What Denomination Are You?
posted on November 12, 2011 at 9:10 am
As many of you know, Christianity has split into smaller divisions, or denominations, throughout its history. Some denominations you’ve probably heard of include Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic. There are even denominations within denominations (such as United Methodist and Wesleyan Methodist)! There are so many different denominations and sets of beliefs, and I wanted to share mine with you.
I am part of a denomination called the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel – ICFG or Foursquare for short. Foursquare is a Pentecostal denomination that came out of the evangelistic ministry of a woman named Aimee Semple McPherson in 1923. As a member of the ICFG, I believe that Jesus is the Savior, the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, the Healer, and the Soon-Coming King.
I believe that Salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. I practice evangelism, tithing, moderation, fellowship, communion and water baptisms. I believe that the Holy Spirit gives gifts to believers for ministry. In other words, I believe in spiritual gifts and that they are relevant and working in the present. Finally, I believe that Jesus is coming back one day; that everyone will stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account for his or life; and that Heaven and Hell are real places – not just a state of mind.
I believe that the Bible is the infallible (incapable of error) Word of God and that belief influences my take on key issues such as:
- Abortion – God is the creator of life. I believe that to take a life goes against God’s law and declares that we as humans know better that God. Therefore, I believe abortion is wrong.
- Drinking – I believe in moderation. The Bible says that we are not to become drunk; however, Paul in his letters to Timothy encouraged Timothy to take a little wine to aid in digestion. I also believe in upholding the laws of the government. The government says that the drinking age is 21, so drinking before then is illegal. As Christians, we should set an example by obeying the laws of our government as long as they don’t contradict God’s Word.
- Homosexuality – As people, God commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. God loves all people regardless of sexual orientation and we’re supposed to do the same. I believe that as a lifestyle, however, homosexuality goes against God’s law and His design for humanity. This doesn’t mean that I hate homosexuals–I practice something called “hate the sin, love the sinner.”
- Identity & Body Image – I believe that we’re created in the image of God. God has adopted us into His family as His very own children. That’s our identity–I believe we are citizens of Heaven, not of this world. The reality of appearance is that your outward beauty is directly related to the state of your heart and mind. If you are confident, your posture will be straighter, you will smile more and your eyes will sparkle. If your heart is kind and gentle, that will show in your appearance. Beauty really is much more than looks.
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all in all. – 1 Corinthians 15:48-49
What denomination are you?
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Lutheran!!
Same, Rachel(;
Me too!! (I am Lutheran) and I believe also that is okay to be gay and a christian and go to heaven.
Me too samantha
That makes four of us!!!!
I’m a Non-Denominational Christian. :]
me too! I was raised pentecostal but im nondenominational but still hold some of the same values when it comes to abortion, sex before marriage ect.
me too!
me toooo!
I am a non-denominational Christian. I consider myself among the disciples.
I have the same views as Jenn Arman on the issues presented.
I’m also non-denominational (whew, that’s a mouthful)! (:
I’ve been going to a non-denominational church for quite awhile now and I enjoy that we don’t follow any rules or stereotypes that are often put upon churches of certain denominations, but we go by instead the Bible alone, as Christians should, no? “We are a Bible-teaching church” as my pastor likes to say.
I’m baptist ( first missionary baptist church). I beg to differ that catholics are not christians. Protestant denominations don’t have a pope,cardinal etc.
Also Lutherans, Methodist, Baptist, Penecostal, Apostolic ( ant other protestant faiths) don’t pray to saints. We go strait to God or his son Jesus Christ. I believe in the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. I have “a way of life” not a religion. There’s a difference.
I’m a child risen in a Christian Church.
It doesn’t matter what denomination of Christianity you belong to…Long as you believe that Jesus is God’s son, was crucified and ressurected and rose on the third day. And believe that he’s coming back. John 3:3 Verily, Verily, Verily I say unto you no man shall see heaven unless he be reborn again aka saved..baptised by immersion!!!!
