What does the Bible say about denominations?
What does the Bible say about denominations?
Bruce Rosdahl, Ph.D.,
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2011/apr/15/jp_biblesays_041611_133466/?features&faith
May 1, 2011
For non-Christians and Christians alike, understanding church denominationalism can be overwhelming. With more than 10,000 Christian denominations to choose from - most of which fall under the umbrella of the religion's three main branches: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant - one might wonder what biblical scripture says about specific denominations. In biblical times, between A.D. 1-100, Christianity wasn't compartmentalized as it is today. The church during those formative years was known as the Church under the Apostles, advanced by Jesus' appointed apostles -primarily Paul - and comprised of one universal message. Denominations therefore, do not appear in biblical scripture. Throughout centuries, denominational divides stemmed from personal, theological and political discrepancies within its followers. Here's an abbreviated historical overview Christian denominations, concentrating on the Western Church.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Bruce Rosdahl, Ph.D.,
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2011/apr/15/jp_biblesays_041611_133466/?features&faith
May 1, 2011
For non-Christians and Christians alike, understanding church denominationalism can be overwhelming. With more than 10,000 Christian denominations to choose from - most of which fall under the umbrella of the religion's three main branches: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant - one might wonder what biblical scripture says about specific denominations. In biblical times, between A.D. 1-100, Christianity wasn't compartmentalized as it is today. The church during those formative years was known as the Church under the Apostles, advanced by Jesus' appointed apostles -primarily Paul - and comprised of one universal message. Denominations therefore, do not appear in biblical scripture. Throughout centuries, denominational divides stemmed from personal, theological and political discrepancies within its followers. Here's an abbreviated historical overview Christian denominations, concentrating on the Western Church.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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