are they all right??
2007-03-16 15:12:12 · 13 answers · asked by jobescorner 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Read the bible and go with the one you feel is leading you in the right direction
2007-03-16 15:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many denominations for several reasons. (1) Each denomination has a slightly different doctrine or emphasis from the others. (2) As people started churches, they simply gave them different names. (3) Denominations are good in that if you attended a Baptist church in one town, and then moved to another town, you could attend a similar Baptist church in the new town. The Lutheran denomination was named after Martin Luther. The Methodists got their name because their founder, John Wesley, was famous for coming up with “methods” for spiritual growth. Presbyterians are named for their view on church leadership - the Greek word for elder is "presbyteros." Baptists got their name because they have always emphasized the importance of baptism.
We, as believers, must believe the same on the essentials of the faith, but beyond that there is great latitude in how a Christian should worship, serve, and live his life. This latitude is what causes so many different flavors of Christianity. Diversity is a good thing, but disunity is not. If two churches disagree doctrinally, it is fine that they remain separate. This separation, though, does not lift the responsibility Christians have to love one another (1 John 4:11-12) – and ultimately be united as one in Christ (John 17:21-22).
2007-03-16 22:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't profess to belong to a particular denomination anymore. I am just a believer in Jesus Christ and attend a Church that speaks the biblical truths. If I find any error of interpretation in a particular Church, I leave it and try and find another one.
I agree, its very confusing to know. Satan is doing a great job isn't he? Read your Bible and know what and why you believe. This will help you determine which Church is right.
2007-03-16 22:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's totally easy. Jesus left the Apostle Peter in charge (Matthew 16:17-19; John 21:15-17), and the Apostles had successors (Acts 1:20), so the one that has the successor of Peter is the right one.
2007-03-16 22:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mt 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
there are many churches out there with different beliefs. this is because the bible say at every mans way are right in is own eyes. The bible said there is One Lord, One Faith,and One Baptism. In beginning there was only one church and there still is today. The church start in book of act second chapter and in 38 verse it said 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.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. There is one Lord as there is one church
2007-03-16 22:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by jolba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the reason I guess there are so many is that each person is different. And thusly each persons relationship with God may be different although the same basic principals may apply. So yes they are all right, right for a certain person who may attend it, and that is their way closer to God. The question is which one is right for you
2007-03-16 22:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by rabeekay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent figured it all out myself either. I wouldnt want to go to a church that takes care of its own while people are dying on our own streets though. Its to ironic for me to handle. So I havent found one yet. Its all about a personal relationship anyway.
2007-03-16 22:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by Adam B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about denominations, it's about the position of your heart. Going to church isn't what saves you, a personal relationship with God is what saves you.
2007-03-16 22:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Read the Bible and pray to God. This will show you which way to go.
God Bless
2007-03-16 22:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the one that existed 1500 years before the others even began to splinter,the roman catholic church. while the true church others can share in the kingdom of heaven and attain salvation.
www.scripturecatholic.com
www.catholiceducation.org
www.fisheaters.com
2007-03-16 22:17:06 · answer #10 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