Pentecostalism

We look at the rise of Pentecostalism in the Protestant church and the later charismatic movement.

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[dawinner]

A man went to the Pastor of his church and said, “I won't be attending Church anymore.”
Pator said, “May I ask why?”
He said, “I see people on their cell phones texting and typing during the service, some are gossiping, some just aren’t living right, some are sleeping, some are staring at me, they are all just hypocrites.”
The Pastor was silent. Then he said, “Can I ask you to do something for me before you make your final decision?”
He said, “Sure, what's that?”
He said, “Take a glass of water and walk around the church two times and don't let any water fall out of the glass.”
He said, “Yes I can do that!” He went and got the glass of water and walked around the church two times. He came back and said proudly, “It's done.”
The pastor asked him these questions; “Did you see anybody on their phone?; Did you see anybody gossiping?; Was anybody living wrong?; Did you see anyone sleeping?”
He said, “I didn't see anything because I was so focused on this glass, so the water wouldn't spill out”
He told him, “When you come to church, you should be just that focused on God, so that you don't fall. That’s why Jesus said, ‘Follow Me’, He did not say follow them.”

Don't let your relationship with God be determined by how others relate with God. Let it be determined by how focused you are with God.
AMEN

[someguy]

I grew up apostolic Pentecostal and always heard that the difference between us and charismatic was that charismatic taught how to speak in tongues while we believed it was something that could not be taught

[gladysrodriguezpitre]

I was raised in a Pentecostal church and I just wanna say... thank you.

You have shown knowledge and wisdom about our movement. Many people misunderstand us and mock us- but you have not. You simply explained.

This is my first of yours that I have seen and I look forward to seeing your other videos. You have earned my subscription. Gracias & GBU

[AmpsWatts]

This is the most comprehensive and informative presentation on Pentecostalism I have come across -  full of historical facts no emotional  or irrational presumptions. I salute you Ryan Reeves.

[johnechterhoff]

It's great listening to you. At 64, you prove it's never too late to learn more about Christianity. Thanks!

[LauraTeAhoWhite]

I have nothing but bad memories of the Pentacostal church. I remember being fearful as a child watching people speak gibberish, fall on the ground and convulse, satanic panic, conspiracy theories, armageddon etc. This fear followed me everywhere and in everything I did as a young person. Now as an adult I see the church as a emotionally manipulative mad house.

[carolebrown-gambino]

Wow, someone who knows there's a difference between Pentecostals and Charismatics! Love it !

[diodorusb]

Probably the best Documentary on Pentecostal movement.
Thanks and God bless you for bringing clarity to many who have no clue of Pentecostals but speak evil without investigating first.

[philipbloomfield]

Wow, a very fair presentation! As a pentecostal pastor I am well used to intellectual slander, but who ever this man is, he has been fair and balanced in his presentation. I would like to hear more of his materials.

[sunshinegirl]

I was raised Charismatic Roman Catholic. My family went through the Life in the Spirit Seminar / Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the late 70s. We attend mass every week and don’t behave any differently, treating mass with reverence since we are receiving the Eucharist. However, we attend prayer meetings with other Charismatics where we pray in tongues, sing worship songs with our hands raised and we faith share. A lot of people don’t realize that Catholics can be Charismatics too and always assume we are Pentecostal so I thought I would share what it’s like. God bless!

[vaughntongs]

5 years on and your lectures are still having an impact. Im loving learning about church history. Thank you so much for your faithful research and teaching.
You are a true gift to the church.
Bless you.

[meldtoys]

New Subscriber-for-Life! Exactly what I want: short, meaty message with clever, pertinent illustrations!

[ishouldbesleeping]

My Grandmother was married to a Pentecostal preacher that did tent revivals throughout Texas. Her mother was black Dutch and her Dad was Irish. She married the Pentecostal preacher (an Indian and Eastern European Blend). My sister was Pentecostal and is now Charismatic. We were raised in California and everyone goes to River or Bethal type churches there in her family. I wish I could be like her. She is SO hospitable and fun loving. None of us have as large, close knit, families that seem so happy. They got something right! But I never heard you aren’t Christian if you don’t speak in tongues or prophesies from ANY Pentecostal relatives. So maybe you’re not getting that part right. My Grandparents were church of God and my Sister is not.. they all love music and worshiping. I think her children are more cool young types that practice all the gifts and are kind and artsy types that are not rigid or uptight. Sweet people. I wish I could be that good and gentle natured. My experience would say they are of great faith and sweet, modern people in their eras.

[kathrynkroll]

Thank you for providing this content! I am genuinely committing to my education for basically the first time in my life and you are a superb resource. Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[Denice]

My favorite part about the Pentecostals is how diversify their congregations are. You still see that today. I’ve been to lotta denominations and I have never seen the diversity like I see in Penecostal churches or assemblies of God. I think it’s interesting that is their actual origin

[timhiatt]

Ryan, thank you so much for your diligent scholarship and hard work in putting these lectures on youtube. I grew up as a missionary kid in the Assemblies of God (pentecostal) denomination and I am currently an AG minister. I think this summary of the history of the pentecostal movement is brilliantly done. I don't understand why anyone would feel like you are being critical of charismatics or pentecostals. We who have grown up in the movement are very aware of its excesses and faults (or we should be). I'm so glad I discovered your youtube channel. I also enjoyed your lecture on the Great Schism. I'm hooked and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. What I love about your lectures and the thing that comes through so clearly is your sincere love for the gospel and your love for the Lord! Thanks again, and keep up the amazing work!

[xdiaz]

GREAT VIDEO! I was born and raised in a Latino Pentecostal church and was kinda always made to feel by other believers that in the Christian Family, Pentecostals are analogous to the Crazy uncle that believes in Aliens. Believe me, I’ve heard it all. I appreciate how respectful, unbiased and informational this was. And I agree with the 4th wave you described, I see it myself, pentecostals trying to bridge Holy Ghost and Fire w/ the sound Barean mind. Spot on, Thanks again for the time it must have taken you to compile this🙏. God Bless.

[JosephDStec]

"...seem to have gone the opposite in their makeup use..." That was a sly shot! Love these videos! I feel the need to donate to help the cause.

[DPR-eifq]

Grew up in a Pentecostal family, When I got out of high school I began attending the Episcopal church. It's been 42 years now and never been more happier in my life.

[supercueman]

I just became pentecostal 6 months ago..
I felt like i belong there, like it was my Family the 2day.
i actually do speak in tounges in my dreams for 12 yr now. Before i went to a pentecostal church
This pastor tells me yes you have a gift.
Now i know why i been doing what i been doing..
Now i do it often in my church now and Pray!!! like this to others, and me.
Amen!!!