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[@jpettltd]

Guys he is orthodcathicstant.

[@iainanderson6775]

Aren't those the guys who fit braces on your teeth? 😅

[@arthurfilmeseanimes]

We all know he's truly Nothern Conservative Fundamentalist Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912.

[@jncon8013]

The proper term is Prathodox.

[@TheDenisedrake]

I KNEW IT! You can tell by the tattoos. 😂

[@MutualConflict]

Ya got me, that was a good one, buddy xD

[@SlovakGreekCatholic.]

Yes, we need unity. Not wars between us.

[@marcellofunhouse1234]

Tell that to Hamas

[@garygrant6987]

@@marcellofunhouse1234He’s talking about Among Christians.

[@Kevin-gt9yq]

Yeah but unity is just about worthless if it's not based on truth. Perhaps those who value unity so highly actually are wanting godliness and gentleness and love in relationships regardless of theological positions of those one interacts with. Truth brings division. Doctrine divides - between truth and falsehood. This is pretty obvious from reading scripture. Unity should not be sought at the expense of truth.

[@CLDJ227]

​@@Kevin-gt9yq Most church denominations agree on the essential core tenets of the faith, but we shouldn't be fighting over denominational differences or different practices. We teach often about being able to love one another in spite of disagreement in the christian faith. Therefore, that's what people mean by unity. Also, this is not me trying to bust you, but I find it odd that comment sections like this one have to have someone coming in with some argument or contrarian comment against some smaller comment with an easy to understand sentiment 🤔.

[@markwildt5728]

Who's Us? You can't "untied" with someone who's entire belief system conflicts with your very existence.

[@realDonaldMcElvy]

Welcome to Church Club. The first rule of Church Club is: you do not talk about Church Club.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

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[@isstephanie4]

I talk church but in closed company

[@Movement_Pill]

The second rule of church club is…. You DO NOT talk about church club

[@Tractorguy49]

The first rule of the Bible : Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is not bad to discuss minor details of the church. It is also not bad to condemn heresies that go against the intelligent teachings of the Bible. If we see corruption among churches, they are to be called out. Catholics and Orthodox both claim to be the one true church, but as a Protestant, I acknowledge any church as "true" who professes the Nicene creed.

[@angelbrother1238]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@potatoman1327]

My priest had said at mass today about how it used to be Protestantism vs Catholicism but now it is Christianity vs Non-religion. He was absolutely correct.

[@davidtinnerello1524]

I mean, why did the spirit move into me if I need FLESH AND BLOOD to arbit the truth to me? Did Christ not build the church upon the isolated rock of Peter's revelation that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ?

[@RationalRadicalChristian]

Christianity isn't "vs" anything.

[@truthisbeautiful7492]

Transubstantiation is false since our God given senses are reliable according to the Lord Jesus, when in the Gospel of Luke He taught that a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you SEE that I have. The Apostles were eyewitness of His Majesty, they saw that He was alive after His Resurrection from the dead. He is truly God AND truly Man, with a real human body, and He ascended into Heaven. He has a real human body which is in Heaven, so He is everywhere by His Divinity. So he is not everywhere present, nor is his literal humanity in millions of buildings. So because of our senses and because of the Lord Jesus true humanity, Transubstantiation is false. But since the church of Rome teaches Transubstantiation which is false, the church of Rome and it's leader the bishop of Rome are in error. Arguing that out God endorsed senses are wrong will require me to use my senses to read it. And arguing that Jesus isn't truly human with a real human body will contradict Scripture and the Creed which summarizes it. Even the Apostle Paul in the letter to the Romans, that is, to the church at Rome, warned that they could be CUT OFF, which shows that God does not promise that the church of Rome will never error. All the martyr Christians who died during the Reformation because they denied Transubstantiation and refused to bow and worship a piece of bread have borne witness with their blood.

[@ChrisEAdlay]

​@@truthisbeautiful7492when the Maronites came out of their mountains or the Assyrians and syro Malabar restored communication with other apostolic churches after centuries, did they share your beliefs or catholic beliefs?

[@truthisbeautiful7492]

@@ChrisEAdlay and when did they split off of other churches that may have been in error - if you are going to make historical claims, you need dates and historical evidence. And why could they not have made errors over time? Revelation chapter 1 through 3 teaches us that particular churches can error over time - why don't you think this applies to them? Acts 20 teaches us that leaders of the church can error, being false wolves in sheep's clothing. And Romans 11 warns the church of Rome that they can error, even be cut off. If even the church of Rome can error, where is the divine promise that the marinated, or Assyrians or syri malabar that they could never error? And isn't it true when Rome through the Portuguese came to churches in India, they demanded many changes? And from what dates to what dates where they not in communication with them, be specific. And did everyone join Rome or an eastern Orthodox group? When you ask about their beliefs, do you mean you have surveys of everyone's beliefs from that time, or are you only referring to the beliefs of a handful of leaders? Finally, the reformation churches affirmed they themselves were the Catholic church. They rejected the innovation,not shared by the eastern churches, that the church of Rome was superior to the other churches, or that somehow the church of Rome was the universal Church, or that the bishop of Rome was the Head of the Church, when only the Lord Jesus Christ was the Head of the Church according to Scripture. Scripture is able to make one wise for salvation which is through faith in Jesus Christ. I think the argument you are making is bad history, but even if right, if we used the same line of reasoning, how do you explain the disappearance without a trace among the eastern churches that allegedly used to believe in the Bishop of Rome as the Head of the Church, Transubstantiation, Purgatory, etc? 10. Finally, is the true church proven by God's Word, which cannot lie, is preserved by God and enlightens the mind eith itr Author the Holy Spirit or your own fallible, probabilistic interpretation of poorly preserved historical evidence? 11. If you really want to leave Scripture and go to the quicksand of historical evidence, aren't you aware that historians, basing themselves in the historical evidence, see that there was no monarchical bishop of Rome until the 2nd century, and no Pope until long after the Apostles? Even Roman Catholic scholars admit this. And that the distinctive beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholics in Purgatory or the Eastern Orthodox of the veneration of images developed gradually hundreds of years after the Apostles and the earliest Christian churches? Scholars of purgatory and the Byzantine empire can tell you that. Same with other distinctive Roman and Eastern beliefs and practices - so if you want to go with the historical evidence, then innovations hundreds of years after the Apostles are exposed.

