1.1F(b) Early Pentecostals Differences/Similarities

1.1F(b) Early Pentecostals Differences/Similarities

1. AB Simpson

   • Believed baptism in the Spirit was a seperate experience from conversion
     • His interpretation of Acts lay the basis for Pentecostal doctrine of tongues evidence of Spirit Baptism
       • He founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance
         • and the Missionary Training Institute
           • This school was the first Bible institute of its kind in America

2. JOHN ALEXANDER DOWIE

   • Influence the earl Pentecostal movement
     • He was a dramatic and outspoken leader
       • 1888 vision caused him to found the Intl Divine Healing Assoc.
   • Pentecostalism benefits 3 ways: return of apostolic Christianity, healing, end times

3. His home in Chicago was Home #1

   • His model Christian community, Zion City, grew to 7k in 4 years
     • Economy tanked, residents lost lifesavings
       • Dies in disgrace in 197