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Oral Roberts: A Brief Bibliography, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library
Oral Roberts: A Brief Bibliography, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article contains the first published bibliography of works by Oral Roberts and published studies of his life and ministry. Included in this bibliography is an account of the holdings of primary and secondary source works available to researchers at the Holy Spirit Research Center at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
The Pentecostal Roots Of Oral Roberts’ Healing Ministry, Vinson H. Synan
The Pentecostal Roots Of Oral Roberts’ Healing Ministry, Vinson H. Synan
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article delves into the development of the healing doctrine of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in which Oral Roberts was born, raised, and ordained to the ministry. Attention is given to the roots of healing teachings from both Europe and America, which were adopted by the Pentecostal movement. The main part of the paper describes the doctrinal statements on healing in the founding documents of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, the widespread acceptance of the Alexander Dowie position on refusing the use of doctors and medicine, the division over the use of remedies that produced the Congregational Holiness Church, and the …
Oral Roberts And The Spiritual Dna Of Oral Roberts University, William M. Wilson
Oral Roberts And The Spiritual Dna Of Oral Roberts University, William M. Wilson
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
William M. Wilson, President of Oral Roberts University, shares his thoughts on Oral Roberts and his impact on the spiritual DNA of Oral Roberts University.
An Overview Of The Theology Of Oral Roberts, R. Samuel Thorpe
An Overview Of The Theology Of Oral Roberts, R. Samuel Thorpe
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Oral Roberts’ life and healing ministry were shaped by his theology of God. Roberts viewed God as good, who personally worked in the lives of people in the present, and who had good plans for each believer. The manifestation of these plans depended, however, on the faith of the individual believer. God was affected by events in time, was limited in his ability to act by the cooperation of the believer, and suffered emotional distress even as people do. The overriding element in all of Roberts’ message is that “Something good is going to happen to you.” Christians should expect …
“Where My Voice Is Heard Small”: The Development Of Oral Roberts’ Television Ministry, Jim E. Hunter Jr.
“Where My Voice Is Heard Small”: The Development Of Oral Roberts’ Television Ministry, Jim E. Hunter Jr.
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Oral Roberts was a pioneer in the development of Christian television. This study traces the development of Oral Roberts’ television ministry from the early days of 1950s televised healing crusades, through the 1970s prime-time variety shows, and his later broadcasts that supported the various ministry endeavors, such as Oral Roberts University and the City of Faith.
Oral Roberts And The Hebrew Bible, Eric N. Newberg, Samuel Hogan
Oral Roberts And The Hebrew Bible, Eric N. Newberg, Samuel Hogan
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Oral Roberts held a favorable view of Jewish people and viewed the restoration of the state of Israel as the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. This article recounts a key facet of the Jewish outreach of the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association, the Hebrew Bible project. In collaboration with Myron Sackett, Oral Roberts sponsored the publication of a Hebrew Bible (Old and New Testaments) and distributed it in Israel and other countries. Roberts was motivated by a desire to play a major role in the conversion of the Jewish people in the last days. By means of exhaustive research of relevant source …
“Your Miracle Is On The Way”: Oral Roberts And Mediated Pentecostalism In Africa, J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
“Your Miracle Is On The Way”: Oral Roberts And Mediated Pentecostalism In Africa, J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Oral Roberts is perhaps the first North American Pentecostal preacher to have a truly global ministry. Th is article discusses his influence on Pentecostalism in Africa through the holding of evangelical healing crusades around the world and also hosting a worldwide media ministry through the use of radio, television, and the distribution of books and magazines. Th rough these visits and media ministry, Oral Roberts inspired and influenced many leading Pentecostal leaders in Africa, including the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa of Nigeria and Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams of Ghana. An important and enduring influence of the ministry of Oral Roberts in …
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 11 (Boxes 91-100), Ats Special Collections And Archives
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 11 (Boxes 91-100), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 6 (Boxes 41-50), Ats Special Collections And Archives
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 6 (Boxes 41-50), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 18 (Boxes 161-170), Ats Special Collections And Archives
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 18 (Boxes 161-170), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1998-003 Part 7 (Boxes 51-60), Ats Special Collections And Archives
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1998-003 Part 7 (Boxes 51-60), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 26 (Boxes 241-250), Ats Special Collections And Archives
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 26 (Boxes 241-250), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 1 (Intro., Scope & Content, Subject Headings, Series Description), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1998-003 Part 17 (Boxes 151-160), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 12 (Boxes 101-110), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 8 (Boxes 61-70), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 15 (Boxes 131-140), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 19 (Boxes 171-180), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 2 (Boxes 1-10), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 10 (Boxes 81-90), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 21 (Boxes 191-200), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 5 (Boxes 31-40), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 3 (Boxes 11-20), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 23 (Boxes 211-220), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 25 (Boxes 231-240), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 4 (Boxes 21-30), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 16 (Boxes 141-150), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc1988-003 Part 24 (Boxes 221-230), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 14 (Boxes 121-130), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 9 (Boxes 71-80), Ats Special Collections And Archives
Frank Bateman Stanger Arc 1988-003 Part 9 (Boxes 71-80), Ats Special Collections And Archives
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