Charles Parham's influence on the development of Pentecostalism is significant. He was instrumental in articulating the
doctrine of evidential tongues and expanding the Apostolic Faith Movement.
His teachings on baptism in the Holy Spirit and the role of Spirit filled believers in evangelism were foundation to the modern. Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Parham's vision of a restored New Testament Christianity and his emphasis on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit through spiritual gifts were pivotal in shaping the beliefs and practices of early Pentecostals.
In this, Book One, Bernie Wade revisits Charles and his wife Sarah's accomplishments from about the time of their meeting in the later 1800s until his impact on his spiritual son, William Joseph Seymour.