Knowra Charismatic Christianity Charismatic Christianity Charismatic Christianity is a movement across Christian traditions that emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s continuing activity, especially through gifts such as healing, prophecy, and speaking in tongues.
Holy Spirit : The Spirit of God in Christian theology, understood as active in creation, the church, and believers. Charismatic Christians understand spiritual gifts as manifestations of the Spirit’s present activity.
Pentecostalism : A Christian movement that emphasizes baptism in the Holy Spirit and gifts such as tongues as present-day experiences. Charismatic Christianity shares Pentecostal emphases but spread within established churches rather than forming only separate denominations.
Cessationism : The theological view that certain miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased, typically after the apostolic age. It directly opposes the charismatic conviction that gifts such as prophecy and healing continue.
Pentecostal worship : Christian worship shaped by Pentecostal practices, including spontaneous prayer, testimony, and expressive music. Charismatic services often share its participatory style and expectation of spiritual activity.
Global Pentecostalism : The worldwide family of Pentecostal and related churches, with especially rapid growth across the Global South. Charismatic renewal helped carry Pentecostal-style beliefs beyond denominational boundaries and across regions.
Spiritual gift : A capacity Christians believe the Holy Spirit gives for service, worship, or strengthening the church. The movement centers on gifts such as prophecy, healing, and tongues.
Azusa Street Revival : A Pentecostal revival in Los Angeles from 1906 to 1909 associated with William J. Seymour. Its international influence helped establish the modern Pentecostal renewal from which charismatic currents later drew.
Continuationism : The theological view that miraculous spiritual gifts described in the New Testament remain available to Christians. Charismatic Christianity is a prominent movemental expression of this broader theological position.
Laying on of hands : A ritual gesture in which hands are placed on someone during prayer, blessing, healing, or commissioning. Charismatic Christians often use it when praying for healing or the reception of spiritual gifts.
Independent churches : Christian congregations that operate outside established denominational structures. Charismatic emphases have contributed to the growth of independent congregations and networks.
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