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New movements in theology 2 Flashcards

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where does evangelical christianity come from

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18th century protestantism roots

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what does evangelical Christianity want to do

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renew effect of Jesus’ good new

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why is evangelical Christianity less focused on academic theology

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this is shared with Pentecostalism and charismatic christianity
more focused on literature that’s closer to Jesus’ teachings

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why is evangelical Christianity critical of the modern world

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bcos it opposes divorce, homosexuality and feminism

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A McGrath’s 4 main features of evangelical Christianity

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  1. strong biblical emphasis
  2. gives weight to Jesus’ saving death on the cross
  3. personal conversion, ‘born again’
  4. committed to converting others
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Impact of evangelical Christianity (2)

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influential in current Christianity due to strong beliefs in Bible and Holy Spirit of God
impact in Africa due to slaves being in origination of Evangelical Christianity in US, 18 19 and 20th century

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Limitations of evangelical Christianity (2)

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opposing divorce can be harmful

doesn’t fit in with modern day views

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Success of evangelical Christianity

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not political, just converting souls, helps fit capitalist society

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When did Pentecostalism start and explain

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start of 1900s

early Christian communities to the Pentecost (when the Holy Spirit first descended)

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Pentecostalism bible quote

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“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:4

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What is the gift of the Holy Spirit

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glossolalia (tongues)

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What did Parnham do

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made a connection between glossolalia and baptism in the in Holy Spirit, ‘born again’ accompanied by speaking in tongues, prophecies, exorcism and healing

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what religion does Pentecostalism follow and how (4)

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Evangelicalism
hostile to liberal christianity
uses Bible heavily 
believes a second coming of Christ 
less emphasis on academic theology
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how is Pentecostalism set apart

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by the experience of these ‘gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and the emphasis on them as opposed to church doctrine or sacraments

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what does Pentecostalism worship focus on (3)

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experience as opposed to church structures
takes place for example in tents, shops and garages
oral movement, stories and songs, don’t need high levels of literacy so appeal in poverty stricken areas
straight forward guidelines with profound personal experience

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Pentecostalism spread

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spread rapidly through US, then a base was created so it could spread worldwide
at the same time Pentecostalism Christian Revival in Wales, and founding of that style in Africa

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Pentecostalism compared to traditional Christian denominations

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sits on margin of traditional Christian denominations

18
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what religion is similar to Pentecostalism

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Charismatic Christianity

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when did Charismatic Christianity develop

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post 1960s, since then, there has been a global charismatic upsurge

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what is Charismatic Christianity a combination of

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tradition and modernity: solutions of modern life problems and breaks free from traditional Christianity

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what is offered to all in Charismatic Christianity

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the gift of the Holy Spirit

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focus and congregations of Charismatic Christianity

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egalitarian (equality) and offers confidence
focuses on experience, academia not required
congregations are supportive cohesive and offers aid

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why was there an impact on upsurge in Christianity

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  1. share profound sense of mission and spreads a powerful message of personal salvation and conversion
  2. marginalised groups in movement were spread, new countries so new opportunities
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what about world international immigrants and which religions did this impact

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2012, Christianity = 49%

pentacostalism and charismatic Christianity

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emergence of the two religions lead to what growth (P and CC)

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massive growth in Africa, shift from Europe

led Growth of African and European countries

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What happens when people travel in terms of Christianity

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they bring Christianity with them

some of the largest congregations in Europe are African founded

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How many Pentecostals are there in the world

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approx 500mil spread globally

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what challenges has Christianity had, with secularisation and modernisation from what christianity in terms of the three theologies

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liberation and its emphasis on the poor
black who wanted to redefine christianity
feminist and its greater equality
- impacted Christians wold wide, forced a review on churches and emphasis to help the poor

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what was the most significant change and why

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evangelicalism, Pentecostalism and charismatic christianity

led to new churches worldwide

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