What are the main beliefs of Pentecostals? At the heart of Pentecostal theology is the emphasis on the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a distinct experience subsequent to salvation. This baptism is often, though not always, accompanied by the manifestation of speaking in tongues, or glossolalia. Pentecostals believe this experience empowers believers for Christian service and witness (Kay, 2011). The centrality of divine healing is another cornerstone of Pentecostal belief. Drawing on passages such as James 5:14-15, Pentecostals affirm…

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