...Pentecostalism and Islam ***** HUM/130 ***** ****** Pentecostalism and Islam Two of the fast rising religions in the United States since they were introduced into the society of American people, are Islam and the Christian Revival Movement Pentecostalism. Islam is not a Christian Religion, but started centuries ago in what is now Saudi Arabia. Pentecostalism started in the United Sates in the late Nineteenth Century. The reason these religions gained so much popularity in the United States is due to the very history of the Nation. While both of these religions do not share the same beginnings or backgrounds, they are both strong fundamentalist religions and share many of the same morals, however the very strength in the religion will more than likely cause continued growth. Islam is one of the least secular religions on the planet, the two more popular “denominations” of Islam do not usually accept outer sects, and some of the outer sects may be considered dangerous. Pentecostalism has many denominations within, and there are many titles to the churches, although most are tolerant of one another. To understand the spread of both Islam and Pentecostalism, it is important to understand the very beginnings and foundations of these religions. Islam, a religion with a belief in one God, teaches of prophets sent to tell people of God’s word. Muhammad is the last of a line of prophets that include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. The Qur’an is the written word of the people...
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...Haley Hart September 29, 2013 Discuss Pentecostalism as a religious movement from the late 19th century to the present. Pentecostalism’s “spiritual baptism” was founded out of the holiness and healing movements of the late nineteenth century, but the beginning of the Pentecostal movement began at Azusa Street Church in Los Angeles, California in 1906. The speaking of tongues that the Azusa church members practiced was interpreted as a sign that the Holy Spirit not only existed in their community but also “baptized” the spirits of the people who were speaking in tongues. The Pentecostals wanted a return to “primitive” Christian religion, in which they sought no historical church baggage or differences that would drive people apart. They also attributed the success of the primitive church back to Pentecost-an event where the Holy Spirit descended upon the people with “gifts” (healing, prophecy, miracles, and glossolalia or speaking in tongues). As time passed and things changed, Pentecostalism also transformed. This was largely due to the fact that the movement addressed religion in an open, positive, and cheerful manner. Their meetings had always been diverse and attracted whites, blacks, Mexicans, Native Americans, Asians, and Eastern Europeans. They embraced popular culture and utilized it to minister to large audiences. During the second half of the twentieth century, many Pentecostals created a parallel to the mostly-secularized pop culture. They used pamphlets, diet...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Working of the Holy Spirit: Charismatic Theology Submitted to Dr. Lee Mitchell in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of THEO 510 Survey of Christian Doctrine by Teri Washington July 4, 2015 Table of Contents Thesis Statement 1 The Need for the Study 1 The Procedure for the Study 1 Introduction 1 Defining Charismatic Theology 1 History of Charismatic Theology 2 Declarations 2 Baptism of the Holy Spirit 2 Speaking in Tongues 3 Gift of Healing 4 Gift of Prophecy 5 Slain in the Spirit 7 Personal Views 7 Opposing Views 9 Conclusion 10 Selected Bibliography 11 Thesis Statement Charismatic Theology gives contemporary Christians faith that they may experience declarations of the Holy Spirit in the same manner as first century Christians. The Need for the Study There is controversy surrounding the declarations of Charismatic Theology. This research will provide ways in which Scripture is manipulated to meet ones individual needs. Biblical exegesis will be utilized to provide clarification between Scripture and its alterations. The Procedure for the Study Introduction Charismatic Theology takes an in-depth look at the supernatural experiences explained in the Bible. These experiences are considered gifts that Christians...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements and Speaking in Tongues Submitted to Dr. Timothy McAlhaney in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course CHHI 525-D08 Spring 2015 LUO History of Christianity II By Fred Martin May 13, 2015 Contents I. Introduction…………………………………………………….................................1 II. The History and Theologies of Pentecostals and Charismatics…….……….………2 a. Brief History of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements……..……….2-3 b. The Beliefs of the Pentecostals and Charismatics…………………..............3-5 III. The Bible and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit……………………..……….…….....5 IV. The Bible and Gifts of the Holy Spirit…………………………………….………..6 V. Scholarly Perspectives on Speaking in Tongues ………………………….………..7 a. Speaking in Tongues: A Reversal of the Babel Event at Pentecost….……..7-8 b. Psychiatric Views of Speaking in Tongues……………………….…......….8-9 c. Speaking in Tongues as Spiritual Warfare…………………………….…....9 VI. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………….…....10 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………......…11 I. Introduction Author Paul Enns presents his perspectives on the supernatural gift of speaking in tongues and the Holy Spirit in his book The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded. However, Enns believes that gift ceased at the end of the Apostolic Age. This view is flawed because it does not take...
