what is a non-denominational Christian? i looked it up on the wikkipedia but didn't understand?

Answer 1

non denominational means that the person doesn't belong or support any particular denomination: Catholic, Pentacostal, Lutheran, Missionary etc. They are usually evangelical.

blessings :)

Answer 2

Your mistake was thinking that wikkipedia was a good place to go for information. Most of the stuff found on there is one-sided and misguiding.

Non-denominational means that the person does not belong to any type of church but still believes in Christian beliefs and the bible. They worship the Christian God how they see fit when they see fit, not when a minister or priest tells them too.

Answer 3

I am a non-denominational Christian. What that means is that I don't label myself as Baptist, Methodist, Nazarene, or any of the other denominations that are out there. The reason is that I have not found a church where I agree with 100% of their beliefs or doctrine. I go strictly by what the Bible says and not by the interpretations of a particular denomination.

That being said, often what happens is that a bunch of believers who share that same ideology will get together and form a congregation. They give themselves a name. Then, other groups like their ideology and adopt the same name. If this happens a few times, eventually that name turns into a denomination of its own. That's kind of what happened with the Calvary Chapels. Now, that is one I WOULD belong to if only there was one in my area.

Answer 4

It means being a member of a church that doesn't claim to be like Baptist or Church of Christ, etc. You still have an agreed upon "faith plan" that wouldn't completely go along with an established denomination. What I find ironic is that in some areas, you did or do have a pastor that rotates to different churches to preach at different denominations. So is certain denomination more right than others? I don't think so. But I don't agree with a pastor that says only his denomination will have God's grace and approval.

Answer 5

A non-denominational congregation is generally one that is trying to reach unbelievers or seekers intentionally. Not that denominational churches don't. Also, denominational churches are under the authority of higher councils, districts, and conferences. They must answer to "higher-ups," which most non-denominationals usually don't. Denominations are really set up because of differing beliefs. A label helps define what those people believe. (One difference between denominations is the way they baptize people. Some churches believe you are only truly baptized if you are immersed in water, others simply sprinkle water on the head.) Hope this is helpful. ;)

Answer 6

It is a Christian that does not belong to a denomination within the Christian Church.
Non-denominational Christian Churches are often multi-denominational congregations, holding to the scriptures alone as the authority in our lives, rather than the rules and dogma of a particular denomination.

Answer 7

I don't know about nowadays since the evangelical movement really took hold, but when I was growing up Protestants did not go to Catholic services and Catholics were very unwelcome at Protestant services, esp. Southern Baptist and Pentecostal. I have even heard Southern Baptists call Catholics "evil" and claim they worship Satan.

I think the evangelical movement has changed all that. "Born again" Christians seem to respect all Christian denominations. Although you won't see them attending the services of other denominations with regularity, I suppose you could call evangelical Christians "non-denominational" as I don't think they would be morally opposed to attending a service in any Christian house of worship. For my part, evangelical Christians have always treated me like "one of them", even though I belong to the Roman Catholic sect.

Answer 8

"non-denominational" means that the Christian doesn't belong to a particular denomination....

Down here, in Southern Alabama, where I live, it basically means "Charismatic Movement"...I don't know about other areas, though.

EDIT:
I think it is possible for a group of men and women to decide they didn't want to be a part of a denomination, because they are looking for the purity of the early church. They might decide to meet together regularly to worship, read the Bible, pray...and discuss what they have gotten from their study time.
They wouldn't ncessarily be Charismatic, nor would they have to be teachers of itching ears.
To be very honest, I think that the whole reason we have so many different denominations is because of itching ear teachers.

Answer 9

Throughout church history several sects or "denominations" have arisen as the result of differing opinions about different doctrines. In recent times Christians, who were fed up with the infighting and just wanted to come together and worship Jesus in the spirit of love that he taught, began throwing off the labels and became non-denominational.

Answer 10

Christians have broken up so to speak over various minor theological differences. The various sects are denominations. Non denominational is kinda like the generic brand.

Answer 11

A member of a local congregation of believers which is established following the New Testament pattern rather than the human-designed denominational system.

The original Christians were JUST CHRISTIANS, NOT some "kind of Christian." The "non-denominational movement" is trying to restore "JUST CHURCHES" composed of "JUST CHRISTIANS..." ALL in line with the pattern established for us in the New Testament, without the addition of human teachings or names.