How Did We Get All of Our Denominations and Why Do We Have So Many?

[@Smb994]

I’m from a Baptist family but personally I don’t care about denomination I just want to worship God and live a life pleasing to him

[@tansongpinoy1354]

But this is opportunity to inform

[@pimppengu7645]

KellyCovers It if God was dead than nothing would exist

[@fisherofmen489]

@@jamesmatkel8010 How come?

[@jamesmatkel8010]

Fisher of men you ever taken a good hard look at the world there’s just so much injustice and pain and don’t sit there and tell me god works in mysterious ways no if there was an all loving all benevolent god maybe my friend would still be alive

[@lewischinquita4278]

Holy and Righteous and Holiness and Righteousness. 1 PETER 1:15 16.

[@offthekirb]

Man Denominations break my heart sometimes, but as long as we're bound together by the Gospel we can rejoice!!

[@minecrafttbp9599]

Then what church denomination should everyone attend ?

[@minecrafttbp9599]

Off The Kirb Ministries thank you everyone for answering my questions ! I don’t know what denomination I attend how can I? Also is hillsong and elevation church non Denominational ?

[@jerryschneider145]

@@fabiancortez2256 So what is the true church? All cannot be true, a house divided cannot stand.

[@breezemar]

@@minecrafttbp9599 I attend hillsong London and they just talk about following Jesus. No denominations

[@leonardsmith82]

🤗

[@yolandahines1094]

Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord....

[@thebeatagp]

Amen to that Yolanda Hines! I agree. Thanks for sharing that. God bless!

[@mozartgodson]

AMEN..... Hallelujah

[@dianehawkins2100]

@Rahul Maurya That is not what the scripture is saying. It is not saying you are supposed to bow. It is saying you WILL bow and confess.Lol. It is a prophecy concerning the time of judgment. And the way IS narrow. Broad is the path that leads to destruction. With the climate the world is in today, it can't get much broader before the floor drops out. 💓

[@dianehawkins2100]

@Rahul Maurya Your claim to a deeper and profound understanding of life, and your enlightenment, is based on what?

[@dianehawkins2100]

@Rahul Maurya How special you are to have real life experiences, like every other human being on the planet. What kind of non answer is that? Smh

[@heyitsolive_6962]

I used to not even know denominations were a thing lol. people would be like “oh what denomination are you?” &I’d be like “Christian?”😂😂

[@willg3369]

Lol

[@HolinessUntoTheLord.]

😅

[@levernis5753]

lol i'd be like "um protestant"?

[@OneChurch-cg6xw]

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[@shequonniacooper1706]

Right! 💯🤦🏾‍♀️

[@girlygirl1437]

Thank you for this! I grew up in a Pentecostal church cause my tata is a pastor, I decided I want to be non-denominational because I just want to have a relationship with Christ and that’s all I need💗

[@TheyCallMeNoobieButItsNewBa]

A great way to follow God IMO!

[@raulquintanilla8718]

AMEN, Not affiliated with any of them , CHRIST JESUS ONLY! I grew up, Catholic, but now I am from a non-denominational church, Based on SCRIPTURES!

[@sarairivera4006]

You are Baptist

[@jinx00723]

I once was Baptist and then I become a leader in the church and I that I saw a lot of strange practices (to me) and some legalism in the church which shook my faith a bit. When I met my fiance she had been thru the same growing up in a prosperity church. And we now attend a non-denominational church. I just feel all that extra man made rules gets in the way of a actual relationship with God.

[@williamgullett5911]

Im curious what you think about the importance of baptism. Do you think baptism is important for salvation? Do we get the eHoly Spirit through baptism?

[@TM-se5jf]

I feel you but can you elaborate which Baptist rule is man made? I find that their rules are biblically based

[@josephmadison7117]

What about Methodist chruch i see some caltholic Patrices

[@kylewashington928]

William Gullett read Acts 2:38 ... the importance of baptism is being buried with Christ and coming out the water in the newness of life which cleanses us and washes us from our sins

[@IndianaJoe0321]

When reading the Bible, @@williamgullett5911, one sees that Jesus commands baptism -- but not for salvation. We learn from other passages that baptism is a sign to others of our commitment to our relationship with God. In other words, baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace -- evidence of the born-again experience.

[@catalina0427]

I'm non-denominational living by the word of God! Amen! I can see how confusing it maybe for a non believer. It's good that you made this video for better understanding. God's peace and grace brother.

[@minecrafttbp9599]

da1_ SheGlOWs I have a question is hillsong and elevation church nondenominational ?

[@J.F.331]

This is nothing toward you but more of a general statement. We need to be careful of churches that call themselves “non-denominational” as well. Even though they say they are, how they practice church or interpret Scripture definitely follows a form or a denomination. More likely than not a church calls itself non-denominational because they are their own and do not answer to a larger body/church but that doesn’t mean that they don’t still follow some of the same things that other denominations do. For example, a church can be called non-denominational but still interpret Scripture and practice church like a Pentecostal, Lutheran, Baptist, Episcopalian, etc... it’s important to know and understand the backbone that drives a non-denominational church to make sure they are still Biblical.

[@Da-Iceman.]

Same. I always wondered how there some churches but all believe in Christ Jesus.

[@Monado6]

Non denomination is a denomination it itself sorry

[@Lysa122]

@@Monado6 where is the logic in that???

[@isaiahwhite4411]

United we stand. Divided we fall.

[@americaisajokenow1090]

Christianity fall

[@theccc8318]

Isaiah D it’s on the dollar bill for Christ’s sake.

[@bouquetoffood8918]

"Do not imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth. I came not to bring peace, but a sword." [Matthew 10:34, biblical Jesus]

[@lewischinquita4278]

THE WORD CHRISTIAN IS IN THE BIBLE. THE WORD CHRISTIANITY IS NOT IN THE BIBLE. LET US KEEP WITH BIBLE ONLY. HOLY 1 PETER 1:15 - 16.

