Charismatic Movement

One God in three persons; Trinitarian theology is standard

One God, Trinitarian, personal, and active in creation and history

Holy Spirit gifts continue; Spirit baptism is a normative experience

Jesus is fully God and fully human, the risen and reigning Lord

Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit

Christ existed eternally as divine Son before becoming incarnate

Salvation by grace; specific formulations vary by host tradition

Christ's death brings redemption; specific theories vary by tradition

Predestination views vary; Arminian-leaning emphases are common

Human sinfulness and need for redemption are universally affirmed

Soul survives death; conscious life continues into eternity

Hell affirmed as real; universalism is a minority view

Heaven and eternal life with God are universally affirmed

Jesus will literally return; strong eschatological expectancy is common

Premillennial, amillennial, and Kingdom Now views all present

Ranges from Episcopal hierarchy to apostolic networks to congregational

Ordained clergy in Catholic and mainline streams; lay emphasis in independent

Full sacramental theology in Catholic streams; ordinances in Protestant

Biblical canon follows host tradition; Scripture is authoritative

Inerrancy affirmed in evangelical streams; inspiration universal

Prophecy, tongues, and words of knowledge continue today

Affirms divine Logos; divinity of Christ central to Gospel proclamation

Affirms virgin birth; supernatural conception central to Messiah's identity

Interpreted variously; often Christ as rock; some accept Petrine succession

God's sovereignty in calling; emphasis on responsive obedience to God's choice

Faith and works together; obedience to Spirit's empowerment produces fruit

Trinitarian baptismal formula; baptism in the Holy Spirit foundational to Charismatic identity

Affirms Christ's divinity; exalted Lord and King seated at God's right hand

Varied millennial views; amillennial and premillennial both represented

Affirms God as Creator; varied on scientific details; some accept evolution

Textual status acknowledged; often used in preaching despite textual questions

Textually secondary but valued for Jesus' compassion and Spirit's work of grace

Some cite for Trinity; textual status acknowledged; not widely emphasized

Accepted in Catholic and Orthodox Charismatic contexts; varied in Protestant groups

Not canonical; patristic source valued for spiritual insights but not Scripture

Sunday worship standard; Sabbath observance follows host tradition

No prohibition; healing ministry emphasizes prayer alongside medicine

Military service viewed through host tradition; generally permitted

Christian holidays celebrated with charismatic worship expression