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CharismaAn earlier presentation graphics program for Windows from Micrografx that included a comprehensive media manager for managing large libraries of image, sound and video clips. charisma, charism Christianity a divinely bestowed power or talent How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These five C's of Christ, Canon, Church, Conscience, and Charismata work together to constitute a constellation of authority in Baptist life. In contrast to the consensus view which, following the classic typology of Max Weber, takes Paul's references to charismata as indicative of a concrete social form of leadership distinct from traditional or legal-rational authority, Campbell argues that "charisma, for Paul, is a theological interpretation [emphasis added], a value he places on all service rendered to the community, whether exceptional or routine" (p. Raptures and charismata were insufficient proof of holiness; signs of humility, discretion, and obedience to clerical authority were essential to ensure the diffusion of their influence and to protect them from suspicion of heresy. |
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