How to Be Pentecostal Without Speaking in Tongues [Paperback]

Tony Campolo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 1994

"Everywhere I go", states bestselling author Tony Campolo, "I encounter Christians who believe all the right things, but lack the vital aliveness that can come through total surrender to the ministry of the Holy Spirit". Tony's stirring message and moving stories help all Christians become more aware of the Holy Spirit's desire to lead and strengthen them.

Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Royal Publishers Inc. (March 19, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849935695
• ISBN-13: 978-0849935695
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,939,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tony Campolo (Ph.D., Temple University) is professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University in suburban Philadelphia, a media commentator on religious, social, and political matters, and the author of a dozen books, including Revolution and Renewal, Let me Tell You a Story, and 20 Hot Potatoes Christians Are Afraid to touch.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Having actually read the book..., September 5, 2005

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This review is from: How to Be Pentecostal Without Speaking in Tongues (Paperback)

Unlike either of the other two reviewers, I did read the book. I grew up in a de facto cessationalist church, meaning that we did not practice the more obviously supernatural gifts, but we never were taught anything for or against such practice. When I went to college, I started going to a Vineyard church, leading me to become curious about the practice of the charismatic gifts.

In this book, Campolo seems to have a very particular audience: he is writing to the churchgoer who is suspicious about but not dead-set against charismatic practices. In my position, having read both extremes of position (i.e. MacArthur's _Charismatic Chaos_ and MacNutt's _Healing_), this book did feel like it backtracked quite a bit from where I stood.

If you're considering a more open understanding of Pentecostal/charismatic churches than a total cessationalist/dispensationalist viewpoint, then this might be a good place to start.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pentecostal Without Tongues, July 19, 2011

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Father, Son, and Holy Spirit we can't do without them. The book begins rather slowly with a long introductory series about the first third of the book. Then it transforms into enlightenment, has a short period of denseness, and finishes well. Overall one feels better spiritually after reading the book. This is about the Holy Spirit approached in practical and necessary terms. It is of particular value to those whose background may be overly accademic and/or legalistic, such as, Christians -- evangelical and litergical -- people from other religions and atheists who seek to understand how Christians should be. It will also be of value to Pentecostals who are uncomfortable watching the tail wag the dog sometimes. The book is not dogmatic it is enlightening and refreshing.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Read, July 5, 2007

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Tony's a delightful preacher and writes in the same manner. He is not only a scholar; but, an absolute joy to read. His examples are from life and make solid contact with the reader. A very timely book in view of the rapid growth today of Pentecostal, Evangelical and non-denominational churches.