Why are there so many different denominations in christianity.Doesn't christianity revolve around following the teachings of christ.Do all the different denominations think that their's is the only right one.why can't christians just focus on their belief in christ and stop trying to convince everyone else that their viewpoint is the only way to see it.
2007-12-23 08:17:17 · 9 answers · asked by upside 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Being human, everyone has his personal quirks, and it shows up in religion too. Secondly, most Christians I know are unwilling to let go of their false beliefs even when convinced that they are wrong.
(Last night I'd been talking to a dear brother who says there's no mention of gifts in 1Cor.12:1. He says even if its there, it shouldn't have been there)
2007-12-23 08:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by chris_muriel007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Christian denominations revolve around Christ, however they have different beliefs and interpretations of the bible.
For example, the Baptists and many other Protestant denominations believe in The Rapture, while the Catholic Church and many other Protestant churches do not. This is a major difference. The Mormon Church believes that the angel Moroni gave the prophet Joseph Smith "golden tablets" to interpret into The Book of Mormon. They say he found them at a hill near his home.
Other denominations have minor and major differences. Some churches believe you can be baptized more than once, while others think it is a sin or at least unnecessary. I am aware of a Baptist church which loves to Baptize people, like a show every Sunday, even people who THEY have baptized two or three times. So there are divisions and differences among Christian sects.
2007-12-23 08:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are wise thoughts and the answer will make sense. I have studied the history of the church. God has a specific plan and purpose for His people. However, human pride causes the conflicts that concern you.
Your duty is not to follow men or compare yourself to men and their weaknesses. Your duty and loyalty is to Christ alone. Therefore, study Jesus Christ closely.
Start with the gospel of John. Then, read a couple of epistles and come back to Matthew. Go for a couple of more epistles and back to Mark. Do two more and go back to Luke. After that, finish the remainder of the New Testament.
Pray that God will open your heart and mind to His will and He will do it because He is faithful. For sure!
Also, check this out ~~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Justified_by_Christ/ ~~ and let me know what you think.
Men want to be right. Christ is definitely right. It is all we can do to follow Him.
CKA
2007-12-23 10:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by C. A. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...true belief in Christ (the Chosen One)...the Messiah, has noting to do with "denominations" of Christianity... The original followers of Yeshua (His mother called Him Yeshua) were called the followers of The Way... He (Yeshua) never, ever said anything about establishing a "new" faith or religion. He said "upon this Rock (Himself) I will build my Church"... The "word" rock is "petra"... not Petre...or Peter and Peters real name was Kefa... Yeshua never said anything about establishing a Church with Kefa as it's foundation... Christ is The Rock of Salvation and He is The Way, The Truth and The Life... Not the "dogmas", "doctrines" and "traditions" of the "religions" of man...or the old men of Rome... The work of God on Earth was finished on The Cross when Yeshua said... "it is finished"...
2007-12-23 08:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible even speaks against denominations. the Church at Corrinth was setting up groups by who was baptizing them and they were rebuked for it.
the true church is the Church of Christ it is a spiritual church made of of all believers in Christ who follow his word. It is not a building and it is not a denomination.
2007-12-23 08:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Growth.
2. Satan has provided 'tests' for Christians, some people presently pass the tests, some do not.(Eph. 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8).
2007-12-23 08:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We need to return to the heart of worship-Jesus Christ. I agree there are too many denominations. I hope you belong to a Christ centered, Bible believing church.
2007-12-23 08:32:44 · answer #7 · answered by Not perfect, just forgiven 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
there are many denominations because people can't agree on the interpretation of the Bible.
2007-12-23 08:31:32 · answer #8 · answered by paula r 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they all came out of Catholicism. lots of different denominations for lots of different ppl.....i was a Protestant but i went to paganism.
2007-12-23 08:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