Questions tagged [pentecostalism]
Pentecostalism is the branch of Christianity that places special emphasis on being filled with the Spirit or baptized in the Spirit. It includes classic Pentecostalism associated with the Asuza Street revival, the charismatic revival in the late 50's and onwards, "third wave"/"empowered evangelicals", indigenous "Spirit churches" south of the equator or in Latin America.
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What are the views of Reformed Protestants on Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movement?
Building upon my previous question Similarities and differences between Christian Mysticism and the Charismatic movement? and the excellent answer by GratefulDisciple, I would like to delve deeper ...
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According to Pentecostalism/Charismatics, how does God manifest and interact with Christians?
I'm interested in understanding the specific ways in which God's presence and intervention are consciously experienced by Christians in their daily lives. In this question, I'm narrowing the scope to ...
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Does Pentecostalism teach that everyone should pray in tongues?
Do Pentecostals teach that only people who speak in tongues are baptized with the Holy Spirit?
Do Pentecostals teach that we should all strive to pray in tongues?
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Can a non virgin have a church wedding?
A friend of mine who is a Christian made a mistake and lost her virginity before marriage. According to the rules of the Assemblies of God denomination, can she still have a church wedding?
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The pentecostal cult from Romania affiliation
Is the Pentecostal cult in Romania affiliated to any international Pentecostal association or organization or movement? If yes, then which one? Do they have a website?
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Christian Science Monitor: a socially acceptable source among conservative Christians?
My beloved (somewhat conservative) presbyterian-pentecostal mother spends hours every week on dubious, supposedly Christian websites and then regurgitates their dubious prophesies and conspiracy ...
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How do Catholic, Baptist and Pentecostal denominations justify following teachers?
How does the Catholic, Baptist and Pentecostal denominations justify the practice of following teachers given this in scripture?
"But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you,...
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How do Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians respond to William Lane Craig's lectures on the Baptism and Filling of the Holy Spirit?
From Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Part 5): The Baptism In the Holy Spirit:
Baptism and Fullness of the Holy Spirit
Today we want to look at the baptism and fullness of the Holy Spirit. There’s a ...
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Why is masturbation a sin? (without human arguments, Pentecostalism) [duplicate]
My side: I believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit , in Bible (solo), that it's possible to have deep experiences nowadays with God as Ezekiel, Jeremiah and Paul did by fasting and seeking souls, and ...
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Are registers signed during a Convalidation ceremony
My husband is Roman Catholic and I m Pentecostal. We married under a lot of pressure with no family members present.
After much strife our families have agreed
We have been trying to book a notice of ...
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Is shunning/disfellowshipping biblical in Protestant churches?
Is this practice supported by the Christian bible ? Please argument your response with biblical support.
We have this practice in our Pentecostal church and no matter from which angle I view it, I ...
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What does it mean to be "in the Spirit"?
I keep coming upon the phrase "in the Spirit" in the NT. One search result of that phrase is here: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=%22in+the+spirit%22&t=NKJV#s=...
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Can the Pentecostal/Charismatic belief in "territorial spirits" and "Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare" be traced back to prior sources?
According to the Wikipedia article on Territorial spirit:
Territorial spirits are national angels, or demons, who rule over certain geographical areas in the world, a concept accepted within the ...
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How did the early 20th century Pentecostals interpret healing or its absence during the 1918 Influenza pandemic?
Azusa Street Revival was just concluded in 1915 and the Assemblies of God denomination was just founded in 1914 when a few years later the 1918 Influenza pandemic hit which lasted to the summer of ...
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What are the drawbacks of studying/teaching the Bible in an overly erudite (overly academic) manner?
It's good that God has blessed us with towering intellectual
pastors/Christian writers like D. A. Carson, John Piper, John F.
MacArthur, etc.
Many of the aforementioned people belong to Baptist, ...
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What is the difference between an apostle and a missionary according to Pentecostal & Charismatic Christianity?
Scripturally speaking, we know that apostleship was one of the most important offices in the early Church:
28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then ...
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Have any healings during modern revivals been medically confirmed?