[@lewischinquita4278]

PHILIPPIANS 4:7 - 23.

[@Baddieinbiz]

Your videos have helped me so much on my journey! I was an atheist, found Jesus - was Protestant (went to churches that were speaking in tongues/prosperity gospel which you helped me learn the dangers of) & I am now Eastern Orthodox ☦️🙏 I am so thankful to be apart of what I believe is the one true church that Jesus Christ established & I have learned so much throughout this journey! Theology is so important & it has a HUGE impact on how we think of God & our relationship with Him which is why it’s important to understand the differences of these denominations! There’s NO such thing as “non-denominational” because the theology/teachings are coming from somewhere. God bless all my brothers & sisters in Christ 🎉❤ I pray to end all schisms & hope we can ALL unite again. Thanks again for the great videos 😊

[@ccurtt]

I live in an Eastern Orthodox county and they, the orthodox, do not serve Jesus but Merry, similar to Catholic. I do not consider them christians. They know nothing about God and Jesus. Nothing about repentance, salvation, eternal judgment, nothing. Couple of days ago I talked to a woman, believe that God brought her to me, who's son was an orthodox priest. She was at zero level. I explained her basics and gave her a bible as a present. This is the condition of 99% of all orthodox, according to me and I live among them. I do not think it is possible to get saved by God and to keep staying among the orthodox ignorance.

[@Baddieinbiz]

@@ccurtt Coming from the United States to an Eastern Orthodox Country (which I am in currently as I write this comment) I entirely disagree. Their entire society reflects Jesus’ teachings. The way they live, their families, their traditions, everything. They don’t just go to church - they LIVE the Christian life. The country is UNITED under ONE denomination & is strong - they treat one another with kindness. You don’t see that as a majority in the US with over 60,000 denominations. I have learned MORE in the Eastern Orthodox Church & have become closer to Christ than ANYWHERE else! 🙏 I actually plan on permanently moving to an Eastern Orthodox country FOR this reason! As Orthodox Christians, we love and venerate Mary & the Saints as additional role models for our lives. Learning their stories & struggles they’ve endured helps me with my own relationship with Jesus/struggles in my own life! We NEVER put them BEFORE our Lord & Savior😊

[@bullsfx3075]

​@@Baddieinbizso true, recently I've been doing a lot of research on Orthodox and it's so interesting

[@Vaelsung1]

@@Baddieinbiz Amen sister and welcome home to the original Church established in 33AD, the Eastern Orthodox Church.

[@DaughterOfTheKingdom16]

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18: 20

[@nickderekyelli]

So true (as long as Truth, as the Bible says, is upheld, and not false man-made ideas).

[@ZacharyClause]

@@nickderekyelli like Protestantism!?!?!?

[@slft47]

@@ZacharyClause every denomenation is false because they all derive and uphold teachings from the roman catholic churches lol theres only one true church that was prophecied to come in end days which is written throughout the bible and mainly in the book of rev

[@ZacharyClause]

@@slft47 Orthodoxy> every other Church

[@slft47]

@@ZacharyClause like i said orthodox church is false as they derive from the roman catholics.

[@thebeatagp]

Hey BEAT family, I'm super excited about this video once again. I hope you enjoy this breakdown of where we got many of our protestant denominations. Obviously this is not exhaustive as I had to leave several out but I tried to cover the major ones. What are your thoughts? Do you agree/disagree? Do you have questions about a specific denomination that I left out in this video? Leave it in the comments below and let's discuss it! UPDATE: CORRECTION: THE SDA CHURCH STARTED IN 1863 NOT 1831. MY APOLOGIES!

[@davidmoore39]

I really loved this video, it reminds me of the book called Muscle and a Shovel. I wonder if you have heard of it.

[@niecybaby1960]

THE BEAT by Allen Parr We have so many because every man seems right in he’s own eye, but the end is destruction!

[@minecrafttbp9599]

THE BEAT by Allen Parr hey what denomination are you in ? Allen are you a non denominational? And is hillsong and elevation worship also non denominational ?

[@jinx00723]

Can you go over the controversy of the COGIC church? I visited one supporting my friend. And some of the practices like announcing how much people donated was very strange to my fiance and I.

[@jmonroe6125]

I agree with the message brother but we also have to be careful because there's a lot of groups out there that claim they believe in Jesus but are cults. I think its dangerous to make a blanket statement that anyone who claims to believe in Jesus is "one of us."

[@lauryners]

My mom was Catholic and my dad was a Penecostal and when they got married they decided they were just going to be non denominational and just live by the bible

[@HalfFrown93]

How it should be! Edit: My husband was raised Catholic and went to a Christian school but after he turned 18 he went to German Paganism. For me I was raised Buddhist/agnostic (to my family, Buddhism is just a culture. We don’t really worship it. My grandparents do though, just not my parents.) but now I am just non-denominational after my husband and I got married. After we got married and a couple months passed by, I found Christ in my heart and it brought us together to get him back into religion if that makes sense? He still claims Catholic but like you have said, we just live by the Bible now

[@paulcosta8297]

But where did they then decide to go to physical church on Sunday?

[@jrconway3]

@@paulcosta8297 You walk into a church and decide to attend. You can call yourself non-denominational but still attend any denomination. It just states that you don't necessarily follow the doctrine of that denomination completely but still agree with the core tenets. I know not all Catholics believe EVERYTHING the Catholic church says either. It doesn't take much effort to figure that out.

