Augustus Nicodemus Lopes

Who is Augustus Nicodemus Lopes?

The Rev. Dr. Augustus Nicodemus Gomes Lopes, born in Pernambuco, Brazil, is a Presbyterian minister, Calvinist theologian, writer and professor. He was Chancellor of Mackenzie Presbyterian University from 2003 to 2013. He is considered one of the greatest Brazilian conservative theologians. He is married to Hendrika Hermina Schalkwijk Lopes and has four children.

His line of interpretation follows the grammatical-historical method as opposed to the historical-critical interpretation. He believes that the divine revelation through spiritual gifts and prophecy has ended, and does not believe in manifestation of tongues as a sign of the Holy Spirit's activities in modern days. He also discusses practical issues such as family, missions, holiness, being filled with the Spirit, worship, and spiritual warfare.