continuationism

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noun

The concept, especially amongst charismatic Christians, that the works of the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and miracles) continue in the modern world.

Opposite
cessationism
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Meanings

nouncontinuationism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe concept, especially amongst charismatic Christians, that the works of the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and miracles) continue in the modern world.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
cessationism

Origin

From continuation + -ism.

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Translations

Portuguese continuísmo
  • continuísmocontinuationism — see also continuationism
Cite this entry
APA

continuationism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/continuationism

MLA

“continuationism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/continuationism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “continuationism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/continuationism.

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