[@askellabsalon7737]

Correct. Christendom first.

[@DF-fo9bh]

Christendom was Roman Catholicism

[@askellabsalon7737]

I assue you mean the Scholastic era. In that time also the Eastern Orthodox would have been considered part of Christendom, this is clear from the recorded correspondance between Churches and rulers about the crusades etc. If you mean pre-schism, then yes, but in that united sense with AP refers to in this vid. If you mean that all of Christianity should unite under Rome, then I agree in principle, but my dude look at the current Pope...

[@therealmaskriz5716]

​@@DF-fo9bh Yeah was

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

@@askellabsalon7737 There have been bad popes, and none have ever changed Church teachings. Remember, Jesus in the flesh chose Judas to be one of only 12 apostles, How'd that go?

[@askellabsalon7737]

@gabepettinicchio7454 That's completely right. It doesn't matter for the capital T tradition, however, in terms of the visible unity of Christendom, I do think there is validity to the stance against the claim of the Catholic church based on the fact that the Vatican is historically consistently unable to promote Orthodoxy. Btw I say this as someone who joined the Catholic church from Lutheranism.

[@JmPie74]

Great thoughts. More then ever Christianity needs to start focusing on the bigger picture. Souls, the fight for eternities.

[@HvV_FilmRoom]

Isn't that exactly why we need to get justification right? It matters whether we're saved by faith apart from works, or whether we're saved by a combination of the two. What do Galatians and Romans 4 say? It matters whether Christ alone is our Mediator, or whether or not He allows Mary to share in that glory, which God explicitly says He does not do. It matters whether we follow a man who calls himself the Vicar of Christ or follow the REAL Christ as Head of the church. It matters whether we believe Christ's death perfectly satisfied God's wrath, or if we need to go to an alternate destination from heaven when we die to suffer and become purified. These things carry eternal significance.

[@ryanrevland4333]

​@HvV_FilmRoom Faith over works is lazy salvation that produces bad fruit. The reason Christians are so despised is because they've evolved into an entitled class that believes they will live forever while everyone else burns. Not because they've done anything to earn it but rather because they believed correctly. Our earliest and most reliable gospel says nothing about “believers'' entering paradise. This is a later development. Even Satan believes. It's not a metric for determining worth. Heaven is for the righteous.

[@JmPie74]

Totally agree, but personally I have seen many church's quickly fighting inwardly over doctrine and theology, but few fight outwardly for souls. We do need right doctrine, but to ignore our great commission and bicker amongst ourselves is futile, and tbh the Church of America has ignored the great commission. I belong to AG, thankfully I can say with much appreciation that AG takes missions extremely seriously (it was founded on having a missional heart in Hot springs AK), and while we lose our way from time to time, I believe God's heart is for the lost and AG's aswell. Just a final thought.. Demons have right doctrine, more then we do. My doctrine will one day will mean little and even less if I allow my brothers and sisters to go to hell because I'm arguing about tongues. Now to your point, we do need obviously foundational set points of agreement, but I would much prefer to focus on souls, then more trivial matters.@@HvV_FilmRoom

[@siervodedios5952]

​@@HvV_FilmRoomProtestantism and her false doctrines are only about 500-700 years old at most. Not 2,000 years worth of Church history and teachings. Your comment drops with the venom of your anti-Catholic/anti-Orthodox bigotry, myths and vitriol.

[@James-ll3jb]

If you really WERE a follower of Christ, you wouldn't speak the way you do, O man of little faith!

[@samuelsmith5400]

So good brother, Paul said, “let there be no divisions among you” and I pray for a day will we see you united body of Christ! ✝️☦️✝️

[@lucashampton3486]

I agree. We as followers of Christ need to come together.

[@davidtinnerello1524]

Do you think there are that many followers of Christ that we can "come together?" You stay where God placed you and spread his gospel. Those people need the graces you've been given to spread. Give them seeds and water them before you leave.

[@cobalt618]

@@davidtinnerello1524 he meant coming together under the Christian label, not physically moving

[@davidtinnerello1524]

@@cobalt618 So did I.

[@ShotgunAngel1260]

It’s the same mess as in the 1st century, with people running around stating, “I am of Paul, I am of Peter, I am of Apollos”. We haven’t gotten the bigger picture all this time later.

[@HvV_FilmRoom]

It's literally nothing like that, actually. The divide between Protestants and Roman Catholics is more similar to the divide between the first century church and the Judaizers that Paul opposes in Galatians. These are Gospel issues. The only way you can make light of the divide is if you either don't view the Gospel as sacred, or if you're just confused on critical elements of it.

[@raphaelfeneje486]

​@@HvV_FilmRoom And who are the Judaizers in that context??

