This book (available at Amazon) is interesting because it takes a look at Pentecost in a whole new way. The book says that before 1901 when the whole tongues and "Pentecostal" movement got underway, people viewed the Baptism of the Spirit differently. They did actually believe in such a thing, and they believed that the results of it were increased holiness and increased ability to witness powerfully. Now it seems people just equate Pentecost and the Baptism of the Spirit with gifts. This book explores the idea that the Day of Pentecost radically changed the early believers from disagreeing individuals to a people of Holy Community. It says that the Baptism of the Spirit can be corporate and not just individual and it tells the story of Peace Apostolic Community in Rockahmpton, Australia where exactly this happened. It also tells of other historical examples of this happening too.
This book is a must read. You'll realise the "Pentecostals" are not as pentecostal as they think - and neither is anyone. We all need more of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Baptism of the Spirit - Community. This book will open a window into what this all means.
