Denominational Vs. Bible Teaching
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles1) 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!