Two short but interesting YouTube clips featuring Joshua from "Ready for Harvest", in which he tries to sort out the differences between Pentecostals and charismatics. I always used the terms interchangeably, but it seems that´s an over-simplification. On the other hand, the differences and/or similarities are somewhat hard to pin down!
The most obvious difference is chronological: the Pentecostals are older (think circa 1900). The charismatics emerged during the 1970´s, often inside established non-charismatic denominations. Those who broke away to form separate charismatic denominations are sometimes refered to as "neo-charismatics".
I also get the impression that while the Pentecostals seem more theologically united (apparently the typical position is a somewhat peculiar Baptist/Methodist mix plus "spirit baptism"), the latter-day charismatics are more heterogeneous in both theology and worship style. For some reason, Joshua doesn´t mention the combination of prosperity gospel and charismatic Christianity...or is that yet another distinct "wave"?
Make of this material what you wish.
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