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Evangelical Free Church In Sweden
The Evangelical Free Church in Sweden () is a Baptists, Baptist Christian denomination in Sweden. It is affiliated with the European Baptist Federation and the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Örebro. History Evangeliska Frikyrkan was founded in 1997 as a merger of the Örebro Mission (, founded in 1892 as Örebro Missionary Society), the Free Baptist Union (, founded in 1872) and the Swedish Holiness Union, Holiness Union (, founded in 1887). In 2011, it had 32,223 members. As of 2015, it has 304 churches and 34,400 members. According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 32,500 members and 300 churches. School Together with the Swedish Alliance Mission and the Pentecostal Alliance of Independent Churches, the church operates the (ALT). References External linksOfficial website {{Christianity in Sweden Christian organizations established in 1997 Baptist denominations in Europe Evangelicalism in Sweden Charismatic denominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism (), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, interdenominational movement within Protestantism, Protestant Christianity that emphasizes evangelism, or the preaching and spreading of the Gospel, Christian gospel. The term evangelical is derived from the Koine Greek word ''euangelion'', meaning “good news,” in reference to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Evangelicalism typically places a strong emphasis on personal conversion to Christianity, conversion, often described as being “born again (Christianity), born again,” and regards the Bible as the ultimate authority in matters of Christian theology, faith and practice. The definition and scope of evangelicalism are subjects of debate among theology, theologians and religious studies, scholars. Some critics argue that the term encompasses a wide and diverse range of beliefs and practices, making it difficult to define as a coherent or unified movement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Örebro Missionary Society
Örebro ( ; ) is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper. It is one of the largest inland hubs of the country, and a major logistic and commercial operating site. Örebro is home to Örebro University, a major university hospital, a medieval castle, the water park Gustavsvik as well as several large shopping malls and the Oset and Rynningeviken Nature Reserve adjacent to lake Hjälmaren. Örebro is a trade and logistics city with a strategic location 200 km from Stockholm, 330 km from Oslo and 280 km from Gothenburg. The city is served by Örebro Airport 10 km (6 mi) southwest of the city, and by Örebro Central Station, serviced by the Mälaren Line and Western Main Line. Etymology The name ''Örebro'' refers to a bridge (') c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charismatic Denominations
() is a personal quality of magnetic charm, persuasion, or appeal. In the fields of sociology and political science, psychology, and management, the term ''charismatic'' describes a type of leadership. In Christian theology, the term ''charisma'' appears as the ''Spiritual gift'' (''charism'') which is an endowment with an extraordinary power given by the Holy Spirit."Spiritual gifts". ''A Dictionary of the Bible'' by W. R. F. Browning. Oxford University Press Inc. ''Oxford Reference Online''. Oxford University Press. Accessed 22 June 2011. Etymology The English word ''charisma'' derives from the Ancient Greek word (), which denotes a "favor freely given" and the "gift of grace". The singular term and the plural term () both derive from the word (), meaning ''grace'' and ''charm''. In religious praxis, the Ancient Greeks ascribed ''personality charisma'' to their pantheon of gods and goddesses, e.g. attributing charm, beauty, nature, creativity, and fertility to the indiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evangelicalism In Sweden
Evangelicalism (), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, interdenominational movement within Protestantism, Protestant Christianity that emphasizes evangelism, or the preaching and spreading of the Gospel, Christian gospel. The term evangelical is derived from the Koine Greek word ''euangelion'', meaning “good news,” in reference to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Evangelicalism typically places a strong emphasis on personal conversion to Christianity, conversion, often described as being “born again (Christianity), born again,” and regards the Bible as the ultimate authority in matters of Christian theology, faith and practice. The definition and scope of evangelicalism are subjects of debate among theology, theologians and religious studies, scholars. Some critics argue that the term encompasses a wide and diverse range of beliefs and practices, making it difficult to define as a coherent or unified movement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptist Denominations In Europe
This list of Baptist denominations is a list of subdivisions of Baptists, with their various Baptist associations, conferences, conventions, fellowships, groups, and unions around the world. Unless otherwise noted, information comes from the World Baptist Alliance.Baptist World Alliance Statistics, bwanet.org, USA, accessed March 11, 2019 Africa Central Africa *Chadian Association of Baptist Churches *Baptist Churches of the Central African Republic *Evangelical Baptist Church of the Central African Republic *Baptist Community of Congo *Baptist Community of the Congo River *Native Baptist Church of Cameroon *Cameroon Baptist Convention *Union of Baptist Churches of Cameroon Southern Africa *African Baptist Assembly of Malawi, Inc. *African United Baptist Church *Association of Bible Baptist Churches in Madagascar *Baptist Convention of Angola *Baptist Evangelical Association of Madagascar *Baptist Union of Southern Africa *Baptist Union of Zambia *Igreja União Baptis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Organizations Established In 1997
