Charismatic
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1: Beth Moore – Charismatic Devotion and the Public Voice of Evangelical Women
1. Introduction Beth Moore stands as one of the most prominent and influential evangelical women of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. As a Bible teacher, author, and public speaker, Moore’s ministry reached millions of Christians across denominational lines, especially through her work with LifeWay Christian Resources and the…
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8: Steven Furtick – Emotional Energy, Motivational Rhetoric, and Charismatic Popularity
1. Introduction Steven Furtick is a leading figure in the contemporary charismatic–evangelical landscape, known for his high-energy preaching, motivational tone, and widespread digital reach. As the founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church in North Carolina, Furtick has pioneered a style of ministry that combines pop-cultural relevance, emotional intensity, and…
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18: Pentecostal/Charismatic Practical Theology
1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Practical Theology Pentecostal/Charismatic Practical Theology is situated within Practical Theology because it focuses on the lived experience, ministry practices, and spiritual formation within the context of Spirit-empowered Christianity. It applies theological reflection to the dynamics of spiritual gifts, worship, healing, and renewal movements, embodying…
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The Apostolic Church Denomination: Origins, Beliefs, and Distinctions from Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches
1. Question What is the Apostolic Church denomination, and how does it differ from broader Pentecostal or charismatic movements? What are its origins, core doctrines, and ecclesiastical structure? 2. Historical Origins 2.1 Early 20th Century Revival The Apostolic Church is a Pentecostal Christian denomination that originated in Wales in 1916,…
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Is Logos in Scripture equivalent to the entire written Bible, with Rhema being a part of it applied specifically, as often taught in Charismatic theology?
1. Introduction In many Charismatic and Pentecostal teachings, it is commonly stated: The question is whether this distinction is biblically and linguistically accurate or a practical teaching tool without strict exegetical basis. 2. Biblical and Lexical Analysis 2.1 Logos (λόγος) 2.1.1 General Greek Meaning 2.1.2 Biblical Usage Context Meaning Examples…
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What is the Charismatic/Pentecostal view of Logos and Rhema, and how does this compare with biblical usage and theological interpretation?
1. Introduction Within Charismatic and Pentecostal theology, a popular teaching distinguishes Logos and Rhema as two different dimensions of God’s Word: This distinction is used to emphasise both the authority of Scripture and the immediacy of God’s present speaking. 2. The Charismatic/Pentecostal View 2.1 Definitions Term Charismatic Definition Logos The…
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Charismatic and Pentecostal Worship: Revival, Spirit, and Encounter in Contemporary Christianity
Abstract:Charismatic and Pentecostal worship represents one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding forms of Christian expression. Rooted in the biblical experience of the Holy Spirit and revitalised during the 20th-century Pentecostal and Charismatic movements, this worship style is characterised by spontaneity, expressive praise, and supernatural gifts such as speaking…