which denomination are you??
2006-11-17 04:42:34 · 24 answers · asked by Wisdom 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am Church of God. We are all one body of Christ if we believe Jesus died for our sins, arose the third day and sits at the right hand of God.
One body, many members.
2006-11-17 04:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends what the denomination teaches. But then a born again Christian is a born again Christian.
I am a member of an independent New Testament assembly. Those who denominationalise (?) us call us open brethren (not to be confused with exclusive brethren).
Our Church is based on the practices recorded in the New Testament. The main thing that people notice about us is that we don't have vicars, pastors or anything like that.
2006-11-17 13:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might matter to a common othrodox Christian's doctorinal reasoning - for example you must be X and Y and have done A and B to be saved - therefore those who are in one particular denomination might consider others in another denomination to be considered inferrior or superrior. This ill form of logic resides in the judgemental reasoning, something Jesus clearly preached against; however is preached and spread throughout mainstream Christianity like really bad yeast. The illusion or belief that one Christian is different from another Christian based on how they practice their beliefs is something that Jesus never intended or evidently created.
So, 'why should it matter and why does it matter to which denomination a Christian belongs to and how can Christianity have unity and personal identity in Christ?' should be the question!
2006-11-17 13:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jed 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Knowing a person's denomination would be of interest and gives me a clue as to his beliefs and practices, but it wouldn't cause me to think less of that person. The only Christians I dislike are those who adamantly insist that theirs is the way EVERYONE must live, whether they like it or not. I believe in freedom of choice.
Unitarian Universalist (the "uncommon denomination," which includes many Christians, though I am not one).
2006-11-17 12:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I claim no particular denomination. i simply say i am a Christian and let it go at that. All denominations have at least one or two areas in which you can find things that go against the direct teachings of Jesus. Therefore I just read my bible and sort of stay to myself. I visit the church across the street (non-denom) and with them I go and do music ministry and such. I think each person has to decide for themself which denomination suits them and I respect everyone's right to choose freely.
2006-11-17 12:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it does not matter as long as it is not a cult. The entry has to be according to Romans 10:8,9
Salvation that comes from trusting Christ-which is the message we preach-is already within easy reach. In fact, the Scriptures say, "The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart." For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
How much growth a Christian has after confessing Christ as Lord, depends more on their daily walk [reading & prayer] than on their denominational affiliation.
...Independent Full Gospel...
2006-11-17 12:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that they should stop with the denomination thing and just become Christians. It seems like the more specific people want to get, the more the point is blurred. It's not about differences it's about similarities, now Christians are Christians because they believe that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior, why can't it just stop there? Stop building barriers and unite...
2006-11-17 12:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by bettybobetty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope. And I'm a proud clergyman in mine (Traditional Anglican)...and still I say "no" - not really....
***Just make sure whatever denomination you choose believes in these four basic things:
1) The Incarnation of Christ.
2) The Holy Trinity
3) The vicarious atonement of Christ on the Cross for our sins
4) His bodily Resurrection
Oh....and make sure you get Baptized in the Name of the Trinity.
That should give you a pretty wide choice.
2006-11-17 12:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
matters not to me as the only difference in any Religious Belief System and another are the NAMES they refer to GOD as along with the Rituals and Ceremonies they use to Honor, Adore, Praise, Pray and Petition, Thank, Etc.
Christian with some Non-Christian Beliefs and Ancient Ways including Native American Spirituality
2006-11-17 12:48:15 · answer #9 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Im not a denomination, I dont like organized relgious bases, its personal. I am just a Bible believing Christian.
2006-11-17 12:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont believe in denominations, except 10's, 20', 50's, etc
it doesn't matter as long as you believe Romans 10:9
I have found a network that actually teaches truth tho
peace
2006-11-17 12:52:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