Why are there so many different churches? It seems there should only be one Church. We all read from the same bible. Is there one true church and if so which one is it?.
This series continues to explore the different denominations in Christiandom and delves into some of their teachings. Read these to determine if they are what you read in the bible. Explore other series for other topics and ways to expand your knowledge of God.
The Church of Christ-Is It the Church of the Bible?
A number of years ago I had the opportunity to be engaged in a Bible study with some men who were members of various churches. One of them was a member of the Church of Christ. I began to ask Bible questions of those present. The answers given by the man from the Church of Christ seemed to differ from the others in that he would not answer with “This is what the Church of Christ believes…“but rather would say, let’s see what the Bible says on…”
The Presbyterian Church-Is It the Church of the Bible?
A few years ago I attended a Presbyterian Church with some close friends. My own background in a church similar to this one made me curious enough to study their teachings. I studied the history of the Presbyterian Church at the library. This caused me to contact a minister of this denomination so that I could learn more about their present teachings. He gave me two books to read. One was called “The Bookof Confessions ‘and the other was “The Book of Order. “ These books plus some other sources I have researched have helped me better understand the Presbyterian Church.
The Assembly of God-Is It the Church of the Bible?
Recent statistics reveal that the Assemblies of God Church is one of the fastest growing churches in the western world. Their activity in public broadcasting such as satellite television and public crusades, radio broadcasts and prison work has resulted in rapid growth in their denomination. Hurting people relate to personal testimonies coming to the television screen and call wanting to speak to a counselor
The Methodist Church-Is It the Church of the Bible?
For two years I was a member of a very active Methodist Church. My wife and I were instructed in the Methodist doctrine in a six-week long membership class. After joining the church, I became a very active member.
The Lutheran Church-Is It the Church of the Bible?
The first twenty six years of my life were spent in the Lutheran church. By the time I was twelve years old, I had completed two years of a catechism course. From this point on I was allowed to take the communion. Later I joined a Lutheran fraternity at college. Then something happened to change my whole life.
Was the Catholic Church the First Church?
Today, many Roman Catholics are confused over recent changes that have occurred in their denomination. Traditions that stood for many years now have been reversed. They are asking that if the Lord wanted us to abstain from meats on Friday, have the mass in Latin, and pray through certain “Saints,” why suddenly has he reversed his teaching on these subjects. This confusion has caused many to reject the teaching of the Catholic Church and to stop attending its services.
The Baptist Church-Is It the Church of the Bible?
During my teenage years I was invited to attend an evangelistic meeting at a Baptist Church. I had been raised in a different denomination and so the services were much different. I had never seen a service where the audience was offered an invitation to respond by coming to the front of the building. During the invitation that night a woman and her seven year old came to the front. The preacher mentioned something about the boy coming to be “saved.” This was a new term to me since I had been raised in a church where infants were brought forward to be sprinkled.
Why I Chose Not To Become A Pentecostal…
It seemed that everyone I talked to provided a different message of salvation. One would say, “There is only one person in the Godhead.” Another would say, “There are three persons in the Godhead.” Still another would say that one would have to “speak in tongues” to be saved. Another would say you must be immersed and then speak in tongues to be saved. I was confused! Why could I not find from the Bible how to be saved and there be just one single message to respond to?