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My question is inspired by the fascinating phenomenon of revivals and the testimonies of
supernatural healings that usually accompany them.
Just to give you an idea, the Wikipedia article ...
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According to Pentecostals and Charismatics, what are concrete practical ways by which Christians can be filled (and stay filled) with the Holy Spirit?
The concept of "being filled" with the Holy Spirit is mentioned multiple times in the New Testament, and according to the book of Acts it appears to have been a crucial aspect of the early ...
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What answer do speakers of 'tongues' have in regard to the emphasis of scripture?
This question regards those who support and participate in the modern 'speaking in tongues' and asks what their answer would be regarding the emphasis of scripture.
Note that it is not a matter of '...
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How do Pentecostals or other Charismatics respond to criticisms about 'speaking in tongues' by multiple people at once and without interpretation?
An answer to a question about the gifts of the Holy Spirit here states
"The ones in the middle react to the abuse done by some who take
verses about Languages/tongues out of context and in some ...
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Has the phenomenon of being "slain in the Spirit" ever taken place spontaneously and unexpectedly outside of Pentecostal and charismatic circles?
The phenomenon of being "slain in the Spirit" was recently brought to my attention by a couple of very recent uploads. Here are a few additional examples if you want to see more (warning -- ...
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Can a Pentecostal marry a Jehovah witness [duplicate]
My girlfriend is a JW and I am pentecostal, 2 days ago she was in her meeting and the presenter said that according to 2 corinthians 6:14 "Be ye no unequally yokes together with unbelievers: for ...
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How do Word-of-Faith and Pentecostal churches interpret Romans 12 when Paul says to think "according to the measure of faith that God has assigned"
The little personal interaction I've had with Word-of-Faith and Pentecostal churches is that they believe that with enough faith God can and will do anything through you.
Is my summary correct? If so, ...
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What is the biblical basis for "spiritual drunkenness"?
According to Wikipedia, Spiritual drunkenness
refers to a phenomenon seen in some Christian denominations, particularly those associated with Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, in which ...
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Are there any accounts of "words of knowledge" taking place outside of Pentecostal and Charismatic denominations?
First of all, let me clarify what I mean by "Word of Knowledge" to avoid confusions. I'm particularly interested in the following definition from Wikipedia:
[...] It can also be defined as ...
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What is the biblical basis for 'Holy laughter'?
What is the biblical basis for Holy laughter? Here some examples.
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What is the Biblical basis for the personhood of the Holy Spirit? Is it a new revelation? [duplicate]
I worship in a Pentecostal Church, where the Holy Spirit is endorsed. Whenever I hear gospels about the Holy Spirit I always hear the following that the Spirit is a Person.
Is there biblical excerpts ...
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What are the oldest records of "gold teeth" miracles in Church History?
Claims of unexpected and spontaneous fillings or full restorations of teeth with gold are not unheard of in many faith healing services and other religious gatherings. For example, in a video recorded ...
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Is there scriptural basis for feelings such as "electricity", "fire", "heat" or "burning all over" reported in Pentecostal and Charismatic circles?
Doing my own independent research, I've noticed a clear pattern of religious people reporting feelings and sensations that they usually describe with expressions such as "waves of electricity&...
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Do Pentecostals disagree with women preaching?
On whether or not women can be preachers, know several who disagree: Voddie Bauchman, John MacArthur, Norman Geisler, John Pipper, Albert Mohler, Yago Martins (from "Dois Dedos de Teologia"),...
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Will God give us the gift of vision, dream, and prophecy if we request Him?
In Acts 2:1-4 the believers
were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
Then in Acts 2:14-21 Peter quoted Joel 2:28-32 to ...
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How do Cessationists explain extreme manifestations of shaking and trembling observed in religious settings?
In some religious settings, e.g. Pentecostal and Charismatic gatherings, there are people who experience extreme cases of body shaking and trembling. There are many illustrative live recordings of ...
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What are the origins and history of shaking, trembling, jerking, contorting, collapsing, fainting and similar manifestations in Christianity?