[@davidortega357]

My parents were born in Mexico and we're Catholic Church they came out became Apostolic Oneness Pentecostal Acts 2 38 I'm Apostolic Oneness Pentecostal too

[@TheyCallMeNoobieButItsNewBa]

That’s a good way to live IMO

[@romanthechristian5237]

I was genuinely saved about two months ago (I grew up a false convert) and I’m currently attending a non-denominational church. This was a great video, because I didn’t know much about denominations, so thanks!

[@Sandrinarhonda]

Same I was raised as Baptist but I’m now non-denominational and I absolutely love it . I feel that I can build my relationship with God and not feel like I’m just sitting there and not understanding.

[@CjLingle1]

As an Adventist, your description was charitable and loving. Really appreciate that!

[@quadad4]

16:49 I grew up Catholic, but I always knew there was more to know about God than just traditions and rituals. So my journey divinely directed me to a Bible teaching church without man's religion on it. It's been going strong for 30 yrs now and not looking back.🙏🏼

[@rrsafety]

Sad that your church was just rituals. My parish is filled with bible study groups, youth activities and community service together with the rituals of 2000 years. It is quite remarkable.

[@fantasia55]

What did Christians do in the three and a half centuries before the New Testament was created?

[@dman7668]

You didn't discover some new idea quadad, all you are doing is following Christ how you feel like, those "rituals" were handed down by the Apostles whom you reject.

[@dwightmiranda3192]

I read the acts, I didn't see or remember any of the apostles performing eucharist or any catholic rituals. ​@@dman7668

[@richardneagle1059]

"Just traditions and rituals " . Really ? Think again. Acquaint yourself with Fatima .

[@florence3448]

I’m the closest to a Baptist, but at the end of the day, I just believe what the King James Bible says and salvation through Christ alone, faith alone.

[@hello855]

It's important to read a variety of translations, but most importantly, check it with an interlinear Bible.

[@ea-tr1jh]

Why does it have to be the "King James" Bible? Why not just say you believe the Bible? What's with people adhering to the KJV so adamantly without question these days?

[@bobeternal9104]

@@ea-tr1jh because the KJV is best translated Word of God.

[@florence3448]

@@ea-tr1jh Because I did research into the manuscripts, studied into the scriptures, I have humbly prayed to God about this for over a year, and have compared the translations with the help of the Holy Spirit. I have no reason to believe other wise.

[@hello855]

@@florence3448 Let's say you believe in the Textus Receptus and reject the Alexandrian manuscripts, does KJV translate the TR perfectly? Is English capable of capturing the perfect meaning of Greek?

[@teacherjessica3308]

I always wondered about all this stuff... very educational thanks 🙏🏼

[@thebeatagp]

I'm so glad you found it helpful Jessica! Blessings to you,

[@Southtown_Paint_Appz]

Yes, Amen

[@maxandre7986]

I love how you keep your promise by making an awesome video. God Bless You sir

[@thebeatagp]

Always Max! I love this stuff man! Blessings,

[@maxandre7986]

THE BEAT by Allen Parr just out of curiosity, do they teach you about denominations in seminary? I’m a college junior and I’m considering heading to Seminary after achieving my bachelors

[@lewischinquita4278]

School do not make Preachers only God. The Holy Spirit will teach and guide you. Only the Holy Spirit is Truth. ST. JOHN 4:24, JAMES 1:5.

[@lewischinquita4278]

I never read any where in the KING JAMES VERSION BIBLE that the APOSTLES paid to go to learn about God and received a degree and charged others to teach all nations. 1 CORINTHIANS 2:13 - 16.

[@lewischinquita4278]

So many are not Baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. ACTS 2:38.

[@haveagoodone2935]

I'm Lutheran and I approve this video. The church is one body many members. One day Jesus will explain everything. Great content brother in Christ

[@laurayoung1639]

I find your videos so educational, and they answer questions I’ve often wondered. My mom raised us Catholic and my dad was Lutheran. They never persuaded us either way. We simply went to church with mom as dad didn’t often go. We used to ask all the time what the difference was and they just said they were very similar and we had to decide for ourselves what we believe.

[@lakingdriagrandison6746]

We need to stop being divided we all believe in Christ and some of the things that we argue about are foolish it’s not about our views but about God. We need to stay focused on the main thing and that’s Christ.

[@Kanne60]

Love your Bible based teaching Allen! Thank you for all you do! Your videos have really helped me!

[@thebeatagp]

It's always an encouragement to hear that a video has helped someone in their walk with Christ! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment, Kris Garvelink

[@debbierucioch424]

I am loving this explanation and history of the denominations. Thanks Allen Parr

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you for your kind word and support! God bless, Debbie Rucioch

[@ugenecory4029]

“A whole bunch of Johns at this time”. I cracked up. Love you, brother, Allen. Thank you for the message. :) God bless.

[@NoDebtButLove]

Great overview of the denominations! 😃I grew up C.O.G.I.C. but graduated from a Church of Christ school. So many teachings out there, but the most important one is Christ's sacrifice for our salvation.

[@crystalgrose]

Amen!!! I'm from Church of God in Christ as well.

[@crystalgrose]

Charles Harrison Mason, our great founder.

[@kiwi5118]

One nation under God..it’s amazing how far some have strayed off. I pray for the lost. Thank God we serve a faithful and loving God!❤️

[@acts238jesusgodsson3]

The usa never been one nation under God

[@audrabair4936]

When I was reading Revelations, regarding the letters to the seven churches, it came into my heart that every domination or how we live out our faith is connected to one of these seven churches.

[@berlyn0409]

Yes, this was my thought about this as well.

[@lukemwills]

This is an example of eisegesis and is a false way to interpret that text. The seven churches were actual congregations at the time of writing.

[@jerrystatic256]

We have so many denominations because Martin Luther told the catholic church its better to have multiple denominations than have 1 corrupt church. Put the scriptures in the hands of believers and not just the priest. Thank God for his Reformation!!

