The pentecostal and charismatic traditions are distinguished by a Holy Spirit-baptism with the evidence of speaking in tongues. In their statement of faith, the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) affirm, “We believe that the full Gospel includes holiness of heart and life, healing for the body, and baptism in the Holy Spirit…
Category: Charismatic Movement
Apostles Today Part 2
Today’s apostles of the Charismatic movement or New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) claim to be foundational and governing apostles wielding spiritual authority in the present-day church. This claim is exactly what Paul warned the church about regarding false apostles in 2 Corinthians 11:12-13. For example, C. Peter Wagner adopted the official definition of apostle for the…