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Denominational Vs. Bible Teaching

1) Denominational Teaching – Many Bodies or churches.

Bible Teaching – One body or church (Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 12:20; Ephesians 4:4).

2) Denominational Teaching – Founded by men.

Bible Teaching – Founded by Christ (Matthew 16:18).

3) Denominational Teaching – Human Heads.

Bible Teaching – Christ the head (Ephesians 1:22-23).

4) Denominational Teaching – Human Creeds.

Bible Teaching – Bible as only creed (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

5) Denominational Teaching – Wear human names.

Bible Teaching – Glory to God in the name Christian (1 Peter 4:16).

6) Denominational Teaching – Follow men.

Bible Teaching – Following men is condemned (1 Corinthians 1:10-13).

7) Denominational Teaching – A multiplicity of churches.

Bible Teaching – Only one church mentioned in the Bible (Matthew 16:18; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:4).

8) Denominational Teaching – You join a denomination.

Bible Teaching – God adds you to His church (Acts 2:47).

9) Denominational Teaching – Denominations preach many gospels.

Bible Teaching – If any man preach any other gospel, he is condemned (Gal. 1:8-9).

10) Denominational Teaching – Rewrite creeds and church laws often.

Bible Teaching – Bible remains the same (Matthew 24:35).

11) Denominational Teaching – Many faiths.

Bible Teaching – “One faith” (Ephesians 4:5).

12) Denominational Teaching – Many baptisms.

Bible Teaching – “One baptism” (Ephesians 4:5).

13) Denominational Teaching – Claim to be abiding in branches of the church.

Bible Teaching – Jesus said “Abide in me,” the true vine (John 15:1-6).

14) Denominational Teaching – Walk by different rules.

Bible Teaching – “Walk by the same rule” (Philippians 3:16).

15) Denominational Teaching – Thank God in their prayers for so many churches.

Bible Teaching – Jesus prayed for oneness (John 17:20-21).

16) Denominational Teaching – Claim doctrine is inconsequential.

Bible Teaching – Take heed unto doctrine and others to save self and others (1 Timothy 4:16).

17) Denominational Teaching – Membership in denominations not essential to salvation.

Bible Teaching – Membership in Christ’s church is essential to salvation (Ephesians 5:23).

Looking at the above comparisons, which teaching should we adhere to today – Denominational Teaching or Bible Teaching? The answer should be crystal clear!