[@hectordanielsanchezcobo1773]

Not really?? Martin Luther never said that and even before him there were many denominations already: 1) the Waldenses were bible-believing christians who rejected catholic teaching 2) the Roman Catholics who had the Pope, loads of money and power over western Europe's governments and persecuted christians 3) the Eastern Churches from which Roman Catholicism separated when they invented the Popes and the Filioque, and were under the power of the eastern emperors and later the Sultans and the Zars, who served as their religious authority. and other groups in heresy like: 4) the Nestorian Churches who believed Christ was two separate people. 5) or the Monophysites Churches who believed Christ was not human and divine but had one strange amalgamation that rendered Him neither God nor man. and many others. Though I share the sentiment in the last sentences

[@spacecase7566]

Learn church history. This is not a full understanding of what happened.

[@d.ferguson6838]

Thanks for putting time into this video. It was very informative.

[@joannbarnett7486]

THANK YOU!! I am currently researching the history of denominations, and this is a great start. THANKS!!

[@latoyabenson1]

Thank you so much for breaking these denominations down. I learned a whole lot!

[@thebeatagp]

Thanks so much latoyabenson1, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks again for taking the time to watch. God bless latoyabenson1,

[@memunatusaffa9216]

Thank you for the Teachings. I learned about other denominations besides Methodist and Pentecostal churches. . Love you with the love of the Lord Saints

[@thebeatagp]

Thanks so much memunatu saffa, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks again for taking the time to watch. God bless memunatu saffa,

[@reachingandgathering]

Awesome explanation! So many people are confused on why so many denominations and it does bring about so much confusion. As you stated though, those core foundational beliefs is what truly matters.

[@thebeatagp]

Amen to that The Encounter with Minister Marie Horn! I agree. Thanks for sharing that. God bless!

[@karimasaleh748]

I’m antiochian orthodox and love the early traditions of our church as it continually humbles my spirit and allows me to fully rejoice in Gods grace. However I don’t see other denominations as any less than or better than I. There is one God and one Saviour, our Lord Christ Jesus who died on the cross and rose on the third day and is coming again to judge the living and the dead. We are saved by grace but also need to spread the word and love of the gospel not only through word but action out of pure compassion (faith without works is dead). We are all one family in the eyes of God and need to start treating each other like it and have a change of heart, starting with myself. Peace and blessings upon you all x

[@mauriciomunozortiz]

Blessing !!, and thanks indeed for this valuable information.

[@georgeakoto171]

Good summary. Keep up the good work. We bless God for how far we have come as a church despite our misunderstandings, disagreements and failures. Just a little contribution; Martin Luther didnt believe in transubstantiation as the catholic church but he believed in cosubstantiation.

[@butwere3-0wou]

As long as we believe in the Gospel message, we are one in Christ, and that’s all that matters!

[@drmoz43]

Amen!!!

[@jerryschneider145]

What if they are all wrong? That is what the Catholics would say.

[@drmoz43]

@@jerryschneider145 .You would make that choice for you. We make personal choices for ourselves. What works for you may not work for me. This is Personal!!!! Not corporate!!!

[@hectordanielsanchezcobo1773]

@@jerryschneider145 They say what Christ literally said, that whoever believes is saved. So if the Roman papacy claims it is false then they call Jesus a liar

[@jerryschneider145]

@@hectordanielsanchezcobo1773 Maybe you just misunderstand the bible.

[@bradandle-annecowell875]

Awesome, THANKYOU so much for putting this one together. Loved it.

[@leyamarie7666]

Just started my walk with God again. I was looking for someone on the internet I could listen to & didn’t think was making videos for money & found you. Thank you for doing these. I can watch for hours.

[@tomvansant848]

Great job for a 15-minute walk through the lass 600 years of Christianity. I honestly believe the diversity of denominations is the will of God. Of course not the fighting between them, but the diverse ways God's spirit reaches out to the world (1 Cor 12:13). Once again thanks.

[@josephkim3085]

We may be separated but despite our differences, with our sincere worship and our grace we all shall enter the kingdom as brothers and sister.

[@NA-oc7eq]

What if you didn't know the practices are wrong?

[@josephkim3085]

@@NA-oc7eq God says many times in the biblez ignorance is not our fault, there will be many people in heaven that simply did not know. Not knowing something isn't our faults

[@NA-oc7eq]

@@josephkim3085 yeah whatever but still it disputes the unity of church, y'all "respect" differences yet then why adhere to certain practices that are different with each other? What if one is wrong and one is right? I mean can't just anyone have one specific tradition? Can't just God intervene and then tell specific rules? Sounds stupid to me.

[@josephkim3085]

@@NA-oc7eq I see what you mean, there is only 1 true practice but many people are deceived. We are fooled by the false churches but in the end God looks at the heart

[@NA-oc7eq]

@@josephkim3085 they also feel like they're THE church, so i guess couldn't God just intervene?

[@ETBrothers]

Thank you for explaining so good without bias 😊

[@thebeatagp]

That is always the goal. Thanks E.T.!

[@leeyleey6408]

Thank you brother Allen, Awesome Vessel of God 😊 May he always protect your ministry.

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you so much for watching! Your comment means a lot, Leeyleey.

[@thebeatagp]

Thank you so much for watching! Your comment means a lot, Leeyleey.

[@imfacejacked6046]

I'm apostolic I used to be an atheist I just wanted to say I love learning this stuff😃

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

youre right in mentioning that Martin Luther wanted to REFORM the Catholic Church NOT form a seperate denomination but i think its also important to point out that he was passionately opposed to the denomibatiion being name after HIM. t His followers to his disnay did it anyway

[@BrooklynStormTrooper]

See how man do lol

[@sandomingue]

He didn’t like Lutherans?

