Different types of Christianity?

Question

What are they?How are they different from each other?Do all believe in trinity? Which one you believe in?

I don't want any excerps from Bibles etc.
Try to make the ans short.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I'm not a Christian but I found this site useful for understanding different Christian denominations. It is from the University of Virginia so it's unbiased:
http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/profiles/listalpha.htm

Answer 2

I highly recommend that you read "Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis. Lewis summarizes the unifying themes -- those things that ALL Christians believe. That's far more important than the things that divide us. Focus on the core beliefs. That's what counts. Besides, an exhaustive answer to your question would take about a week just to type out. But that's because the resurrection of Jesus is the most profound event in the history of this universe -- so its no wonder that people have had many different responses to that event, different interpretations, and worship Jesus in many different ways and styles. It's just what you'd expect.

Answer 3

Christianity believes on some basic doctrines from the Bible. About God and creation, the life and work of Jesus christ, eternal life, trinity, Holy Spirit, the Bible as the word of God, etc. If you deviate from this teachings then you are not really a christian. To some point, you can even be considered a cult, those who teach false doctrines and misleads people.
Other church doctrines is secondary in importance that may or may not affect salvation. For example, there are those who believe that you have to be baptized in order to be saved. I do not believe this doctrine, but whether or not it's true it won't matter to me because I was baptized if only as a symbol of my being born again.

Answer 4

I think Kwazeeme gave you the best description of christianity. A few others have correctly identified catholic, orthodox, and protestant as the 3 main branches that share the fundamental truths of the bible, even though they differ on some substantial issues.
It needs to be said that faith and religion are different things and what we generally refer to as religions are in fact bureaucratic institutions. People have a tendency to add a lot of extra stuff to the simple faith that the bible informs us about. I think there is a general disappointment when we learn that God just wants us to accept what he already did. We would rather have something we can work for to earn god's favor. Mankind seems to have an innate desire to measure our faith by the great extents we are willing to go to prove our devotion. Some form institutionalized churches that say your faith isn't real unless you do things in a certain way, and then other people who disagree form a "better" church that says you have to do something different if you are "really" spiritual.
Before you get caught up in all the different flavours of Church, I recommend you first take a couple months and read through the whole bible. I know people who have been christians for years but have not read the whole bible, and many of their questions would be answered if they did.
Once you have done that, you will have a general understanding of the scope of God's plan and how he has interacted with man through history.
Of course you will still have questions, but the great benefit of reading the whole bible first is that you will be better able to guard against misleading teachers who are trying to indoctrinate you with Church policy rather than scriptural truth.
I chose to join one of many bible-based churches that add nothing to the bible and focus on loving God and loving other people as much as we can.
I recommend you do the same.
Peace.

Answer 5

NO. I'm 1 God-Jesus name baptism-Filled with the Holy Ghost. As evidenced by speaking in tongues. Just like everyone else saved in the bible. Your question can't be ansered short. I know them all. There are many false doctrines out there. Try finding a United Penacostal Church in your area. Get the Holy Ghost. And he will lead you into all truth and rightousness. By the way Jehovah witness think Jesus was a lesser God. Giving you 2 Gods. It actually started by a man named Russell. That why they are still called Russellites. They changed a lot of the bible to fit in with thier own believes. So expect to buy a speacial made bible, if you want to join up with them.

Answer 6

There is one Christian, the one who confesses Jesus Christ as their savior is a Christian. Hence the name.
All the shoots stem from the original twelve apostles.After they died, many separated on doctrinal issues because the Gentile didn't have the "Law" and the Jew's werent just handing the "Law" out to anyone.
So over the course of two thousand years or so, yes there are many variations of the Christian.
This bugs me greatly, because Jesus can only have one "Body" but men with their ego and pride have divided many and taken the pure word of God and fit it to their reasoning's.

And many false prophets will come and deceive even the very elect if it were possible.

This had to happen but it's about to change.

Answer 7

Christian denominations can be categorized into the following families:

* Catholic. The Catholic Church is the oldest existent Christian sect.

* Orthodox. They broke from Catholicism because they recognized other bishops as having more authority than the bishop of Rome.

* Protestant. Protestants protest perceived errors in the Catholic Church, so they left. More modern Protestant churches broke off of other Protestant churches.

* Mormonism. Mormons believe in a Restoration, not a Reformation. Theologically it did not break off from any other sect. As for the Trinity question, Mormons believe that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct and separate Beings who form the governing council known as the Godhead.

Answer 8

I don't believe in the trinity. God is the Father and Holy Spirit is his substance. Many substitute sprinkling for baptism; Baptists, "Church of Christ," Assembly of God, Church of God, Pentecostals, and a few others believe baptism is immersion. The differences in Episcopals, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and Methodists are mainly organizational. Some believe in miracles; some don't. The "Church of Christ" think it is wrong to have musical instruments in church.
There are a lot of "non-denominational" churches that don't want to be connected with traditional denominations and their beliefs vary.
It's really hard to answer your question in a few words. I could easily write 10 pages on the differences and why I think some of the differences are important.

Answer 9

Historically, orthodox Christianity views and agrees with the nature and substance of God as the Trinity (the Father, the Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit/Ghost), as expressed in the Bible. Mormons, JWs, and other cults of Christianity do not believe in this Trinity, each group defining the Trinity in ways that do not agree with the position stated in the Bible.

I believe in this Trinity, one that teaches the triune nature of the living God, each part co-equal and co-eternal, present and participating in the creation of the universe. I am a Christian.

Answer 10

There are two types false and truth. I believe that Jesus is the Messiah. He is my savior. I have a relationship with him. Many different religions claim to be Christian but to be Christian just means you have a relationship with Christ not a religion.
The only true Christianity is whether or not you have accepted Christ as your Savior. All you do to know for sure is to talk to Him and tell Him you have sinned and ask His forgiveness and ask Him to come into your life and save you in Jesus' name. And true Christianity believes in the Trinity, Salvation, and spiritual growth. This should help you in your research. Remember those who sincerely seek the truth, the truth shall find.