A Lutheran Looks At the Assemblies of God (A Lutheran Looks At...)

Each volume in the Lutheran Looks At series gives a brief look at the teachings of a particular denomination and compares them to confessional Lutheranism. This provides an invaluable tool for comparative study and helps readers better understand the beliefs of neighbors, coworkers, and friends.

This book looks at the teachings of the Assemblies of God church and paints a clear picture of its history, beliefs and practices, including the focus on 'Spirit baptism' and supernatural gifts, like speaking in tongues and healing. Church bodies within the Pentecostal/charismatic movement are some of the fastest growing in the world, claiming a combined membership of 500 million. Understanding the Assemblies of God will help you reach out in love to this large segment of Christians.