Denominations

Denominations causes divisions which have been around for thousands years. Beliefs that impact people's lives and the Church, but with which there can be sincere disagreements. They are important; Christians might argue for them. These are theological ideas with which there can be great latitude of belief. These would include beliefs about predestination, eternal security, original sin, infant baptism and others. Another of the major reason we have denominations is legalism. Another major reason: Church Management Most denominations have man-made rules that the denomination follows. These rules are often written down as official statements of church doctrine (manuals, catechisms, creeds, disciplines, etc.). But men have no right to make religious laws (Matt. 15:9; Eph. 1:22,23; James 4:12). No human writing or teaching should be viewed as an official, authoritative statement of church doctrine. Another Major reason is: Personal Preferences Christians sometimes follow their conscience, feelings, beliefs and personal worship preferences. Some denominations are created by: Human Ideas, Pride, Lack of Love for Truth Bottom Line: Christian disagreement and confusion are not caused by God (Holy Spirit) or His word. They are caused by people who do not diligently obey God's Word. So.... the bottom line..... there is NO perfect church. No human being is perfect. There are different preferences of beliefs and different style of worship. Some prefer one worship style while other prefer another worship style. The key is that we must worship God in Spirit with other believers regardless our "personal" opinion or loyalty to our denominations (or non-denomination). John 4:23-24 (New International Version) Jesus said:

Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.