One Master, One Book, thousands practises:how?

Question

There are thousands of Christian denominations in this world with diverse worship prayer practices.

I am just curious how all these practices came about, considering that the Master is one, and the Book is one...and, more importantly, the Holy Spirit is one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I don't like fish, but my wife loves it. God is always the same, but people are different.

Answer 2

For the sake of an answer I will say consider that each person has an individual relationship with God. Within this relationship they study the Bible and practice prayer, from this comes their belief of what is real about the Bible and God. Individual relationships with God are all personal, and as such unique.

This consideration could also be applied on a larger scale, but then it bumps up against strong faith beliefs, and may provoke an angry response. I do not wish to do that, as I find this forum an arena for the peaceful discussion of faith.

Answer 3

I believe if a denomination is assisting a person with building a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father, and the person is truly repenting of their sins, then the person is benefiting from that denomination.

But, Jvitne gave a very good answer. There can only be one correct religion.

Answer 4

GOD is worshiped in spirit and in truth. There are thousands of bands and musical groups in the world and only me. Why do I have such a large music collection? Because I love them all. GOD is not so little as to require one way to honor him.

May the Lord richly bless you.

Answer 5

Different interpretations of scripture, cultural differences, upbringing, all sorts of things cause diversities. I think as long as you worship and it comes from your heart, it doesn't really matter how you do it. God looks at our hearts (according to the bible)... He knows if we're sincere or if we're just going through some motion.

Answer 6

Because like everything else, everyone has to add thier own input, and make christianity How
they perceive it, the only thing that should truly matter is accepting Jesus Christ into your life, asking forgiveness and repenting of your sins and believing that Jesus went to the cross for our sins and was resurrected.

Answer 7

People are diverse, and each person looks at things differently. God has given us the ability to be diverse, and it is his plan.

Answer 8

One master, one book, millions of people.

Ask a million people a question and you will get a million different answers.

God is perfect, the bible is perfect, man is not perfect.

Answer 9

That is very interesting question and a well thought of one, I might add. If we really wish to surrender ourselves to God we have to settle in our mind an important problem regarding religion.
1). Is it God’s will that there are so many religions in the world?
2). And, is he content to see people trying to worship him in many different organisations with different beliefs, religious rituals and even different moral standards?
God is a God of harmony But the different religions of mankind are not in harmony with each other. They fight one another, persecute one another, and contradict one another. (“God is the author of peace, not of disorder.”- 1 Corinthians 14:33, as translated by Monsignor Knox)

Many factors have contributed to the development of new religious groups. Some have said that the various religions all represent different ways of presenting religious truth. But a comparison of their teachings and practices with the Bible indicates, rather, that the diversity of religions is because people have become followers of men instead of listening to God. It is noteworthy that, to a large extent, teachings they hold in common, but that differ from the Bible, originated in ancient Babylon.

Who is the instigator of such religious confusion? The Bible identifies Satan the Devil as “the god of this system of things.” (2 Cor. 4:4) It warns us that “the things which the nations sacrifice they sacrifice to demons, and not to God.” (1 Cor. 10:20) How vitally important, then, to make sure that we really are worshiping the true God, the Creator of heaven and earth, and that our worship is pleasing to him!

Most religions do teach that a person should not lie or steal, and so forth. But is that sufficient? Would you be happy to drink a glass of poisoned water because someone assured you that most of what you were getting was water?

At 2 Cor. 11:14, 15: Here we are cautioned that not everything that originates with Satan may appear hideous. One of his chief methods of deceiving mankind has been false religion of all kinds, to some of which he gives a righteous appearance.

Also at 2 Tim. 3:2, 5: Regardless of their outward professions of love for God, if those with whom you worship do not sincerely apply his Word in their own lives, the Bible urges you to break off such association.

So, what is the Bible’s viewpoint as to interfaith?

See John 8:42-47 how Jesus view religious leaders who pretended to be righteous but disrespected God?
According to 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:9, 10; Would it demonstrate loyalty to God and to his righteous standards if his servants were to embrace in religious brotherhood those who themselves practice what God condemns or who condone such practices? (See also James 4:4; Ps. 97:10).

At 2 Cor. 6:14-17 we are counsel: “Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness? Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what portion does a faithful person have with an unbeliever? And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? . . . ‘“Therefore get out from among them, and separate yourselves,” says Jehovah, “and quit touching the unclean thing”’; ‘“and I will take you in.”’”

At Rev. 18:4, 5 we are warned: “I heard another voice out of heaven say: ‘Get out of her, my people, if you do not want to share with her in her sins, and if you do not want to receive part of her plagues. For her sins have massed together clear up to heaven, and God has called her acts of injustice to mind.’”

In Conclusion, not all religions could be true, for they all contradict one another, but the really true religion must contradict all others.

Most religious organizations have produced bad fruitage. It is not the fact that groups are organized that is bad. But many have promoted forms of worship that are based on false teachings and are largely ritualistic instead of providing genuine spiritual guidance; they have been misused to control the lives of people for selfish objectives; they have been overly concerned with money collections and ornate houses of worship instead of spiritual values; their members are often hypocritical. Obviously no one who loves righteousness would want to belong to such an organization. But true religion is a refreshing contrast to all of that. Nevertheless, to fulfill the Bible’s requirements, it must be organized.

At Heb. 10:24, 25: To carry out this Scriptural command, there must be Christian meetings that we can attend on a consistent basis. Such an arrangement encourages us to express love toward others, not only concern about self.

At 1 Cor. 1:10: Such unity would never be achieved if the individuals did not meet together, benefit from the same spiritual feeding program, and respect the agency through which such instruction was provided. See also John 17:20, 21.

At 1 Pet. 2:17: “Have love for the whole association of brothers.” (Does that include only those who may meet together for worship in a particular private home? Not at all; it is an international brotherhood, as shown by Galatians 2:8, 9 and 1 Corinthians 16:19.)

At Matt. 24:14: For all nations to be given the opportunity to hear that good news, the preaching must be carried out in an orderly way, with suitable oversight. Love for God and for one’s fellowman has caused people around the earth to unite their efforts to do this work.