Churches & Denominations

Summary

Endorsements

Concepts

About Churches

Church Leadership

Read more about church leadership to see what a church must do to follow God’s plan for Christian community.

Church Authority

Read more about church authority to see who is allowed to start and govern churches.

Understanding Denominations

Historical Protestantism 

Charismatic Protestantism

Catholicism

Read more about Catholics…

Orthodoxy

Why did God allow denominations?

Although denominations are allowed (Romans 14:3) and decentralized churches are encouraged (Mark 9:38-39), many would agree it’s not ideal for unity (I Corinthians 1:10). God allowed these divisions because they allowed various truths about God to flourish and not die out due to church pride. Evangelicals boldy preach the Word (II Timothy 4:2) and have a personal relationship with Jesus (John 15:15). Charismatics ecstatically pray to the Holy Spirit (Jude 1:20) and prophecy into others’ lives (I Corinthians 14:1). Catholics revere the Holy Father in the Eucharist (Luke 22:19) and evangelize as the largest denomination (II Timothy 4:5). Orthodoxy’s rich history stays true to their soul (I Corinthians 11:2), and are loyal through baptism to the King (Acts 8:12).