Christians, what denomination are you?

Question

I come from a Baptist background, but was kicked out of their church when they found out I went to a Charismatic church where I learned to speak in tongues. In the Charismatic church I eventually came to be uncomfortable when people were dancing like disco around me, or a pastor would say spiritual jokes that I don't think God would aprove of, so I stopped going there. My friend is Catholic, but I do NOT agree with worshipping Mary, saints and all that stuff. Jesus is the only way to God and we should only pray to Him, for He is the one who has ever been a man who is God!

So I was wondering which denomination are you and why?

Answer 1

I am careful with using the term denomination to identify myself. If you must have a name describing what I believe and teach it would be Oneness Pentecostal or Apostolic, which simply means that we follow after the example of the apostles in the Bible.

I am in this "denomination" because of the Biblical stance of the Apostolics. We believe that the Bible is the only foundation that we must build upon (Isaiah 28:16, 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Ephesians 2:20, etc.) We beleive in not adding to the Word of God or taking away from it (Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6, Revelation 22:18-19, etc.) We take the Bible quite seriously and literally (except for where it is obviously symbolic: Psa 33:18 "Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;", etc.). We believe in the authority of the Word of God and that we must line ourselves up to it. We see in the book of Revelation that it is the Word of God that is the standard by which we are judged (Revelation 20:12-15).

We also believe in the gift of the Holy Ghost which is evidenced by speaking in tounges "as the Spirit gives the utterence" (Acts 2:1-4, 10:43-48, John 3: 3-8, etc.). We also believe in water baptism (imersion) in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins (John 3:3-5, Acts 2:38, 4:10-12, 10: 47-48, Romans 6:3-6, Colossians 2:4-15, etc.). We believe that, along with repentance, these two experiences constitute the new birth experience (John 3:3-8, Luke 24:45-49, Romans 6 and 8)

We believe in one God, Who is our Father, Who was manifested in the flesh as Jesus Christ (Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-5, 9-14, 14:1-9, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, 43:10-13, Matthew 1:23, Ephesians 4:5-6, 1 Timothy 3:16, etc.) and is manifested as the Holy Ghost (Matthew 1:18-23, John 14:15-26, Romans 8:9-17, etc.).

We believe in the power of the Holy Ghost and the gifts of the Spirit (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-5, 8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, etc.).

We believe in loving our neighbors as ourselves and in loving our brothers and sisters as an important part of our salvation (Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 5:43-48, 22:36-40, Romans 13:7-10, Galatians 5:14-15, James 2:5-9, Matthew 25:31-46, 1John, etc.)

Everything that we teach is in the Word of God. If you don't believe me you can check it out for yourself. It is all there.

Feel free to contact me.

Answer 2

If it makes you feel any better, Catholics really do not worship Mary or the Saints and totally agree that Jesus is the only way to God.

I was raised atheist.

I learned about Jesus in a Charismatic church.

The Brownsville Revival came and ruined that church -- marriages fell apart, pastors burned out, the teens experimented with sex and drugs and everybody started lying about their experiences so they could seem holier than the next guy.

I discovered the beauty of Biblically-based liturgy in the Russian Orthodox Church.

I tried to continue in an Evangelical Anglican Church, which I thought might have the best of both worlds. But it turned out they didn't like children in that particular group, and my husband and I had a toddler.

We tried various Episcopalian and Lutheran churches and finally found everything -- the Bible, true worship of Christ, a pro-life attitude that includes welcoming children, and the beautiful Liturgy -- all in the Catholic Church.

Read "What Catholics REALLY Believe" -- it's a good start. You may find what you are looking for in the Catholic Church, too. And really, we do NOT worship Mary. I never have, not once.

Answer 3

I'm a member of the church of Christ but because we function under the New Testament pattern of autonomous congregations, it is difficult to say what you'll experience if you visit the congregation in your area. Basically, the church of Christ operates on the Biblical principle that there is one church and it is Christ's church. We claim adoption into that church by obedience to the Word of God. Christ is the head of the church and each congregation is lead by Elders in keeping with the New Testament. This is the extent of our leadership hierarchy. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and it is the only creed by which we may live. There is much more I can tell you about the church of Christ but you could read the New Testament and see for yourself. You may also visit sometime. I'm sure the congregation in your area would love to have you.

Answer 4

I don't consider myself part of any one denomination. I go to a Church of Christ Church because I like the people though, but I don't agree on every thing they say. I grew up Catholic and I went to a charismatic church in high school. I don't think denomination is important as long as we are worshiping the one true God and his son Jesus. I believe having a denomination can, sometimes lead to more bad than good.

Answer 5

It relies upon in case you comprise the early church, there have been particularly some Christian communities back then which does not be seen Christian in the event that they sprang up immediately (The Gnostic cosmology became substantially diverse on how they seen the god of Abraham). maximum might accept as true with Jesus as "'son' of 'god'" and 'messiah', yet in spite of the undeniable fact that, there is a few on the perimeters that don't. The resurrection is likewise an exceptionally common concept. Virgin beginning isn't that considerable. And what "unique sin" means varies a great deal. it relatively is a difficult taxonomy. that is like attempting to assert what's in common between an Reform Judaism, Orthodox Judaism, and Judaism as practiced earlier King Josiah. If I had to place it into words, i might say that all of them have confidence that Jesus, a Jewish dude who lived in first century Levant, became uniquely considerable, divinely so, in forgiving mankind of their incorrect nature. i think of that covers even the early gnostics. Oh, additionally he have been given achieved by utilising the government, undesrvingly so.

Answer 6

Canadian Reformed (www.canrc.org)

Because it believes the whole Bible, preaches faithfully, and practices the sacraments in accordance with God's Word. It also has faithful, biblical discipline. (Hard to do consistently and justly, but necessary for a faithful Christian Church)

I don't go for the people, because they, like me are sinners. Even the most righteous people will at some point disappoint. I agree with your sentiment that Jesus is the only way to God.

Answer 7

I got to a non denominational church. So i don't have a denomination and i love it! B/c there are no rules that were invented by the church and they just follow the scriptures and move with the holy spirit really its a good time!

Answer 8

I am United Methodist because it is where I feel at home. It is the place where I am able to grow, and really, that's the most important thing about a church. It should be a place where we are able to minister to others and have others minister to us. It is a place we should be able to grow and help others grow as well. It is not just a place of worship, but it is a place of prayer, praise, support, fellowship, and mission work. It is a wonderful place that I get to see a small part of my family -- the Body of Christ -- each week.

Answer 9

Non-Denominational

Answer 10

I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil. Romans 16:17-19 NIV