Whats the difference between a non-demonical(sp) church and a baptist church?

Question

i go to a non-demonical church and when im old enough i want to wok at the arkansas baptist childrens home in monticello arkansas and i was wandering if there were any differences.

i go to a non-demonical church but when im old enough i want to work at the arkansas baptist childrens home in monticello ar. and i was wandering if there were any differences

i go to a non-demonical church but when im old enough i want to work at the arkansas baptist childrens home in monticello ar. and i was wandering if there were any differences

Answer 1

Non-denominational means that the church does not belong to any specific Christian sect. Such churches generally rely upon the charisma of their pastor. Such churches can range anywhere from extreme religious right to extreme religious left. The teachings are wholly dependent upon the pastor or, in a very few cases, a group of elders who "vet" their pastors.

Baptists are also an extremely flexible "sect". Indeed, I can hardly call the baptists a "sect" since there is so much variance among the different baptist sects. Reading these two sections http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptist#Distinctive_Beliefs will help you determine their beliefs. Note particularly the emphasis of individual biblical interpretation. What this means is that a Baptist is required to make an individual interpretation of the bible. Of course, many baptists adopt the interpretation of their pastor, and there is no reason different pastors, even within the same sect, cannot evolve different interpretations.

The problem I have with this is that it tends to lead to people arriving at an interpretation that permits them to do any of the things that they really want to do. A person can easily justify fornication, adultery, alcohol or drug addiction, or any of a number of other sins by the simple expedient of personal interpretation of the bible. One of the most common mechanisms I have heard is "Jesus has already died for all of our sins". This is true, of course, but that should not give a Christian license to sin freely now that he is "born again", and yet that is how this argument is often used.

My (unsolicited) advice: read the bible. The *whole* bible. Read it cover to cover. If you read exactly one hour a day, it should take 3 months (for an abridged version like most) or 4 months (for a complete bible). *Then*, read the whole bible again. You will be able to make connections the second time around that you missed the first and will know more than most preachers that you will ever meet. *Then* analyze the teachings of different churches based on what you have learned. You will be able to make much better critical decisions about the various sects that you encounter.

I hope this helps.

Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/

Answer 2

Baptist depending on type has a basic doctrinal stance, Not all Baptist are the same but they have a generalize doctrine. Non Denominationals do not have a doctrinal list usually. This can be hazzardous to a church if there is no constitution or by laws of some sort. Most in these groups will say they are Bible Believing. And some truly are Bible Believing and others are not. See if their words line up with the word and then do their actions speak what they preach. If actions do not speak love will then you are in the wrong place unless you like that sort of thing.

Answer 3

The Methodist Church was formed by Henry Wycliffe in the early 1300's while many Baptist Church members believe they can trace their roots to John the Baptist. Baptists tend to believe the "once saved always saved" mentality claiming that the are following the Bible more closely. While Methodists and many other faiths disagree. The following verses support the Methodist and the Catholic beliefs. Mt 24:13 those who persevere to the end will be saved. Rom: 11:22 remain in his kindness or you will be cut off Phil 2:12 work out your salvation in fear and trembling 1 Cor 9:27 drive my body for fear of being disqualified 1 Cor 10:11-12 those thinking they are secure, may fall 2 tim 2:11-13 must hold out to end to reign with Christ Heb 10:26-27 if sin after receiving truth, judgment remains Also, in my experience I have found that Baptists tend to look down on other Christian faiths and many are openly hostile to Catholics such as myself. Not to say that all are, just many of the ones I've met. God bless and I hope this helps.

Answer 4

A baptist church holds to a specific doctrine of a set denomination. While most non-denom churches do have their own doctrine it is usually more liberal and typically allows for a little wiggle room.

Answer 5

Non denominational Church's are independent and baptists are not. They have more of a fixed belief. A good example is the Catholic Church and a church called the Church of Christ.

Answer 6

On the Pentacost following the resurrection of Christ, the Church was born.

Soon after, there were thousands of people who heard this gospel, believed, repented, and were baptized into the Church. These people were scattered about the land, and soon smaller congregations of church members began meeting in local homes and temples.

As the Church spread to other lands (Greece, Rome, etc.) more congregations were added. It was at a place called Antioch that the Church got the name "Christian" because they followed the teachings of the Christ.

The twelve apostles traveled from city to city, teaching and helping the congregations grow in spirit. In their letters and correspondence, they began to use the phrase "Churches of Christ". (As in the Churches of Christ in Antioch greet you...)

So in the Bible, we only see these names for the Church ever mentioned.

As time moved on, the Roman government was getting alarmed that these "Christians" were taking over the place, and were at odds with all sorts of other religious groups of the times. About the year 600 (600 years after Christ), they combined all of these religions into one big "Universal" church. Much of this was based upon the Christian philosophy, but there was some other stuff mixed in there too. The word for Universal back then was Catholic.

The Catholic church grew and evolved. Some members were unhappy with the "extra stuff" and they began to protest. They later split off into a separate church called "Protestant".

There were further disagreements within the Protestant church, and they later split off to follow different leaders of the times. Martin Luther led one group to reform the church to adhere to the bible, and after his death, that group formed a new church in his honor (which he said not to do, by the way).

Baptists are another one of the split off groups of Protestants.

Each group has a slightly different view of what is important and what is not. These various groups want to show that they are different from the other groups by their name. Denomination is the naming of the groups.

Please understand that the Bible warns us against forming denominations, against splitting off, and against going off our separate ways. It warns us that human beings will from time to time pass along bad teachings, and we must be careful not to be fooled by them.

Today, with the multitude of "churches", some folks have realized the we have gone astray, and are trying to bring people back together. One way of doing this is to call themselves "Non-Denominational".

This is a good step.

There is, however, still the original Church mentioned in the Bible. It still exists, just like the congregations mentioned in the Bible, and they still use the original name, "Church of Christ". They emulate the first century churches in their style of worship and how they are run. The only additional name they ever use is a location identifier. "Church of Christ at Broad Street" or something like that. Just like in the Bible.

I cannot say that the other churches are wrong, however when I find one that does not follow the scriptures, I will say so. For example, some of today's churches say you don't have to be baptized. Well, sorry, but scripture says you do.

As for me, when Jesus comes back "for His Church", I want to be right there in the front row. I am not taking any chances being in a church that might not be the first place he looks for His people. I understand that you can be saved and still go to church in a denomination.

Answer 7

Baptist, as with other denominations, have set precepts and dogma, while non-denominational churches follow the Bible ONLY.

Answer 8

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