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  • noun Plural form of charismatic.

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Examples

  • What chiefly seems to distinguish Jesus from other Jewish charismatics is the intensity of what has been called his Abba experience, an experience that perhaps lies at the heart of his sense of authority.

    Who Do Men Say That I Am? 1986

  • What chiefly seems to distinguish Jesus from other Jewish charismatics is the intensity of what has been called his Abba experience, an experience that perhaps lies at the heart of his sense of authority.

    Who Do Men Say That I Am? 1986

  • One of my favourite authors is Tom Smail, who is a charismatic and big on calling charismatics back to focus on the cross/gospel.

    Cerulean Sanctum Dan Edelen 2010

  • Pentecostals or "charismatics" believe that the Holy Spirit can touch believers directly through spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues, divine healings, casting out demons and the ability to prophesy.

    William E. Jackson Jr.: Palin's Theological Outlook: Spiritual Warfare Waged from the White House? 2008

  • Abbé Pierre, founder of the Emmaus movement for the homeless; "charismatics" whose style draws on Pentecostalism, and traditionalists who love Latin rites and processions.

    Latest Articles 2010

  • "emerging churches" are very similar to his accusations towards "charismatics" a few years earlier, which makes the Pentecostal based Foursquare denomination also suspect in his eyes.

    Tall Skinny Kiwi 2008

  • "emerging churches" are very similar to his accusations towards "charismatics" a few years earlier, which makes the Pentecostal based Foursquare denomination also suspect in his eyes.

    Tall Skinny Kiwi 2008

  • "emerging churches" are very similar to his accusations towards "charismatics" a few years earlier, which makes the Pentecostal based Foursquare denomination also suspect in his eyes.

    Tall Skinny Kiwi 2008

  • "Pentecostals, charismatics, evangelicals -- they can tell you the exact moment when there was a change," Mansfield said.

    Palin, At Center of Political Stage, Keeps Mum on Faith Josh Fleet 2010

  • "Pentecostals, charismatics, evangelicals -- they can tell you the exact moment when there was a change," Mansfield said.

    Palin, At Center of Political Stage, Keeps Mum on Faith Josh Fleet 2010

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