[@lukemwills]

Exactly. Lutheranism was "founded" by pope Leo X when he excommunicated Luther and his followers. All Luther wanted was an ecumenical council and some reform within the church. But after his excommunication he didn't have much choice but to continue on with the truth apart from Rome. He literally didn't found anything or want to start anything.

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Absolutely correct without getting into the weeds. I truly enjoyed this message.

[@thebeatagp]

Thanks for watching, Ronald!

[@shimoza8103]

Hears a funny short " long story short my teacher asked my friend wat type of Christian My friend: the original one 😂

[@minecrafttbp9599]

Noob Toons 2 that’s funny one time my teacher asked me that I did not Even know there was different denominations lol😂

[@Hexsyn]

Thank you so much for a very level-headed, information-centered video that actually answered my questions rather than shoving an agenda down my throat!

[@christyjaneinanod3020]

It's 2022 and I'm here. Thanks God for your life Allen. Your content is so good!

[@Nzaloyenkosi.M]

Thank you so much, this was way more helpful 🙌

[@hopecastle2119]

Allen, I can't stop watching your videos from serious theology topics to dating tips to Kanye West. Can't believe I have just discovered your channel. God bless you and your ministries! :)

[@simarkyy]

Unity in diversity! One body, many parts.

[@rmn6798]

just left the catholic church after being raised going to the same church since i was born. i’m 21 now and i just started going to a non-denominational church. i am getting much more out of it :)

[@dkirton888]

Keep studying God's Word and you will mature. Sadly most Catholics go to Mass year after year and learn little to nothing from the Bible.

[@breezemar]

What church are you going to now ?

[@dashelledisna6239]

Amen. I've bee Catholic for 25 years, after watching American Gospel on Netflix, I realized that idk God as much as I did. So I'm on that spiritual journey as well.

[@jeckquiatchon8729]

Thank you pastor Allen. It is been a great blessing watching your video. God bless.

[@konstantinoschristou3701]

Thank you for all. May you be well.

[@ChatsWithFlo]

Thank you for this video. I have wondered why there’s so many different denominations. I don’t know how but, you broke it down and made it easy to understand. Great job. 👍🏾

[@kdywright9689]

Good job my brother, please do a video on fasting, tattoos

[@taitus7009]

He did tattoos my man, I think he may have done fasting too.

[@kdm5706]

The tattoo one is good!!!

[@kdywright9689]

@@taitus7009 oh ok thank you probably He did the tatoo but I don't think he go in deep detail on the Fasting yet

[@butdoyouknowjesus4121]

I never understood this before, I thought we were all just “Christians” lol

[@racheal4186]

we are all supposed to be followers of Christ in others words you may say a Christian but many have added their own doctrines that’s why it so confusing

[@butdoyouknowjesus4121]

@@racheal4186 pretty much

[@ThomasG_Nikolaj]

@@butdoyouknowjesus4121 Orthodoxy is the True Church of Christ. The apostles founded this church 2000 years ago and it still here today, unchanged. Many of the physical churches that the apostes actually founded like ephesus, thessaloniki, antioch, constantinople etc are still there to this day and are Orthodox. We are also the Church which chose the books to go into the New testament, 4 centuries after the apostles died. The Councils and certain Church Fathers decided the books meaning it is a result of the Orthodox Church that there is even a New Testament. All the Saint's writings for the first millennium of Christianity support Orthodoxy. Also if you read the didache, a book written by the Apostles around 50 Ad, youll see that they talked of the importance of immersion baptism for salvation, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the ordaining of bishops and priests to run the Church (Peter and Paul were bishops) . The Orthodox Church is the only one with the Holy Spirit, this is why it is standing so strong against heresy compared to other Churches! Check this playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLG8ujnM0COm6TzQc8YwjQzYEizTOX4bkC

[@butdoyouknowjesus4121]

@@ThomasG_Nikolaj interesting, I’ll check it out, however I don’t believe it’s the only church with the Holy Spirit, that just doesn’t make sense. Also, are you saying that baptism contributes to salvation?

[@darkhorses5394]

Agreed

[@MsOliveLeaf]

Dear Mr. Allen Parr. You do such a great job. I'm so glad that I found your channel. You keep it simple, short and to-the-point!

[@alyciahall1111]

Thank you for this as a new Christian your videos are so helpful

[@k9insomniac783]

The word "Hope" is used fairly frequent throughout the Holy Scriptures. I cling to that hope every day that Jesus understand completely that I am a Idiot, therefore I screw up everything I do on a daily basis. But he Loves me regardless. I totally love these videos. I love the correction that comes with some of them, and the "Hope" I get when I watch other ones. Bless you Allen for your time making these videos for us, and Bless all of you watchers, believers or not. May the 1st to create you be the last to hug you in Heaven.

[@skyqueenworthey1343]

So well said....idiot much ...as you said! 'I screw up everything I do on a daily basis. But he Loves me regardless.' But it keeps my pride down. =) Song: "I am weak but Thou art strong / Jesus keep me from all wrong / I'll be satisfied as long / As I walk, let me walk close to Thee"

[@AdventuresWithParker]

Great video! I'm Anglican (Episcopal), which is most similar to Lutheran. However, my personal faith has also been shaped by some Baptist/Non-Denominational influence by my work at Christian camps and in Bible study groups at my university. I love the message you lead and finished with though - that we are all one in Christ. I would love to see you make a video about some "fringe" denominations like LDS/Mormonism and Jehovah's Witness, unless you already made one. I just discovered this channel and will definitely be watching more of your videos.

[@walterhelm8186]

He has produced several videos on LDS and Jehovah's Witnesses and has defined them as cults. But in this video, he is covering denominations that confess the essential doctrines of Christianity.

[@AdventuresWithParker]

@@walterhelm8186 That makes sense! I think I learned more about exactly makes them different (i.e. not confessing essential doctrines of Christianity) since posting this comment, but I should definitely go back and check those vids out.

