what exactly is it? what is it defines as?
2006-10-09 04:47:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the stereotype is a church that sings a more vibrant type of praise songs than traditional hymns, one that raises hands when praising, usually beleives in the speaking of tongues, and power of healing.
bottom line they/we believe in the existance and work of all spiritual giftings as laid out in the Word
1 Cor 12:
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
2006-10-09 04:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Linder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can say about Charasmatic churches is to test the spirits weather they be of God.
2006-10-09 11:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
characterizing Christians of various denominations who seek an ecstatic religious experience, sometimes including speaking in tongues and instantaneous healing( even though the bible speaks against this.) 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, THEY WILL CEASE; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
2006-10-09 11:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they are "spirit filled", they believe in speaking in tongues, and gifts operating, They also have worship and praise songs, and they dance also. A very lively congregation. If you are Catholic or Baptist, or some other mainline denomination, it will be quite an eyeopener for you. Very noisy, compared to regular solemn services. Hope this helps you.
2006-10-09 11:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by Garnet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Church that exercises the gifts of the Holy Spirit--speaking in tongues--prophesying etc.
2006-10-09 11:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a christian church should not be one that gets its members into an excitable state.i dont remember any stories of Jesus doing that. He spoke very monotone and clearly.
2006-10-09 11:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by norm s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a group of believers that believe the whole bible is to be applied today as when written.....mainly the gifts. Such as laying on of hands, healings, tongues, etc.
2006-10-09 12:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means, probably, that it was founded after the charismatic renewal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostalism
2006-10-09 12:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