PENTECOSTALISM

BELIEFS Pentecostals believe that you are saved by believing in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pentecostals believe that you are saved by believing in Jesus as Lord and Savior. They believe in Water Baptism as an outward sign of conversion, and that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a distinct spiritual experience, that all believers should receive. They believe in Water Baptism as an outward sign of conversion, and that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a distinct spiritual experience, that all believers should receive. They believe that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied initially by the outward evidence of speaking in tongues. They believe that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied initially by the outward evidence of speaking in tongues. Pentecostals do not practice any religious traditions, such as Christmas. Pentecostals do not practice any religious traditions, such as Christmas.

BELIEFS Pentecostals see the Bible as the major authority of faith, and reject all other teachings. Pentecostals see the Bible as the major authority of faith, and reject all other teachings. Their practice centers on spirit possession, signs, wonders, miracles, and spiritual gifts, given to them from the Holy Spirit.Their practice centers on spirit possession, signs, wonders, miracles, and spiritual gifts, given to them from the Holy Spirit. Their supernatural powers of healing give them the power of casting out demons.Their supernatural powers of healing give them the power of casting out demons.

BACKGROUND Pentecostalism is a denomination of Protestant religious beliefs. Pentecostalism is a denomination of Protestant religious beliefs. It originated in the United States between the 19th–20th centuries. It originated in the United States between the 19th–20th centuries. Pentecostalism is characterized by a belief that all Christians should seek a post-conversion religious experience with the Holy Spirit. Pentecostalism is characterized by a belief that all Christians should seek a post-conversion religious experience with the Holy Spirit.

BACKGROUND The experience corresponds to the descent of the Holy Spirit on the twelve Apostles and is evidenced by speaking in tongues, prophesying, and healing.The experience corresponds to the descent of the Holy Spirit on the twelve Apostles and is evidenced by speaking in tongues, prophesying, and healing.

BACKGROUND For Christians, Pentecost Sunday is a day to celebrate hope, a hope evoked by the knowledge that God through His Holy Spirit is at work among His people. It is a celebration of newness, of recreation, of renewal of purpose, mission, and calling as God’s people. It is a celebration of God’s ongoing work in the world. Yet, it is also a recognition that His work is done through His people as He pours out His presence upon them.For Christians, Pentecost Sunday is a day to celebrate hope, a hope evoked by the knowledge that God through His Holy Spirit is at work among His people. It is a celebration of newness, of recreation, of renewal of purpose, mission, and calling as God’s people. It is a celebration of God’s ongoing work in the world. Yet, it is also a recognition that His work is done through His people as He pours out His presence upon them.

BACKGROUND It is generally accepted that its origin dates from when Agnes Ozman receieved the gift of tongues during a prayer meeting at Charles Fox Parham’s Bethel Bible College in Topeka, Kansas in 1901 It is generally accepted that its origin dates from when Agnes Ozman receieved the gift of tongues during a prayer meeting at Charles Fox Parham’s Bethel Bible College in Topeka, Kansas in Parham formulated the doctrine that tongues was the “Bible evidence” of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Parham formulated the doctrine that tongues was the “Bible evidence” of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

EXPANSION OF RELIGION Agnes Ozman was the first to ever speak in tongues, and lead the way to the foundation of the Pentecostal Belief.Agnes Ozman was the first to ever speak in tongues, and lead the way to the foundation of the Pentecostal Belief.

EXPANSION OF RELIGION The expansion started with the Azusa Street Revival, beginning April 9, 1906 at the Los Angeles home of Edward Lee, who experienced what he felt to be an overcoming power of the Holy Spirit during a prayer meeting.The expansion started with the Azusa Street Revival, beginning April 9, 1906 at the Los Angeles home of Edward Lee, who experienced what he felt to be an overcoming power of the Holy Spirit during a prayer meeting. The attending pastor, William J. Seymour, also claimed that he was overcome by the Holy Spirit that day.The attending pastor, William J. Seymour, also claimed that he was overcome by the Holy Spirit that day.

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UNITING OF THE RELIGION The first church meeting was an interracial gathering. Later on they split into two groups, due to racial times. It wasn’t until 1994 that they united as one, and all churches were forced to accept all.The first church meeting was an interracial gathering. Later on they split into two groups, due to racial times. It wasn’t until 1994 that they united as one, and all churches were forced to accept all.

SPREAD THE WORD Derek Prince is owed a huge amount of credit for spreading the beliefs all around the world. He was an internationally recognized Bible teacher whose daily radio program broadcasted to half the population of the world in various languages preaching about Pentecostal beliefs. His religious preachings helped spread the rapid growing religion of Pentecostalism.

THE DIFFERENCE There are only a few things that separate Pentecostalism from Catholicism.There are only a few things that separate Pentecostalism from Catholicism. The main thing that separates them is that Pentecostals focus on spirit possession, signs, wonders, miracles, and spiritual gifts such as supernatural healing.The main thing that separates them is that Pentecostals focus on spirit possession, signs, wonders, miracles, and spiritual gifts such as supernatural healing. They believe in the baptism through the Holy Spirit, where they receive the gift of tongues.They believe in the baptism through the Holy Spirit, where they receive the gift of tongues. The other separation is that Catholics celebrate religious holidays, where as Pentecostals do notThe other separation is that Catholics celebrate religious holidays, where as Pentecostals do not.