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Pentecostalism. Early History of Pentecostalism. Acts 2:1-4 - Pentecost Glossolalia Evidence of “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” – “Second Blessing” Definitive and concrete sign of salvation Also evidence of this occurring in 1800s Charles Parham 1901, Bethel Bible College in Kansas
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Early History of Pentecostalism • Acts 2:1-4 - Pentecost • Glossolalia • Evidence of “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” – “Second Blessing” • Definitive and concrete sign of salvation • Also evidence of this occurring in 1800s • Charles Parham • 1901, Bethel Bible College in Kansas • Azusa Street Revival • 1906 – William Seymour • Thousands sought Baptism in the Spirit (as evidenced by tongues)
Acts 2:1-4 (KJV) • 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. • 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. • 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. • 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
History – 1906 till present • 1914 – Assemblies of God Formed • “Finished Work” Theory • vs. “Third Blessing” • Oral Roberts – Healing Evangelist of the 50s • Full Gospel Business Men • Current Status
Other Significant Practices • Baptism • Believer’s Baptism • Immersion • Communion • Symbolic meal • Worship (In addition to tongues) • Prophesying, healings, exorcisms, hand-clapping, shouting, “slain in the Spirit” • Free worship, often involves an altar call, music, and sermon
Rituals • Communion – 4 or 5 times a year • Focus on fellowship • Marriage • Takes one of 3 forms • Funeral • Looked at as a celebration of a person’s life, rather than in mourning
Rituals (cont.) • Sins should be confessed, often encouraged to meet with the Pastor • Pastor will pray a Prayer of Restoration with them • For the sick • Anointing with oil occurs • Also praying over for healing • Ordination • Takes place Friday evening of the Council for the larger District of Congregations (CATC a part of PAW – Pentecostal Assemblies of the World)
Tracing Pentecostalism Methodist/Holiness Movement Pentecostalism Charismatic Renewal Classic Pentecostalism Aboriginal Movements “Oneness” Trinitarian “Holiness”/ “Second Blessing” “Finished Work”
Churches in the Pentecostal Movement • 4 Largest Organizational Structures Under the Classical Movement • Assemblies of God - Trinitarian • Church of God (“Oneness”) • Church of God in Christ • Pentecostal Assemblies of the World – P.A.W • Includes various independent churches, such as Faith Apostolic Temple
Pentecostalism in Minnesota • Some of the early events preceding Parham’s glossalalia and Azusa had origins in parts of Minnesota • Formally, Pentecostal Movements came to Minnesota immediately following Azusa (1907)
History of Christ Apostolic Temple Church • Founded Sept. 17, 1935 • New assembly begun to combat bigotry from three other congregations • Thirteen people (referred to as “saints”) undertook this mission • Chose to be a part of P.A.W • Elder Alfred Lawrence as the first pastor • August 1997, moved into the current church home
Order of Worship • Opening prayer • Music led by the “Praise Team” • Testimonials from the congregation • Offering • Bishops welcome • Reading from selected text and the “homily” • Anointing and blessing- “call to discipleship”
Music • Gospel music • English with a common language register • Music interacts with whole service and emphasizes their praise and worship • The instruments need professional skills but the songs do not