In my article What Is A Pentecostal? I referred to the different continuationist movements and did a broad-brush stroke of their similarities and differences. I also defined a Pentecostal believer as “any Christian who agrees that the gifts of the Spirit are in operation today.” But what differentiates these three unique movements of the last century? Initially, all three of these movements, in my opinion, in some way, shape, or form, are rooted in the Pentecostal movement of the... Read more
Every February in the United States is designated as Black History Month. This month-long event is an intentional effort in American culture to recognize and celebrate the influence and contributions of African Americans in the shaping of our unique multi-cultural experience. The African-American contribution to the history of Pentecostalism is foundational to the movement and, perhaps, some may rightfully argue, a chief cornerstone to the successful beginning of the movement.. While most Pentecostals (and others) are familiar with William Seymour’s... Read more
The question “What is a Pentecostal?” is not only a legitimate inquiry, but is also that with which many people who identify as Pentecostal continue to grapple. In its simplest form, a Pentecostal is any Christian who agrees the gifts of the Holy Spirit are in operation today. Sometimes such believers are also called continuationist. For some such a simple definition is much too narrowing and, while they may identify as a continuationist, they would be highly cautious of being... Read more
Pentecostalism, over the last century and into the 21st century, has been the fastest growing movement in Church history. While some are uncomfortable with the label Pentecostal, many hold to a continuationist position regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit in operation today. At the heart of modern Pentecostalism has been a true embracing of the will of Jesus for his Church to be an empowered people living a Spirit-filled life. Early Pentecostal Experience For many years I was ashamed... Read more
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