I am confused by your statement. Are you saying that Roman Catholic is not a branch of Christianity?
catholic is a branch of Christianity, i am catholic myself. We do not pray to saints because that is considered praying to an idol, we ask saints to intercede (or pray) for us or for a loved one. WE only pray TO God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit
yes i totally agree with you. i don’t think Catholics should be listed as a type of Christianity. it’s not. i live in a Catholic family, and i’m against that relgion personally. it’s totally different then Christianity.
I’m a spirit-filled Christian. God lives in me, shines through me, and I’m not ashamed.
I’m a Roman Catholic.
same here …
Im a Baptolic:) Haha, by this I mean mostly Baptist, but I do hold a few of the old beliefs, Im believe in the happy medium between dogma and complete new age religion…. but really, Ive just been lovin’ me some Jesus and having wondeful unfailing faith in Him:)
Sorry. I thought I shoul reword and correct myself slightly, i made it sound like i was the wondeful unfailing faith, but really its God, sorry for the double!
Im a Baptolic:) Haha, by this I mean mostly Baptist, but I do hold a few of the old beliefs, Im believe in the happy medium between dogma and complete new age religion…. but really, I prefer the title Christian, if God is all of our unfailing love, then whatever denomination is all good with me:)
I go to a Christian church. That is what it is called Christian Church. Im not methodist or anything like that im just Christian. Does that make sense? Im sonfused somewhat. ????
Denomination of course doen’t save you but rather The blood of Jesus Christ and him forgiving you from your sins. Thanks for posting this! I am Baptist. However, It isn’t right saying that kind of thing about Catholics. It’s not that they are “Catholic” but that they are “Believers” and “Forgiven”. We are Evangalists and Catholics are Catholics. We believe in diff things in the church but we all believe what saves us.:) So Catholics too, are Christians.:)
I’m Assembly of God which is very similar to your church, I think. But, I do have an understanding of several other denominations since my dad was raised Catholic, my family has, in the past, been a part of Southern Baptist and Calvary Chapel churches, and I’ve Bible quizzed with the Christian Missionary Alliance.
I don’t really have a denomination. I have a relationship with Jesus Christ and believe in every bit of His word. Although, I DO attend a contemporary Baptist church in a town close to mine. I just simply follow His Holy Book.
Well the church I go to is Baptist so I consider myself Baptist but, and even our pastor admitted this one day, our church is Baptist for the missions connection. Really, we’re no denomination. We just love the Lord, follow him, and PRAISE HIS NAME!
Church of Christ(:
I’m Roman Catholic and I believe that the Pope is as close to Jesus as you can be and he can never be wrong.
im catholic to
i absolutely love the Pope and will be seeing him at world youth day 2013 im so excited!!!
Food for thought: if the Pope is God, infallible being in human form, why did the Pope not object or do anything about the burning of the Jews? (one example of the Pope NOT being perfect)
yeaaah, are you going? I would like to go too
The pope is a human like you and I, thus being imperfect and “fallen short of the glory of God”. No one is even minuscule close to Jesus. The pope sins and needs Jesus to save them too.
I agree with indibellago:) He may be a realy neat guy, but he’s only human.
I’m a southern Baptist, but more modern. I DO believe Catholics are Christians, but… I know some Catholics who do not act like Christians. I know not all Catholics are like this, just the ones I know.
There are people from every denomination that don’t act like Christians. We are all sinners.
I’m Catholic, I agree with the morals you wrote down though, especially “Hate the sin,not the sinner”. Although there are differences in our Religions I’m sure. You seem to have very good reasoning and I respect how you have made this inspiring website.
Reformed Baptist if i had to pick one but I am Calvinist but dont like to pick titles
http://www.gotquestions.org/Foursquare-Church.html
something for you to think about, not doubting anyone’s faith just something to be aware of. (I dont agree with the paragraph saying that some gifts are not active thats a bold statement and i have had experience with some but they are not up to the magnitude of the early Church)
Pentecostal
. not the stereotypical pentcostal though.
I am a Non-Denominational Believer as well! I just believe in God and Jesus and what the bible says! Christians rule!
