Denominate: give a name to (Webster’s Dictionary) Denomination: a value or size of a series of values or sizes (Webster’s Dictionary) As applied to the Christian community, denominations are a naming of various groups, or sections.
Division Is Wicked – cf. John 17:20, 21 Organization Is Wrong – Acts 14:23; 1 Peter 5:1, 2
Local Church Association, Headquarters, Council, General Assembly, etc.
Local Church Elders, Deacons, Saints Christ, the True Head Local Church Elders, Deacons, Saints Local Church Elders, Deacons, Saints
Following Men Is Sinful – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Appealing Through Carnal Means Is Condemned – cf. John 6:26
Doubting the concept of religion. Skepticism about the existence of truth. Tolerance towards other denominations. Lack of conviction towards truth, doctrine, and morality.
Know the truth – John 8:32 Follow Christ, not men – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Become a member of the church – Acts 20:28 Follow God’s word – 1 Peter 4:11