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The charismatic movement began with the adoption of certain Pentecostal beliefs—specifically what are known as the biblical charisms of Christianity: speaking in tongues, prophesying, etc.—within mainstream Protestant and Catholic churches. As time went by, many charismatic Christians formed their own churches and denominations. The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ... Glossolalia (from the Greek, γλώσσα (glossa), tongue and λαλώ (lalô), to speak) comprises the utterance of what appears (to the casual listener) either as an unknown foreign language (xenoglossia), meaningless syllables, or utterance of an unknown mystical language; the utterances sometimes occur as part of religious worship (religious glossolalia). ... Prophecy, in a broad sense, is the prediction of future events. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ...

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 glossolalia, are available to contemporary Christians and ought to be experienced and practiced today. Dr. Dale A. Robbins writes in regards to charismatic beliefs that Church history argues against the idea that charismatic gifts went away shortly after the apostolic age. Dr. Robbins quotes the early church father Irenaeus (ca. 130-202) as writing the following, "...we hear many of the brethren in the church who have prophetic gifts, and who speak in tongues through the spirit, and who also bring to light the secret things of men for their benefit [word of knowledge]...". Dr. Robbins also cites Irenaeus writing, "When God saw it necessary, and the church prayed and fasted much, they did miraculous things, even of bringing back the spirit to a dead man." According to Dr. Robbin, Tertullian (ca.155–230) reported similar incidents as did Origen (ca.182-251), Eusebius (ca.275–339), Firmilian (ca.232-269), and Chrysostom (ca.347-407).[1] The word charismatic is derived from the Greek word charis (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). Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, known by Christians as Jesus Christ, as recounted in the New Testament. ... In various religions, most notably Trinitarian Christianity, the Holy Spirit (also called the Holy Ghost; in Hebrew רוח הקודש Ruah haqodesh) is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. ... Healing is the process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair to reduce the size of a damaged or necrotic area. ... For the U.S. hockey teams victory in the 1980 Winter Olympics, see Miracle on Ice, or Miracle (movie) According to many religions, a miracle is an intervention by God in the universe. ... Glossolalia (from the Greek, γλώσσα (glossa), tongue and λαλώ (lalô), to speak) comprises the utterance of what appears (to the casual listener) either as an unknown foreign language (xenoglossia), meaningless syllables, or utterance of an unknown mystical language; the utterances sometimes occur as part of religious worship (religious glossolalia). ... An engraving of Saint Irenaeus (ca. ... Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, anglicized as Tertullian, (ca. ... Origen (ca. ... Eusebius is the name of several significant historical people: Pope Eusebius - Pope in AD 309 - 310. ... Saint Firmillian, Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia from ca 232 (died ca 269) was a disciple of Origen who had a contemporary reputation comparable to that of Dionysius of Alexandria or Cyprian, bishop of Carthage. ... John Chrysostom (347 - 407) was a notable Christian bishop and preacher from the 4th and 5th centuries in Syria and Constantinople. ... The Bible (Hebrew: תנ״ך tanakh, Greek: η Βίβλος hÄ“ biblos) (sometimes The Holy Bible, The Book, Word of God, The Word Scripture, Scripture), from Greek (τα) βίβλια, (ta) biblia, (the) books, is the name used by Jews and Christians for their (differing but overlapping) canons of sacred texts. ... (Redirected from 1 Corinthians) See also: Second Epistle to the Corinthians and Third Epistle to the Corinthians The First Epistle to the Corinthians is a book of the Bible in the New Testament. ...

Often confused with Pentecostalism (which it was inspired by), charismatic Christianity tends to differ in key aspects: most charismatics reject the preeminence given by Pentecostalism to glossolalia, reject what they consider to be legalism sometimes associated with Pentecostalism, and often stay in their existing denominations such as Roman Catholic Charismatics. The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as shown in the Biblical account of the Day of Pentecost. ... Glossolalia (from the Greek, γλώσσα (glossa), tongue and λαλώ (lalô), to speak) comprises the utterance of what appears (to the casual listener) either as an unknown foreign language (xenoglossia), meaningless syllables, or utterance of an unknown mystical language; the utterances sometimes occur as part of religious worship (religious glossolalia). ... Legalism, in Christian theology, is a pejorative term referring to an improper fixation on law or codes of conduct, or legal ideas, usually implying an allegation of pride and the neglect of mercy, and ignorance of the grace of God. ... This article or section should be merged with Catholic Charismatic Movement. ...

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. Something that is monolithic is something created in one piece, resembling a monolith such as an obelisk. ...

