What's the Difference between Christian Denominations?

"What's the Difference between Christian Denominations?"
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[@atomicdancer]

My church currently recognises the following denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

[@Mpurplemea]

Td jakes

[@youtubersground3359]

if jesus died for their sin then why some people still go to hell by the bible? god gave numerous proofs but people choose to believe other people instead of god.god sent the first prophets to israel and they changed the torah then sent jesus pbuh and they made him a god even if the bible itself denies it if The bible is a witness on its own changing by humans. jesus is not God by the bible itself- God is capable of everything right? lets assume he split himslef to three than jesus who is himslef God in flesh calls God my God Matthew 27:46 and worships God in Matthew 26:39 and even if you say that nonsense of even if jesus is God he dont make himslef equal to the father then the bible says God is not a man Numbers 23:19 and that jesus is a man 1 Timothy 2:5. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; the bible god then sent mohamed pbuh with the quran where god gave clear proofs 1.The prefontal cortex role lying and mistake:* ناصية كاذبة خاطئة 2.God stated the seven layers of atmosphere and each does something: What, do you disbelieve in Him who created the earth(the for ground is the same in arabic for ground) in two days, and do you set up compeers to Him? That is the Lord of all Being. And He set therein firm mountains over it, and He blessed it, and He ordained therein its diverse sustenance in four days, equal to those who ask.' Then He lifted Himself to heaven when it was smoke(reffering to primordial smoke) and said to it and to the earth, "Come willingly, or unwillingly!" They said, "We come willingly." So He determined them as seven heavens(the word for hevean is the same for sky in arabic) in two days, and revealed its commandment in every heaven.' So he means seven skies inside the earth and each has its commandment plus god answers the question did he make the earth in six days:no because in the first 2 days there were no sky so no night and morning(a day) so god means a period using the word day. 3.the pharoh didnt die in the sea with moses pbuh watching just look for ramses 2 body its pharaoh body that stayed the same like weirdly the same as god stated So today We shall deliver thee with thy body, that thou mayest be a sign to those after thee. Surely many men are heedless of Our signs.' the big bang The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. [That is] a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, We will do it. superionic water discoverd in 2019:And say, "The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills - let him believe; and whoever wills - let him disbelieve." Indeed, We have prepared for the wrongdoers a fire whose walls will surround them. And if they call for relief, they will be relieved with water like murky oil, which scalds [their] faces. Wretched is the drink, and evil is the resting place. water with extreme tempreture becomes black and not liquide not solid. homo habilis (habil is the one of the children of adam) homo habilis lived 2 million years ago was found with equipment next the fossils and are the second humans after the ''animal evolution'' mistake of scientist darwin 4.sperm and fetus devlepment excatly.ثُمَّ خَلَقْنَا النُّطْفَةَ عَلَقَةً فَخَلَقْنَا الْعَلَقَةَ مُضْغَةً فَخَلَقْنَا الْمُضْغَةَ عِظَامًا فَكَسَوْنَا الْعِظَامَ لَحْمًا ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَاهُ خَلْقًا آخَرَ ۚ فَتَبَارَكَ اللَّهُ أَحْسَنُ الْخَالِقِينَ 5.dinasaurs died because of black smoke that blocked the sun in the day of judgment the same will happen( the day the sky will be black smoke is mentionned in the quran). يَوْمَ تَكُونُ السَّمَاءُ كَالْمُهْلِ /فَارْتَقِبْ يَوْمَ تَأْتِي السَّمَاءُ بِدُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ 6.chock waves in the day of judgment when explosion of sun.يوم تمور اسماء مورا 7. nasa scientist noticed loosing eye seight when going to space . وَلَوْ فَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِم بَابًا مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ فَظَلُّوا فِيهِ يَعْرُجُونَ (14) لَقَالُوا إِنَّمَا سُكِّرَتْ أَبْصَارُنَا بَلْ نَحْنُ قَوْمٌ مَّسْحُورُونَ 8.olive tree oil has on of the highest lights (seen with UV) scientifique miracle شَجَرَةٍ مُّبَارَكَةٍ زَيْتُونَةٍ لَّا شَرْقِيَّةٍ وَلَا غَرْبِيَّةٍ يَكَادُ زَيْتُهَا يُضِيءُ وَلَوْ لَمْ تَمْسَسْهُ نَارٌ 11.ants and bees communication 12.crows understand death 14.internal waves quran أَوْ كَظُلُمَاتٍ فِي بَحْرٍ لُّجِّيٍّ يَغْشَاهُ مَوْجٌ مِّن فَوْقِهِ مَوْجٌ مِّن فَوْقِهِ سَحَابٌ ۚ ظُلُمَاتٌ بَعْضُهَا فَوْقَ بَعْضٍ 17.he made pairs of thing we cant see is said in the quran( think about it the anti matter plus and minus in lectricity)خَلَقَ ٱلْأَزْوَٰجَ كُلَّهَا مِمَّا تُنۢبِتُ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَمِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَمِمَّا لَا يَعْلَمُونَ pairs mean sexually and also sun ight hell\fire asexual ormal reproduction 18.moutains like ships 19.mountains like pegs quran 20.explosion of stars like a painted rose quran فَإِذَا انشَقَّتِ السَّمَاءُ فَكَانَتْ وَرْدَةً كَالدِّهَانِ 21.weight of clouds 22.snakes walk and dont scroll quran 2.the sound of pulsars like knocking وَالسَّمَاءِ وَالطَّارِقِ (1) وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الطَّارِقُ (2) النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبُ (3) 3.jesus was not crusified or died it was made to seem like @t god states in the quran.but the crusification did happen just not jesus. 22.ALLAH meaning god in arabic is written on the africa picture of NASA which is the same word for god in aramaic the language of jesus alaha or elah and maaaaaany more tectonic plates mouvements وَتَرَى الْجِبَالَ تَحْسَبُهَا جَامِدَةً وَهِيَ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ السَّحَابِ ۚ صُنْعَ اللَّهِ الَّذِي أَتْقَنَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ ۚ إِنَّهُ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا تَفْعَلُونَ ,cosmic structure(a samae binae),expansion of universe وَالسَّمَاءَ بَنَيْنَاهَا بِأَيْدٍ وَإِنَّا لَمُوسِعُونَ lowest point on earth,the devil made of fire which explains why we cant see it(if you take each component of fire alone you cant see it with your eyes),the fact that we didnt evolve of ancestor between us and monkeys but are a different creature. astronautes look like they are swiming in space وَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ اللَّيْلَ وَالنَّهَارَ وَالشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ ۖ كُلٌّ فِي فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمَاءُ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ غَفُورٌ @t ,,i make my own research but hope this site will help. i have been searching for one mistake in n the quran for 10 years havent found one.the ones who says ut has mistake either dont understand arabic and the transelation is not that accurate giving scientifique mistakes by transelating wrong or are liars or sometimes just stupid without any scientific backround or attack islam with that mohammed is a pedophile,dumb ass terrorist who are against the quran,or some other nonsense to hide their mistake. dont deny the truth while you heard it. greetings from finland. وَقُلْ جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ ۚ إِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوقًا

