Pentecostalism is a renewal movement within Protestant Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism with the Holy Spirit. For Christians, this event commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus Christ , as described in the second chapter of the Book of Acts. Pentecostalism was established in Kerala at the start of the 20th century. Indigenous Pentecostalism in India first emerged from the Syrian Christian community in the state of Kerala. Christianity in Kerala claims its origin in AD 52 [ citation needed ] when the Apostle Thomas arrived and preached the gospel to Jews.
We see a church that grows bigger than the biggest building can hold. We see a church that grows deeper in worship, passionate in praise, warmer through friendship and mature through teaching. We see a church, in which all play their part, releasing their God given gifts. Hackney Apostolic exists to reach and influence the community of Hackney by teaching through the Word of God, equipping believers for a Spirit filled life and and empowering people to lead and impact in every sphere of life.
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