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rejection of God, has nudged humanity that much closer to the final judgment. (Portions from
https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-modernism.html)

Emergence of Evangelicalism, c. 1900

Evangelicalism is a somewhat broad term used to describe a movement within Protestantism that is
characterized by an emphasis on having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship
begins when a person receives Christ's forgiveness and is spiritually reborn. Those who ascribe to this
belief are called Evangelicals.

The word evangelicalism is derived from the Greek words euangelion, which means "good news,"
and euangelizomai, which means "to proclaim as good news." This good news is that "Christ died for our
sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the
Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve" (1 Corinthians 15:3b-5). This good
news, which is the Gospel of Christ, and the preaching of it are what Evangelicalism was based upon.

The roots of Evangelicalism go back to the Protestant Reformation, during which time the Bible was
brought to the masses. Formerly neglected biblical truths were rediscovered and taught. It wasn't until
the great revivals of the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, though, that Evangelicalism
truly began as a movement. As happened during the Reformation, the Evangelical movement and its
focus on having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ brought a renewed vigor in accurately
interpreting and applying God's Word. This has carried through to this day, though the term has come to
be misused and misapplied.

Notable Theologians of the evangelical movement include Carl F. H. Henry (b. 1913), James I. Packer (b.
1926), and Clark Pinnock (b. 1939)

Traditionally, Evangelicalism has been theologically conservative. This has become less and less
distinctive, however. Its current use is no longer limited to actual born-again Christians, nor to those
considered to be conservatives or fundamentalists. In fact, some simply equate Evangelicalism with
Protestantism itself, liberal or otherwise. Sadly, Evangelicalism is now most often equated with
conservative politics. While an Evangelical Christian worldview will result in conservative political views,
politics is definitely not the focus of true Evangelicalism.

So, the definition of Evangelicalism varies in the eyes of the world. The true heart of Evangelicalism,
though, is in proclaiming the Gospel message in both word and deed. To an Evangelical Christian, there
is no higher calling than to live out and share this message and the truth of God's love.
(https://www.gotquestions.org/evangelicalism.html)

Emergence of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement, 1906-8

Pentecostalism is a fairly modern movement within Christianity that
can be traced back to the Holiness movement in the Methodist
Church. A major focus of Pentecostal churches is Holy Spirit baptism
as evidenced by speaking in tongues. There are approximately 170
different denominations that identify themselves as Pentecostal.

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