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...downtown Los Angeles in 1906 to a worldwide movement. The movement’s growth in recent decades has been located especially in sub-Saharan Africa, south-east Asia and Latin America. This growth has attracted interest from a range of different scholars. According to the writer there are many reasons for the growth of Pentecostal movement among these :- it fulfilled the human need it can be economic problems, anxiety about death, psychological or the need for security in an unstable world through random and strategic designed social ministries, It also provide order, stability and hope to their lives. Moreover Pentecostalism emphasized an immediate personal experience of God’s power by his Spirit; it is more intuitive and emotions. Worship also another factor that touches the emotions and felling, healing also takes place. This persuades peoples that as Christianity is true. Pentecostalism tackle old margin between science and religion by giving reasonable explanation to the world view. Finally the new theoretical idea helps the growth which attempted to account for the comparative prosperity of religion. it create a market place for religion They frequently read their bible and surrounded their activities with prayer Task 2 In this writing I am going to discusses about Karl Marx view on religion. He viewed religion as an “opiate” that took the edge off the pain of life”. I am partly agreed on the view. First...
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...The charismatic movement1 began within the historic churches in the 1950s. On the American scene it started to attract broad attention in 1960, with the national publicity given to the ministry of the Reverend Dennis Bennett, an Episcopalian in Van Nuys, California. Since then there has been a continuing growth of the movement within many of the mainline churches: first, such Protestant churches as Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian; second, the Roman Catholic (beginning in 1967); and third, the Greek Orthodox (beginning about 1971).2 by now the charismatic movement has become worldwide and has participants in many countries As one involved in the movement since 1965, I should like to set forth a brief profile of it.3 A profile of the charismatic movement within the historic churches would include at least the following elements: (1) the recovery of a liveliness and freshness in Christian faith; (2) a striking renewal of the community of believers as a fellowship of the Holy Spirit; (3) the manifestation of a wide range of "spiritual gifts," with parallels drawn from 1 Corinthians 12-14; (4) the experience of "baptism in the Holy Spirit," often accompanied by "tongues," as a radical spiritual renewal; (5) the reemergence of a spiritual unity that essentially transcends denominational barriers; (6) the rediscovery of a dynamic for bearing comprehensive witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ; and (7) the revitalization of the eschatological perspective. In one sense, Charismatics...
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...had been converted and saved. On July 8, 1741 Jonathan Edwards delivered a sermon, “Sinners in the hands of an Angry God” was example of the Great Awakening of hell-fire and brimstone preaching. Revival sermons like Jonathan Edwards caused people in attendance to weep and scream. Jonathan Edwards believed that the Great Awakening was the work of God and had resulted in many genuine conversions. Just as quickly the Great Awakening began it was brought to a halt. By 1749 the Church had returned to its ordinary state, one of the well-known revivalists Gilbert Tennent stated that The Great awakening was dead. Pentecostalism is arguably the most important mass religious movement of the twentieth century. Today, this movement is the second largest sub-group of global Christianity. It has over 30 million American adherents and a worldwide following of 430 million. Pentecostalism grew out of the Holiness revival during the second half of the nineteenth century. This revival was an expression of both social and theological discontent among the nation’s lower and middle-class groups. Not...
