Choose a Christian denomination and tell me as much about it as you can - any denomination you like!?

Question

As much info as possible.

It doesn't matter if someone who answers before you has chosen the same denomination, though of course I would like to learn about as many as possible :)

Some of the questions i'd like answered for each denomination are:
- What version of the Bible is used? What is specific about this? (e.g. Jehova's Witnesses, Mormons and Catholics all use different 'versions' of the Bible)
- How are the places of worship decorated? Are they lavish or plain?
- How are services held? Gospel music or hymns? No music at all? Informal or formal?

Obviously, I would like to know more than that, but those are just some of the things i'm very interested in :)

Stevie, love, i'm not a Christian, i'm a theologian, and you're not a useful participant of the answers community, you're a piece of knob cheese

Answer 1

Like the vast majority of self-described Christians, an adherent of Jehovah's Witnesses uses whatever 66-book bible he prefers. While anti-Witnesses pretend that Jehovah's Witnesses insist on "New World Translation", that is entirely untrue.

The Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses are generally designed with practicality in mind. Most halls are re-decorated about every ten years to keep the decor fresh and inviting. There are no religious icons, and few depictions of Christ or the apostles.

There is no altar, but merely a lectern on a slightly elevated platform. A small table and chairs may also be on the platform for demonstrations, interviews, and student talks. The lighting is quite bright, as the audience is encouraged to follow the speaker's reading from the Scriptures from their own bibles.

Meetings begin and end with prayer, and also song. The songs must be from among the 200 or so in the publication "Sing Praises to Jehovah", and the melody is generally played from a CD while the audience sings along.

Answer 2

Lutheran - LCMS
Any version of the protesant bible, although the synod is encouraging the ESV. If you buy one with commentary, and you wish to have the Lutheran view, you can buy one through any of the 3 main publishing houses.. Concordia, Augsburg(ELCA), and Northwestern (WELS)
Sanctuary - usually not very ornate. Traditionally there are banners that coorespond to the church season. Candles, sometimes just 2, sometimes more. Depends on the church. Altar and pulpit have linens according to the church calendar. A cross is usually predominant over the altar. Stained glass windows are common, but generally not overly done.
Divine Service is held weekly. We are heavy into liturgy, with a constant dialog between the congregation and pastor, as God's representative. In some congregations the liturgy is read and in others it is chanted. There is also a lot of singing during the liturgy. There are 3 parts of the service - Confession and Absolution, Service of the Word, and Service of the Sacrament. If there is no communion, Service of the Sacrament is omitted. Traditional hymns are song, either to an accompaniement of organ or piano, sometimes guitar. It's fairly formal, in that there is a set way of doing things and a set structure to it.
As for doctrine - I won't even get into that on here. You can go to LCMS.org and read the Lutheran doctrine. It's based on the 3 creeds - Nicene, Apostolic and Athanasian. We also follow the Book of Concord. Luther's Catechism is used to instuct youth and adults, and to answer many questions.
Finally - we do believe in Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Scripture Alone. Sola Fide, Sola Gracia, Sola Scriptura.

Yvonne

Answer 3

well, in my church we don't use this denomination business. we just believe Jesus is the messiah, God is His father, the Holy spirit is the advocate! some use like the kings james version, i use the new living translation, other people use other versions! it isn't like 'use this translation or else!' use the one you bought from the shop! the building isn't lavish! we don't own it, just rent it! why should we need some fancy building?! as long as God is with us! we have all sorts of music! like the kids play the guitars and drums so it can get proper like upbeat! music you get in clubs doesn't compare! other times we have slower music, that someone in the choir wrote. or yeah, i don't think we have traditional hymns and stuff - not like the ones on songs of praise anyway.

what else is there! we believe in judgment day, spiritual warfare and stuff! it's amazing in revelations (the last book in the bible) it says that Jesus comes and performs many wonders in person, but people still don't believe in Him! the stuff in that book is awesome! i think that even if people don't believe in God they should read revelation, just so they know what to expect on the off chance that it is correct. our church is really mixed, with regards to ethnicity and age. maybe it's just an england thing, but i see more churches that are non denominational, than subscribe to be a part of some denomination.

yeah! i can't think of much else! we do prayer meetings and stuff in the week and evangelism and on sunday's we meet at around three in the afternoon.

