Gary Tyra

Professor of theology at Vanguard University (So Cal), author of nine books, husband to Patti, father to Brandon and Megan, and a spiritual friend to many more.

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A belated announcement regarding the release of my latest book! The goal: a Spirit-empowered theology of preaching that will inform and inspire both preaching students and veterans! “The kind of preaching God always intended!” @wipfandstock

[Theology Books @theology_books]

Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology
A Convergence of the Word and the Spirit

Frank D. Macchia , Terry L. Cross, Andrew K. Gabriel @AndrewKGabriel

The essays in this volume evaluate and build on #Barth's theology from the perspective of #Pentecostal theology and, thereby, contribute to constructive Pentecostal systematic theology by using Barth as a valuable dialogue partner. At present, a theological conversation of Pentecostals with Barth does not exist and this volume fills this void. More widely, it will aid all those who seek a convergence of the Word and the #Spirit in theology.

Barth and Pentecostals share some important common theological interests. Barth's mature theology has a decidedly christological emphasis. Likewise, historically, Pentecostals have often spoken of a “full #gospel” with an emphasis on #Christ as #savior, healer, baptizer (in the Spirit), and soon-and-coming King, with some Pentecostal traditions also adding a fifth emphasis on Christ the sanctifier. Furthermore, near the end of his life, Barth anticipated “the possibility of a theology of the third article, a theology where the Holy Spirit would dominate and be decisive.” The realization of Barth's dream is no doubt coming to pass in part through the development of Pentecostal theology in as much as pneumatological theology (exploring how pneumatology affects, supplements, and might reform other doctrines) is an emerging paradigm for Pentecostal theology.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction, Frank D. Macchia (Vanguard University, USA), Terry L. Cross (Lee University, USA), Andrew K. Gabriel (Horizon College and Seminary, Canada)

Part One: Theology and #Revelation

2. Theology as a Pointing Finger: Barth and Pentecostalism on the Nature of Theology, Todd Pokrifka @ToddPokrifka (Institute for Community Transformation, USA)

3. Revelation as Encounter: Karl Barth, Pneumatological Realism, and the Pentecostal Notion of Prophetic #Preaching, Gary Tyra @garytyra (Vanguard University, USA)

Part Two: God and Creation

4. Oneness, Pentecostals and Karl Barth: Theological Cousins Who Never Met? David A. Reed (Wycliffe College, Canada)

5. Barth and Pentecostals on the Divine Perfections of (Im)mutability and (Im)possibility, Andrew K. Gabriel (Horizon College and Seminary, Canada)

6. Barth, Election, and the Spirit, William Atkinson (London School of Theology, UK)

7. Empowered by the Spirit: A Pneumatological Revision of Karl Barth's Theological Anthropology, Lisa P. Stephenson (Lee University, USA)

Part Three: Christ and #Salvation

8. Jesus the Spirit Baptizer: A Pentecostal Revision of Karl Barth's Spirit Christology, Frank D. Macchia (Vanguard University, USA)

9. On Giving the Devil (No More Than) His Due: Karl Barth, Pentecostalism, and the Demonic, Michael McClymond (Saint Louis University, USA)

10. Subjects and Predicates: Barthian Grammar and Pentecostal Soteriology, David J. Courey (Continental Theological Seminary, Belgium)

11. Slamming the Door and Cracking a Window? Pneumatological Investigations for Possible Openings in Karl Barth's Generally Closed Theology of Religions, Tony Richie (Pentecostal Theological Seminary, USA)

12. Barth, Pentecostalism, and the Eschatological Cry for the Kingdom, Christian T. Collins Winn (Augsburg University, USA)

Part Four: Holy Spirit and the Church

13. Spirit, Love, and Charisma: Pneumatology in the Theology of Karl Barth and Pentecostalism, Peter Althouse (Oral Roberts University, USA)

14. Let the Church be the Church: Barth and Pentecostals on Ecclesiology, Terry L. Cross (Lee University, USA)

15. You Wonder Where the Real Presence Went: The Sacraments and the Pentecostal Experience, Chris E. Green (Southeastern University, USA)

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The Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity series (@BakerAcademic) fills an important gap in global Pentecostal education and is well worth reading. @AG_USA scholars Frank Macchia and @GaryTyra are authors of the first two volumes.
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Kudos to @BakerAcademic for launching the new book series titled “Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity.” Congrats also to series editors Frank Macchia, Jerry Ireland, and Paul W. Lewis. Making a difference together!

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Introduction to Spirituality & Introduction to Theology are now available, which are part of the series Foundations for Spirit-filled Christianity https://t.co/KfGoR6VNce https://t.co/DtVhEJ89Ay

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Introduction to Spirituality
Cultivating a Lifestyle of Faithfulness

Gary Tyra @garytyra, Jerry Ireland, Paul Lewis, Frank Macchia

@BakerAcademic #Book #Spirituality #Christian
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@TravisM556 Thanks for letting me know, Travis. I hope you find value in it.

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Thanks, @georgepwood, for the opportunity to discuss my new book: Introduction to Spirituality: Cultivating a Lifestyle of Faithfulness (@BakerAcademic, 2023). Hoping it makes a difference for good!

[Influence Magazine @TheInfluenceMag]

“It is possible for God’s human image-bearers … to really know and experience their Creator in some real, phenomenal, life-story-shaping ways,” writes @GaryTyra. In this podcast with @GeorgePWood, he explains how to do this.
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[Influence Magazine @TheInfluenceMag]

“It is possible for God’s human image-bearers … to really know and experience their Creator in some real, phenomenal, life-story-shaping ways,” writes @GaryTyra. In this podcast with @GeorgePWood, he explains how to do this.
https://t.co/eJm7RXtunL

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This never gets old! An advance copy and, therefore, a first look at my newest “book baby.” She’s beautiful (and very smart)! 😉

The official release date is June 20. Keep praying for an anointing to rest on this work. Thanks to everyone for your support!

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This year we're starting our Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity series! 'Introduction to Theology' by Frank D. Macchia and 'Introduction to Spirituality' by Gary Tyra both release this June.

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A no-nonsense book on spiritual warfare warrants a no-nonsense review. Thanks, John Lathrop and Raul Mock at Pneuma Review for providing it!
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Thanks, Kevin @enjoyingprayer for the opportunity to discuss The Dark Side of Discipleship. Hopefully, someone will be helped!
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How to deal with the devil-Spiritual Warfare-and much more in this deep dive discussion on the Christ Connection podcast with @garytyra of @VanguardU

[Influence Magazine @TheInfluenceMag]

To follow Jesus, disciples must follow Him to the lost whom He came to save.
@georgepwood
—Review of The Dark Side of Discipleship by @garytyra
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In The Dark Side of Discipleship, @garytyra offers a faithful, Pentecostal perspective on a controversial topic. Check out the review by @georgepwood.
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[Influence Magazine @TheInfluenceMag]

Our God is holy, but He is not austere and aloof. He is a personal God who is eager to be with us.
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The season of Advent is all about the fulfillment of Israel’s wistful longing for the appearing of the One whose name literally means “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).
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Many people who claim to believe in God are content to live each day in a way that’s essentially bereft of the experience of His empowering presence.
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I’m hopeful this article enables readers to experience one or more “Immanuel moments” this holiday season!

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As we prepare for the holiday season, it is the perfect time to prepare our hearts to receive anew the blessings of God’s abiding presence.
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