“Charismatic” is derived from the New Testament Greek term charisma, translated “gift.” Charismatic theology holds to a belief in a spiritual experience subsequent to salvation commonly known as the baptism of the Holy Spirit [Kinnaman, Gary D., “And Signs Shall Follow” (Chosen Books) p. 13]. This experience is usually accompanied by speaking in other tongues, or glossolalia, a term derived from the New Testament Greek word that is translated “tongue.” The charismatic renewal is characterized by three things: the operation … Continue reading →