pentecostalism

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Definition

Noun: 1. The principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups: Pentecostalism refers to the theological beliefs, spiritual experiences, and worship practices associated with Pentecostal Christianity. 2. Characterized by religious excitement and speaking in tongues: A defining feature is the emphasis on a direct, personal experience with God, often expressed through emotionally expressive worship and the practice of glossolalia (speaking in tongues).

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The growth of Pentecostalism has been significant in many parts of the world.
    • Her research focuses on the history and global spread of Pentecostalism.
    • Pentecostalism places a strong emphasis on the active work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.
Advanced Usage
  • "The rise of Pentecostalism": A common phrase used in sociological and religious studies to discuss the rapid global expansion of Pentecostal movements in the 20th and 21st centuries.
    • Scholars have written extensively on the rise of Pentecostalism in Latin America.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pentecostal (adjective): Relating to Pentecostalism or Pentecostals.
    • She attends a Pentecostal church.
  • Pentecostal (noun): A member or adherent of a Pentecostal church.
    • The Pentecostals gathered for a conference.
  • Charismatic movement: A related but broader Christian movement that shares many practices with Pentecostalism (e.g., speaking in tongues, prophecy) but often exists within mainline Protestant and Catholic churches.
Synonyms
  • Charismatic Christianity: While not perfectly identical, this term is often used synonymously in a broad sense, especially when referring to the shared experiential practices.
Related Concepts (Not Synonyms)
  • Glossolalia: The technical term for speaking in tongues.
  • Baptism in the Holy Spirit: A key doctrine in Pentecostalism referring to a distinct experience following conversion, often evidenced by speaking in tongues.
  • Evangelicalism: A broader Protestant movement that emphasizes the Bible and conversion; Pentecostalism is often considered a subset or distinct stream within evangelicalism.
Noun
  1. the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues