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Denominational Disparities

Denominational Disparities A “disparity” is a contradiction; two or more things in opposition to each other; not similar Examples (Mt. 23:3; Rom. 2:21-23; Gal. 2:14)

Denominational Disparities Believing that they are the NT church, while at the same time believing that they began after the NT period The NT church actually began in the NT period (Mt. 16:18; Acts 5:11)

Denominational Disparities Modern denominations had their beginning in other times, in other places, and by other men

Denominational Disparities Calling themselves “Christians”, while at the same time calling themselves other names as well NT disciples of Jesus were called “Christians” (Ac. 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4)

Denominational Disparities Person: Baptist, Lutheran, Mormon Day: Pentecostal Order: Presbyterian, Methodist

Denominational Disparities Denominational names are not authorized by God; promote division; do not honor the Lord but man; can be worn with shame

Denominational Disparities Following the Bible as their guide, while at the same time following human creeds as well The Bible (NT) is our only guide today (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

Denominational Disparities Methodist Discipline, Presbyterian Book of Church Order, Baptist Manual, Catholic Catechism, Lutheran Catechism, Anglican Catechism, Assemblies of God Statement of Truth, etc.

Denominational Disparities Creeds are of human origin; creeds often contradict the Bible; creeds often add/subtract from the Bible; creeds imply that the Bible is not sufficient; creeds produce denom. members; creeds promote division, not unity

Denominational Disparities Claiming that Jesus is their Head, while at the same claiming that another person is the head of their denom. Jesus is our only Head (Eph. 1:22; 4:15; 5:23; Col. 1:18; 2:10)

Denominational Disparities The Catholic Pope (Rome), the Mormon President (Salt Lake City), the King/Queen of England/Archbishop of Canterbury (London), etc.

Denominational Disparities Saying that they are the united in Christ, while at the same time saying that division in doctrine and practice is a good thing (“unity in diversity”) Christians are to be united (Eph. 4:4-6)

Denominational Disparities “Join the church of your choice” keeps people divided, not united Paul on unity: at Corinth and other local churches (1 Cor. 1:10-13; 4:17; 7:17; 14:33-34)

Denominational Disparities 1. Believing that they are the NT church, while at the same time believing that they began after the NT period 2. Calling themselves “Christians”, while at the same time calling themselves other names as well

Denominational Disparities 3. Following the Bible as their guide, while at the same time following human creeds as well 4. Claiming that Jesus is their Head, while at the same claiming that another person is the head of their denom.

Denominational Disparities 5. Saying that they are the united in Christ, while at the same time saying that division in doctrine and practice is a good thing

Bible Harmony Return and restore (2 K. 23:1-3) Let’s not be carnal (1 Cor. 3:2-3) Stay within the doctrine of Christ (2 Jn. 9) Hold fast the Head (Col. 2:19) Unite upon Jesus’ words (Jn. 17:20-23)