inspector in the Immigration Border Patrol, and was assigned to work on the Mexican border in Southern California. His career as a Border Patrolman was interrupted by military service during WW II. During his military service he met and married Shirley Van Hamm in Denver, Colorado. In 1951 Harold and Shirley enrolled in BIOLA Bible College in Los Angeles. After graduation they accepted teaching positions in Taholah, Washington on the Quinault Indian Reservation. They remained in Taholah for 17 years and served the Indian community in various ways during that time. To upgrade his professional skills Harold earned the Bachelor of Education degree at Seattle Pacific University and the Master of Education degree at the University of Washington. In 1972 Mr. Patterson was appointed Associate Supervisor of Indian Education for the State of Washington, and served in that capacity for nine years. He also served as a lay minister and Bible teacher in various churches. In 1972 the Pattersons moved to a ranch at Brooklyn, Washington. Throughout the years Harold maintained a very close relationship with the Quinault people, and in 2005 he was adopted as an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation.
Jesus preached the Kingdom of God on Earth, but WHAT did He really mean by the Kingdom? We hear Jesus' delight when Peter identified Him as the Messiah, but WHY was Jesus so pleased with Peter's insight? Upon This Rock reveals the deep kingdom principles behind Jesus' actions. Yes, He has called us to bring the Kingdom of God to the cultures of this world, but HOW will we do it? "In answers to these questions and more, Dr. Tim Hamon opens the way through scripture by yielding to the voice of God in the midst of our quest, bringing us to the mountaintop of Kingdom Authority.""A powerful and unstoppable invasion has begun on the earth! It is being propelled by the game-changing revelation that Christians should stop going to church and instead, be the church everywhere they go. Tim Hamon does a brilliant job of enlightening us on how kingdom-minded believers can leaven their world with the unstoppable principles of the kingdom of heaven. You are called to do more than make a difference; you are called to be the difference. This book will teach you how." - Dutch Sheets Forward by Dr Bill Hamon: "Dr. Tim Hamon, my son, is an Apostolic Teacher of deep comprehension who writes as he teaches. His prose flows with simple logic, profound insight, and a feather touch that belies the weight of its impact. As a master craftsman, Dr. Tim lays a secure foundation, examining all aspects of his subject matter before culminating in truth that is both simple to comprehend and a wonder to behold. It's not uncommon to hear people exclaim, "Wow, I never saw that before!" (No wonder he sells out his CD's and DVD's at our conferences long before any other speaker.) This is why his latest book is a must-read for all aspiring Third Reformation Kingdom Reformers. Those whom God calls, He also equips. Dr. Tim's work is a crucial component of that equipping. It is the book many have been seeking to understand the practical realities of the Kingdom of God. Fundamental to his insights, Dr. Tim explains how the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of the Lord, as foretold in Revelation 11:15. In my book on the third and final church reformation, I emphasized the Kingdom of God but I didn't explain what the Kingdom of God is or how we can fulfill the Lord's prayer of "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven." Instead, I said it would take another book to explain the Kingdom of God and how we achieve it. Upon This Rock, by Dr. Tim, is that other book. Dr. Tim Hamon presents truth that will bring enlightenment, revelation, and new biblical understanding to your life and ministry. Bless you, Tim, for making known to the Body of Christ what God has revealed to you. What the father has revealed, the son has fulfilled." - Bishop Bill Hamon Dr. Bill Hamon is the founder and bishop of Christian International Apostolic Network. He has authored 13 major books focused on restoration movements that have taken place during the last 40 years, including: the Prophetic Movement, the Apostolic Movement, the Saints Movement, and the 3rd Reformation. His latest book in 2016 is God's World War III.
Over recent decades, Spirit Christology has utilized a pneumatological perspective to gain significant insight into the person and life of Christ. The Anointed Church extends this work, providing the first constructive and systematic ecclesiology developed through the approach of a Third Article Theology. Arguing that the Spirit’s immanent identity is reprised on a series of expanding stages (Christologically, soteriologically, and, most pertinently here, ecclesiologically), Liston concludes the Church can be characterized as existing in any and all relationships where, by the Spirit, the love of Christ, is offered and returned.
Third Article Theology (TAT) is the name given to a new movement in constructive theology utilizing a distinctly pneumatological approach to dogmatics. Trinitarian in its foundation, pneumatological in its impetus, and comprehensive in its scope, TAT specifies both a method and a theology. Thinking through the theological loci of the tradition in relation to the Holy Spirit opens up new vistas and a deeper vision of the task of theology, revealing ways of thinking hitherto eclipsed by the tradition. Drawing upon the trinitarianism of the Great Tradition, theologians from across the theological spectrumbring their voices to bear upon central and defining theological issues of today in order to present a new form of systematic theology—a pneumatological dogmatics—capable of representing the faith in a contemporary mode. For students, scholars, and clergy, the volume unfolds the classic articles of systematic theology in this new register. Each doctrinal article is written by a leading theologian in the field, with essays from Amos Yong, Eugene Rogers, Veli-Matti Karkkainen, Joel Green, Marc Cortez, Frank Macchia, Myk Habets, and others.
Discipleship is eschatological in nature, because the church that makes and receives disciples is eschatological in nature. Often eschatology is thought to refer only to “last things” doctrines. However, eschatology in its broader sense encompasses the Christian view of time and the future of the world, informing both one’s evangelism and ecclesiology. Failing to relate the eschatological dimension to discipleship leaves one with an incomplete worldview, imbalanced discipleship, and eventually, a tragic inability to model the Christian way of life. By answering questions like “What time is it?” and “Where is history going?” Trevin Wax helps Christians view the past, present, and future biblically, and shapes their understanding of following Jesus.
What does “missional” mean for small Christian communities in a deeply secular society? Leading missiologist Stefan Paas asks what missional spirituality could possibly mean for today’s local church. This fully revised new international edition will make this an important introduction to contemporary thinking on mission and the church.
