Emergent Churches / Emergent Worship

[DeanZF]

It's not a real easy job, defining the differences!



Both believe in the modern expressions of the Spirit through believers, especially within the context of the body. Both believe that those expressions should be in agreement with Scripture.



One tends to be denominational (pentecostals) and the other tends to be either within mainstream denominations or as independent bodies.



Classic Pentecostals define salvation in light of the infilling of the Holy Spirit. They'll tell you that if you've not spoken in tongues, you're not saved. That's the pharisaic portion that the little wikki entry refers to.



There's lots more out there, I'm sure, precious little of which has anything to do with the emergent church movement per se. There can be those who wander off the beaten path in ANY line of Christianity. Sadly.