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1 | Who are the Pentecostals? | Acts 1:8 | Makarios | 10290 | ||
"Pentecostalism is a modern American Christian movement that emerged out of the Holiness movement around the turn of the twentieth century. Two key figures in the genesis of Pentecostalism were Charles Fox Parham (1873-1929), the founder of Bethel Bible College in Topeka, Kansas, and William J. Seymour (1870-1922), an African American Holiness evangelist from Louisiana. Through his study of Paul's letters, Parham became convinced that the gifts of the Holy Spirit that were evident in apostolic times are available to Christians in modern times as well. Of particular interest was speaking in tongues, the first incidence of which occurred at Bethel Bible College in 1901. Five years later, Seymour, who had studied at Bethel with Parham, led a revival on Azusa Street in Los Angeles that lasted for several months. Participants experienced a 'baptism in the Holy Ghost.' Some were healed of illnesses, while others spoke in tongues. Thousands from across the U.S. traveled to Azusa Street and carried the message back to their home states. The movement eventually became known as "Pentecostal" because of its similarity to the first Pentecost, fifty days after Christ's resurrection, when the Spirit came upon the early Christians and enabled them to speak in unfamiliar languages. There are a great variety of Pentecostal churches, most of which are theologically and socially conservative. In general, Pentecostals are in the evangelical tradition and teach that the Holy Spirit continues to act as it did at the first Pentecost. Teaching that contemporary Christians can receive the same spiritual gifts that the apostles did, many Pentecostal churches use the word apostolic in their names. Seeking and receiving the gift of tongues is regarded as a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and in many Pentecostal churches this is a requirement for full discipleship. Other spiritual gifts, such as healing, love, joy, prophecy, and answers to prayer, also make up Pentecostals' experience of God. Pentecostals are generally less bound to traditional forms of worship than are other churches, and many have adapted contemporary music for evangelistic purposes. Pentecostal churches that minimize traditional liturgical practice refer to rites such as baptism as "ordinances" rather than as "sacraments." The term "Neo-Pentecostalism" is often used to describe churches that embrace charismatic practices, such as speaking in tongues, but not the Holiness tradition of the older Pentecostal bodies. Even traditional, liturgical churches, such as the Episcopal Church, now have charismatic or Pentecostal parishes. In general, Pentecostal denominations are Protestant and evangelical, but many have been influenced by the fundamentalist movement. They commonly hold to beliefs in original sin, salvation through the atoning blood of Christ, the virgin birth and Deity of Jesus, the divine inspiration and literal infallibility of the Scriptures, pre-millennialism (the return of Jesus Christ prior to his thousand-year reign on earth), and future rewards and punishments. Two sacraments are found in most groups: baptism, usually by immersion, and the Lord's Supper. Some of the smaller bodies also observe foot washing. Pentecostals are generally trinitarian; but they place great emphasis on the direct action of the Holy Spirit, which is manifested in a "baptism in the Spirit" accompanied by spiritual gifts." From the "Handbook of Denominations" pg. 266 |
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2 | Who are the Pentecostals? | Acts 1:8 | Ken hepting | 100706 | ||
[Other spiritual gifts, such as healing, love, joy, prophecy, and answers to prayer, also make up Pentecostals' experience of God.] The "Handbook of Denominations" is off on the above Mararios. Love and Joy are fruit, not gifts. That surprises me they could make such a mistake. |
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3 | Who are the Pentecostals? | Acts 1:8 | Makarios | 100713 | ||
Greetings Ken, That is possible that the "Handbook" could be mistaken regarding Pentecostals. I've found some of their views on the Amish Mennonites incorrect as well. - Makarios |
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4 | Who are the Pentecostals? | Acts 1:8 | Ken hepting | 100720 | ||
Yes, I believe that kind of thing is harmful when they don't get it right. But then it really is our responsibility to check it all out from anyone ...but not from the standpoint of discrediting anyone. Thanks, Mar. |
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5 | Who are the Pentecostals? | Acts 1:8 | Makarios | 100721 | ||
Greetings, I have the address of the publisher if that may be of help to you. Makarios |
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