I'm interested in learning about the origins and evolution throughout Church history of manifestations such as shaking, trembling, jerking, contorting, collapsing or fainting attributed to the Holy ...
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According to Pentecostals can a born again believer have spirits?
According to Pentecostals, using Scriptural backing, is it possible for a born-again, Bible-believing, water-baptized, tongue-speaking, disciple of Jesus Christ have, or come under, or invite in an ...
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What does Neo-Scholastic Thomism say about the Charismatic Renewal movement?
What does Neo-Scholastic Thomism say about the Charismatic Renewal movement?
Contemporary Thomist philosopher Dr. Ed Feser, in The Thomistic Tradition (part 1), defines "Neo-Scholastic Thomism" as ...
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How many Pentecostals and Charismatics are there in the U.S. today?
I am currently conducting research which seeks to establish that Charismatic Christianity, which started with Charles Parham in the early 20th century, has had the greatest influence on the church in ...
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According to Pentecostalism, was the Pope biblically justified in saying that an unbelieving man is in heaven?
Pope Francis consoles a boy who asked if his non-believing father is in Heaven (YouTube)
Here we have a son asking the Pope whether his father would be granted admission in the Kingdom of God. His ...
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According to Pentecostalism, what is the impact of the sin nature, hormones, and the Holy Spirit on libido?
What has more of an affect on libido, the flesh/sin nature or hormones and how does that change, after becoming a Christian filled with The Holy Spirit? And does receiving the Holy Spirit as a teen ...
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According to Pentecostals, when were names added to the Book of Life?
According to Pentecostals, are names added to the Book of Life anywhere in the Bible (after Creation)?
I see only examples of names remaining in or being wiped out. I don’t see names being added.
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In the belief of the Pentecostals, is God moral, immoral or amoral?
I've been studying on the nature of God and His character. While reading the New Testament I noticed that God operated in a different way in terms of His behavior. In the Old Testament, God had ...
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When was infant baptism rejected in the development of Pentecostalism?
Pentecostalism arose out of the Holiness movement, a movement which itself arose out of Wesleyanism/Methodism. But while Wesleyans and Methodists are generally infant baptists, most Pentecostals are ...
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Which versions of the Bible do contemporary British Pentecostal churches typically use?
I am writing a novel where one of the characters is a Black British Pentecostal Christian from London.
In the interests of accuracy, I am trying to work out which version of the Bible he would be ...
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According to "continuationists" what explains the 1900 year hiatus?
Do "continuationists" (who believe that the signs and wonders of Acts 2 never ceased) explain the apparent 1900 year hiatus as divine sovereignty dispensing early rain then and latter rain now or as ...
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Do Pentecostals believe that they are speaking real languages or that God purposely uses gibberish?
How do Pentecostals reconcile the babbling of modern "tongues" with the scriptural example of actual languages being spoken? Do they say that the babbling is indeed a real language or that God has ...
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Where do Saints go after we return with Jesus (Pentecostal perspective)
I was wondering where the glorified Saints go to live after we return with Jesus as described in Revelation 19:11–16:
And I saw Heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was ...
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How are people who were not approved by Jesus (Matthew 7:21-23) still able to expel demons? [closed]
In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus said about a future situation as follows:
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom
of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father ...
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Do Pentecostals include the Old Testament in their Bible? Or do they only follow the New Testament? [closed]
I have a church near my home, and it's called the New Testament church. So, just wondering if their Bible doesn't have the Old Testament.
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What is the biblical basis to say that prophetic words spoken today are equivalent in authority to scripture?
Continuationists, in general believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still active and available today, including prophecy.
So far as I am aware, prophecy in this context refers to (or in ...
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How do the Assemblies of God interpret 1 Corinthians 11:2–6?
I attend an Assemblies of God church and my pastor's attitude towards expectation of attire within the church is very lax. That being the case, what is the AG/Pentecostal interpretation of 1 ...
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Why do Pentecostalists often use the word "fire" during exorcisms? [closed]
In the Pentecostal Church you often see people use the word "fire" during exorcisms. Why? To burn the demon out?
I would like to see some scripture that can back up the doctrine or culture.
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