A Christian () is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians form the largest religious community in the world. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title (), a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term '' mashiach'' () (usually rendered as ''messiah'' in English). While there are diverse interpretations of Christianity which sometimes conflict, they are united in believing that Jesus has a unique significance. The term ''Christian'' used as an adjective is descriptive of anything associated with Christianity or Christian churches, or in a proverbial sense "all that is noble, and good, and Christ-like." According to a 2011 Pew Research Center survey, there were 2.3 billion Christians around the world, up from about 600 million in 1910. Today, about 37% of all Christians live in the Americas, about 26% live in Europe, 24% live in sub-Saharan Africa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentecostal Alliance Of Independent Churches
The Pentecostal Alliance of Independent Churches () is a Pentecostal Christian denomination in Sweden. It is a member of the Pentecostal World Fellowship. Pelle Hörnmark took over as leader for second time in 2024, having previously led the movement from 2008-2016. History The movement has its origins in the establishment of the first Pentecostal church in Stockholm in 1910. In 2001, the Pentecostal Alliance of Independent Churches was founded. In 2017, the denomination had 439 churches and 87,392 members. PMU Interlife PMU Interlife is a non-governmental humanitarian organization established by the Pentecostal Alliance in 1965 and originally called Pentecostal Mission's Third World Aid. PMU Interlife manages international development efforts with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. Ecumenical cooperation Together with the Swedish Alliance Mission and the Evangelical Free Church in Sweden, the church operates the (ALT). See a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedish Alliance Mission
The Swedish Alliance Mission, ''SAM'', ( Swedish: ) is a Christian denomination in Sweden, mainly based in the town of Jönköping. Its roots are in the 19th-century revival. , the denomination had 13,777 members spread among 153 Swedish congregations and congregations outside Sweden. The denomination was established in 1919 as a merger of Jönköping Mission Society, the Jönköping District Christian Youth Association and the Scandinavian Alliance Mission in Sweden. History The Swedish Alliance Mission has its roots in the revival of the 19th century, mainly in Jönköping and neighboring counties. One of its leading figures was , who in 1836 became the priest of Kristine Church in Jönköping. There he invited people to read the Bible, and an "awakened" group was formed. Elmblad was soon transferred due to protests and was later active in the Swedish Evangelical Mission (, EFS). The group in Jönköping continued to meet in homes, despite the Conventicle Act, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedish Holiness Union
The Swedish Holiness Union (Swedish: ) was a Swedish free church denomination from 1887 to 1994. Originally, the Holiness Union was a mission society, but gradually it became a denomination with a Baptist and evangelical orientation. In 1994, after five years of cooperation, the Holiness Union merged with the Free Baptist Union () into , which in turn merged with Örebro Mission in 1997 to form the denomination , called the Evangelical Free Church in Sweden since 2002. History Like many other Swedish denominations, the Holiness Union emerged from the 19th century revival movement, particularly the Mission Friends. The revival that eventually became the Holiness Union broke out at Torp Manor in Närke in the 1880s, and was a lay-oriented movement with an emphasis on sanctification. The leaders were the manor's owner and the theological leader . Kihlstedt was originally a priest in the Church of Sweden, but in 1889 chose to resign his position there because of theological conc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Baptist Union
The Free Baptist Union (Swedish: ) was a Swedish Baptist Christian denomination that began in 1872, when Baptist preacher was expelled from the Baptist Union of Sweden, after having been accused of heresy. The Free Baptist Union gained followers mainly in Scania, Gotland, Dalarna, Västmanland and Västergötland. In the early 1900s, the denomination peaked at around 5000 members. In 1994, the Free Baptist Union merged with the Holiness Union, forming a denomination that in 1997 merged with the Örebro Mission The Örebro Mission () was a Protestantism, Protestant denomination in Sweden. It was founded in Örebro in 1892 by Baptist pastor John Ongman and was part of the Baptist Union of Sweden until 1936. In 1997, the denomination became part of the Ev ... to form what is today the Evangelical Free Church in Sweden. References Baptist denominations in Europe Protestantism in Sweden Christian denominations in Sweden {{Baptists-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Örebro Mission
The Örebro Mission () was a Protestantism, Protestant denomination in Sweden. It was founded in Örebro in 1892 by Baptist pastor John Ongman and was part of the Baptist Union of Sweden until 1936. In 1997, the denomination became part of the Evangelical Free Church in Sweden. References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Orebro Mission 1892 establishments in Sweden 1997 disestablishments in Sweden Protestantism in Sweden Christian organizations disestablished in 1997 Christian organizations established in 1892 History of Örebro Culture in Örebro Christian denominations in Sweden 19th-century establishments in Örebro County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Bible
The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are central to Christianity and Judaism, and esteemed in other Abrahamic religions such as Islam. The Bible is an anthology (a compilation of texts of a variety of forms) biblical languages, originally written in Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. The texts include instructions, stories, poetry, prophecies, and other genres. The collection of materials accepted as part of the Bible by a particular religious tradition or community is called a biblical canon. Believers generally consider it to be a Biblical inspiration, product of divine inspiration, but the way they understand what that means and Biblical hermeneutics, interpret the text varies. The religious texts were compiled by different religious communities into various official collections. The earliest contained the first five books of the Bible, called the Torah in Hebrew language, Hebrew and the Pentateuch (meaning 'five books') in Greek. The second- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
