Neo-Pentecostalism, also known as the Charismatic Movement or Third-Wave Pentecostalism, is a Protestant Christian movement characterized by emphasizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing. It emerged in the 1960s and 70s, often through a revitalization movement within established denominations, and also through independent churches led by charismatic leaders preaching a gospel of success and prosperity. It is a broad category that includes classical Pentecostalism, the Charismatic Movement (which spread the Spirit's gifts to mainline churches), and more recent neo-charismatic churches that are often independent and focus on "signs and wonders."
"Neo-Pentecostalism has seen significant growth in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with a notable increase in numbers and influence."
Foundationally, the Bible has significant differences of views from Neo-Pentecostalism, such as its emphasis on slavery and the Sabbath, and its view of the Holy Spirit to name a few.
Neo-Pentecostalism is characterized by gifts of the Spirit, divine healing, and speaking in tongues, whereas the Bible focuses on themes like the great controversy, the sanctuary doctrine, and the imminent return of Christ.
What are the key differences between the Bible and Neo-Pentecostalism by most religions today?
The Bible teaches:
The Holy Spirit personhood of the Third Person of the Godhead, but its role was seen as a representative of Christ rather than being a source of ecstatic gifts.
Neo-Pentecostalism focuses on the Holy Spirit as a source of spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues, divine healing, and prophecy.
The Bible teaches that the Sabbath with is a part Law of God is still bending. It teaches the observance of the Sabbath (Saturday) and a strong emphasis on the law and the Ten Commandments.
Neo-Pentecostalism generally does not emphasize the Sabbath and views the law as fulfilled through faith and grace.
The Bible teaches the imminent, bodily return of Christ the Second Coming on the clouds of Heaven.
Neo-Pentecostalism also believes in the Second Coming of Christ, but with a different emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts in the end times.
The Bible teaches that Divine healing is through faith and obedience to God's laws, which was seen as a component of the great controversy.
Neo-Pentecostalism believes that divine healing is a direct result of the power of the Holy Spirit and a key sign of the new covenant."
"As we approach the end of earth's history and look forward to the soon return of Jesus, there is a growing interest among the people of God in the role of the Holy Spirit. By speaking of an early and a latter rain, Bible writers have given us the assurance that the Holy Spirit will be actively involved in the closing events of history (Hosea 6:3; Zech. 10:1; James 5:7). Seventh-day Adventists see the prophecies concerning the former and latter rains as applying to the history of the Christian church, and to the experience of God's people."
Just before the outpouring of the promised latter-rain power Satan would make a tactical move in an attempt to blunt the impact of the power of the Spirit upon the Christian world.
My friend, just, "Before the final visitation of God's judgments upon the earth there will be among the people of the Lord such a revival of primitive godliness as has not been witnessed since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be poured out upon His children. At that time many will separate themselves from those churches in which the love of this world has supplanted love for God and His Word. Many, both of ministers and people, will gladly accept those great truths which God has caused to be proclaimed at this time to prepare a people for the Lord's second coming. The enemy of souls desires to hinder this work; and before the time for such a movement shall come, he will endeavor to prevent it by introducing a counterfeit. In those churches which he can bring under his deceptive power he will make it appear that God's special blessing is poured out; there will be manifest what is thought to be great religious interest. Multitudes will exult that God is working marvelously for them, when the work is that of another spirit. Under a religious guise, Satan will seek to extend his influence over the Christian world" By The Great Controversy, p. 464.
May GOD bless our understanding as we walk with HIM.
By GARDEN MINISTRY
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