I’m Roman Catholic and feel that it is the right religion for me, but I believe that it doesn’t matter what denomination you belong to. All that matters is that you follow the Word of Jesus. Not only say you believe in Him, but act kindly and practice what He preached
agree
im Pentecostal,Church of God to be exact, but not crazy stereotypical Pentecostal. i agree with the values you have put here excpet i do not believe that Catholisism is just a branck of Christianity. in Catholisism they pray to saints, but it clearly states in 1 John 2:1 that Jesus is the advocate in to the Father, not saints. and there are many other things they believe that do ont line up with the bible. I also believe that the Holy Spirit show in evidence of speaking in tongues, not only tongues, but it does happen and is willed by God.
With all due respect, catholics don’t pray to saints, it’s like asking someone to pray to God with you.
I am a proud Catholic and I disagree. Most people saying things like this are very misinformed. A good website to explain Catholicism is catholicscomehome.org. We are Christians
I think simply believing in Christ is the most important thing. I <3 Jesus 
I was wondering, do you consider Mormon to be Christianity? I honestly do not know enough about it, but I just wasn’t sure if they are Christians.
Most christians dont believe mormons to be christians, cause when it comes down to it, the faiths are completly different. I had a mormon come to my house and speak to me about Jesus and when they left I was thinking, what do they believe in, cause they were manipulating the scriptures, saying this is when the world is going to end, and when we die we just sleep for ever, this is no heaven.
Non-Denominational Christian!
me too!
I’m Seventh-day Adventist(:
I’m Apostolic Christian, and we are just like a lot of you! We believe Jesus is God’s son and our Lord and Savior! We repent and are baptized with water (as a symbol and statement of faith to others). We live as apostles and share the Good News to everyone!
Im Apostolic too :] i don’t know if y’all believe this but we believe that God the Son and the Holy Spirit are the same person not 3 different ones. Im hispanic so my church is pretty crazy, we get up and dance, lift our hands up and the songs we sing are not boring like ppl think it is. They are really fun to listen to and the slow ones which we call Adoracion songs (im hispanic) are really heartfelt.
I am also Apostolic!
I don’t see very many Apostolic’s outside my own church and the church’s we’ve built, so it’s nice to see others like me! 
I am from the non-denominational faith and we believe that homosexuality is wrong and that we were made to marry the opposite gender. And plus we believe that beauty is from the inside not the looks.
I am Baptist too. i go to the best public high school ever in my opinion. When I was an 8th grader I was really worried about having to learn about evolution and the big bang theory but i learned it long enough to pass the test and understand what other people think. Later on in that year we did a study in youth group called true u about how those beliefs dont agree with what the bible says and also it was interesting to find out how evolution frequently disproves its self. I also learned that the big bang theory if true would be the first effect not the first cause thus again disproving itsself.
I believe in modesty but i think it can be taken to an extreme. i know several christians that arent as modest as i am but i dont think i can judge that either. I personally wont wear things im not comfortable with or too low on me and i dont like to wear skirts. I believe hairstyle is a personal choice within a certain boundary. I currently enjoy my hair long but eventually may shorten it i never know.
I am Independant Fundamental Baptist. We are not with ant affiliation or group. We also belive in the fundamentals of the Baptist religion. I personally belive in wearing skirts that come below my knees,high-knecklined shirts, and long hair. I belive this because in Deuteronamy it says not to wear that which pertanith to a man. That is just my interpretation of it. We also belive in big families, because the bible says that children are the blessing of the Lord. I am also homeschooled – and only belive in homeschooling – because public school teaches evelution and and the big bang theory, which, in my belifs, are both wrong. I belive in creationism, that God made the world in six days and rested on the seventh.
I wouldnt say public school to be wrong… You take it at face value, know the truth and move on. At the end of the day you make the decisions to what you believe!
Southern Baptist, y’all!
I am a Baptist Christian. I agree with everything you said, especially homosexuality. I think that those people can still go to heaven, unlike other christians i know. Yeah, it’s against God’s word but so is every other sin. If they believe in Jesus as their lord and savior then they can still be a christian! Also, can you expand about your idea about gifts from ministry? I’m not completely familiar with the concept. thanks!
“Yeah, it’s against God’s word but so is every other sin. If they believe in Jesus as their lord and savior then they can still be a christian!” – Aubrey
Aubrey, salvation is very simple, but I think you need to look at the Bible to see what you’re missing.
