What is the difference between Pentecostal churches and Fundamentalist churches?

Question

Is there a difference?

Answer 1

"Fundamentalist" these days is more of a derogatory term non-Christians use, and is not really part of Christian ecclesiastic language anymore. So I'm not sure what you consider a "fundamentalist" church to be. The term does not mean anything in a Christian context.

However, Pentecostals can be distinguished from other denominations in a few ways:

- Charismatic: Pentecostals are big on "gifts of the Holy Spirit", such as speaking in tongues, interpreting tongues, holy laughter, etc. Some Pentecostals go as far as to say that these are mandatory for Christians.

- Oneness Pentecostalism: some Pentecostals disbelieve in the trinity to the extent that they consider Jesus to be the Father and the Holy Spirit, not distinct in any way.

The Baptist churches tend to reject speaking in tongues and other charismatic tendencies. They strongly reject the 'oneness' doctrine.

Answer 2

Fundamentalist is a category that cuts across denominations, while Pentecostal is a denominational category (although including more than one denomination/organization). Most Pentecostal churches are fundamentalist - they emphasize the inerrancy of the Bible, the Virgin Birth, etc. They tend, however, to be less focused on such things than other fundamentalist churches, since they are more concerned with the experiential aspects of the faith.

Does this help? If you need more information let me know!

Answer 3

Yes,

Baptist Churches and Assembly of God Churches almost have identical beliefs and agree on the major Theological points, except for the Doctrine of Eternal Security and the Spiritual Gifts (baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking of tounges)

Baptist will say that Salvation cannot be lost or forfieted Penetcostals say yes they can.

Baptist will say that the Spiritual Gifts were only for the original 12 apostles (except Judas) and ceased after the died.
Pentecostals say no, they still exist.

I wont't get into all the verses that are used on all this as it would take days (Literally) and both Topics have been hotly debated. If You like, E-Mail me and I can arrange for us to speak on line in Yahoo Messenger Chat room for a detailed look at those Differences, and what Bible verses are used by both sides of the debate and what context are used for them

Answer 4

The Apostolic Pentecostal church I am part of
the church started on the day of Pentecost
Salvation is in Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

We do not believe the trinity, that is not in the Bible the only number to describe God is 1
We do Believe the there is one God
Mar 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
the Name of God is Jesus

Answer 5

Pentecostals (former one here) are really into the spiritual gifts......and there are some true born-again Christians within their sect.......
Fundamentalists (I'm a Baptist now) concentrate on the fundamental truths of scripture.......