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Denominations?

Brian Z asked the question:


Are denominations from God? How can they be when they split up all the Christians? I mean, there are 1500 denominations alone in California. Isn’t it time for the Body of Christ to come together, and leave our superstitions, rituals and non-biblical doctrines behind? What if we all agreed on the true Word of God, and not what man says?

Why do denominations make “rules” for membership in their churches. Isn’t salvation a free gift?

On the other hand, can’t someone come into a denomination, and follow all the rules, yet not be a true Christian?

I think the only way for us to come together as Christian, is to break down the walls and denominations. If you are in a denomination, then you are part of the problem, not part of the solution.

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6 Responses to “Denominations?”

  1. JC is the MAN on January 29th, 2009 4:48 pm

    I agree.

    Jesus prayed for all his believes to be one. (John 17). I want to be a part of the answer to Jesus’ prayer.

  2. Fireball226 on February 1st, 2009 3:52 am

    cuz God gives freedom through grace and we can choose which one we like…in the afterlife there are No denominations why worry…if its a trinity church we are ok!!

  3. Frank B on February 2nd, 2009 10:01 pm

    That’s the rub. That’s why there are so many pizza toppings.

  4. Mr. Diamond007 on February 4th, 2009 4:41 pm

    “just one” the one where Jesus is the head of the Church? and the rest of us are to fall in line with this through the Holy Spirit……? (only one i know of…) :)

  5. open4one on February 8th, 2009 12:01 pm

    I doubt if you can begin to understand why there are so many Christian denominations without an awareness of the many denominations there are among Jews and Muslims.

    I doubt if you could seriously expect to unify all Christians once you realize that this fragmentation is a Human tendency, not merely a Christian one.

  6. elaine30705 on February 10th, 2009 7:07 pm

    Denomination,s are taking people to hell,it,s not what
    man say,s that will take you to Heaven ,it,s what God say,s
    and many make their own rule,s where they can do what they please.