When you become a Christian, you ADMIT that you’re a sinner. Homosexuals need to admit that what they are doing is a sin.
After you admit to your sins, you REPENT and TURN AWAY from them. You will make mistakes, but you always go to God and ask for forgiveness.
1 John 3:6 says, “No one who lives in him (Jesus) KEEPS ON SINNING. No one who continues to sin has either seen him (Jesus) or known him (Jesus).”
If a homosexual says they are saved but keeps on practicing in this ungodly life style, then they need to repent, ask for forgiveness, and get help.
If they are still stuck in sin, they need to test their salvation.
2 Corinthians 13:5 says, “EXAMINE YOURSELVES to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test?
I believe anyone, no matter what they’ve done, can go to heaven. BUT first they must go through the ABC’s of salvation and REPENT and TURN AWAY from their sin.
I love all of this, but I personally do not believe in drinking. This is my back-up to what I believe:
1) The Bible does teach total abstinence from alcohol. Both the main Hebrew word for wine and the Greek word for wine can mean either fermented grape juice or intoxicating wine. The English word wine originally had two meanings also – unfermented juice or alcoholic drink.
2) In the Bible, verses to show God approves of wine are speaking about unfermented juice. Verses that expose the evils of wine are speaking about intoxicating wine.
3) The Bible says alcoholic drink is evil. It is not just the amount one drinks that makes drinking a sin. God condemns the drink itself. (Prov 20:1 KJV) Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
4) God does not lead us into evil; He delivers us from it. He does not teach us to practice evil in moderation. Jesus did not make, use, approve, commend, or tell us to use intoxicating wine.
5) God made man to have fellowship with Him. Alcohol goes directly to the brain, the communication center of the body. It interferes with God’s purpose for mankind.
Here are SEVENTY-FIVE entire references to back this belief up!
75 WARNINGS
There is more Scripture condemning the use of alcoholic beverages than will be found on the subjects of lying, adultery, swearing, cheating, hypocrisy, pride, or even blasphemy.
1) Genesis 9:20-26 – Noah became drunk; the result was immorality and family trouble.
2) Genesis 19:30-38 – Lot was so drunk he did not know what he was doing; this led to immorality
3) Leviticus 10:9-11 – God commanded priests not to drink so that they could tell the difference between the holy and the unholy.
4) Numbers 6:3 – The Nazarites were told to eat or drink nothing from the grape vine.
5) Deuteronomy 21:20 – A drunken son was stubborn and rebellious.
6) Deuteronomy 29:5-6 – God gave no grape juice to Israel nor did they have intoxicating drink in the wilderness.
7) Deuteronomy 32:33 – Intoxicating wine is like the poison of serpents, the cruel venom of asps.
8) Judges 13:4, 7, 14 – Samson was to be a Nazarite for life. His mother was told not to drink wine or strong drink.
9) 1 Samuel 1:14-15 – Accused, Hannah said she drank no wine.
10) 1 Samuel 25:32-38 – Nabal died after a drunken spree.
11) 2 Samuel 11:13 – By getting Uriah drunk, David hoped to cover his sin.
12) 2 Samuel 13:28-29 – Amnon was drunk when he was killed.
13) 1 Kings 16:8-10 – The king was drinking himself into drunkenness when he was assassinated
14) 1 Kings 20:12-21 – Ben-Hadad and 32 other kings were drinking when they were attacked and defeated by the Israelites.
15) Esther 1:5-12 – The king gave each one all the drink he wanted. The king was intoxicated when he commanded the queen to come.
16) Psalm 75:8 – The Lord’s anger is pictured as mixed wine poured out and drunk by the wicked.
17) Proverbs 4:17 – Alcoholic drink is called the wine of violence.
18) Proverbs 20:1 – Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging.
19) Proverbs 23:19-20 – A wise person will not be among the drinkers of alcoholic beverages.
20) Proverbs 23:21 – Drunkenness causes poverty.
21) Proverbs 23:29-30 – Drinking causes woe, sorrow, fighting, babbling, wounds without cause and red eyes.
22) Proverbs 23:31 – God instructs not to look at intoxicating drinks.
