Denominations are found in most cities in the United States Extra-biblical origins Inherently divided from others Claim to be “part” of the universal church

Denominations lead men away from Christ Not authorized, Mt. 28:18; Lk. 6:46 Must resist, Gal. 1:8, 9; Mt. 15:13, 14

Denominations History Doctrines

NT: One church – many congregations Mt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:4 Denominations Common History NT: One church – many congregations Mt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:4 Corinth, 1 Cor. 1:2 Philippi, Phil. 1:1 Thessalonica, 1 Thes. 1:1 Galatia, Gal. 1:2

Roman Catholicism Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth Bishops over Elders Contra Titus 1:5-7 Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholicism Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth City Bishops Roman Catholicism Country Bishops Country Bishops

Roman Catholicism Bishop Of Rome Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth 606-608 A.D. Bishop Of Rome Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholicism Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth Denominations have their roots in the reformation movement Roman Catholicism

Error Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth Lutheran 1517 Presbyterian 1533 Error Episcopal 1531-1539

Error Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth Baptist 1607 Methodist 1729 Error Mormons 1830

Error Denominations Common History After death of apostles, error spread rapidly Truth Adventist 1843 Watchtower Society 1872 Error Pentecostal 1899

Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down Denominations Common Doctrine Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down “Men are children of wrath by nature” Eph. 2:1-3 Homosexuality is against nature, Rom. 1:26 “Sin-nature” is acquired by habit

Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down Denominations Common Doctrine Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down “David was born in sin”, Psa. 51:5 David was born in Israel David was born in a sinful world Does NOT say David was born guilty of sin

Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down Denominations Common Doctrine Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down “Men go astray from birth”, Psa. 58:3 Lie from the womb literally? Hyperbole They GO astray, not born astray

Faith only: Faith alone saves Denominations Common Doctrine Faith only: Faith alone saves “Jn. 3:16 gives faith as the only condition” Context, Jn. 3:3-5 Biblical faith is obedient faith, 3:36 NASB Salvation comes by Grace, But not Grace Alone, 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph. 2:8

Faith only: Faith alone saves Denominations Common Doctrine Faith only: Faith alone saves “If anything other than faith is required, man is working to earn his salvation” Faith is a work, Jn. 6:28, 29 Faith works in love, Gal. 5:6 Obedience is required, 1 Pet. 1:22; Phil. 2:12; Heb. 5:9; Rom. 6:16 Which command of God can I disobey and still go to heaven?

Faith only: Faith alone saves Denominations Common Doctrine Faith only: Faith alone saves “Calling on the name of the Lord is all one must do to be saved,” Acts 2:21 Peter defined it, Acts 2:22-38 Calling on the name of the Lord, Rom. 10:9-13; Acts 22:16

Once saved always saved Denominations Common Doctrine Once saved always saved “Jesus said His sheep shall never perish,” Jn. 10:28 Must hear & follow Him, Jn. 10:27, 28 Men can stop hearing, 2 Tim. 4:3, 4 Men can stop following, Jn. 6:66

Once saved always saved Denominations Common Doctrine Once saved always saved “Nothing can separate us from Christ,” Rom. 8:31-39 Context: things external to the Christian Men can be severed from Christ, Gal. 5:4

practice of righteousness Denominations Common Doctrine Once saved always saved “One born of God cannot sin,” 1 Jn. 3:9 Contrast: practice of righteousness VS. practice of sin Christians do sin, 1 Jn. 1:8-10 Deny it and you make God a liar!

Denominations History Doctrines

Denominations are found in most cities in the United States Extra-biblical origins Inherently divided from others Claim to be “part” of the universal church

Denominations lead men away from Christ Not authorized, Mt. 28:18; Lk. 6:46 Must resist, Gal. 1:8, 9; Mt. 15:13, 14