This branch of Protestantism is distinguished by belief in the baptism with the Holy Spirit as an experience separate from conversion that enables a Christian to live a Holy Spirit–filled and empowered life. This empowerment includes the use of spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues and divine healing—two other defining characteristics of Pentecostalism. Because of their commitment to biblical authority, spiritual gifts, and the miraculous, Pentecostals tend to see their movement as reflecting the same kind of spiritual power and teachings that were found in the Apostolic Age of the early church. For this reason, some Pentecostals also use the term Apostolic or Full Gospel to describe their movement. COUNT 5
QSN1 Give two examples of spiritual gifts. ANS1 speaking in tongues and divine healing QSN2 What are other terms used to describe Pentecostalism? ANS2 Apostolic or Full Gospel QSN3 Pentecostals liken their teachings to those of what age? ANS3 Apostolic QSN4 Pentecostals believe in baptism with what entity? ANS4 the Holy Spirit QSN5 What three things are Pentecostals committed to? ANS5 biblical authority, spiritual gifts, and the miraculous