23) Proverbs 23:32 – Alcoholic drinks bite like a serpent, sting like an adder.
24) Proverbs 23:33 – Alcohol causes the drinker to have strange and adulterous thoughts, produces willfulness, and prevents reformation.
25) Proverbs 23:34 – Alcohol makes the drinker unstable
26) Proverbs 23:35 – Alcohol makes the drinker insensitive to pain so he does not perceive it as a warning. Alcohol is habit forming.
27) Proverb 31:4-5 – Kings, Princes, and others who rule and judge must not drink alcohol. Alcohol perverts good judgment.
28) Proverbs 31:6-7 – Strong drink could be given to those about to perish or those in pain. Better anesthetics are available today.
29) Ecclesiastes 2:3 – The king tried everything, including intoxicating drink, to see if it satisfied. It did not. (Ecclesiastes 12:8)
30) Ecclesiastes 10:17 – A land is blessed when its leaders do not drink.
31) Isaiah 5:11-12 – Woe to those who get up early to drink and stay up late at night to get drunk.
32) Isaiah 5:22 – Woe to “champion” drinkers and “experts” at mixing drinks.
33) Isaiah 19:14 – Drunken men stagger in their vomit.
34) Isaiah 22:12-13 – The Israelites choose to drink; their future looks hopeless to them.
35) Isaiah 24:9 – Drinkers cannot escape the consequences when God judges.
36) Isaiah 28:1 – God pronounces woe on the drunkards of Ephraim.
37) Isaiah 28:3 – Proud drunkards shall be trodden down.
38) Isaiah 28:7 – Priests and prophets stagger and reel from beer and wine, err in vision, and stumble in judgment.
39) Isaiah 28:8 – Drinkers’ tables are covered with vomit and filth.
40) Isaiah 56:9-12 – Drinkers seek their own gain and expect tomorrow to be just like today.
41) Jeremiah 35:2-14 – The Rechabites drank no grape juice or intoxicating wine and were blessed.
42) Ezekiel 44:21 – Again God instructed the priests not to drink wine.
43) Daniel 1:5-17 – Daniel refused the king’s intoxicating wine and was blessed for it along with his abstaining friends.
44) Daniel 5:1 – Belshazzar, ruler of Babylon; led his people in drinking.
45) Daniel 5:2-3 – The king, along with his nobles, wives, and concubines, drank from the goblets which had been taken from God’s temple.
46) Daniel 5:4 – Drinking wine was combined with praising false gods.
47) Daniel 5:23 – God sent word to Belshazzar that punishment would be swift for the evil he had committed.
48) Hosea 4:11 – Intoxicating wine takes away intelligence.
49) Hosea 7:5 – God reproves princes for drinking.
50) Joel 1:5 – Drunkards awake to see God’s judgment.
51) Joel 3:3 – The enemy is judged for selling girls for wine.
52) Amos 2:8 – Unrighteous acts of Israel included the drinking of wine which had been taken for the payment of fines.
53) Amos 2:12 – Israel is condemned for forcing Nazarites to drink wine.
54) Micah 2:11 – Israelites are eager to follow false teachers who prophesy plenty of intoxicating drinks.
55) Nahum 1:10 – The drunkards of Nineveh will be destroyed by God.
56) Habakkuk 2:5 – A man is betrayed by wine.
57) Habakkuk 2:15 – Woe to him that gives his neighbor drink.
58) Habakkuk 2:16 – Drinking leads to shame.
59) Matthew 24:48-51 – A drinking servant is unprepared for his Lord’s return.
60) Luke 1:15 – John the Baptist drank neither grape juice nor wine.
61) Luke 12:45 – Christ warned against drunkenness.
62) Luke 21:34 – Drunkenness will cause a person not to be ready for the Lord’s return.
63) Romans 13:13 – Do not walk in drunkenness or immorality.
64) Romans 14:21 – Do not do anything that will hurt your testimony as a believer.
65) 1 Corinthians 5:11 – If a Christian brother is a drinker, do not associate with him.
66) 1 Corinthians 6:10 – Drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God
67) Galatians 5:21 – Acts of the sinful nature, such as drunkenness, will prohibit a person from inheriting the kingdom of God.
