A trend is sweeping the world that promises to change the way
Christianity will be presented in the twenty-first century. While the
seeker-friendly era attempted to bring a generation of baby-boomers to
Jesus, promoters of the emerging church say new methods are required to
reach the postmodern generation that is hungry for spiritual
experiences. The emerging church endeavors to attract unbelievers to
Christ by providing these experiences. Many Pastors and church leaders
are weaving together elements from different religious traditions.
Emergent church leaders say that in order to go ahead, we must go back
in time and reintroduce mystical techniques that include the
introduction of candles, incense, icons, statues, prayer stations and
sacraments. While proponents believe the emerging church is the key to
revival, others are concerned and claim that may be part of the last
days apostasy described in the Bible. In The Emerging Church: Revival
or Return to Darkness? Roger Oakland documents the extra-biblical nature
of the emerging church.
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