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3. II John 9-11
“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. (10) If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: (11) For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.”

4. What Is A Denomination?
A group of congregations united under a common faith and name, and organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy (AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY)
Churches joined together under some governing body, that serves to distinguish them from others (WEBSTER)
There are over 38,000 denominations (2001)

5. What Is Denominationalism?
The tendency to separate into religious denominations (AHD)
Devotion to denominational principles or interest (Webster)
Advocacy of separation into religious denominations (Free Dictionary)

6. Examination & Exposure of Denominationalism
1. Denominationalism Is Sinful Because It Opposes God’s Eternal Purpose And Plan To Redeem Man.
Ephesians 3:10-11
Galatians 4:4
John 3:16

7. Examination & Exposure of Denominationalism
2. Denominationalism Is Sinful Because It Violates Jesus’ Prayer For Unity
John 17:20-23
John 10:16
Matthew 16:18
Acts 11:26; Jude 3; Ephesians 4:1-6

8. Ephesians 4:4-6 Unity of organization ...... One Body
Unity of revelation One Spirit
Unity of aim One Hope
Unity of authority One Lord
Unity of doctrine One faith
Unity of practice One baptism
Unity of worship One God

9. Examination & Exposure of Denominationalism
3. Denominationalism Is Sinful Because It Destroys The Bible As THE Sole Authority In Religious Matters.
II Timothy 3:16-17
II Peter 1:3
Jude 3

10. God’s Simple Plan HEAR (Rom. 10:17) BELIEVE (John 8:24)
REPENT (Luke 13:3)
CONFESS (Rom. 10:9-10)
BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27)
ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41,47)

11. Remain Faithful Rev.2:10 “Be thou faithful unto death”
I John 1:7 “Walk in the light…”
I Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

13. Examination & Exposure of Denominationalism
1. Denominationalism Is Sinful Because It Opposes God’s Eternal Purpose And Plan To Redeem Man.
The tendency to separate into religious denominations AHD
Devotion to denominational principles or interest Webster
Approval of denominational division as it exists today MAC

14. Examination & Exposure of Denominationalism
1. Denominationalism Is Sinful Because It Opposes God’s Eternal Purpose And Plan To Redeem Man.
The tendency to separate into religious denominations AHD
Devotion to denominational principles or interest Webster
Approval of denominational division as it exists today MAC

15. Following Jesus w/o Denominationalism
Why is denominationalism wrong...?
It is un-scriptural Ac 20:17,28; 1Pe 5:1-2
It is anti-scriptural Jn 17:20-23; 1Co 1:10-13; Ep 2:14-16
It is harmful to the cause of Christ Jn 17:21,23
“that the world may believe that You sent Me”
“that the world might know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me”

16. Following Jesus w/o Denominationalism
The way out of religious division...
Obey the gospel Mk 16:15-16; Ac 2:38-41,47; Mt 16:18
Abide in the apostles’ doctrine Ac 2:42; 1Co 4:17; 14:37
Simply be a Christian Ac 11:26; 1Pe 4:16
Avoid denominational doctrines, names 2Jn 9
Find a simple church of Christ Ro 16:16; Ac 2:42
Maintain the unity of the Spirit Ep 4:3-6
Have the mind of Christ Ph 2:1-5

17. Following Jesus Without Denominationalism
Will we heed the prayer of Jesus?
John 17:20-23