AG History, Chapter 4

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1. What caused the New Order of the Latter Rain movement?	There were four points: (1) membership in the NAE; (2) policies, programs, and too much red tape "hindered the Spirit"; (3) the improvement and length of ministerial training and accreditation, and talk of starting a liberal arts school or seminary; and (4) the deaths of the three leading healing evangelists: Aimee Semple McPherson, Charles S. Price, and Smith Wigglesworth.
2. Why did the healing evangelists cause debates?	They were accused of practicing medicine without a license; they had questionable lifestyles, and they sometimes used strange and rough methods for handling the sick.
3. What was the effect of the healing evangelists overseas?	Both good and bad. Some people paid overseas pastors and workers who hurt the indigenous principle. Others helped, such as T. L. Osborn. Church growth came from the efforts of evangelists like Clifton Erickson, Lester F. Sumrall, and Tommy Hicks.
4. How did Noel Perkin answer the debate about whether healing the sick was replacing the preaching of the Word?	Perkin said, "Our commission is to preach the gospel. It is the Lord's work to confirm the Word with signs following."
5. How were the blessings of prosperity seen in new church buildings?	Churches could afford to move from makeshift accommodations in theaters and retail store spaces. Many could afford to build more proper auditoriums, classrooms, offices and such.
6. How did the Bible institutes respond to the changing times?	The schools changed their names to "colleges", expanded their curriculumns to include degree programs, and added majors in arts and sciences.
7. Explain how Pentecostals took Christian values into the marketplace.	Examples given include a newspaper political cartoonist, a church officer on the city council, an educational writer, and other businessmen.
8. Interview a Christian businessperson about Christian values in the business world today. Summarize that interview in a paragraph or two.	Answers will vary.
9. Why was the 1959 General Council at San Antonio important?	It was a changing of the guard, a second generation of leaders. Zimmerman replaced Riggs, and Hogan replaced Perkin. Both were strong Pentecostals and under fifty years of age.
10. What type of evangelistic teams ministered during this time?	Husband and wife teams, many of whom focused on ministry to children, and child (preteen) evangelists.
11. How did Thomas F. Zimmerman prepare the A/G for evangelism?	He directed the self-study to correct the growth rate decline.
12. What other contributions did Zimmerman make to the Assemblies of God?	He worked in almost every area: pastor, in National Radio Department, Sermons in Song, Southern Missouri secretary-treasurer, assistant superintendent, general superintendent, helped to found Evangel University. He had great leadership skills and a winning personality.
13. What contributions did Zimmerman make to the Pentecostal Movement?	Answers may include these contributions: the best-known Pentecostal leader in evangelical circles, his work with the NAE, Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, chaired the Pentecostal World Conference, Executive of the National Religious Broadcasters, and a link between other denominations and the Pentecostal Movement.
14. How did the Azusa Street revival differ from the other early revivals?	It was interracial.
15. Why did the General Council revise its policy on racism?	The policy was revised because of the problems caused when Northern California Nevada district would not give Harrison a license because of race and the embarrassment caused when Billy Graham invited Harrison to join his evangelistic team.
16. What event marked the beginning of the charismatic movement?	When Dennis Bennett received Spirit baptism.
17. How did David du Plessis share his Pentecostal testimony?	By going to the leaders of the WCC, taking part in dialogues, and attending ecumenical councils such as Vatican 2. He was able to speak in areas where other Pentecostals could not.
18. How did the pattern for growth change in the 1960s?	The earlier pattern involved signs and wonders that drew people to lively worship services. This pattern gave way to a pattern that depends on well-administered programs that meet the needs of entire families.
19. What did Tommy Barnett do to create interest in church?	Door-to-door witnessing, busing, promotions such as a 500' banana split, famous personalities performing, using publicity, and many other ways.
20. What made the pastor and laypersons mentioned in this lesson successful?	Answers will vary. Examples: Spirituality, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, creativity, faithfulness, willingness to suffer for Christ, sacrifice, patience, persistence, leadership skills, mentoring, burden for missions, willingness to start small, faith, and so forth.
21. What was the primary reason for Pentecostal growth overseas?	The primary reason for overseas growth was the indigenous process of training national pastors, supported by missionaries who were supported by local churches in the US. This support was strengthened by the emergence of missions conventions.
22. How did Melvin L. Hodges influence the Assemblies of God?	His teachings on the indigenous church principles made him a leading missiologist and educator.
23. How did rebel soldiers cause a revival?	They became agents of God's purpose by throwing Tucker's body into a river. Because Tucker's blood flowed in their river, Mangbetu tradition forced them to listen to his message.
24. How does the story of J. W. Tucker affect your idea about suffering?	Answers will vary.
25. How did Pentecostals solve the Mary and Martha problem?	They balance their spiritual zeal with practical application. Everything depends on God and everything depends on humans.
26. How did Sam Cochran's vision affect evangelism and missions?	His vision to send the Word to every sould on earth became the Light for the Lost ministry.
27. What happened on the USS Coral Sea that illustrated the effectiveness of Pentecostal chaplains?	Coral Sea was called the Pentecostal Ship because of the revival among the personnel on board. Many of those became pastors, evangelists, or chaplains. One became a Bible college president.
28. What part of Pentecostal worship replaced the need for a formal creed?	Their hymns and songs
29. Why were Stanphill's songs so popular?	He communicated God's message through his songs written from his everyday experiences. His songs reaffirmed doctrines and brought encouragement to people. He expressed God's love in a practical way.

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