PPT-PENTECOSTALISM

P resented by Apostle Alfred Koduah PhD Introduction Pentecostalism simply deals with movements that experience the gifts of the Holy Spirit most often prominently including glossolalia or speaking in tongues Acts 24 . Refuting its Soteriology, Christology, and Theology E. Calvin Beisner I.ackground A.merican Pentecostal movement of early 1900s adoption of a 153 PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES (ALSO KNOWN AS PENTECOSTALISM) Pentecostalism is a growing movement worldwide with an established presence in Ireland, where there are networks of churches. In Ireland there a Pentecostal Distinctives. Part 1 . Illumination. Aims:. To consider the emergence of Pentecostalism as a unique period in the Church’s history and development. To reflect upon how the events of Pentecostal Church history have helped to shape the theology and beliefs of the Pentecostal Charismatic movement today. Already its spokesmen claim for it major ecumenical significance. Cessationism. The belief that the charismatic gifts were given for a certain time only; once that time passed, the gifts “ceased”. Any claim to the gifts since that time is either fraudulent or demonic. Process theology. Seeks to merge the findings of contemporary science with Christian thought.. Whitehead (1861-1947), Hartshorne (1897-2000), and Cobb (1925-) are leading proponents.. God’s existence and creation are not static, but dynamic.. ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714 www.ijhssi.org Volume 2 Issue 10 ǁ October . 2013ǁ PP. 75 - 82 www.ijhssi.org 75 Pentecostalism. Hundreds of Different. Pentecostal Denominations . United Pentecostal Church. Apostolic Churches. Church of God. Assemblies of God. Fire Baptized Holiness. Pentecostal Church of Christ.