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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The concept, especially amongst charismatic Christians, that the works of the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and miracles) continue in the modern world. uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

cessationism

Etymology

From continuation + -ism.

Related phrases

holy spiritspeaking in tongues

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