[@kevinkent6351]

@@raphaelfeneje486anyone preaching faith + something else (veneration of icons, sacraments). The key issue here is that the Catholics and the Orthodox are not our brothers in Christ. They are enemies of the true gospel, no different than Muslims, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormons, or Hindus. We are not in communion with them.

[@j4wo055]

​@@kevinkent6351Catholics or Orthodox aren't changing the gospel

[@kevinkent6351]

@@j4wo055 since they preach faith + something else, they absolutely are preaching a false gospel. That was Paul’s core point in Galatians-a gospel of faith + circumcision rendered Christ’s death on the cross worthless.

[@Xsnrg3]

The perfect stance...we are one in Christ

[@applefarm6126]

That is true, but it’s not a sin to eat you’re denomination, if you have one.

[@roberttwyman432]

Those who are in Christ are one in Christ. Those who do not abide in the doctrine of Christ may not be in Christ at all. Christ is non-denominational. " Is Christ divided?..." (1 Cor. 1:13).. Clearly not. Jesus established his church. Groups who separate themselves by adopting or embracing man-made names or doctrines for their sects may be separating themselves from Christ in that regard. Their leaders should be corrected or rejected. Be fiercely non-denominational! Worship with and work with others who are non-denominational Christians - in terms of rejecting both man-made names and doctrines.

[@Trivdgun-]

If the root is holy, so too are the branches.

[@AbdullahArguer]

Except some believe in works and some not 😂 literally on how to enter paradise 😂😂😂

[@askellabsalon7737]

Amen!!!!!

[@jacobpottage6938]

I think that he goes to a Roman Catholic Church due to his eagerness to defend it in earlier videos, but from the fact that he believes in United Christianity, I think that he is Protestant in some of his personal theology.

[@imtheonlyone1092]

I was non denomination now I'm 100 percent Catholic... Love

[@OzCrusader]

May God continue blessing you🙏

[@susans3411]

Welcome home! Looking forward to Christian re-unity! Come. Lord Jesus!

[@angelbrother1238]

Former atheist now also catholic but my dad barely went to church and I never knew why . For the last 6 months begire he died of cancer he was attending a non denominational church . During this time I found out that he was molested by a priest in his home country when he was a kid . He asked me if I still felt the same knowing he chose to start attending a non denominational Christian church . I told him I was completely ok and I also told him that Christ loves all Christian’s and so do I . My dad was my dad , my brother, my best friend and my hero .the thrill of my day was watching him chew his food as he came from a small mountain village of 200 people in Lebanon . He used to always look at me funny and asked why I liked watching him chew his food so much . I loved his simplicity and lack of dining manners . He was a huge influence . I remember once going to my mom’s Lebanese church where they expected you to dress in a tuxedo at mass and the usher wouldn’t let me in at first and I asked him why . He said I wasn’t dressed right for mass and I said I’m dressed right on the inside and he should try it sometime . He then let him and my friend gave me a high five 😂

[@cerebrummaximus3762]

I have great respect for you no matter the Denomination, especially for defending Christianity - from an Eastern Orthodox ✝️☦❤

[@KM15Athletics]

Same. Interestingly enough, Inspiring Philosophy’s content actually helped me to come to the Eastern Orthodox Church

[@a2zz-gk197]

@@KM15AthleticsSame here, alongside Jay Dyer, Redeemed Zoomer, and Kyle

[@david-468]

Yes but he’s spreading sin and you should be against this message in particular because you’re Orthodox , ecumenism with incorrect dogma is a sin and will lead more people astray, Protestants lead to atheism because they do this

[@christiananju7439]

@@a2zz-gk197 bro According to My knowledge of Redeemed Zoomer he is Presbyterian and Calvinist and calvinism is a cult Also I'd like to know it's defence or any comment Victory to the Messiah

[@a2zz-gk197]

@@christiananju7439 I was extremely secularized and borderline Atheist, when I decided to study the Bible’s authenticity. InspiringPhilosophy and RZ were my gateways, when I had seen Kyle react to a RZ video a spark of interest in Orthodoxy happened, and decided to convert very shortly thereafter

[@bookingitwithwill402]

I support this decision. You promote Christian theology and this is why I subscribe as much as I would like to find out if you went to the same church I much prefer to not know if you went to another. God bless you keep fighting the good fight.

[@supasf]

There is no such thing as "Christian theology". The theologies between the different christian denominations are so radically different and opposed to one another that they might as well be different faiths entirely. This is not to discourage unity, but rather to promote it under the one true church.

[@wojo9732]

There is no "one true church"​ in the physical sense, only Jesus knows who are his, the wheat and tares grow together. @@supasf

[@applefarm6126]

Even if he did, the theology is the same. I don’t know why you would prefer that.

[@kaden7374]

@@wojo9732yes. There is. Christ had a physical incarnate body. The Church is physical, being His body. There always has been one Church with clear boundaries, and nobody for 1500 years thought otherwise.

[@wojo9732]

@@kaden7374 Oh yes they did, for 1500 years the true church was underground (in the metaphorical sense) hiding from the Roman pagen catholic regime. It's not coincidence that the 1500s was the exact time the printing press was also invented and the first bible translation in German was able to be given to the lay people of the day. Showed what was false and what was true. Now we have 10000 denominations all united under the basic doctrine of Jesus Christ crucified and Risen again on the 3rd day. The Holy Spirit makes no mistakes.

