As there are some thousands and thousands of churches around the world, every church claims that what they do is right and often blaming the other. Is there any way to find out a true church based on Bible?
Based on scriptures, all the churches are preaching the word of God. I have attended many prayer meetings, but one church doesn't accept the other one is right. One Christian doesn't accept the other one is a true Christian? Then how can a non-Christian begin to follow Bible and Jesus Christ? Since I belong to a Hindu religion, we never have such partialities among devotees. Anyone can go to any temple and pray the God according to his own will and wish. Particularly in India, every year there are so many people converted from their religion to Christianity. For quite sometime, they are lead in to prayers and Bible reading. But gradually, they are not being taken care of by the Church elders resulting the converts are returning to their sinful way of life. Whats the solution?
2007-03-14 22:19:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are many divisions among Christians. The Bible teaches we should have unity. (John 17: 20-21) The many divisions are a sign of confusion. “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” (1 Corinthians 14:33)
The Bible says that Christians should “all speak the same thing” and have “no divisions” (1 Corinthians 1:10). Divisiveness is a “work of the flesh”, and not a “fruit of the Spirit”. (Galatians 5:19-23)
The many denominations (divisions) should not exist!
So why are there so many? Men are not satisfied to follow only the Bible. The Bible should be used for our doctrine, to instruct, to reprove, and to correct error (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Instead men look for teachers who say what they desire to hear. Notice 2 Timothy 4:2-4, “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
Christians need to leave behind the doctrines of men and return to preaching the Word! We need to speak where the Bible speaks, be silent where the Bible is silent, do Bible things in Bible ways, and call Bible things by Bible names. When we do that, we will all be speaking the same thing!
How do you know which church is true? Listen carefully, receive the things taught eagerly, and search the Scriptures to see if it is true! If it is true in light of the Scriptures, accept it! If a doctrine is not Biblical, reject it! Demand a Bible answer to all Bible questions! Do not settle for opinions of men.
Notice Acts 17:11, “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
There is a church that strives to restore this type of unity. We just want to be Christians without joining any denomination! We just want to be the type of Christians you can read about in Acts 2. They all heard the same message, about 3000 understood it the same way, believed it the same way, and obeyed it the same way. These 3000 became Christians, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else; and they continued together in unity, in fellowship, and in the same doctrine. They belonged to no denomination.
If we read and understand what they understood, believe only what they believed, and do what they did, we will become only what they became, Christians – nothing more, nothing less, nothing else.
If you wish to know more about those today who want to be Christians only, I invite you to e-mail me or to check out the links below.
2007-03-16 07:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, im no expert, but I love Jesus. The best example I can give is: that Christians no matter what denomination they take part in, They should each have their own individual relationship with God. If they do that, they should also be filled with the Holy spirit, and that will help you in your walk.
The multiple denomination, and even Protastant vs Catholic, all have the basics correct, that Jesus Christ is God, that there are three aspects of God, Father Son and Holy spirit. That is one thing every Christian Denomination would tell you, that if you don't believe those 2 truths, then you are wrong, and the best part is, its just that simple, God said "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him should inherit eternal life" John 3:16 . Everything else is personal, and helps your walk with the lord.
If you or anyone is interested in attending a Christian Church, go where you feel comfortable, God is Fun, and you should not feel bored, out of place or unwelcomed, if you do, try another church. Just as there are many personalities in people, there are many different personalities of churches.
Though Christians try to be (Jesus) Christ like as much as we can, we are not perfect for we are not him, and we make mistakes, but one thing is for sure, God is good, Jesus is alive, and all Christians no matter what church they attend are all part of the body of Christ.
Hopefully this answers your question a little bit.
2007-03-14 22:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is about developing a personal relationship with God/Jesus Christ. It doesnt matter which denomination you are in. Its up to you to figure out which one is right and wrong. Personally i think they all are wrong. You believe what you want to believe, don't let anyone else tell you. Anyone can go to any church and pray according to their own will as well. Your sin is between you and God. Not you and a preacher or you and an Elder. Christianity is confusing because it all a matter of personal beliefs, no one believes the same way. And there are those christians who think you should. There is really no one set of morals and beliefs that everyone agrees to in Christianity. Thats why you get some christians calling others "not true christians", they try convert eachother to live up to their personal standards of the religion.That is wrong. All that matters is your personal beliefs and relationship with God.
2007-03-14 22:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When someone is born-again and becomes a Christian, God's Holy Spirit comes and lives inside of him as His holy temple. The reason why God allows the Holy Spirit to live inside a Christian and goes with him wherever he goes is that God intends the Christain to get to know the Holy Spirit and be able to communicate with the Holy Spirit so the Holy Spirit can guide and lead him in his spiritual walk with God. God intends the Holy Spirit to teach, guide, comfort, encourage and empower a Christian in his spiritual growth to be more and more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit can also guide a Christian which church he should attend at any particular time of his life. This is why the Bible says that those who are led by the Holy Spirit are (mature) sons of God. For a Christain to do the right things in Jesus he must be led by the Holy Spirit and not by any man whatever his position.
2007-03-14 22:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by seekfind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False churches are here to stay! Christ taught that there would always be impostors and false teaching and false prophets and it is a part of Christian teaching, particularly as we approach the end times. We need a consistency to keep us unified and that is Christ as taught in the Word of God, the Bible. The real issue in all of it is eternal life. The Bible says ``What will it profit a man of he gains the whole world and lose his own soul.`` There is only eternal life in Christ, and if you choose another religion, you have that freedom, but you will face eternity without hope.
2007-03-14 22:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church means "assembly" and is the body of believers in Jesus Christ. Muslims and Baha'is also believe in Jesus Christ, so they too could be considered members of the "church" of God. If you're talking about individual institutional churches, noe of them are the "true church", because they were all created by fallible human beings.
2007-03-14 22:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by darth_maul_8065 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Church is a place where people meet regularly to share the goodness and grace of God in the name of Christ. The right followers of Christ are those who immitate His lifestyle, thought patterns and convictions...and by their fruit you shall identify them.
2007-03-14 22:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
This question has been asked so many times, why don't you check the answered Q's&A's ?
You will find some real good answers.
You need to go with your own heart and mind. Go to some Churchs and see what they have to offer.
Good luck, god bless...
2007-03-14 22:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
church is where worshippers gather in spirit and truth.
2007-03-14 22:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by E.Honda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