Charismatic Movement Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does the greek word charismata mean and what is it used to refer to in the bible
Gifts of grace
Special qualities that christians receive through the holy spirit, according to paul
What is noteable about the Charismata in later books of the bible e.g. ephesians and peter
Much less is mentioned of them-the church already moving towards a regulated order
Name some of the Charismata mentioned in the bible and the corresponding book
Romans-Serving, teaching, leadership, compassion, giving
Corinthians-Faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, tongues
Peter-speaking for god, serving
What is glossalia
Speaking in tongues-common in charismatic movements
What is pentecostalism
20th cent. movement-believed in the miaculous events of Acts with the outpouring of the spirit. They believe mass healing and conversions could also happen nowadays.
What are key pentecostal beliefs
There is a 2nd baptism- that of the holy spirit-that takes place after conversion
Many believe speaking in tongues confirms this 2nd baptism
Focus on spontaneous worship and healing
Anti-ecumenical-dislike hierarchy
-What is a criticism of the charismatic movement
Anti-intellectual-Breed an indifferencce to actual christian doctrine by focusing on emotional and social characteristics
What is the charismatic movement sometimes described as
Neo-pentecostalism
What are the key differences between charismatic and pentecostal churches
Speaking in tongues is not emphasised as much in charismatic movements
Less reference to the 2nd baptism of the holy spirit
Who began the charismatic movement
Dennis Bennet in California
What is the book and film about a pentecostal minister who leaves his suburban denomination help inner city gangs called
The cross and the switchblade
Which pioneer of televangelism bought pentecostalism to a wider audience
Oral Roberts, a methodist minister
Whhen did the first CofE congregation declare itself charismatic
1963
What is the fountain trust
A national network to encourage charismatic worship in the UK
When did the Charismatic Renewal of the Catholic Church begin, adn what happened
1967-In a church in Pittsburgh, a group read the cross and the switchblade, then had dramatic experiences of speaking in tongues and other gifts. This spread to uni of notre dame, and then spread worldwide
How many Charismatic Christians did Pope Paul VI welcome to a conference on the charismatic movement
10,000
In 1980, which charismatic priest was appointed by whom as preacher to the papal household
Raniero Cantalamessa-remained until 2024
What % of catholics nowadays identify as charismatic
10-15%-up to 150 million total
What was the fastest growing church movement in Britain in the 1980s, and what did they believe
House Church movement, also called restorationism
Believed god is restoring his kingdom in the last days-
had charismatic experiences-
Church legalism swept aside by the coming of the spirit
What is Xenolalia
Speaking in foreign tongues unknown to the speaker
What is the Toronto Blessing
A set of ecstatic, Charismatic experiences at a Vineyard Church near Toronto Airport-
What are the 4 main beliefs of the Charismatic movement
Glossalia
Propehcy-Both telling the future and conveying the word of god directly
Healing-Mark 16-Jesus says his followers will cure the sick
Inspiration in worship-e.g. spontaneous movement, music playing, free form prayer
What is the main appeal of the charismatic movement
It does not offer, like strict doctrinal christianity, knowledge about God, but rather a direct experience of him
What is the general view of the charismatic movement by mainstream churches
Broadly accepting as long as a number of conditions are met
Conforms to the bible
Spreads love and joy
Affirms jesus as lord
The experience matches with the wishes of the leader of the congregation
