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| − | '''Pentecostalism''' is a spiritual [[Christian]] revivalist movement that began within [[Protestantism]] and was also accepted by the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in the [[Second Vatican Council]]. | + | '''Pentecostalism''' is a spiritual [[Christian]] revivalist movement that began within [[Protestantism]] and was also accepted by the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in the [[Second Vatican Council]]. Pentecostalism is generally not regarded as Protestant, however. The movement consists of a focus on the outpouring of the [[Holy Spirit]] on the [[Apostles]] as described in the [[Acts (of the Apostles)|Acts of the Apostles]] and embrace that same spirituality on a weekly or daily basis today. In sum, Pentecostalism consists of becoming a messenger for the [[Holy Spirit]] in modern times. Adherents seek gifts of [[prophecy]] and healing, and sometimes speak in different or unrecognized [[speaking in tongues|tongues]]. |
| − | Supporters of the movement cite as an obstacle to participation a distrust or diffidence towards the [[Holy Spirit]]'s ability to achieve today what was accomplished in the first century A.D. | + | Supporters of the movement cite as an obstacle to participation a distrust or diffidence towards the [[Holy Spirit]]'s ability to achieve today what was accomplished in the first century A.D. Like [[Methodism|Methodists]], Pentecostals emphisize the neccesity of revival in the church. Their theology is strongly influenced by [[Arminianism]]. |
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Revision as of 12:27, March 29, 2008
Pentecostalism is a spiritual Christian revivalist movement that began within Protestantism and was also accepted by the Roman Catholic Church in the Second Vatican Council. Pentecostalism is generally not regarded as Protestant, however. The movement consists of a focus on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles as described in the Acts of the Apostles and embrace that same spirituality on a weekly or daily basis today. In sum, Pentecostalism consists of becoming a messenger for the Holy Spirit in modern times. Adherents seek gifts of prophecy and healing, and sometimes speak in different or unrecognized tongues.
Supporters of the movement cite as an obstacle to participation a distrust or diffidence towards the Holy Spirit's ability to achieve today what was accomplished in the first century A.D. Like Methodists, Pentecostals emphisize the neccesity of revival in the church. Their theology is strongly influenced by Arminianism.