Who is God, and why does the doctrine of the Trinity matter? In Trinity: The God Who Creates and Saves, theologian and pastor Daniel Tomberlin presents a compelling, Scripture-centered exploration of the Christian understanding of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Drawing from the Bible, the history of the Church, and the rich theological heritage of Pentecostal Christianity, Tomberlin demonstrates that the doctrine of the Trinity is not an abstract theological puzzle but the very foundation of the Christian faith.
Beginning with God’s self-revelation in creation and following His redemptive work throughout Scripture, this book explores the unity and distinction of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of God’s divine nature, the significance of the incarnation, the work of the Holy Spirit, the historical development of Trinitarian doctrine, and why the Trinity remains essential for worship, salvation, and the life of the Church.
Written in a clear and accessible style, Trinity serves as both an introduction for those new to theological study and a rich resource for pastors, teachers, students, and church leaders. Tomberlin carefully addresses common misconceptions while inviting readers to move beyond merely understanding the doctrine to worshiping the Triune God who creates, redeems, and dwells with His people.
Whether you are exploring Christian theology for the first time or seeking a deeper appreciation of the God revealed in Scripture, Trinity: The God Who Creates and Saves will strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of the God who has made Himself known through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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This is the tale of how bad hermeneutics leads to bad practices in the church. This book details the practice of serpent handling in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) from 1912 through 1934. Church of God evangelists traveled from north to south, and east to west, carrying the message that signs follow believers and one of those signs is handling snakes. Zealous followers of the Pentecostal message heard, believed, and enthusiastically took up serpents. Even with its significant supporters, the practice was controversial and eventually ended as a second generation of Church of God leaders rejected the practice. The story is told using original sources and periodicals in which the voices of proponents and opponents of the serpent handling movement can be heard. The final chapter offers reflections on the theological and hermeneutical implications of the story. How can we correctly interpret scripture?
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Earl Pearly Paulk was a pioneering Pentecostal leader who ministry spanned five decades, serving the Church of God as an evangelist, pastor, state overseer, and denominational executive He was renowned as one of the finest Pentecostal preachers in the movement. As a scholar of the Holy Scriptures, he influenced the doctrine of the Church of God and was a leading apologist for Pentecostalism. He was among the best of his generation, and a hero to the next generation. If one wishes to understand the development of Pentecostalism, then one needs to know Earl Pearly Paulk. Forward by Don Paulk. Afterword by David Roebuck.
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This book is a collection of essays, articles and sermons that I have written over the last decade (2011-2021). Includes reflections on Pentecostal spirituality, biblical and theological issues, cultural and political issues, and ministry leadership issues.
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Grounded in the conviction that ‘encounter with God at the altar’ is primary for Pentecostal worship, Tomberlin explores the Spirit as ‘the Spirit of Grace’ and the role of Christ and the Spirit in sacramental practices, before turning his attention to the individual sacraments of anointing with oil, water baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and foot washing. Drawing on early Pentecostal literature, the writings of early Christian authors, and pastoral practice, Tomberlin goes on to contextualize each practice in Scripture. The volume concludes with an empirical study of the thoughts and practices of several Pentecostal pastors in order to assess the impact of this study on the life of the church.
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A four week small group study on water baptism, the Lord’s Supper, foot washing, and prayer for the sick. Available in Spanish.
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The Spanish edition of Pentecostal Sacraments: Encountering God at the Altar.