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...Contemporary Issues in Western Religions University of Phoenix World Religious Traditions II REL /134 January 24, 2011 Contemporary Issues in Western Religions This paper will describe the historical connections and theological similarities with Pentecostal versus Roman Catholicism including what ways the two religions are the same, how the two religions differ from its ‘parent’ faith, describe the leadership structure, discuss its identity (practices, clothing, dietary, etc.), how the members view themselves, how outsiders view the group, and identify any contemporary struggles within the Pentecostal religion. The historical connections and theological similarities of Pentecostal and Roman Catholicism have ancient roots. Although the Pentecostal movement emphasizes the fullest extent of emotional Christian worship, Roman Catholicism emphasizes traditional teachings and practices (Molloy, 2010). Other similarities include the belief in the Holy Trinity, the authority of the Holy Bible, the Importance of good works, the value of tradition, guided interpretation of the Bible, Hierarchical authority, and sacraments (Molloy, 2010). Other examples of the similarities between Roman Catholicism and Pentecostal are that Jesus is the only begotten son of God and died for the sins of the entire world; the Trinity consists of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; by faith in Jesus Christ, believers are given eternal life. The Pentecostal movement believes...
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...There are many stigmas both within Christian and non-Christian circles surrounding the word Pentecostal. Although Norris’ essay on “Pentecostal” ends on a somewhat positive note, the overall picture is a negative one. This essay leaves an overall undesirable image because of the strong stereotypical evidence against Pentecostal, and the lack of supporting positive evidence. The Christians that unite under such a word as Pentecostal have had some marks of disgrace. Norris states that “Mainstream Christians often dismiss Pentecostals as looney tunes; anti-intellectual in their theology, overemotional in their worship.” (Norriss pg. 344) This only affirms the stain on Pentecostals reputation. There can be no other outcome when only strong evidence that speaks mostly of downfalls is given. Accomplishments like this writing only adds to the arsenal of misconception that many already have. There is however no description of the posture of those who first experienced Pentecost in North America that would provide a more healthy view of the Pentecostal. There is much to say in favor of the word Pentecostal and for North America it occurred with the Azusa Street mission. The events and happenings surrounding this modern day Pentecost had a tremendous impact in its time as well as impact that would prove to be long lasting. There came to be many new church congregations founded across the country that stemmed from the significance of seeking baptism of the Spirit with evidence of speaking...
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...Topic : Pentecostal Beliefs School: Kingston College Candidate number: Teacher : Ms. Roseanne Grey Candidate name : Andre Matthews Centre number : Territory : Jamaica Table of Contents Acknowledgement This research project would not have been possible without the support of many people. I would like to thank the LORD for giving me the will and strength to complete this assignment. Secondly I would like to thank my friends and family for their small input. Thank you all for your participation to the completion and success of this School Based Assessment. Introduction The topic I chose was the beliefs of Pentecostals . The Pentecostal denomination believes in salvation , Baptism with the Holy Spirit , Divine healing , Eschatology and the Spiritual Gifts . My intent is for the reader to come into a deeper understanding of what the Pentecostal denomination is like. Salvation is simply the accepting of Jesus into your life as your saviour and believing that he died for our sins on the cross, and as such we will be resurrected with him in a newness of life (born again). Baptism in Pentecostals take place in 3 different ways ( Water baptism , Baptism into the body of Christ and Baptism with the Holy Spirit. Pentecostals believe in Eschatology which is simply the belief that Jesus can return at anytime so we have to be ready. Lastly they believe in the Spiritual Gifts which are special...
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...Pentecostalism as a denomination is historically African American and is commonly known as being Holiness. Today, with its many members, women continue to face challenges in obtaining official pastoral roles in the 21st century, Other denominations e.g. , Southern Baptist, Presbyterian, and African Methodist Episcopal churches are overcoming this challenge by preventing women from becoming pastors. Although there are several sects within the Baptist and Presbyterian churches that are divided on the acceptance of women pastors, through an election process, the Southern Baptist Church and the Southern Presbyterian Church USA conquered challenges that prevented women from attaining the top position of the church (Van Biema et al., 2004). Qualified...
