Evangelicalism,also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism,is a worldwide interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the centrality of sharing the "good news" of Christianity,being "born again" in which an individual experiences personal conversion,as authoritatively guided by the Bible,God's revelation to humanity. The word evangelical comes from the Greek word for 'good news'.
Dispensationalism is a theological framework of interpreting the Bible which maintains that history is divided into multiple ages or "dispensations" in which God acts with his chosen people in different ways. It is often distinguished from covenant theology. These are two competing frameworks of Biblical Theology that attempt to explain the continuity of the Bible as a whole. The term "dispensationalism" is attributed to Philip Mauro,a critic of the system's teachings in his 1928 book The Gospel of the Kingdom.
The Holiness movement is a Christian movement that emerged chiefly within 19th-century Methodism,and to a lesser extent influenced other traditions such as Quakerism,Anabaptism,and Restorationism. The movement is historically distinguished by its emphasis on the doctrine of a second work of grace,which is called entire sanctification or Christian perfection. Churches aligned with the holiness movement additionally teach that the Christian life should be free of sin. For the Holiness movement,"the term 'perfection' signifies completeness of Christian character;its freedom from all sin,and possession of all the graces of the Spirit,complete in kind." A number of evangelical Christian denominations,parachurch organizations,and movements emphasize those beliefs as central doctrine.
Cru is an interdenominational Christian parachurch organization. It was founded in 1951 at the University of California,Los Angeles by Bill Bright and Vonette Zachary Bright. Since then,Cru has expanded its focus to include adult professionals,athletes,and high school students. In 2020,Cru had 19,000 staff members in 190 countries.
The International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies (IFCA),formerly known as the Christian Church of North America (CCNA),is a North American Pentecostal denomination with roots in the Italian-American community,but is now a multicultural denomination. Central offices are located in Transfer,Pennsylvania. Ministries of the church include Benevolence,Home Missions,FOCUS,Foreign Missions,Education,Lay Ministries,and Public Relations. A convention is held annually,and their official publication is Vista,a quarterly magazine.
The Alliance World Fellowship or Christian and Missionary Alliance is an international evangelical Christian denomination within the Higher Life movement of Christianity,teaching a modified form of Keswickian theology. The headquarters is in Reynoldsburg,Ohio,United States.
Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) is an evangelical theological seminary in Dallas,Texas. It is known for popularizing the theological system of dispensationalism. DTS has campuses in Dallas,Houston,and Washington,D.C.,as well as extension sites in Atlanta,Austin,San Antonio,Nashville,Northwest Arkansas,Europe,and Guatemala,and a multilingual online education program. DTS is the largest non-denominational seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
Prosperity theology is a religious belief among some Charismatic Christians that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them,and that faith,positive speech,and donations to religious causes will increase one's material wealth. Material and especially financial success is seen as a sign of divine favor.
Craig L. Blomberg is an American New Testament scholar. He is currently the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the New Testament at Denver Seminary in Colorado where he has been since 1986. His area of academic expertise is the New Testament,including subjects relating to parables,miracles,the historical Jesus,Luke-Acts,John,1 Corinthians,James,the historical trustworthiness of Scripture,financial stewardship,gender roles,the Latter Day Saint movement,hermeneutics,New Testament theology,and exegetical methods. Blomberg has written and edited multiple books.
Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary (Garrett) is a private seminary and graduate school of theology related to the United Methodist Church and is ecumenical in spirit. It is located in Evanston,Illinois,on the campus of Northwestern University. The seminary offers master's- and doctoral-level degrees,as well as certificate,micro-credentialing,and lifelong learning programs. It has thousands of alumni serving in ministry,education,organizational leadership,and public service throughout the world.
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) is a graduate-level theological institution located near Metro Manila in the Philippines. APNTS is a seminary in the Wesleyan theological tradition and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene through its Division of World Mission. Its mission is to prepare "men and women for Christ-like leadership and excellence in ministries." Its institutional vision is:"Bridging cultures for Christ,APNTS equips each new generation of leaders to disseminate the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Asia,the Pacific,and the world.
Christianity was first introduced to Thailand by European missionaries. In 2021,it represented 1.2% of the national population,which is predominantly Buddhist. Christians are numerically and organizationally concentrated more heavily in the north,where they make up an estimated 16% of some lowland districts and up to very high percents in tribal districts.
Free grace theology is a Christian soteriological view which holds that the only condition of salvation is faith,excluding good works and perseverance,holding to eternal security. Free Grace advocates believe that good works are not the condition to merit,to maintain,or to prove salvation,but rather are part of discipleship and the basis for receiving eternal rewards. This soteriological view distinguishes between salvation and discipleship –the call to believe in Christ as Savior and to receive the gift of eternal life,and the call to follow Christ and become an obedient disciple,respectively. Free grace theologians emphasize the absolute freeness of salvation and the possibility of full assurance that is not grounded upon personal performance. Norman Geisler has divided this view into a moderate form and a more radical form. The moderate form being associated with Charles Ryrie,and the more strong form with Zane Hodges.
M. Victor Paul was a biblical scholar who served as President of the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1993 to 1997.
Torch Trinity Graduate University is an evangelical graduate school and seminary in Yangjae-dong,Seocho District,Seoul,South Korea. It was formerly called Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology (TTGST). The university commits itself to the cause of Christian missions,with an emphasis on training future leaders of the church from all over the world.
The Presbyterian Church of the Philippines (PCP),officially The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the Philippines,is a growing evangelical,Bible-based Reformed church in the Philippines. It was officially founded by in 1986 and the General Assembly was organized in September 1996.
New Testament Church is a Christian denomination from Hong Kong,founded by the Hong Kong movie actress Mui Yee in 1963 then led by her daughter Zhang Lude. The leadership was then passed to Elijah Hong,and he settled down the New Testament Church on Mount Zion in Taiwan. The Chinese government classifies the church as heterodox.
Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS) is a theological seminary in Baguio,Philippines,operated by the Assemblies of God.
