Grappling with grace : an illumination of the degree to which theory and praxis agree in the matter of grace in the African American Pentecostal Holiness tradition

Wendell C. Yorkman

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Grappling with grace : an illumination of the degree to which theory and praxis agree in the matter of grace in the African American Pentecostal Holiness tradition

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Wendell C. Yorkman. Grappling with Grace : an Illumination of the Degree to Which Theory and Praxis Agree In the Matter of Grace In the African American Pentecostal Holiness Tradition. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e6d25f3b-776b-4171-b5bd-771dd00574e0.

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W. C. Yorkman. Grappling with grace : an illumination of the degree to which theory and praxis agree in the matter of grace in the African American Pentecostal Holiness tradition. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e6d25f3b-776b-4171-b5bd-771dd00574e0

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Wendell C. Yorkman. Grappling with Grace : an Illumination of the Degree to Which Theory and Praxis Agree In the Matter of Grace In the African American Pentecostal Holiness Tradition. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e6d25f3b-776b-4171-b5bd-771dd00574e0.

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Abstract

There seems to be a gap between church doctrine and praxis as far as matters of grace is concerned, particularly grace understood as forgiveness and reconciliation. Because of the lack of clear, theologically coherent doctrine, church leaders and their members are left to decide for themselves how to practice grace toward themselves and one another. Through a process of examining doctrines, analyzing sermons, reviewing literature, and conducting personal interviews with church leaders from African American Pentecostal Holiness churches the researcher’s intent is to determine how closely aligned doctrine and praxis are. Since a large percentage of the church doctrines examined include no specific guidelines or directions as to matters of grace beyond being the power of God in bringing salvation (Eph. 2:8-9), the lack of understanding often causes un-graceful responses by leaders and members alike. It is hoped that this work will be read by Christian leaders as they gain insight as to how grace is to be understood and practiced.

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