Pentecostal Religion (Noun)
Meaning
Any fundamentalist Protestant Church that uses revivalistic methods to achieve experiences comparable to the Pentecostal experiences of the first Christian disciples.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Pentecostal religion emphasizes the importance of speaking in tongues as a sign of spiritual awakening.
- Many Pentecostal churches have a strong focus on healing and deliverance, often incorporating these practices into their worship services.
- The Pentecostal religion has grown rapidly in recent decades, particularly in Africa and Latin America.
- Critics of the Pentecostal religion argue that its emphasis on emotional experience can lead to a lack of theological depth and intellectual rigor.
- The Pentecostal religion has also been associated with the charismatic movement, which emphasizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the importance of spiritual experience.