[@DubstepJohnsomn]

INCREDIBLY BASED. WE... WE'RE REACHING LEVELS OF BASEDNESS WE DIDN'T THINK POSSIBLE

[@timothywitkowski9666]

Your helping me so much with my faith keep doing what your doing

[@yankeeluver100]

I get Protestant vibes from you, and as a Catholic, I have no issue with that. God bless, brother.

[@HypnoChode74]

I’d say he seems more Anglican considering he doesn’t coincide with usual Prot logic like “ Christmas is pagan “ or “ your worshiping Mary “ and all that other nonsense.

[@yankeeluver100]

@@HypnoChode74 agreed. He's also not a fundamentalist.

[@JesusIsKing_AlphaandOmega]

@@HypnoChode74as a Non, I’ve done my research, Dec 25 specifically WAS a pagan holiday, but we kinda took it lol, And i know you don’t worship Mary, i still don’t quite understand the rosary though.

[@mystdragon8530]

⁠@@JesusIsKing_AlphaandOmega We didn’t take Christmas, and the Rosary is a series of prayers while reflecting on the life of Christ. It was used when most people didn’t know how to read.

[@mattduin7144]

​@@JesusIsKing_AlphaandOmegain your research you would have found that there is very good evidence that Christ was born on December 25th

[@sarasofiacastro6750]

I absolutely respect that. God bless you sir!

[@iamtheoysterking]

I wish there were a way I could agree with this 1000 times on this platform

[@Richardcontramundum]

I don't agree with everything on your channel but I agree with a lot of it and I appreciate your work. I also appreciate the fact that you're making this as you have a large presence and you don't want people to pigeonhole you wise move indeed. The tradition I'm a part of I take issue with some things and there's other things that are spot-on. But at the end of the day I think there are many other things within the Christendom that are good and right that are not in my lane but nonetheless I can appreciate them

[@SwanTech6061]

great way to start off 2024

[@npdaz3092]

Theology is important, but right now in history is the dumbest time to be focusing on inner divisions. It’s smart that you did what you did.

[@Btn1136]

Amen

[@mombythesea2426]

Don't sacrifice truth for unity. Unity isn't a virtue on its own.

[@hex4569]

He's focused on uniting people in truth, not dividing them in semantics

[@davidtinnerello1524]

Refusing to name your church isn't a sacrifice of truth. Christ told his disciples even to not reveal him as the Christ. We were told also, do not cast your pearls before swine. Here's a question, if Christ built the church on the personal revelations, on the single set apart stone, and Christ tells us the leaven he warned us of wasn't about bread bit about the teachings of sadducees and pharisees, then why does any single denomination of the following of Christ stake a physical claim to revelation? We are guided to look within in the first place, that ONLY THE FATHER can draw man to the Son, and only the Son can lead man to the Father? How do ANY denomination have the audacity to bear witness that they alone hold the key that Christ said is upon the individual?

[@SlashCraftJack]

What he's saying is to not argue between denominations on which is the most correct. Truth is still very important, but spreading hate through semantics at the expense of spirituallity isn't the point of The Gospel.

[@chinchanbruh5713]

​@@hex4569you don't know what semantics means

[@ashtondiener2989]

10/10 the best take on this issue I've seen thus far. Incredibly wise individual especially for the decision to keep proper priorities!

[@mandrakeblake-tw1uv]

As a catholic, I do agree with many of your teachings and videos, and we do agree that we christians must unite as followers of Christ. Edit : It's nice to see various brothers in Christ from different denominations come to the conclusion that we should all unite. God Bless you all!❤️✝️☦️

[@DF-fo9bh]

And if you’re catholic you know they have to return to the church h

[@adamduarte895]

Especially rn

[@techmsl3283]

As a Presbyterian, I agree 🤝

[@mandrakeblake-tw1uv]

@@techmsl3283 I once studied in a presbyterian school.

[@earlnovero8208]

Problem some anti catholics are christian apologist.

[@nathanmunro-donohue4330]

As a Muslim I admire and enjoy your philosophy and theological work. I also applaud not separating your religion into sects. Keep up the good work and may God guide us all on His path.

[@mattdenise8867]

God bless you

[@PamBeesly9545]

Jesus wants a relationship with you❤

[@lawrencenash4351]

Just so you know Muslims aren't Christians and will not be making it into heaven

[@MomentumCanada365]

Thank you for saying this! This has been my perspective and I like the way you articulated it.

[@awesomemccoolname7111]

I can respect this. I'm a former Catholic, and I gotta tell of the protestants at my church seem to think the Catholic Church never did anything good. It gets irksome at times.

[@JSVHere]

Finally , someone is making sense👏!

[@wenroosaretin8966]

AMEN.

[@childofGod999]

Well said Michael! We do indeed need to unite as the Body of Christ instead of judging each other’s beliefs and differences

[@eucharistenjoyer]

God bless you IP. I think people get too hang up on denominations exactly to find what they can disagree with you on, or correct you or "save you". You're of much more value to Christianity by reaching to as many people as possible. It makes me remember C. S. Lewis. He being from a High Church Anglican background was the "perfect mix" to not get much pushback from most of denominations. His book "Mere Christianity" helped me come back from Atheism.

[@rivereuphrates8103]

Whatever you are, even if its not my denomination, its working. You're doing great work.

[@stefan00017]

Dont forget that we have to unite in truth. Without following the truth, there's no unity

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

Not with each other and surely not with God.

[@hunterhall1575]

So THATS why Christianity is always splitting apart... No truth, so no unity 🤔

[@jshadeproductions6026]

Ah, yes. The "truth". As if that were a thing anyone could know for certain. But please, follow the "truth".

