Abstract
This paper traces the development and articulation of Oral Roberts’ theology of healing through three discernible stages. From the perspective of a participant observer during the final stage of Roberts’ healing ministry, the author examines Roberts’ writings to show that his healing theology moved from a classical Pentecostal theology of divine healing of his roots to a theology of “Holy Spirit in the Now” that emphasized signs and wonders befitting the Charismatic Movement he led, to a final stage that might be characterized as a Spirit-empowered theology of whole person health. Attention has been given to Roberts’ conceptual and linguistic contributions of point of contact, seed-faith, and prayer language, as well as the rise and fall and impact of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center as a laboratory for whole person health care.
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Mathew, Thomson
(2018)
"Oral Roberts’ Theology of Healing: A Journey from Pentecostal “Divine Healing” to Charismatic “Signs and Wonders” to Spirit-empowered “Whole Person Healing”,"
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology: Vol. 3:
No.
2, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31380/2573-6345.1092
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