68) Ephesians 5:18 – In contrast to being drunk with wine, the believer is to be filled with the Spirit.
69) 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7 – Christians are to be alert and self-controlled, belonging to the day. Drunkards belong to the night and darkness.
70) 1 Timothy 3:2-3 – Bishops (elders) are to be temperate, sober, and not near any wine.
71) 1 Timothy 3:8 – Deacons are to be worthy of respect and not drinkers.
72) 1 Timothy 3:11 – Deacons’ wives are to be temperate and sober.
73) Titus 1:7-8 – An overseer is to be disciplined.
74) Titus 2:2-3 – The older men and older women of the church are to be temperate and not addicted to wine.
75) 1 Peter 4:3-4 – The past life of drunkenness and carousing has no place in the Christian’s life.
wow- I am speechless. I had absolutely NO idea there were that many references related to drinking, and the sin that comes with it. Thank you for opening my eyes!! I am saving this one!
Anytime Nicole! I am just trying to help (: I really actually have to complement you for being so accepting! Most people brush something like that off and go on without a though, but you actually took notice!! I think that really shows how strong you are! Keep being beautiful! You are one of the best role models a young girl can have!!
Wow. Thank you for spending your time Biblically supporting your view. I am still underaged and thankfully will have plenty of time to let God show me what is right.
I think we are allowed to drink, but responsibly. in the verse you showed Titus 2:2-3 “The older men and older women of the church are to be temperate and not addicted to wine” suggests it’s ok to drink but not get addicted. A lot of the verses refer to drunkenness, not necessarily drinking and the effects of over drinking. Besides, don’t people drink at communion? Wasn’t Jesus’ first miracle turning water into wine?
If you feel strongly about not drinking, then don’t do it. It’s better to prevent the whole scenario. But if you can control yourself (wine is actually healthy for you) and do it responsibly, then I would think it is acceptable.
I also realize that a lot of people’s argument is that wine now is not the same back then. That’s true. But, I believe in Europe they don’t put so much alcohol in it and that even little kids can drink wine. The wine people are referring to is an American thing I think. Someone might want to make sure I’m right!
It is so wonderful how convicted you are to the subject of alcohol! As I have had many talks about this subject with trusted and more experienced Christians, I think that this is the best conclusion that can be said. The choice of drinking or not is a choice between you and the Lord. As long as you do not let it take control of you and keep your promise to the Lord to not let it take a place in front of him, then whatever God agrees with you to do on the subject of alcohol, so be it. (Following laws of the country, of course)
I had no idea about all of this!! I figured drinking was ok as long as you aren’t intoxicated… but I guess I will have to read further than these which I am most familiar with.
61) Luke 12:45 – Christ warned against drunkenness.
62) Luke 21:34 – Drunkenness will cause a person not to be ready for the Lord’s return.
I go to a Non-denominational church, but i am very interested in catholicism, and have gone to Mass with my friend several times.
thats great … keep going
I’m Assemblies of God, or AG as most of us within the denomination refer to it. We believe pretty much the same thing as you do, Jenn.
southern baptist
im a christan-catholic. i was a christan but then after my mom got married to my sep father when i was 12 i changed to catholic. i believe that im both though in a way. there are 3 main things that i believe in. 1. no sex before marrying. 2. church every sunday. and 3. god and jesus are the only rulers. i also believe in the 10 commandments but thoughs 3 above are my top three. i also believe that if you love god then i doesnt matter what religion your in. god is good.
I have a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Bible is God revealing Himself to us and is truth. I agree with you on abortion, drinking, homosexuality and identity.
As for the love the sinner , not the sinner” cliché, it is impossible for us sinners to perfectly love or hate anyone, expect God. “God is angry with the wicked [Psalm 7:11], not with the abstract sin.”
“1. Denominations are based on disagreements over the interpretation of Scripture. An example would be the meaning and purpose of baptism. Is baptism a requirement for salvation or is it symbolic of the salvation process? There are denominations on both sides of this issue and have used the issue to separate and form denominations.
2. Disagreements over the interpretation of Scripture are taken personally and become points of contention. This leads to arguments which can and have done much to destroy the witness of church.
