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Evangelical is a term referring to a movement in Christianity, a type of Christian, and a group of Protestant denominations. Although the boundaries can blur, evangelical is generally considered distinct from “mainline” Protestant denominations. Adding to the confusion is the innovation of the emergent church.
- According to the National Association of Evangelicals website, denominations included are
- Reformed, Holiness, Anabaptist, Pentecostal, Charismatic and others.
- Historian David Bebbington identifies the characteristics of evangelicals
- Belief in being “born-again”
- Active expression of faith through mission
- Obedience to the authority of the Bible
- Stressing of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross
History
Evangelicalism has roots in 17th century England, Germany and Scandanavia and flourished during the
