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Charismatic Deception
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This page is an apologetic against all those claiming so-called miracles, wonders, signs, and healings today. This definition comes from Theopedia: The Pentecostal movement within protestant Christianity places emphasis on the supernatural sign gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of tongues first seen at Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. Pentecostalism is similar to the Charismatic movement, but developed earlier and separated from the mainstream church. Theology Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the Scriptures and the need for conversion to faith in Jesus. Most Pentecostals also adhere to the doctrine of Biblical inerrancy. Pentecostals differ from most Fundamentalists in their belief in the modern day operation and gifts of the Spirit. Although "speaking in tongues" is often emphasized in Pentecostalism, the idea that one is not saved unless one speaks in tongues is rejected by most major Pentecostal denominations. A small number of Pentecostal-type churches hold to Oneness theology, which decries the traditional doctrine of the Trinity as unbiblical. The largest Pentecostal Oneness denomination in the United States is the United Pentecostal Church. Oneness Pentecostals, are sometimes known as "Jesus-Name", "Apostolics", or by their detractors as "Jesus only" Pentecostals. This is due to the belief that the original Apostles baptized converts in the name of Jesus. The majority of Oneness Pentecostals believe that God has revealed Himself in different roles rather than three distinct persons, for which see modalism. Some modern Oneness adherents are in an effort to distance Oneness theology from ancient modalism because of the problems in the idea of God revealed in successive roles. The major trinitarian pentecostal organizations, however, including the "Pentecostal World Conference" and the "Fellowship of Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches of North America", have condemned Oneness theology as a heresy and refuse membership to churches holding this belief. The same holds true for the Oneness Pentecostal towards trinitarian churches. It should be noted that the Apostolic Church (UK) is also a strongly Trinitarian Pentecostal denomination. This definition came from Theopedia: Charismatic- is an umbrella term used to describe those Christians who believe that the manifestations of the Holy Spirit seen in the first century Christian Church, such as healing, miracles and "speaking in tongues," are available to contemporary Christians and ought to be experienced and practiced today. The word charismatic is derived from the Greek word charisma (meaning a grace or a gift) which is the term used in the Bible to describe a wide range of supernatural experiences (especially in 1 Corinthians 12-14). Often confused with Pentecostalism (by which it was inspired), Charismatic Christianity tends to differ in key aspects: most Charismatics reject the preeminence given by Pentecostalism to "speaking in tongues," reject what they consider to be legalism sometimes associated with Pentecostalism, and often stay in their existing denominations such as Roman Catholic Charismatics. Because of the continual cross-over between Pentecostalism and the modern Charismatic movement, it is increasingly difficult to speak of Charismatics and Pentecostals as being part of separate movements. Yet because neither movement is monolithic, it is also unfair to speak of them as being one movement either. The difference is primarily one of origins. Beliefs of the two groups are very similar; each movement, however, is unique in its historical beginnings. Having been conceived in unique contexts, the difference may secondarily be described in terms of contrasting church cultures evidenced through each movement's manners and customs (i.e., worship styles, preaching styles, altar ministry methods). Until a more acceptable broad nomenclature is used, it needs to be understood that both movements share a great deal in common, and yet can sometimes be clearly differentiated. |
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Mp3's: Cessationism Demonstrated and Defended Pt 1 by Richard Cardwell Jr. Cessationism Demonstrated and Defended Pt 2 by Richard Cardwell Jr. Why we are not Charismatics by Ian Goligher Cessation of the Charismata by Ian Goligher Tongues-the Real Thing by Ian Goligher Textual Examination of Tongues by Ian Goligher Charismatic Chaos Series by John MacArthur The Teachings of Oneness Pentecostalism by James White Is Speaking in Tongues Necessary for Salvation? (White vs Bernard Debate) How Biblical is the Trinity? (White vs Sabin Debate) The Truth About Tongues, Part 1 by John MacArthur (Article) (Pdf) The Truth About Tongues, Part 2 by John MacArthur (Article) (Pdf) The Truth About Tongues, Part 3 by John MacArthur (Article) (Pdf) The Truth About Tongues, Part 4 by John MacArthur (Article) (Pdf) |
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Videos: Does the Bible Teach That the Charismatic Gifts Are For Today?- Debate between Matt Slick and Sam Waldron Dr. Carson interviews Conrad Mbewe about the church situation in Africa Benny Hinn Confronts Joel Osteen Benny Hinn Confirmed Roman Catholic |