Orthodox Christianity is the leading religion in post-Soviet countries.Recent decades have openly declare themselves the various sects and denominations.One of these areas - Pentecostals.Who are they and what religion preach?
Pentecostal Church - it is a religious organization of Christians of Evangelical Faith.It is based on the teachings set forth in the Acts of the Apostles.After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, on the fiftieth day, the twelve apostles the Holy Spirit came in the form of the flames, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak for the first time in tongues, receiving the gift of prophecy, began to preach the gospel to all nations.
Currently Christians-Pentecostals have between 450 to 600 million. Pers.It is the largest Protestant denomination, which is the second largest among all Christians.There is no single Pentecostal congregation, there are many local churches and associations.
Pentecostals - who are they, and when the movement began?In 1901 in the United States originates "holiness movement."Group of students studying the reasons for the decline of faith among Protestants, came to the conclusion that it is a consequence of the lack of will among Christians "speaking in tongues."For this they will indulge in fervent prayer that accompanied the laying on of hands, and then one of the girls present spoke in an unknown tongue.Easy to receiving the gift and unusual experiences while speaking in tongues caused the rapid spread and wide popularity arose direction.
So there were Pentecostal Christians.Who are learned first in Finland, which at that time (in 1907) it was part of the Russian Empire.Pentecostal Church in Russia was first established in 1913 in St. Petersburg, where some groups of believers began to experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit and received the gift of speaking in tongues.During Stalin's persecutions Pentecostal movement went underground.But none of the authorities to destroy the Pentecostals or trying to dissolve them in other communities did not lead people to abandon their faith.
modern Pentecostal Christians - who are they, what are their theological features?They believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles on the fiftieth day after the resurrection of Christ - is not only a historical fact but also a phenomenon that should worry every believer.In our country and in some other countries call themselves Pentecostal Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith.They believe that only the most reliable infallible guide to Christian life can only be the Bible, arguing that it is available to read and study any person.Preachers and pastors urged to believe the Scriptures, read, and its own research, and build your life on it.Pentecostalism conducted prayer meetings, christening, organized Sunday schools for children engaged in charitable and missionary activities.