History

Beginnings 1950-1975

While it is difficult to locate the place and time that charismatic Christianity began to influence the mainstream churches, Dennis Bennett, an American Episcopalian, is often cited as the movement's seminal influence. Bennett was the Rector at St Mark's Episcopal Church in Van Nuys California when he announced to the congregation in 1960 that he had received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Soon after this he was ministering in Vancouver where he ran many workshops and seminars about the work of the Holy Spirit.[2] This influenced tens of thousands of Anglicans world-wide and also began a renewal movement within the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. Dennis Bennett was an American Episcopalian Priest, who, starting in 1960, believed that he had received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. ... The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Washington DC is the National Cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... Van Nuys is a district within the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. ... Vancouver (pronounced ) is a Canadian city in the province of British Columbia. ...

In the 1960s and 1970s there was a renewed interest in the supernatural gifts of the Spirit in mainstream churches such as the Episcopal, Lutheran and Catholic churches. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal was focused in individuals like Kevin Ranaghan and his group of followers at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Dennis Bennett was Ranaghan's counterpart in the Episcopal Church. The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... This article or section should be merged with Catholic Charismatic Movement. ... Kevin Ranaghan, born in New York City in 1940, was raised in the faith and culture of his solid, Irish Catholic parents. ... The University of Notre Dame is a leading Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located immediately northeast of South Bend, Indiana, United States. ... South Bend is a city located in St. ...

The charismatic renewal movement in the Eastern Orthodox Church never exerted the influence that it did in other mainstream churches. Individual priests, such as Fr. Eusebius Stephanou of the Greek Orthodox Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, founder of the Brotherhood of St. Symeon the New Theologian, Fr. Athanasius Emmert of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese and Fr. Boris Zabrodsky of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America, founder of the Service Committee for Orthodox Spiritual Renewal (SCOSR) which published "Theosis" Newsletter, were some of the more prominent leaders of the charismatic renewal in Orthodoxy. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) is currently separated into three major jurisdictions: that body of Christians from Ukraine who are united under the Patriarch of Moscow, who in turn is in communion with the other patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church (the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate - UOC-MP). ... In Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic theology, theosis, meaning divinization (or deification or, to become god), is the call to man to become holy and seek union with God, beginning in this life and later consummated in the resurrection. ...

On an international level, David du Plessis along with a host of others (including Lutheran and even Southern Baptist ministers) promoted the movement. The latter did not last long with their denominations, either volunteering to leave or being asked to do so. But in the Episcopal and Catholic churches priest and ministers were permitted to continue on in their parishes, provided they did not allow these concerns to create major divisions within their congregations. David du Plessis (* 1905, + January 31, 1987) was a Pentecostal minister (most of his life affiliated with Assemblies of God), who is considered to be one of the founders of the Charismatic movement. ... The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a United States-based cooperative ministry agency serving Baptist churches around the world. ...

Change 1975-2000

While there are many charismatics within established denominations, many have left or have been forced out and have joined either more progressive Pentecostal churches or formed their own churches or denominations. The house church movement in the UK and the Vineyard movement in the USA are examples of a formal charismatic structure. The Hillsong Church in Australia is an example of a Pentecostal church that has embraced charismatic belief and practices, which has, in turn, influenced the Australian Assemblies of God denomination. In New Zealand, the pre-eminent Pentecostal movement has been the New Life Churches, although other local and international Pentecostal denominations are also well established. House church is an informal term for a group of Christians gathering regularly or spontaneously in a home or on grounds not normally used for worship services, instead of a building dedicated to the purpose. ... The Vineyard Movement is a combination renewal and church planting movement which can also be considered a Christian denomination. ... The Hillsong Church Logo Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal and evangelical Christian church. ... The Assemblies of God is the worlds largest Pentecostal Protestant Christian denomination. ... New Life Churches International is a Pentecostal Christian church denomination that was formally established in New Zealand in the 1960s. ...

Since the mid 1980s, the charismatic movement has made some notable changes in its theology and emphases. This process has been termed The Third Wave of the Holy Spirit and has been typified by the ministry of C. Peter Wagner, Word-faith Theology and the Toronto blessing phenomenon. Some opponents of the charismatic movement have noted that these recent trends have been influenced heavily by the Latter Rain Movement of the 1950s within the Pentecostal churches — a movement that was officially declared heresy by The Assemblies of God at the time. The expression Third Wave was coined by Christian Theologian C Peter Wagner around 1980 to describe the recent historical work of the Holy Spirit. ... Charles Peter Wagner (1930-) is a former professor of Church Growth at Fuller Theological Seminary School of World Mission. ... It has been suggested that Health and Wealth Gospel be merged into this article or section. ... Also referred to as The Fathers Blessing, The Anointing, The Awakening, The River, The Fire. The Toronto Blessing is a term coined by the British press to describe the revival and resulting phenomena that began in January of 1994 at Toronto Airport Vineyard Christian Fellowship, now known as Toronto... The Latter Rain was a post-war movement within Pentecostal Christianity which remains controversial to this day. ... // Events and trends This map shows two essential global spheres during the Cold War in 1959. ... The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ... Heresy, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is a theological or religious opinion or doctrine maintained in opposition, or held to be contrary, to the Catholic or Orthodox doctrine of the Christian Church, or, by extension, to that of any church, creed, or religious system, considered as orthodox. ... The Assemblies of God is the worlds largest Pentecostal Protestant Christian denomination. ...