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...Research Paper Of “A Select Issue in Contemporary Theology: Charismatic Theology." THEO 510-C03 LUO (Fall 2012) Survey of Christian Doctrine Dr. Eunice Abogunrin, Professor Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Carol H. Montgomery (ID# 24993689) November 11, 2012 CONTENTS COVER PAGE 1 CONTENTS 2 THESIS 3 INTRODUCTION 3 CHARSMATIC GIFTS DEBATE 3-12 CONCLUSION 12 BIBLIOGRAPHY 13 INTRODUCTION This research paper will show that biblical referred to as glossolalia; the ability to “speak in tongues” is fiercely debated. While the Bible gives clear examples of genuine glossolalia, which will be examined later, the modern debate centers around the need or not, nature, importance, and usage of “tongues” today. Lastly, this paper will examine the biblical accounts of glossolalia along with more occurrences that are contemporary to determine whether modern episodes of “tongues” are needed or not needed. Out of all the gifts, the one that Paul speaks of the most controversial is the gift of tongues. "Glossolalia" is the most commonly accepted term for "speaking in tongues." It comes from the Greek words meaning "tongues" or "languages," and "to speak." Although not exclusively, "speaking in tongues" is primarily practiced by Pentecostal Christians. Glossolalia is the "prayer language" of Pentecostal churches. Some Christians who speak in tongues believe they are speaking in an existing language. Most believe they are uttering a heavenly...
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...Azusa Street The Azusa street revival was essentially the birth of the new age Pentecostalism; where Charles H. Parham and William J. Seymour spread the news of being Baptized in the Holy Spirit not being a mandatory step in righteousness, but, the given power of God to be able to minister effectively to all those around you. William J. Seymour was something of a student of Charles H. Parham. Seymour, according to the Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity, became deeply committed to Parham’s novel explaining how we need the “third blessing” (baptism in the Holy Spirit) following justification and sanctification. The Biblical proof of being baptized in the Holy Spirit was the speaking of tongues. This idea was not new to the Holiness movement, however; the Biblical evidence of speaking in tongues is what made Parham’s concept unique. Shortly after having attended Parham’s school in Houston, Texas, Seymour was invited to pastor at an African American church in L.A., California because the head pastor was heading out to do missions work. Seymour hadn’t experienced the “third blessing” yet, but he was completely devoted to the principles of it being necessary to Christian Ministry work. Most people who were part of the Holiness Movement believed that speaking of tongues and having a “third blessing” to be heretical. So the members of the congregation that was welcome to Seymour coming out to pastor in absence of the head pastor Julia W. Hutchins, ejected Seymour out...
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...Aimee Semple McPhearson was born on October 9, 1890 in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. Her parents were farmer named Mildred and James Kennedy. McPhearson met her first husband Robert James Semple at a revival. He was a Pentecostal evangelist. After the wedding they began missionary work all over the world, including china in 1910. Unfortunately, Robert contracted malaria and died the same year while Aimee was pregnant. McPhearson decided to go to the United States with her daughter where she met her second husband Harold Stewart McPherson, who she had a son with in 1913. McPhearson began evangelizing all over the country. She became very popular and even one of her revivals had an attendance of over 30,000 people. In 1923, she went to Los Angeles where she opened the Foursquare Church. In 1924 she became very interested in public radio. It was a place where she could tell her message to millions of people at one time all over the country. She was the first woman in history to preach over the radio. She died in 1944 of an accidental drug overdose (This Is My Task) During this time in the United States, women did not have a lot of rights and were still treated as second class citizens. Women did not receive suffrage until 1920. Women were expected to just stay at home and obey their husbands. The United States was also in World War I at this time, where women were only allowed to participate by serving as nurses or preparing food for the soldiers. The 19th amendment of the Constitution...
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...Reflection Paper #2 Introduction On this reflection paper, the topics I choose were the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit” and the “Rapture”. I choose these topics because they both bring topics of debate with them. There are many different views on these two topics and I will try to shed some light on them. Through Biblical research and theological definitions, we will try to discover the purpose and meanings of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Rapture. The first topic of discussion is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This topic stirs up much debate in the denominational realms of the church. There are many different views and standpoints on this topic. John 1:33 states that when John the Baptist, after witnessing the descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove at the baptism of Jesus, recorded these words: “He that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizes with the Holy Ghost”. Later Jesus promised His disciples, “Ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence” (Acts 1:5). On the day of Pentecost, the disciples had a number of experiences involving the Holy Spirit, including the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The disciples spoke in tongues to address the gospel of Christ to many different nations in attendance of Pentecost. This event was the start of the church and its spread of the gospel of Christ to all nations. Many Christians today have confused...
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