[@livingwater7580]

@@youtubersground3359 Where in the koran does this angels that appeared to Mohammed in the cave say his name was Gabriel. please give me me surah and verse. someone e)se appeared to Mohamad and was trying to kill him. the koran is a lie , Mohammed is a false prophet, the koran is a false book and not of God, Allah is the moon god of the quaresh tribal people who lived in mecca. repent and believe in the LORD JESUS CHRIST WHO DIED FOR YOUR SINS AND RESSURECTED ON THE 3RD DAY.

[@youtubersground3359]

@@livingwater7580 lol ok. first of all whats your proofs i gave you mine that he is scientifically sent from God. the quran is all truth word by word with no one single mistake i dare you to find one(a real one not lies or misquoting or mistranselations from arabic) allah means arabic and in jesus language aramaic its the same word Ĕlāhā, or Alaha and pronouced the same. plus by two verse it shows even if there were a moon god as you say who is named allah which is logical because allah means God in arabic God showed he mean God the one who made the earth in 6 days split the sea,sent jesus and they made a God out of him... He said, "Do you worship that which you [yourselves] carve, even though God created both you and that which you have made?"-the quran 37.95. When he said to his father and his people, "What do you worship?" They said, "We worship idols and remain to them devoted." ... Indeed, they are enemies to me, except the Lord of the worlds,-quran 26.77 Do they (the pagans) consider things that do not create anything but are themselves created equal to God?-the quran 7 verse 191. (Muslims), say, "We believe in God and what He has revealed to us and to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, and their descendants, and what was revealed to Moses, Jesus, and the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among them and to God we have submitted ourselves."-the quran. I BELIVEVE IN THE BIBLE AND JESUS BECAUSE I HAVE THE PROOF THE MIRACELOUS QURAN AND AT LEAST I KNOW WHAT WAS ADDED BY HUMANS AND WHAT WAS NOT. FINALLY I WOULD LIKE TO QUOTE THE BIBLE ONLY GOD IS NOT A MAN.Numbers 23:19 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,1 Timothy 2:5. and jesus calling GOD MY GOD AND THEN WORSHIPING HIM IN JHON 18.6 Those who say that Jesus, the son of Mary, is God, have, in fact, turned to disbelief. Jesus said to the Israelites, "Worship God, my Lord and yours. God will deprive anyone who considers anything equal to God of Paradise and his dwelling will be fire. The unjust people have no helpers."-THE GREAT QURAN.

[@youtubersground3359]

@@livingwater7580 OH I FORGOT (Muhammad), tell the people, whoever is an enemy to Gabriel who has delivered the Book to your heart as a guide and as joyful news to the believers,-THE QURAN AND THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GABRIEL IF YOU EVER WONDERD. Those who say that God is the third of the Three, have, in fact, turned to disbelief. There is no Lord but God, the only One Lord. If they will not give-up such belief, the disbelievers among them will suffer a painful torment.-the quran if you love jesus that much than dont lie about him because others did after 200 years after his death or more and go to hell its just stupid.

