摘要：In an earlier issue of the Journal (vol. 1, no. 2, July 1998), the stated theme was "Initial Evidence." Guest editor, Robert Menzies, gathered together an array of articles reflecting a variety of points of view, from classical Pentecostalism to Evangelical criticism. I have been requested, as one from within the classical Pentecostal position, to respond to the articles in that issue. First, I would like to express my appreciation to the guest editor for assembling a useful collection of materials. Many of the current salient points in recent Pentecostal theology were addressed, or at least alluded to, in the articles. The quality of the articles, and the dispassionate addressing of issues, disclose a level of maturity that befit a reasoned, scholarly interchange—which is intended to be the character of the journal. I wish to record my response in that same congenial, collegial spirit
