Theologically, contemporary worship music is influenced by Pentecostal and evangelical theologies.
Consistent with Pentecostal theology, the denomination teaches that Christians should seek the baptism with the Holy Spirit, which is an experience distinct from and subsequent to the new birth.
In the twentieth century, Pentecostal theology and the charismatic movement became widespread.
Evangelical theology, Pentecostal or renewal theology and fundamentalist theology, often combined with dispensationalism, all moved from the fringe into the academy.
Ervin's Pentecostal theology, his scholarly and formal communication style, and ecumenical beliefs made him the exception to the rule.
Any Spirit-filled Christian, according to Pentecostal theology, has the potential, as with all the gifts, to prophesy.
The charismatic movement began in the 1960s and resulted in Pentecostal theology and practice being introduced into many mainline denominations.
Evangelical theology, Pentecostal or Renewal theology and Fundamentalist theology, often combined with Dispensationalism, all moved from the fringe into the academy.
Fletcher often wrote about entire sanctification, which has been influential to the holiness movements in Methodism, as well as in the development of Pentecostal theology.
It has embraced a Pentecostal theology not typically found in African-American Baptist churches.