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Charles Grandison Finney

Definition

Charles Grandison Finney was a prominent American preacher during the Second Great Awakening in the 19th century. He is known for his innovative revivalist techniques, which included the "anxious bench" and public prayer.

Analogy

Think of Charles Grandison Finney as a rock star of his time, but instead of music, he used religion to captivate audiences. His concerts were his revivals, and his songs were his sermons.

Related terms

Revivalism: This refers to the belief or practice in periodic spiritual renewal or awakening in Christian religious traditions. It's like hitting the refresh button on your browser when it starts to lag - it renews and revitalizes your faith.

Second Great Awakening: This was a Protestant religious revival movement during the early 19th century in the United States. Imagine it as a sequel to a blockbuster movie (the First Great Awakening) that brought back all the excitement and fervor of its predecessor.

Evangelicalism: A worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that maintains the belief that essence of Gospel consists of doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ's atonement. It's like being part of an exclusive club where everyone shares one core belief about how they can be saved.