[@maxelonag3473]

Christ binds us all through the gospel. Greetings from the Pentecostal church to all my brothers and sisters in Christ!

[@rickaly17]

Awesome, found another great video!!

[@joannegaribay4802]

Allen, thank you for this information, it was very helpful. Enjoy the bullet point format you use to provide the information. Great work! Jo

[@Samtoon2007]

Pls do more, I love this. Can you do one on the apocrypha?

[@naturallymemarie9650]

I grew up Baptist (my moms side) and Catholic (my dad's side). They were two extremes that were completely different and confusing to me. But after seeking Christ for myself I choose to be nondenominational. I believe denominations are divisive. We all have different convictions but as long as we ALL believe in the core truths of the faith we as Christians should be fine.

[@MrMonchis04]

Baptist is a denomination Protestants... The catholic church is the church fonded by Christ

[@naturallymemarie9650]

@@MrMonchis04 and what makes you believe that? Yall pray Saints and the virgin Mary. Thats a clear no no in the Bible.

[@MrMonchis04]

@@naturallymemarie9650 history truth.. Lol ask for intercession.. Come on those remarks are so ignorant specifically with the internet in your hands.. Or continue being confused.. It's sad that your dad was a weak Catholic.. Anyways I wish you the best in your journey 🙏

[@naturallymemarie9650]

@@MrMonchis04 repent and be blessed because I'm definitely not the one who is confused. Lol

[@kristenadorno]

@@MrMonchis04Asking for intercession is unbiblical! The Bible advises against a lot of what the Catholic Church believes and practices.

[@deniseathis]

I absolutely loved this video! Mainly, how you start and end it. We are ONE body with many parts. My earnest prayer is that we put aside our opinions and hold fast to the truth of God's Word. Jesus is Lord!

[@friendyadvice2238]

Very useful summary. Thanks Alan

[@btrue1030]

THANK YOU FOR THE BREAKDOWN. LOVE YOU MY BROTHER!

[@carbon273]

My heart is simply broken by how much of a mess Christianity is.

[@bouquetoffood8918]

Carbon273~~ Nah! Just read, believe and receive Jesus' Matthew 24 discourse on the "sorrows"and "tribulation" that he said, WILL, MUST, and DO PREceed his return. Your "broken heart" is among the signs of the times. "Therefore, be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh." Maranatha my friend!

[@joshuahand407]

It's still pretty awesome

[@jeffreystern5886]

Thank progressive revelation for that. People keep receiving different dreams, visions, and visitations....that's how you end up with 30000 different denominations, each with their own peculiar theology and different Jesus.

[@thenameofthegame4037]

Thats the same a saying: my heart is still broken because of all the sinners People how lack strength try to find excuses and escape routes

[@shelbycurry721]

Come back, Jesus. We are so utterly hopeless without you.

[@ppartin]

This is great, Allen! I was raised Catholic and still sort of loosely identify as one, but I have always felt like most denominations...and even many if not most non-Christian religions...are more convergent than otherwise, and it's the political nature of the institutional side that has us focused on our differences. In the end, we are all wrong in some or all ways, because we are talking about groups of finite minds trying to make sense of what is, by definition, infinite, and for that reason I believe it's more about the journey and growth than it is about the answers. Thanks for this. Very helpful and well done.

[@nikhatpathan]

Superb content!! Keep up these topics!! Loved it brother 💙

[@waynefish888]

Thank you for all your information, I needed to know because it’s to confusing ,

[@missboss919]

Thank you for your ministry!!! Praise be to God

[@MylesC1234]

What about Church of Christ? Could you make a video about them?

[@soulja12ful]

I have a video on the church of Christ if still interested. It's very informative of why there are so many churches as well.

[@loganmiller3680]

Yes can you please do I would love to watch that

[@tiatolson3520]

I was thinking the same thing...that I wished he would say more about Church of Christ.

[@lai_strength_training]

Not all pentecostal churches believe you have to speak in tongues to be saved. They are actually in the minority of pentecostals.

[@pitusosan2241]

Lyfe of Lai, the Pentecostal belief is that speaking in tongues is evidence of being Baptized in the Holy Spirit. Salvation is thru Jesus Christ.

[@LydiaRoseyoutube]

I agree. I am Pentecostal and I don’t believe you need to pray in tongues in order to be saved, it never once says that in the Bible, but I do believe for me personally it has helped me grow closer to God :)

[@LucaBloodcraft]

I grew up Pentecostal and was taught that the spirit manifests depending on gods plan for you. Sometimes through discernment other times through signs, miracles and the like. If Christ is in you then you should be able to feel the spirit move in your life and guide you through tough times and give you strength in times of weakness.

[@donnaroberts4513]

Tongues is languages. Read Corinthians chapter 13. The tongues Pentecostal speaks about is vain babbling and gibberish. It makes no sense.

[@donnaroberts4513]

@@LydiaRoseyoutube Stop that nonsense about speaking in tongues. It vain babbling and nonsense. God is not the author of confusion. When you speak in tongues do you have an interpreter? Read Corinthians 13 and understand what Bible says about speaking in tongues.

[@MischkaSoonMi]

Love your videos! This is a great topic. Looking forward to your video on Adventism. Blessings!

[@asdfghjadiekl]

MISHCA still waiting for this video 😭

[@rocoroco5749]

You are Blessing Brother GOD BLESS you.

[@greggilliam3368]

Enjoy your informative teaching style. Always learn something practical and applicable.

[@aronburrell3792]

I'm a pentecostal, we just get saved a little louder 😆

[@dnation3316]

Pentecostal and apostolic and the black baptist church worship the same

[@bracking3732]

Get out of that church! It’s unhealthy!