There appears to be a great deal of evidence which shows that, since 1975, the charismatic movement has been influenced by the Latter Rain Movement and its influential teachers (such as William M. Branham). This can be explained by the desire of charismatic Christians to enter into fellowship with those within the Christian church who have experienced similar forms of Religious ecstasy. As a result of this, charismatics came into contact with both mainstream Pentecostalism as well as the Latter Rain Movement. It appears that modern-day charismatics and Pentecostals are far more united in experience and theology because both movements have adopted elements of Latter Rain teachings. The Latter Rain was a post-war movement within Pentecostal Christianity which remains controversial to this day. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Religious ecstasy is a trance-like state characterized by expanded mental and spiritual awareness and is frequently accompanied by visions, hallucinations, and physical euphoria. ... The Latter Rain was a post-war movement within Pentecostal Christianity which remains controversial to this day. ...

Charismatics: a world perspective

As noted earlier, pentecostal and charismatic are often used interchangeably. With that in mind, according to Christianity Today, pentecostalism is "a vibrant faith among the poor; it reaches into the daily lives of believers, offering not only hope but a new way of living." [3]. In addition, according to a 1999 U.N. report, "Pentecostal churches have been the most successful at recruiting its members from the poorest of the poor." [4] Also, according to Christianity Today, in Brazilian churches, where Pentecostal Christians are often very poor, "Preachers constantly ask parishioners to give what seem like laughable sums of money; these people tithe 20, 30, and sometimes as much as 50 percent of their income." [5] Christianity Today also noted that Brazilian Pentecostals talk of Jesus as someone real and close to them and doing things for them including providing food and shelter. [6] In addition, according to Christianity Today, "Scholars have long branded Pentecostalism an eminently 'otherworldly' religion, focused more on things above than the mundane below. To many that seems like a foregone conclusion, given the movement's emphasis on charismatic experiences, intense religiosity, and ascetic tendencies. Even highly respected Pentecostal scholars argue this point." [7]

Charismatic denominations

The following groups are all charismatic, although some of them would describe themselves as non-denominational: A non-denominational church (usually Christian) is a religious organization which does not necessarily align its mission and teachings to an established denomination. ...

• Eternal Grace
• Newfrontiers
• Vineyard Movement
• Sovereign Grace Ministries

Eternal Grace is a new church movement originating in Southern California, founded by church planter Richard Rossi. ... Newfrontiers describes itself as is an international family of chruches together on a mission. ... The Vineyard Movement is a combination renewal and church planting movement which can also be considered a Christian denomination. ... Sovereign Grace Ministries is a non-denominational, Reformed Charismatic group of Christian churches primarily located in the United States. ...

Charismatic movement and Pentecostalism

The charismatic movement shares many similarities with Pentecostalism, and the stages of the latter seem to have been a prerequisite for the further developing of the said topic. The influence of Pentecostalism upon the charismatic movement cannot be denied. Both acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit. Faith healing has major acceptance among adherents of both faiths, and both are known for their fiery services. Even still, many differences will allow a person to discern a charismatic from a Pentecostal, though some consider themselves both. The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as shown in the Biblical account of the Day of Pentecost. ... In various religions, most notably Trinitarian Christianity, the Holy Spirit (also called the Holy Ghost; in Hebrew רוח הקודש Ruah haqodesh) is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. ... Spiritual healing redirects here. ...

Pentecostals developed their own denomination, but charismatics tend to remain in their respective established churches or religious bodies. charismatics have been susceptible to criticism that exceeds that of Pentecostalism, but criticism of both is widespread in comparison to other religious movements. Pentecostalism also developed significantly earlier than the charismatic Movement.

Roman Catholicism

Main article: Catholic Charismatic Renewal

While charismatic Christians are not exclusive to any single denomination, charismatic theology is not uniquely Protestant. There is a burgeoning charismatic movement within the Catholic Church, and Pope John Paul II was reputed to have had a charismatic priest as his personal pastor. This article or section should be merged with Catholic Charismatic Movement. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Catholic (from Greek) , universal, from , in general: , according to + , neuter genitive of , whole) can be used as a specifically Christian religious term with a number of meanings: In one widely used sense, it refers to the members, beliefs, and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly in countries and languages... Pope John Paul II (Latin: ), born Karol Józef Wojtyła [1] (May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005) reigned as pope of the Roman Catholic Church for almost 27 years, from October 16, 1978 until his death, making his the second-longest pontificate. ...

