A Basis of Fellowship
Meditations on a Pentecostal Faith
- Bible Studies & Devotionals
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Even the most timeless truths must be said in particular words, by particular people, in particular times and particular places. These brief meditations reflect one pastor's journey, together with his congregation, through the elements of one tradition's statement of faith (the Assemblies of God USA's Statement of Fundamental Truths). Part devotional and part introduction to Pentecostal Christian faith, these words were written for a particular people, but they offer a window to a faith that transcends both time and place.
Endorsements (4)
“To read Mikael Ivaska’s A Basis of Fellowship is less like pouring over dense doctrinal treatises, and more like slipping into your favorite pew (with people you love) in a familiar, sacred space that nourishes the soul. With relatable stories that illuminate the Story, Ivaska writes as a compelling guide for those wanting to soak in what it means to believe, and why. A Basis of Fellowship is a biblically rich, warm, and welcoming read!”
“Some think doctrinal teaching has lost its appeal to today’s church audience, but Mike Ivaska proves otherwise in A Basis of Fellowship. With engaging illustrations, profound theological insights, and a pastoral sensitivity, Ivaska breathes life into Assemblies of God doctrine, making it accessible and relevant for contemporary audiences.”
“The Statement of Fundamental Truths does not serve as a creed for the Assemblies of God, neither is it intended to be an object of devotion. At the same time, the biblical truths contained within it are meant to be understood, believed, and lived. These truths should be treated as relevant today as they were in the first generation of the Assemblies of God. Mike Ivaska offers an example of how to teach those truths so that a community can live them out in real life. He clearly takes the Statement of Fundamental Truths seriously but even more so the people of God it should edify. I think the Assemblies of God will find this work beneficial as both an example and a devotional.”
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