[@aronburrell3792]

@@bracking3732 Ive spent lots of time, study, and prayer. Finding out what it is that I believe, and looking for a church that aligns with that. You’re free to disagree with me all you want but your opinionated suggestions are not welcome in regards to my personal life. Sincerely, an absolute stranger whom you’ll never meet.

[@bracking3732]

First thing first brother I love you. Second, just find a non denominational Bible based church. God bless. Oh and btw if you are part of the Body of Christ you will never be a stranger to me. Emphasis on “if”.

[@aronburrell3792]

@@bracking3732 I appreciate your sentiments. And you make a good point about being strangers. Ive attended plenty of non denominational churches. Most of them I’ve been to teach the same doctrines my Pentecostal church does, they just don’t call themselves Pentecostal. I will continue to attend my bible teaching, blood bought, spirit filled, Pentecostal church that God has called me to. Thanks anyways 🙂

[@tarabamberg8330]

Love your videos thank u so much for making them:)

[@LuisHernandez-nj3fg]

Can you make a video about Christians carrying weapons to defend themselves and others in the wake of all these mass shooting

[@jerryschneider145]

Luke 22:36 "He that hath no sword let him sell his garment and buy one."

[@peri5966]

*The Bible is your firearm!*

[@jerryschneider145]

@David P No, read the whole chapter.

[@whm_w8833]

Jerry Schneider when Peter shank the temple guard’s eat for self-defense and prevent Jesus arrest, Jesus stopped the fight, healed the guard and surrendered himself. In Matthew, on that same incident, Jesus say those who live by the sword will die by the sword. Matthew 26:52

[@ea-tr1jh]

@@whm_w8833 Yes, but we're talking about having a weapon for self defence, not unnecesary violence like Peter did, blatantly against the will of God.

[@lbrent1]

Brother Thank you for sharing in plain language. The information based on study. So refreshing and informative.

[@crystalgrose]

Well done video Brother Allen! God bless you.

[@martinjamesministries]

I just want to let you know that am really learning so much here. Thank you so much

[@_C_3737]

I was raised Catholic and now as an adult I’m trying to find which denomination resonates with me the most and hearing all these different denominations makes my head spin! Haha I might as well create my own at this point…..

[@georgepierson4920]

In other words, you want a man or woman made group that makes you feel good instead of what Jesus said that he was going to build.

[@chuchu_ukpabi]

I’m in the same boat as you. I pray everything works out for you and I. Maybe we can create our own ✨

[@westheir997]

Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the right church for you to attend and then go there. Don’t ask Mary or any saint - pray to God himself. He will tell you where to go.

[@westheir997]

@@chuchu_ukpabi Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the right church for you to attend and then go there. Don’t ask Mary or any saint - pray to God himself. He will tell you where to go.

[@richlopez5896]

If you are a Lutheran, your religion was founded by Martin Luther, an ex-monk of the Catholic Church, in the year 1517. If you belong to the Church of England, your religion was founded by King Henry VIII in the year 1534 because the Pope would not grant him a divorce with the right to remarry. If you are a Presbyterian, your religion was founded by John Knox in Scotland in the year 1560. If you are a Protestant Episcopalian, your religion was an offshoot of the Church of England founded by Samuel Seabury in the American colonies in the 17th century. If you are a Congregationalist, your religion was originated by Robert Brown in Holland in 1582. If you are a Methodist, your religion was launched by John and Charles Wesley in England in 1744. If you are a Unitarian, Theophilus Lindley founded your church in London in 1774. If you are a Mormon (Latter Day Saints), Joseph Smith started your religion in Palmyra, N.Y., in 1829. If you are a Baptist, you owe the tenets of your religion to John Smyth, who launched it in Amsterdam in 1605. If you are of the Dutch Reformed church, you recognize Michaelis Jones as founder, because he originated your religion in New York in 1628. If you are a member of the Churches of Christ your church began near the beginning of the 19th century in New England. Abner Jones, Barton Stone and Alexander Campbell were some of the most well known originators of your religion. If you worship with the Salvation Army, your sect began with William Booth in London in 1865. If you are a Christian Scientist, you look to 1879 as the year in which your religion was born and to Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy as its founder. If you belong to one of the religious organizations known as "Church of the Nazarene," "Pentecostal Gospel," "Holiness Church," "Pilgrim Holiness Church," "Jehovah's Witnesses," your religion is one of the hundreds of new sects founded by men within the past century. If you are Catholic, you know that your religion was founded in the year 33 by Jesus Christ the Son of God, and it is still the same Church. “The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).

[@judo-drummerboy-tapout]

I am a follower of Christ. I agree God wants us all to be one...so I stick to the scriptures and will always follow Jesus. I don't need to be in a quote club to do that. I belong to a non denominational church. Where all are welcome. Thanks for the video my Christian Brother

[@kierra9912]

What does a non-denominational church actually believes?

[@1rmoreynd]

iiKierraii My non-denominational church believes the unchanged Bible; nothing added, nothing taken away. Read Rev.22:18-19. Discernment given by His Holy Spirit makes it all clear, consistent and understandable.....above contraversy.

[@matildamaher2650]

Thank you, this video was so knowledgeable.

[@jasontp2201]

Thanks for breaking this down, really helpful

[@brandoncrenshaw]

Can you deal with Carlton Pearson & Universlism?

[@LightOfAllMankind]

Was a Lutheran for years. Converted to Eastern Orthodoxy☦️ Can’t express how happy and at peace I am.

[@SeekTheGoodInAll]

the true church!