[@hunterhall1575]

@@jshadeproductions6026 Gravity is the truth. The laws of physics as well. We have very good ways of ascertaining the truth, what is it you would like to know?

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

@@jshadeproductions6026 Ah, yes. I guess you'll need to grow beyond cartoons first. If you are a Christian and would like to have an adult conversation ...I'll oblige!

[@JoshAlicea1229]

Dude, exactly! We need more unity!

[@Alex_4_Life]

AMEN! WE ARE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST!!!

[@supasf]

You already know he's protestant and/or "nondenominational"

[@sparkieT88]

Yeah, the theology he holds wouldn't fly in most denominations

[@supasf]

@@sparkieT88 based username.

[@FTerrasson]

Baptist I think

[@TrivialCoincidence]

No, he's said before that he's high-church. Possibly Lutheran, Anglican, or Anglo-Catholic. I don't think he's Catholic or Orthodox, given he seems to hold to Sola Fide (as Protestants define it).

[@joecoolmccall]

​@@TrivialCoincidenceplus a confessing RCC or E.O. who wouldn't profess being RCC or E.O. wouldn't fly...

[@fedeac31]

I'm a Catholic but I think I've learned and grown spiritualy so much from listening to you. You keep doing you, mate. 👍 One trivia, though: At least here in my Latin American country, we tend to use Comunión when referring to the sacrament, and Eucaristía for the host itself. Just my $0.02.

[@katelynhill6187]

You’re extremely friendly. Really enjoy your warm smile greeting me every time you pop up.

[@MH-yx1pv]

That is a great idea. I am starting to do that for now on.

[@rudygarcia6938]

Amen Brother!!!!! that is the biggest weapon the enemy uses to keep us divided ! keep up the great work praying for you always!

[@ghostrecon755]

Be strong bro!

[@aaroncarlisle9073]

I think it’s good to keep most personal information off the Internet. There’s some people on here that do want to cause harm even an channels like this we’re supposed to focus on Jesus and his teachings.

[@EdRobles]

You are the influencer we need. I hope the others take note. God bless you brother.

[@Jvnzi2006]

IP after giving misleading hints: *I'm 4 parallel dimensions ahead of you*

[@bushido_33]

Chess 4D :)

[@thisismyhandle1111]

For years his machinations lay undetected

[@JesusIsKing_AlphaandOmega]

HAH I understood that reference!

[@kornelszecsi6512]

It is quite important, because even though we follow Christ there are main disputes which are important. Sacraments, Solas, Filioque and so on.

[@trapd00rspider]

You're right, they're not trivial debates and the discussions should be had but in the end we aren't saved by being right about everything or being the smartest most well-read person in the room. It's also not a competition to be the most correct Christian, which people on social media sometimes make it. Some people won't even hear your argument on a matter once they glean that you're from a denomination that they've decided is wrong a priori.

[@MajorTomFisher]

I do appreciate this and I can understand not wanting to give your "labels" because many people are very quick to place someone's argument in a category as part of a belief or an ideology instead of just considering the belief. This gives many people an "out" where if they believe that other parts of your category are wrong, they can disregard the beliefs you're promoting. However, if you change your mind, I think some more intellectually honest people would appreciate being able to detect if there are any biases in your arguments inherited from your church or political stances. Though from my personal experience I believe you do a good job of presenting evidence for your statements, I think it would help people to find if there are any specific statements they should double-check to ensure you have made solid arguments and have not elevated poor evidence to support a belief held out of emotion or other bias. We are all imperfect and all in need of correction.

[@Caesarist]

Good move bro. Love your message, no more brother wars.

[@sherlock7898]

I respect that. I consider myself non-denominational because I don’t align perfectly with any one church. I follow Christ and go by what the Bible says and that it.

[@mavrickglo]

I love that you make this stance. It says a lot about why you do what you do.

[@illadvized7623]

I'm so glad somebody with a platform finally said this.

[@ethanhopkinsmusic]

I have respect for that and I appreciate that. Then all denominations can listen and none feel turned away.

[@jonathanfarrell2378]

Very wise! Yet may I say your channel is among the most informative and insightful. Also I seek your channel when I have a question about Christianity. Or, when one of those intellectual influencers make some unusual claims or statement about Christianity, your commitment to genuine scholarly inquiry helps clarify and dispel any confusion. All the best to you in the New Year 2024, please keep posting! Your channel and efforts are helpful and greatly appreciated!

[@sabaykumar]

Bro i love this video, i am from India . This is the sprit we Christians want

[@user-rx3dh7hk5m]

Hi I'm a Christian from Nepal Kathmandu.. keep up the good work 👍

[@Jeffdurbla11]

Tbh I’m really refreshed by this!

[@gerald.bostian]

Dude couldn't have said it better myself. Christendom has been so focused on fighting each other that we've let the Muslims slip in unnoticed. Keep up the great work brother, love and prayers from Boston ☦️

[@Entomology314]

Fighting between religions is just as bad as infighting within religions. It is important that we learn to stand united regardless of faith. Religion is supposed to bring people together. Not tear people apart.

[@chriss2452]

Jesus prayed explicitly for us to be united, but I really do not see much unity. It's open fighting everywhere.

[@RationalRadicalChristian]

​@@chriss2452probably because Jesus also said this: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew:24:24

[@helloimchess]

Well said brother☦️

[@TrivialCoincidence]

It's all well and good until it turns out he's actually EVERY denomination.

[@Itsdasummer32]

Lol 😂

[@ty_m02]

so hes denominational

[@alfieingrouille1528]

so?

