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When reading Protestant Worship: Traditions in Transition written by James F. White, I was reminded of the great deal of history that has lead Protestantism to where it is currently standing. This division of the Body of Christ is in possession of tumultuous roots and branches, but she still stands to be the Hands and Feet of Christ. Within this book there was history that I knew very well, along with ideologies within separate denominations that I didn't necessarily agree with. Regardless of the details of the Body of Christ, we have all grown from one particular movement which has changed the direction of Christianity irrevocably. One aspect about the Methodist Denomination that I was unaware of was the significant contribution “to the ecumenical …show more content…

There is a main theological difference in relations to speaking in tongues. It is stated that “Pentecostals distinguished themselves from other Holiness churches by the insistence that speaking in tongues is the requisite evidence of reception of the Holy Spirit.” (Pg. 195) Not only that, but according to James White “within a short time, a great number of Pentecostal churches evolved, developing their own worship practices but with many common features.” (Pg. 196) So, from what I have read, it is vital for Pentecostal believers to receive the gift of tongues as proof that they have the Holy Spirit within them. I feel that this theology is very hurtful to the Kingdom of God, because Pentecostals can also state that they are based off the Holiness movement. More than that, I believe that denominations become quizzical when they pick and choose how they are wanting to interpret and live out the Scriptures. The development of Methodist is leaning more and more progressive, while Pentecostalism is remaining more conservative, and the confusion can show itself when the Pentecostalism is the child of

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