[@LightOfAllMankind]

@@SeekTheGoodInAll Amen. The pillar and foundation 🙏

[@ThomasG_Nikolaj]

@@LightOfAllMankind Glory to God you found the truth, we need to spread it to all Protestants Orthodoxy is the True Church of Christ. The apostles founded this church 2000 years ago and it still here today, unchanged. Many of the physical churches that the apostes actually founded like ephesus, thessaloniki, antioch, constantinople etc are still there to this day and are Orthodox. We are also the Church which chose the books to go into the New testament, 4 centuries after the apostles died. The Councils and certain Church Fathers decided the books meaning it is a result of the Orthodox Church that there is even a New Testament. Also all the Saint's writings for the first millennium of Christianity support Orthodoxy. Also if you read the didache, a book written by the Apostles around 50 Ad, youll see that they talked of the importance of immersion baptism for salvation, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the ordaining of bishops and priests to run the Church (Peter and Paul were bishops) . The Orthodox Church is the only one with the Holy Spirit, this is why it is standing so strong against heresy compared to other Churches! Check this playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLG8ujnM0COm6TzQc8YwjQzYEizTOX4bkC

[@ThomasG_Nikolaj]

@Luke E and that's exactly what the apostles started :) read the church father's or the didache

[@ThomasG_Nikolaj]

@Luke E aside from chanting to get to heaven lol what the heck

[@Da-Iceman.]

Do a video on religions that spread the fake gospel.

[@thebeatagp]

Thanks for suggesting this topic! Please add it to this list so I can consider it for future videos: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qD297dhWp93IWwEZgLNOFTfxaXFrxsPBjQTiFgzrZkM/edit?usp=sharing

[@raychellehandy3270]

Yes!! Good topic

[@Estelarodr]

Yes this would be interesting. Please do

[@ThomasG_Nikolaj]

Protestantism spread the fake gospel lol Orthodoxy is the True Church of Christ. The apostles founded this church 2000 years ago and it still here today, unchanged. Many of the physical churches that the apostes actually founded like ephesus, thessaloniki, antioch, constantinople etc are still there to this day and are Orthodox. We are also the Church which chose the books to go into the New testament, 4 centuries after the apostles died. The Councils and certain Church Fathers decided the books meaning it is a result of the Orthodox Church that there is even a New Testament. All the Saint's writings for the first millennium of Christianity support Orthodoxy. Also if you read the didache, a book written by the Apostles around 50 Ad, youll see that they talked of the importance of immersion baptism for salvation, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the ordaining of bishops and priests to run the Church (Peter and Paul were bishops) . The Orthodox Church is the only one with the Holy Spirit, this is why it is standing so strong against heresy compared to other Churches! Check this playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLG8ujnM0COm6TzQc8YwjQzYEizTOX4bkC

[@iamasonofgod91]

Great video! May God continue to bless you! 🙏

[@mauriciomunozortiz]

Thanks !! and Blessings a lot !!

[@c1peewee]

Did Jesus Christ tell anyone to start a denomination NO NO NO ... we are disciples of Jesus Christ and people need to understand denomination do not save and we are not to to be unequally yoke with anyone who do not want Jesus Christ etc... wake up if once saved always save them Jesus Christ did not have to come .. wake up people no heaven images wake up

[@Navytoy]

Some of my thoughts * God possibly created some of our denominations * Man may have created others *The Devil himself created a few NO DENOMINATION HAS THE FULL, COMPLETE TRUTH! I believe that each one that follows those basic God inspired, Bible taught, Godly foundations, has a small portion of “God’s truth”!! If we could come together like brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, God just might reveal truths from His word that would change this sad, sad world!!!!

[@ihellman2998]

1 corinthians tells us to NOT have denominations. Yet people make denominations. Saddening.

[@jwk1780]

@@ihellman2998 genuinely curious as to where in 1 Corinthians so I can check it out

[@ktpreciouscolors4118]

@@jwk1780 yes me too, I want to know!

[@reigenlucilfer6154]

God created no denominations. all of you should look more into the apostolic church, the church established by the apostles directly taught by Jesus Christ Himself, not a man made church like the prots.

[@fearlesscrusader]

@@reigenlucilfer6154 You're wrong on several counts. First of all, Jesus didn't come to establish a church. He came to offer the Kingdom to Israel. After the Jews rejected Him, He called Paul to establish churches. The apostles never established ONE church. They established several different churches.

[@psalm23sheep53]

I've been struggling a lot lately with this, different denominations saying I'm not saved for this reason or that reason and it's super confusing

[@danavila2391]

Im in the same situation 😭

[@fabriziom9]

@@danavila2391 Acts 16:31

[@racheal4186]

Don’t trust man trust God, ask for His opinion on your problems because that’s all that matters. Read His word for yourself and He will direct and guide you

[@zekeherzog8370]

Do you choose and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior and that he died on the cross and she'd his innocent blood for you and all sinners. If you do your saved. Your only saved by grace and faith alone that's it period .

[@JustBeYouTy]

I love this Channel. Praise God Brother...you are doing God’s work.

[@theafrojamaicanvegan]

Great, informative video as usual, Allen! I’m a Seventh-day Adventist, but I’m tired of there being so many denominations where I see so much division. I love non-denominational churches!

[@donnaroberts4513]

Shame on you . Why as an Adventist you love non denominational churches. As a matter of fact what are there core beliefs? there are no core foundation to. that church.

[@1rmoreynd]

Christians don't shame other believers. Jesus delivered us from the bondage of all shame. Rom 5:5, Rom 9:33,Rom 10:11,1Peter 2:6

[@fearlesscrusader]

Vegan, you wouldn't see so much division if you left the Seventh-day Adventists. They are one of the few denominations that perpetuate division by keeping you separate from other Christians. Almost all other denominations fellowship with one anther. My Sunday School teacher was former SDA, and she said that was the main thing she made her leave the church.

[@lewischinquita4278]

There is none of those denomination written in the KING JAMES VERSION BIBLE as the name of the church. We are the church. READ ST. MATTHEW 16:18.

[@lewischinquita4278]

JAMES 1:5, 2 TIMOTHY 2:15