i've never heard of it before what is pentecostal church and what religion do they follow?
2006-07-08 17:13:17 · 9 answers · asked by bobatemydog 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are many churchses that call themselves pentecostal, but have differing beliefs.
For the most part they hold these in common
The Bible is God's Word to mankind, and infallable
There is only one God
Jesus is God made flesh, the visible image of the invisible Spirit
Jesus died to bring salvation to the world
The infilling of the Holy Ghost in the body of believers as in Acts chapter 2
The necessity of baptism as taught by the Apostles
Salvation is a free gift of God, not obtained by earning it, since man cannot earn their salvation
Many are called to salvation, few answer the call
There is a heaven and there is a hell
The "Gifts/Fruit of the Spirit" are exhibited in the Church today.
2006-07-08 17:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by atreadia 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have received some good answers... you might also look up Apostolic churches to get some other information. They have most of the same doctrines as Pentecostals.
I grew up in those denominations
2006-07-09 00:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dustin Lochart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pentacostal churches are Christian. They believe in being born again. They also believe the Holy Spirit is active in their lives. A derogatory term for them is "Holy Roller" because they all pray alloud at the same time. They also sing gospel songs and clap and have a good time. The preachers are very passionate speakers and wont put you to sleep. I was involved with them for many years. I even kept house for a preacher and his family. I had a very deep respect for the way he lived his life.
2006-07-09 00:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christianity.
2006-07-09 00:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by LP S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're quite dangerous. I would suggest that you stay as far away from them as possible. Most pentecostals actually worship the Republican Party and George W. Bush, and have fallen far away from the teachings of Jesus.
2006-07-09 04:11:21 · answer #5 · answered by happydog 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christians who believe that all of the ""GIFTS "" are still available to them today. Tongues, Healing, Interpretations, etc...
2006-07-09 00:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a Christian denomination.
2006-07-09 00:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Their technically a denomination of the christian faith. Though they have some..."weird" beliefs in my opinion.
2006-07-09 00:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by Caleb B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's a branch of christianity, some of them are the ones that fondle snakes, drink poison and speak in tongues
2006-07-09 00:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by Voodoo Doll 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