[@baldwinthefourth4098]

"There isn't a branch of Christianity I fully agree with". No Catholic or Orthodox would say this.

[@joelferrett4043]

Thank you for what you do!

[@trapd00rspider]

Well done. The internal fighting on social media is rife and really sad.

[@ivanrenic4243]

Yes, good for you Michael! God bless you and your family❤

[@basedzealot3680]

By his statement “there isn’t one version of Christianity I agree with entirely” just ruled him out as Catholic because one of the requirements of being catholic is that you agree to all church teachings. Extra ecclesiam nulla salus

[@Denozo88]

Good point. I tend to peg him as more evangelical protestant.

[@swagg_37]

i appreciate this stance from an advocate for the word on a social platform!!! this is a good example of someone not only saying they want unity but have actions to back it up. i’m curious tho if you could do an episode on the GOCC?

[@HeroC14]

I figured it out. The Church of Rick James, since he said "Unity".

[@user-ec7lt1wc3l]

The guess I am throwing out there is high-church protestant; Lutheran, Amglican or Reformed, I think he mentioned somewhere that the bible has 66 books so thats a giveaway that he's protestant. Can't imagine that he has a purely symbolic view of the Eucharist so that leaves the three above mentioned traditions to choose from.

[@chrisprol32]

Definitely don't think he's reformed. If I had to guess, it would be some sort of non-reformed baptist demonization or a nondenominational.

[@benreinicke560]

if i were to bet money on one of them I'd say Anglican

[@ETBrothers]

There are also Charismatic and non-denominational churches that have a higher view on communion

[@thelostnoob67]

he legit said stop...so stop

[@user-ec7lt1wc3l]

@@thelostnoob67 He said to stop asking my friend, I didn't do that.

[@emilyj.2815]

You are awesome. Keep on keepin on.

[@cjdaboiii2466]

I define myself as a non-denominational. I dont think its a religion; its a relationship with the one who created everything and sent his son to die for all of us.

[@georgepantzikis7988]

Being non-denominational is fine, but in my experience non-denominational churches are just Baptist churches with a different name. Does your church baptise infants? If not, then it's a Baptist church that doesn't like to use the label.

[@cjdaboiii2466]

@@georgepantzikis7988 The church I go to is a Baptist church, but thaf doesn't mean I am a baptist. I go there to worship Jesus, nothing else.

[@helloimchess]

As a non denominational whos gonna convert to orthodoxy I wanna know why do non denoms consider being low church better than high church religious people (unless thats not your experience)

[@TyrantSolo]

Catholics use Communion these days, and this is a great stance, when someone asks me what religion I am, I don't sat denomination, I just say Christian as that is what it should be

[@DF-fo9bh]

Catholics are Christian and the apostolic ones

[@joshw6562]

Hard to be unified with people who claim Christ, yet say you're going to hell because you weren't baptized nor take communion in their church.

[@Judge_Jej]

If you were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit your baptism is recognized as valid by the Catholic Church but if you don't eat Jesus flesh and drink His blood you have no life within you.

[@lawrencenash4351]

​@HateTank18 I don't care what you say I care what the bible says

[@Judge_Jej]

@lawrencenash4351 i was quoting Jesus in John 6:53 where he says you are spiritually dead unless you recieve the eucharist

[@RationalRadicalChristian]

​@@Judge_Jejalready a very dubious interpretation of that verse. Especially since there is no last supper in John's gospel.

[@lawrencenash4351]

@HateTank18 firstly that's referencing, not quoting, and secondly, if you take that to mean that we must take part in communion to have life andgo to heaven, there are many places in the bible where people who have never taken in communion have gone to heaven.

[@Ommarrie]

Bro out here using psychology 😂 I respect it

[@hollypaulin4374]

This is an amazing response!👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@Jes196]

God bless man. You spread the teachings and the lord recognizes your devotion. You’ve made a selfless decision to not say your denomination. The message is the important thing. Keep up the brilliant work. 🙏

[@misskathgandaomsim325]

I recently converted to catholic from baptist last year and it's really hard to condemn that other church is wrong because somehow other churches still have miracles that God works on

[@reginaldmudford9722]

There definitely are miracles in all denominations. Even in Islam our Lord often appears to them. The thing is often miracles vindicate a truth of the faith. Protestant miracles tend to only vindicate that Jesus is God etc. They don't vindicate Sola fide or other specifically Protestant practices. Catholic and Orthodox miracles vindicate this; but ALSO our Theology. Eucharistic miracles, our lady of Guadalupe, our Lady of Fatima etc. All vindicate what is generally rejected by the average Protestant. God works through all denominations though I believe. As a convert from the baptist church it is sad to see you leave. But I hope wherever you are you are blessed by God and can correct some of the faulty misconceptions that the average Protestant has about the O/RC churches. God bless you.

[@fotisvon9943]

Do not forget the words of the Lord during his Sermon on the Mount; Lord Lord did we not do mighty deeds in your name? And then he casts them out for he never knew them… How could Jesus do miracles through those he doesnt know? Why did the Lord make a donkey speak? It wasn’t to confirm that the donkey had been following in the commandments of God but rather was to display the majesty of God. It doesnt matter what miracles you do if at the end of the day you are unknown to Jesus. We all must be known to him through our participation in his life. The simplest fulfillment of this is participation in his Eucharist, but you already know that. If you haven’t yet, read Ignatius of Antioch. His words are incredible and I believe pope Benedict made him a doctor of the church recently. His writing to the Philadelphians is especially potent for todays crowd.