Answer 4

Baptist

Bible? Standard. Not the King James, but revised a bit so stupid people can understand. It's been awhile, so I don't know the exact version.

Decor? Some flowers and candles, no images, big cross, uncomfortable wooden pews, rather plain.

Sevices? A mixture of both gospel and traditional hymns, sometimes younger members play electric guitars and drumns. Standard 20 minute sermon. Community announcements at the beginning. Stand up to pray. Sit down. Stand up to sing. Sit down. Very annoying. Usually in the morning, too early or in the evening, no sermon just songs, mostly gospel music at night.

Answer 5

i'm a cradle Anglican, and grow to be continuously happy with that. After leaving the militia, I went to college to learn Theology. I went to a Roman Catholic seminary, which had a small Anglican examine software. We took the comparable courses as Roman Catholics, yet had fewer determination in electives, as we took some courses particularly for Anglicans (ordinarily Anglican history). As I discovered greater approximately my denomination, I grew to grow to be lots happier with being Anglican. I discovered that it particularly is roots are historic, going back to the 1st days of the Church. i got here upon that the Henry VIII tale with regard to the formation of the Anglican Church is ordinarily incorrect. I grew to grow to be greater soft with the Theology, and the liturgy. i'm additionally greater responsive to the themes and failings, yet discovering approximately my denomination, and seeing others (my college had RC's, and jap Catholics, and Orthodox courses, and persons from different denominations attending), have shown my thoughts. exciting seeing the comments above approximately no denominations interior the early days. What with regard to the Pauline and Jewish church homes? Paul and James (the brother of Jesus, and chief of the Christians after Jesus' loss of life) had very distinctive suggestions and church homes. They even had an excellent assembly to attempt and confirm how issues could be (extraordinarily issues like circumcision - do Christians might desire to be Jews?). James even suggested Paul as "his enemy!" strategies you, Jame's Jewish Christian denomination basically lasted approximately 500 years, while the Pauline one remains going, inspite of the certainty that it particularly is now lots fragmented.

Answer 6

Oneness Apostolic

Juse like oneness pentecostal, we believe in the book of acts and believe that in order to be obediant to Christ that we have to abide by all of his commandments. We believe in baptism in Jesus name and not Father, Son and Holy Ghost. We know that the apostle understood what Jesus meant in Matthew 28: 18. We believe that JESUS IS GOD but not apart of a Trinity (Don't believe in The Trinity). We believe in a holiness in the way we act and the way we dress, we are not legalistic as many assume. We show love to all and do not force our beliefs on anyone but only spread the truth about Gods word. Jesus is our savior and our redeemer, We believe that the KJV is the most accurate bible in the present day. We believe in speaking in tongues as the spirit of God gives utterance. We have no respect a person but love all because we are all Gods creation. We love worship music and ushering in the presence of God, we are very close to one another and praise God all the day long with gladness. We believe in "contending for the faith that was once delievered to the saints" as Jude stated. We can prove that our belief was here since the apostles and not invented in 1914. To be continued...

Answer 7

Christianity...The belief in Christs coming as the Messiah promised in the HOLY BIBLE as the New Testament or Covenant for life with God, by the Holy Spirit, through Jesus.
Many churches have taken Christianity as a title for what they do but many of their members are not 'born again' or born of water and the Spirit as outlined in John 3. These are pre-requisites for being a Christian and mark the beginning of 'trying' to live a sinless life by the pattern Jesus set in His lifestyle and words. As for a 'Church'..it is Gods family...not a building and God knows who His family are.
Hope that is helpful.
Best wishes, Mike.
PS TO STEVIE..Your assessment of peoples questions leaves a lot lacking...did you just want the points? May God grant you wisdom.

Answer 8

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
why?
check these sites please:
amazingfacts.org
www.3abn.org
www.saccentral.org

we use the King James version of the bible.

our churches are designed simply, our servicers are solemnly held, and we dress in a manner acceptable to the sight of GOD, dresses/skirts for women, and equally decent clothes for men.

hope this helps, GOD BLESS!

Answer 9

The best way to find out about Jehovah's Witnesses is to open your front door.

Answer 10

Methodism
beautiful sanctuary and candles and flowers....pipe organ in mine....we do affirmation of faith, doxology, and pretty hymns
Revised Standard
three services each sunday
communion first sun of each month