- Sweden
Jimmy Heawenson
ALT School of Theology, Systematisk teologi, Undergraduate
The characteristic theology of the Jesus movement: In relation to the Pentecostal movement in Sweden during the 1970's. This bachelor thesis aims to provide an insight into the relationship between the theology expressed by the Swedish... more
The characteristic theology of the Jesus movement: In relation to the Pentecostal movement in Sweden during the 1970's.
This bachelor thesis aims to provide an insight into the relationship between the theology expressed by the Swedish Jesus movement in relation to that of the Swedish Pentecostal movement during the 1970's. By inductive reading of literature published by Förlaget Ordet the thesis will try to answer two questions. First of all, is there any coherence in the theology that might be considered representative of the Swedish Jesus movement as a whole? Secondly, how would such theology compare to that of the Swedish Pentecostal movement? What would be considered common ground and in what areas might there have been theological tensions between the two?
This bachelor thesis aims to provide an insight into the relationship between the theology expressed by the Swedish Jesus movement in relation to that of the Swedish Pentecostal movement during the 1970's. By inductive reading of literature published by Förlaget Ordet the thesis will try to answer two questions. First of all, is there any coherence in the theology that might be considered representative of the Swedish Jesus movement as a whole? Secondly, how would such theology compare to that of the Swedish Pentecostal movement? What would be considered common ground and in what areas might there have been theological tensions between the two?
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This research aims to highlight the changed view within the swedish pentecostal movement on the subject of baptism as being the main entry into church fellowship. This essay tries to make clear whether or not the importance of baptism as... more
This research aims to highlight the changed view within the swedish pentecostal movement on the
subject of baptism as being the main entry into church fellowship. This essay tries to make clear
whether or not the importance of baptism as an entry into fellowship has been given a lower priority
in favor of a higher regard to discipleship as an entry into fellowship. Our question is how and why
the view might have changed, and also whether or not today’s ongoing discussion on the subject is
relevant. There is currently a vibrant discussion taking place within the movement and our hope is
to help you as the reader of this research to understand and gain a better insight into the different
views. The scope of our research is limited to the swedish pentecostal movement from the 20th to
the 21st century. We are be using both primary and secondary sources. The main conclusion of the
research is that discipleship as an entry into fellowship as a matter of fact has been given a higher
priority within the movement today, and the root of this appears to be the ecumenical mobility.
subject of baptism as being the main entry into church fellowship. This essay tries to make clear
whether or not the importance of baptism as an entry into fellowship has been given a lower priority
in favor of a higher regard to discipleship as an entry into fellowship. Our question is how and why
the view might have changed, and also whether or not today’s ongoing discussion on the subject is
relevant. There is currently a vibrant discussion taking place within the movement and our hope is
to help you as the reader of this research to understand and gain a better insight into the different
views. The scope of our research is limited to the swedish pentecostal movement from the 20th to
the 21st century. We are be using both primary and secondary sources. The main conclusion of the
research is that discipleship as an entry into fellowship as a matter of fact has been given a higher
priority within the movement today, and the root of this appears to be the ecumenical mobility.