3. The church should be able to resolves its differences inside the body, but once again history tells us that this doesn’t happen. Today the media uses our differences against us to demonstrate that we are not unified in thought or purpose.
4. Denominations are used by man out of self-interest. There are denominations today that are in a state of self-destruction as they are being led into apostasy by those who are promoting their personal agendas.
As believers, there are certain basic doctrines that we must believe, but beyond that there is latitude on how we can serve and worship; it is this latitude that is the only good reason for denominations. This is diversity and not disunity. The first allows us to be individuals in Christ, the latter divides and destroys.” (Got Questions.com)
I am a non-denominational Christian. But everything that you said I agree with.
Go Us.
Nondenominational Protestant. I don’t think we should focus on denominations (except of course, Protestantism isn’t all about worshiping idols and making big shows of things with candles and such like true Catholicism) as God says Himself He doesn’t want us to divide.
I am a mix churches don’t always fit the description of what they say they are like a church saying they are a baptist church but practicing more Lutheran practices. It’s a relationship not a religion so the denomination of a church doesn’t always matter. I don’t think that some Catholics are Christians but i’m sure they’re are a exceptions and that some Catholic churches should be considered Christians but most of them probably aren’t what God considers Christians. God loves them even if they aren’t considered Christians.
Just to clarify…Catholic was the first religion and then different religions were founded after the Reformation. But Catholicism was the first. I just thought it sounded like Catholicism had broken off a religion which it didn’t. Also, I totally agree on your abortion opinion!
I’m a Nazarene and very proud of it.
what is that?
Jesus of Nazareth, thts where Nazarene comes from
Me too!
Born & raised in the Nazarene church.
Christianity is heart choice not a relationship with a building. I go to a non-denominational church in MN and I love it, I get to have a real authentic relationship with my creator without having to go through rituals or a priest. Everyone is held actable for their own actions after life, we cannot save family or friends but hope they lived for Christ while here on Earth. I believe in water baptism after you made the heart felt commitment. Saints are people who may of impacted christianity but they are now in heaven so praying to them is like asking your great uncle who died years ago to help you on a math test. We have been humanizing the Christian faith, instead of being like God we are making God in our own image; therefore creating idols.
I believe drinking is wrong no matter if it’s in moderation or not. Think about it…if someone saw me drinking (even in moderation) they could start drinking as well and become a drunk. (It only takes one drink) If you look at the Greek translations of wine, then you will find it’s not alcohol like in today’s society it was completing different. Now a days, we can find other things to satisfy our “indigestion”. We look like the world if we drink, because what does the world do? Drink either if it’s to relax or get drunk. Christians are not suppose to look like the world in any shape or form. I hope I’m not sounding harsh. I’m just surprised that I found that on here the drinking is okay in moderation.
I am Southern Baptist (:
Or you could just call me Baptist I don’t really know the difference between them lol (:
I am Southern Baptist though i live in Nebraska. i went to a northern baptist church when i lived in Oklahoma and i really cant tell a difference between the 2 as far as beliefs
I’m what you would say non-denomination, charasmatic, 4 square gospel, penecostal mix! In my opinion there the whole thing. But any ways… I sometimes feel descriminated by Catholics and all types of Baptist for what I believe, I believe in Gifts of the spirts, and I get all these nasty comments about how its satanic or how it was only for back then, I mean is it soooooo hard to get along??? I mean I dont believe in what some of what you believe in like not wearing pants and not listening to music, or at least music that isnt Hyms, but I never said anything to you guys, were christians, shouldnt we start acting like it????
Um… I haven’t seen any Nazarenes, I hope I’m not alone, right? Because thats what i am
you’re never alone! haha we believe in Jesus. I have heard about the Nazarenes but what do you all believe exactly? I’m interested
Pentacostal
I’m a non-denominational evangelical Christian. Personally I try to put what Jesus himself said first when I am looking for advice and what to do and say. I take the Bible seriously, believing it to be inspired (breathed) by God. Jesus is my savior and continues to heal me everyday.
pentecostal and proud!!!!
I am Baptist.
We have the same beliefs ^^