What is Pentecostalism?
[n] the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues. An early (and notorious)Pentecostal preacher was Aimee Semple McPherson ; she founding her own Pentecostal church, and in 1924, built a radio station in Los Angeles to spread her ministry. What is “The Toronto Blessing”? The”Toronto Blessing” is a movement that finds its roots in the Charismatic Movement which, in turn, emerges from Pentecostalism. To understand this latest incarnation of Pentecostalism, see “The Toronto Blessing” What is revivalism? [n] an attempt to reawaken the evangelical faith. Early evangelical revivalists (who used radio)included Billy Sunday and Dwight L. Moody; later figures (who made the transition to television) included Billy Graham, Rex Humbard, Jerry Falwell and Oral Roberts. What is charismatic? Charismatic is a word used by certain Christian denominations (including Roman Catholics) to indicate that they believe in and practice
