The Statement of Fundamental Truths has been the doctrinal standard for the Assemblies of God since 1916. The 16 Fundamental Truths lay out the AG's positions on its beliefs in short statements of biblical truths. Studying these truths has been an interest of mine for over a decade. Much of my dissertation research on eschatology … Continue reading Interesting Facts about the AG’s Statement of Fundamental Truths
Assemblies of God History
2024 in Review
As 2024 comes to a close, it is a good time to look back on this past year. I am grateful for the things the Lord has allowed me to accomplish this year. I am particularly thankful for those who read my work on this blog. It is very meaningful to me when people appreciate … Continue reading 2024 in Review
Vandella Frye, Tulsa’s Pentecostal Pioneer
The first Pentecostal church in Tulsa traces its origins to Vandella Frye, reportedly the first Pentecostal in Tulsa in 1905. Frye faithfully spread the Pentecostal message through prayer meetings in her home until an Apostolic Faith Mission was formed in 1908. That mission eventually became known as 5th and Peoria/Full Gospel Tabernacle, and later Central … Continue reading Vandella Frye, Tulsa’s Pentecostal Pioneer
Five Surprising Facts About Assemblies of God Eschatology
During my doctoral research about the history of Assemblies of God beliefs about eschatology, I made several interesting discoveries. While most know Pentecostals have historically followed premillennial, dispensational, and pretribulational forms of eschatology, I have to admit that many of my assumptions about those beliefs were challenged and/or corrected by what I found articulated in … Continue reading Five Surprising Facts About Assemblies of God Eschatology
God Broke Me on The Wheel of My Prejudice: Jonathan E. Perkins
Jonathan Ellsworth Perkins was an early Assemblies of God pastor who served from 1924-1926 at the "5th and Peoria" Assembly of God in Tulsa. Perkins was an important early leader who wrote The Brooding Presence, one of the first AG books on the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Perkins also served with Stanley Frodsham as Associate Editor … Continue reading God Broke Me on The Wheel of My Prejudice: Jonathan E. Perkins
New Book: Imagining the Future.
I am excited that my dissertation on the history of Assemblies of God eschatology is now available from ORU Press. https://www.amazon.com/Imagining-Future-Development-Assemblies-Eschatology/dp/1950971082/ Since the Assemblies of God began in 1914, a great importance was placed on the belief in the second coming of Christ. However, in recent decades, a segment of AG ministers and educators have … Continue reading New Book: Imagining the Future.
How Pentecostals Responded to the 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic
(Note: This blog was also published in Influence Magazine and can be viewed on their website https://influencemagazine.com) Hear a podcast about this topic with Steve Strang of Charisma Magazine. Right now the whole world is feeling the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic. It seems like every institution in our society is closing down to protect … Continue reading How Pentecostals Responded to the 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic
The Origin, Development, and Future of Assemblies of God Eschatology: A PhD Thesis
Last May I completed a my journey through my PhD program. For 10 years I have immersed myself in the world of Assemblies of God history and doctrine in order to produce the first comprehensive study of AG eschatology that looks at 100 years of official, popular and scholarly expressions of the AG's position on … Continue reading The Origin, Development, and Future of Assemblies of God Eschatology: A PhD Thesis
The Spirit of The Millennium – Perspectives on Assemblies of God Eschatology
Recently I was asked to teach a series of classes at my church based on my dissertation on the development of Assemblies of God eschatology. This was the first opportunity for me to present some of the findings of my research. I did a week for each of the four AG eschatological statements in the … Continue reading The Spirit of The Millennium – Perspectives on Assemblies of God Eschatology
A Pilgrimage to Hot Springs
Returning home from vacation this week, I was able to make a pilgrimage to the site in Hot Springs Arkansas where the Assemblies of God began in 1914. I had wanted to go there for years, but never had the opportunity until we were driving back from Florida. This was finally my chance to see … Continue reading A Pilgrimage to Hot Springs
Daniel D. Isgrigg 