Episode 165

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2nd Feb 2025

Didaché - History of the Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement

If the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement is indeed a movement of the Holy Spirit, shouldn’t its founders and leaders be marked by holiness? In this eye-opening presentation, Justin Peters explores the movement's historical roots and examines the lives of its most revered figures—often called "God’s Generals."

📖 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

  • The origins of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement
  • The theological errors and moral failings of key figures like John Alexander Dowie, Charles Fox Parham, Amy Semple McPherson, William Branham, and others
  • The connection between historical charismatic leaders and modern false teachers
  • The role of the Azusa Street Revival, the Word of Faith movement, and the New Apostolic Reformation in shaping today’s charismatic teachings
  • Why the movement’s history raises serious theological concerns

Many believe that the Charismatic movement is led by the Holy Spirit, but history tells a different story. This is a must-watch for anyone seeking to understand the truth about its origins and impact.

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About the Podcast

Didaché
Didaché is dedicated to deepening our love for God through deepening our knowledge of God.
Didaché is the Greek word for teaching or doctrine. All Christians profess to love Jesus but few seem to have a passion for doctrine and theology. The Didaché podcast is dedicated to teaching sound doctrine and theology for it is by this that our knowledge of God is deepened which, in turn, enables our love for God to be deepened. The Bible says, "And this I pray, that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment" (Philippians 1:9).

This podcast will discuss doctrine, theology, hermeneutics, and how to apply all of these disciplines so that we can live lives obedient to God's word and for His glory. We will see how, far from being boring, there is nothing more exciting and practical for the Christian than to both know and apply sound doctrine. Most of the programs will simply be straight teaching from Justin but from time to time he will also interview special guests on the program, deal with current theological issues as they arise, and will dedicate some time to answering your questions that you send in. This podcast will not have all of the bells and whistles of some of the others, but what it lacks in sound effects we trust will be made up in content.

Justin Peters is a full-time itinerant preacher dedicated to expository preaching and biblically engaging many of the prevalent false doctrines that seek to "deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting" (Romans 16:17). He has earned both a Master of Divinity (2000) and Master of Theology (2002) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has preached in churches and conferences in 43 states and 27 countries. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Bozeman, MT, and are members of Grace Bible Church.