[@Minecraftdude_600]

@@fotisvon9943you can’t just not be a denomination You will always be a denomination So there is nothing wrong with being catholic Because if you just are Christian you are your own denomination

[@fotisvon9943]

@@Minecraftdude_600 if there is nothing wrong with being catholic, as you say, then you should become catholic

[@Minecraftdude_600]

@@fotisvon9943 ok

[@fernandomiranda4714]

This is exactly what a protestant would say 😅

[@militemlucis6131]

Some eastern orthodox dont consider oriental orthodox and as legit and vice versa. One will say Christ has two natures. Human and divine. The other says it one nature that is a united human and divine nature. Its the same. Yet the human heart will be quick to invite pride in and be like anathema!!!!!!! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@alfieingrouille1528]

and so what?

[@nozzatron01gaming11]

@@alfieingrouille1528why are all your questions “so” “so what” he is just stating his opinion about protestants lol

[@alfieingrouille1528]

​​@@nozzatron01gaming11 the entire point of this short is that people need to stop judging each other based on what denomination they are and going around and labeling people this or that won't help anyone

[@jmt8029]

I completely respect your decision to not talk about what denomination you’re apart of, but I also believe we can’t pretend like all denominations should just put aside major differences when those issues are salvific in nature. Some issues I think can be set aside like certain views on baptism, what to call a church leader, how a church service is run, etc. but when the difference is faith alone and faith + works for salvation, the issue can’t just be ignored because both sides are preaching a different gospel.

[@Denozo88]

Amen to this.

[@YOWAMELEY]

Thank you for saying that brother!!

[@darkthrone7201]

Amen thank you ♥️🙏

[@mrladmanny]

Christians agree on 90% of stuff, so we shouldn't fight over the 10% we don't. We are all christian and should focus on spreading the word of God

[@theunfortunategreek.]

“90% of stuff”? Lol . That’s mostly disagreeing 💀

[@LockeTheAuthentic]

I respectfully disagree. Let us fight and argue and quibble. But as brothers. Then we present a face of unity, but we actually advance in the knowledge and love of God.

[@ThanhPham-vn4nj]

Those 10% of stuff contains taking the Eucharist which Christ commanded. It is a vital issue, since Jesus said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you" (John 6: 53). So if you are not taking the proper Lord's Supper, you are actually not doing what Jesus commanded.

[@trapd00rspider]

​@@ThanhPham-vn4nj please just stop. Encourage people to read the Bible and they will learn these things. But if they see us bickering over points of theology that appear obscure from the outside, they won't bother because the fruits of doing so will seem to be just as bad as everyone else. God promises that anyone earnestly seeking Him will find Him, so even if you think someone is wrong in your interpretation, assume that they are on the right path through Christ and let the rest be up to God's grace. Pray for them and trust in the power of that prayer more than your own earthly works.

[@ThanhPham-vn4nj]

@@trapd00rspider If things are that easy, Jesus wouldn't need to tell the Apostles to go and make everyone disciples. "My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings hin back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins" (James 5:19-20).

[@silentfox8460]

Agreed..separation leads to loss...and losing a war by fighting one another ain't worth it

[@kennethprather9633]

It is very noble to try to bring all together

[@kubimaster]

W as a Catholic

[@TheSprinx2]

But we must seek Unity in the truth...if one claims to be of Christ and does the opposite, it is useless to be "very Christian, because even his Faith would be based on the Image of "other Christs" something that the apostles warned, for example, and they also urge us to be one in the Fullness of the knowledge of God...As Jesus said, he who enters the Kingdom and the Life is not he who says: Lord, Lord, but he who hears and does the Will of God.

[@DannyBurger-oj6nt]

All the branches of Christianity or at least legitimate Christianity all follow the same Christ they just worship differently and do certain practices differently which honestly doesn’t matter that much. As long as you know what constitutes serving Christ your denomination doesn’t matter. Most of the differences are minor and insignificant but people claim it’s way better or “the true way” which is really misleading.

[@TheSprinx2]

@@DannyBurger-oj6nt There are people who believe that one is justified by works, and not by Faith...others believe that they can do whatever they want, as long as they believe in Jesus...all of them for example believe they are Christians, but a true Christian is the one who knowing Jesus, and believing in that image and Light that he manifested in this world currently in Darkness; blind without knowing God (because in that image we can see the invisible God that he made known, since he did his perfect will), follows in his same steps...because the true Faith is accompanied by Fruits, since the Spirit, after believing; after accepting the New Covenant of his blood, writes the Law in our heart; keeping the commandments, not by obligation, but because it is our delight; our Eden... others for example are Trinitarians and others are not...and it is not the same to worship and serve the concept of 3 gods in 1, than to worship 1 single individual God, the spiritual Father of Jesus and also our spiritual Father...already in this case, someone would be practicing a faith different from the Biblical Faith, and therefore not having that Faith with which one is fully reconciled with God, being saved, because it would be like worshiping a God in his mind different from the Biblical one.

[@DannyBurger-oj6nt]

@@TheSprinx2 Like I said “legitimate Christianity” many denominations agree on The Trinity, Grace by Faith alone (though works proceed from it), Christ’s divinity and resurrection, and the Virgin Birth. (Note: I may mix up some denominations and it’s entirely my fault if I do, but these do exist I may have just mixed them up) The differences between let’s say Baptists and Presbyterians is the way they worship. Presbyterians only really worship via hymns and Psalms and such. Whereas, Baptists are very flexible. As long as your worship is godly and focuses on your relationship with Jesus. So here, they agree on fundamentals but disagree and a minute category like the method of worship. Main point, different types of-for example, worship and communion-don’t indicate a different God being worshipped. It’s the actual descriptions of God where things change. Hence, why I would argue the Jewish God is different from the Christian God, because they don’t believe in the Trinity, hence not the same God by our definition.

