The Vineyard movement occupies a distinctive place in modern Christian history. Emerging from the Jesus Movement of the 1970s, it brought together elements that had often existed separately within Christianity: evangelical commitment to Scripture and evangelism, charismatic expectations concerning the Holy Spirit, contemporary worship music, church planting, and a strong emphasis on the present reality … Read More “The History of the Vineyard Church: John Wimber, the Third Wave, and the Renewal of Worship” »
Tag: Charismatic Christianity
Modern History
Pentecostalism
Pentecostalism takes its name from the event at Pentecost as described in Acts 2. In that passage, there was coming of the Holy Spirit that was accompanied by speaking in tongues. Pentecostals identify with that experience and seek it for their own life. The origin of Pentecostalism is often traced back to Azusa Street Revival … Read More “What is Pentecostalism?” »
