I was going to do this article on “What are Charismatic Catholics?”, and as I started doing research, I discovered that it’s a charismatic movement that stemmed from Pentecostalism. When did Pentecostalism start? It stemmed from Christian Fundamentalism which was started because of the rise of Liberalism and Progressive Christianity. This is deep! There wasn’t a simple answer!
I’m going to try to explain all this in terms that a lay person — someone who is not an ordained minister or has gone to seminary — can understand. As a lay person myself, I had to sit through a few videos (which I’ve embedded below), from some of my favorite Christian resources, to get a grasp on how all of this developed.
I remember when I was on my spiritual journey getting to know Jesus, I was stumped at the time by all the “Christianese”, or “churchy words”. Because of that, I’m going to create a Glossary of Christian Terms, as a page here on my site, where I will define all these churchy words to hopefully clear up many misconceptions.
If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…
Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.
Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…
“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”
Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready?
Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!
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