[@Lukandon]

@@DannyBurger-oj6nt I think I should point out to you that the person you replied to doesn't appear to actually believe in the Trinity, as they described it as 3 gods in 1 which is not at all what the Trinity is. Another issue with what you're saying is IP seems to only be talking about Protestants vs Catholics vs Orthodox, the latter 2 of which don't believe in grace by faith alone. The examples you gave are just Protestant denominations and most Christians would agree that's not an issue (And by Christians, I mean Protestants). Although I would disagree in regards to baptism as baptising babies is unbiblical and thus, a false teaching. I also heard Methodists teach you can become perfect/sinless in this life, which also goes against Scripture. Things like that are what are at contention here, not methods of worship (because that's not an issue).

[@DannyBurger-oj6nt]

@@Lukandon Thank you for the insight, though I have fundamental disagreements. The whole point of Christianity is to be more like Christ and follow God via Christ. Scripture has been interpreted several different ways and such there are different methods of obtaining the essential goal of Christianity, unity with our creator. Though I admit to omitting Catholicism, I didn’t have a clear, concise understanding of most denominations, being a non-denominational church attender myself. I don’t have the proper knowledge to critique other forms of the same religion since we all agree on the same essentials. Just because one person thinks you should do good works to go to heaven doesn’t mean it’s a different God than one who says Grace by Faith alone.

[@jorklind]

Thanks for your work brother

[@Serquss]

Smart move if you’re trying to manage and protect your brand on social media.

[@joncastle9010]

Can you imagine if every single believer no matter what denomination and pray over the whole world.

[@exaucemayunga22]

What do you think would happen?

[@joncastle9010]

@@exaucemayunga22 There would be peace that surpasses all understanding.

[@exaucemayunga22]

@@joncastle9010 how do you know that?

[@joncastle9010]

@exaucemayunga22 The only way I would tell you. Is that you wouldn't start with the mocking, and that you would be open-minded. I don't want to cast pearls only for you to turn around rend me. We can have good conversation.

[@exaucemayunga22]

@joncastle9010 I'm open minded. I used to be a Christian. Open minded is my middle name. Now, are you open minded?

[@davidmarcato9943]

Amen! Being a follower of Christ should be what we all strive for. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4. ESV

[@azidal3755]

Amen brother. Honestly that's the same way I made the decision on where I attend church. I missed your false vlues because i wasnt looking for them, just listening to the evidence you were providing to help learn more to defend my faith.

[@No_step_on_snake]

My guesses: lutheran, anglican, presbyterian

[@noahmorales8382]

Damn bros a mormon 😭

[@Spiginintherain]

And what's wrong with that. regardless of what denomination you are, his message is sound and we as sons and daughters of our heavnly father we need to be united in Christ.

[@MaubenEL]

Amen

[@terrybrennan6707]

Your 100% right my friend, there are only Christian and non Christian faiths! So long as you do as God ordained , you are teaching true Gospel! God bless you brother 🙏 🕊

[@JoshuaDuke]

In my late 20s I came to this realization. I am a Follower of Christ. It was then when I began to really grow and see spiritual fruit. Unity under Christ. Paul called for it, I will respond.

[@user-hj5nm1dv7f]

Agreed

[@paramedic135]

Bro's actually Mormon

[@FTerrasson]

Astafoullah !!!

[@Itsdasummer32]

Nah he can’t be 😂

[@paramedic135]

@@FTerrasson wut

[@emmanuel8310]

😂

[@FTerrasson]

@@paramedic135 Starfoullah !

[@JohnGramer06]

This is why I don't like when people identify with a specific church/denomination as if that makes them different. Or people who say, "are you catholic or are you Christian?"

[@marionader6453]

Didn't hear this wise words on the social media for a long time ❤ wish you luck

[@wakkablockablaw6025]

The problem is that some Orthodox, Catholics, and Protestants actually believe that the other denominations aren't followers of Christ.

[@Usman_K]

Yes, Protestants constantly attack the Catholic church, the catholic church attacks the protestant and orthodox, and the orthodox attacks the catholic and protestants. We need to be united under Christ.❤

[@DoIoannToKnow]

One Church One Baptism. if it split off, it is not Christian.

[@wakkablockablaw6025]

@@DoIoannToKnow Prove it

[@Minecraftdude_600]

@@DoIoannToKnowwell if you believe you are the right on your not United with all Christian’s There is not one Christian church unless you believe all church denominations that believe in trinity follow christ But all denominations believed they are the right one But if you believe your diffrent from all denominations you are your own denomination Their is no neutral Neutral is its own thing

[@DoIoannToKnow]

@@Minecraftdude_600 You need to either learn English more, or you need to just make out your comments in your native language so that I can translate. I have absolutely no idea what you are saying

[@ShadowOfNexxus]

This guy is a heretic

[@thomasthellamas9886]

What is his heresy?

[@Chrisc-sn6uh]

@@thomasthellamas9886 you cant have unity with out correct doctrine to begin with. To say we should be unified in anything other then the doctrine of the original church with apostolic succession. Would be heresy.

[@alfieingrouille1528]

is that a joke?

[@tookeetalaska1387]

Thank you. I wish more church leaders believed as you.😊

[@TheScholarlyBaptist]

it is very true for a-lot of people there is not one denomination that someone can completely agree on