In the Roman Catholic church, the movement became particularly popular in the Filipino and Hispanic communities of the United States, and in the Philippines itself. Traveling priests and lay people associated with the movement often visit parishes and sing what are known as charismatic masses. It is thought to be the second largest distinct sub-movement within Roman Catholicism, along with Traditional Catholicism. It presents a difficult situation for many Church authorities, who may not agree with its teachings but find it difficult to oppose, because it is supported by some of the strongest members of the Church. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Traditional Catholic is a broad term used to describe many groups of Roman Catholics who follow more traditional aspects of the Catholic Faith. ...

Criticism of the movement

Many Christian denominations disagree with aspects of the charismatic movement. It has been compared by some to a second century heresy called Montanism, which likewise stressed ecstatic experience. Montanism was declared a heresy by the Church in Asiatic Synods before the beginning of the third century because it diverged from historical Christian orthodoxy in a number of ways, both theologically and practically. With the rise in popularity and influence of the charismatic movement, a number of criticisms have arisen from Christians who are outside the movement. Cessationists (popular amongst Southern Baptists) believe that the spiritual gifts that charismatics experience are no longer available to the church, and argue that these experiences are demonic and/or psychological in nature. Montanism was an early Christian sectarian movement of the mid-2nd century AD, named after its founder Montanus. ... Cessationism, in Christian theology, is the view that the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit were for the purpose of founding and strengthening the church as it grew and expanded into the Roman Empire, thus they were in effect only during the time between the coming of the Spirit on... The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a United States cooperative ministry agency serving missionary Baptist churches around the world. ...

Critics sometimes use the word in a derisive manner and generally believe and teach that charismatics are everything from shallow to dangerous — even demon possessed, although this latter charge is increasingly rare as charismatic and Pentecostal groups become more established in the religious landscape.

Theologians and scholars

• J. Rodman Williams
• Wayne Grudem
• C. Peter Wagner

• Other charismatic theologians are listed in the article entitled Renewal Theologians.

Wayne Grudem Wayne Grudem is a Protestant theologian and author. ... Charles Peter Wagner (1930-) is a former professor of Church Growth at Fuller Theological Seminary School of World Mission. ... Renewal theologians are those theologians who represent the Pentecostal, Charismatic and Neocharismatic movements. ...

See also

• Christian City Churches
• Pentecostalism
• Transformationalism
• Hallelujah diet
• Assembleias de Deus Africanas
• Eternal Grace
• Hillsong Church
• Ministries of His Glory
• Neocharismatic
• Snake handling

CCC Oxford Falls Logo Christian City Churches // Christian City Church International Christian City Church International (C3I) currently (2003) consists of over 100 churches situated throughout Australasia, New Zealand, North America, and the European community. ... The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as shown in the Biblical account of the Day of Pentecost. ... Transformationalism, or Transformational Christianity, represents a fusion of evangelicalism, Pentecostalism, and ecumenicalism that started becoming prominent in the early 21st century. ... The Hallelujah diet is a controversial diet that is promoted by George Malkmus. ... The Assembleias de Deus Africanas is a charismatic denomination of Christianity in Mozambique, probably the largest one. ... Eternal Grace is a new church movement originating in Southern California, founded by church planter Richard Rossi. ... The Hillsong Church Logo Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal and evangelical Christian church. ... Ministries of His Glory is a large-scale Christian organization that encompasses more than 90 churches in Central America. ... Neocharismatic is a reference to those Christians who have received Pentecostal-like experiences, yet they claim no association with either the Pentecostal or Charismatic movements. ... Snake handling is a religious ritual in a small number of Christian churches in the U.S., usually characterized as rural and Pentecostal. ...

Further reading

(This list is by no means systematic or comprehensive.)

Critical:

• MacArthur, Dr. John. Charismatic Chaos
• Hanegraaff, Hank. Counterfeit Revival
• Gardiner, George E. Corinthian Catastrophe
• Warfield, B.B. Counterfeit Miracles
• Gaffin, Richard B. Perspectives on Pentecost

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• Deere, Jack. Surprised by the Power of the Spirit
• Grudem, Wayne. The Gift of Prophecy in the New Testament and Today

Neutral:

• Grudem, Wayne (editor). Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?

External links

• Understanding Spiritual Gifts by Dr. Dale A. Robbins
• Charismatic Pentecostal Theology
• Charisma Magazine

Alternative viewpoints

• The Association of Former Pentecostals A non-profit association uniting former Pentecostals and charismatics worldwide.
• List and Explanation of Miracle Gifts - by Jason Robertson at Fide-O
• The Prayer Language Error - by Jason Robertson at Fide-O