1. Denominational Disparities

2. 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)

3. 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)

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

5. 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)

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

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

8. 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)

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

10. 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

11. 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)

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

13. 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)

14. 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)

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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)