, A pneumatological orientation of human life and its contribution to the Christian mission within Pentecostalism

Abstract

A pneumatological orientation of human life is premised on the theology of the Spirit (pneumatology), particularly Spirit baptism and the subsequent pneumatic experiences within the Pentecostal tradition. A Pneumatological orientation of human life has been framed as the relevant framework for the transformation and spiritual growth of individual believers. In addition, pneumatological orientation of human life has been studied as the denunciation of the life of the flesh in embracing the fruit and the life of the Spirit. The contribution of this article is the study of pneumatological orientation of human life as an important framework for Christian mission within Pentecostalism. To achieve this objective, a pneumatological orientation of human life is introduced through a qualitative literature review. The pneumatological orientation of human life is also outlined as a contrast to life in the flesh, but oriented to the fruit of the Spirit. The framework is also discussed in terms of how it serves as a mission activity in the broader Christian mission. A theological analysis was conducted by looking at the relevant biblical texts on the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.