[@IssamHalabi]

I really like his tie.

[@matthiasbrumbaugh2582]

His the is so bland though

[@Rasputinshome]

@Philip child of God Brooks Brothers

[@theancientsam]

I have low expectations of this video if this is the top comment

[@relanimh1039]

@@theancientsam LMAOO

[@jonathancoley974]

lol.... .....yeah, me too.

[@MrJMB122]

I was a lifelong of agnostic that slowly came to Eastern orthodox christianity My mom is ethnically Jewish but was a practicing non denominational list which never really sold me. I had to go and intellectually stump on the faith and then and do some serious both the research and soul searching. I never quite had I found Jesus moment. For me it was a longing and a struggle and finding a home and still dealing with my failures but know I have the family in the church And saints to support me in my trying to become close to the Lord. But I honestly when I went to a Eastern orthodox service the matins on Christmas Eve day I never cried so hard in my life being able to hear the divine liturgy in its beauty in English.

[@thefremddingeguy6058]

As an Orthodox Christian, I'm really happy for you

[@Starward-]

Thank you for posting this; thank you so very much. I became a Christian in the Baptist denomination, but, at this eleventh hour of my life, have realized that Orthodox Christianity is far more spiritual mature.

[@6969smurfy]

I hope this led you to YAH, now run. RUN as fast as you can from. The pegan hilodays Christmas/winter solstus & easter/ester...

[@yesman4jesus940]

Though I am a Latin Christian I find Orthodox prayer, liturgy, spirituality and theology very rich and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MrJMB122]

@@thefremddingeguy6058 same brother and man I late

[@johnshilling2221]

Wow. How true. I was baptized in the First Christian Church and soon learn that the Church of Christ and the First Christian Church were once one, but split over a disagreement about whether or not there should be music in church. Being young and often speaking before I thought, I pretty much said but that was a pretty stupid reason to split a church. The pastor seemed very offended and told me that, "Nevertheless, that was the truth!" So, it seems obvious that people can emphasize a difference to the exclusion of all commonalities. That is people. That is not God. Imperfect, fallen, indeed. Perhaps there is a deeper meaning to God referring to us as children.

[@achtung1134]

i was confused about this as well before until i realized from reading the bible and searching that no denomination can actually save me. only JESUS CHRIST can save me. when people ask me what my religion is, i usually say that i do not have one but i do follow and love JESUS CHRIST as my messiah so i can identify as a christian(a person who follows and loves CHRIST) . i follow the teachings of GOD in the bible and i do not identify in any denomination. regarding where i go to church, i go to a Baptist church but i was clear when i talked to the pastor there that the baptist denomination cannot save people and that only JESUS can save people, and luckily we both had the same way of thinking. denominations cannot save people, only JESUS can for by his blood i am reconciled with the heavenly FATHER.

[@antgenao2782]

Amen

[@Mpurplemea]

I never knew about the different denomination. But I’m Just a follower of Christ, so I Im not going to follow a denomination that contradicts with the Bible. Heaven is home. God won’t ask you what denomination you were. He’ll be more interested in what y’all did with His sons gift of life.❤️

[@youtubersground3359]

if jesus died for their sin then why some people still go to hell by the bible? god gave numerous proofs but people choose to believe other people instead of god.god sent the first prophets to israel and they changed the torah then sent jesus pbuh and they made him a god even if the bible itself denies it if The bible is a witness on its own changing by humans. jesus is not God by the bible itself- God is capable of everything right? lets assume he split himslef to three than jesus who is himslef God in flesh calls God my God Matthew 27:46 and worships God in Matthew 26:39 and even if you say that nonsense of even if jesus is God he dont make himslef equal to the father then the bible says God is not a man Numbers 23:19 and that jesus is a man 1 Timothy 2:5. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; the bible god then sent mohamed pbuh with the quran where god gave clear proofs 1.The prefontal cortex role lying and mistake:* ناصية كاذبة خاطئة 2.God stated the seven layers of atmosphere and each does something: What, do you disbelieve in Him who created the earth(the for ground is the same in arabic for ground) in two days, and do you set up compeers to Him? That is the Lord of all Being. And He set therein firm mountains over it, and He blessed it, and He ordained therein its diverse sustenance in four days, equal to those who ask.' Then He lifted Himself to heaven when it was smoke(reffering to primordial smoke) and said to it and to the earth, "Come willingly, or unwillingly!" They said, "We come willingly." So He determined them as seven heavens(the word for hevean is the same for sky in arabic) in two days, and revealed its commandment in every heaven.' So he means seven skies inside the earth and each has its commandment plus god answers the question did he make the earth in six days:no because in the first 2 days there were no sky so no night and morning(a day) so god means a period using the word day. 3.the pharoh didnt die in the sea with moses pbuh watching just look for ramses 2 body its pharaoh body that stayed the same like weirdly the same as god stated So today We shall deliver thee with thy body, that thou mayest be a sign to those after thee. Surely many men are heedless of Our signs.' the big bang The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it. [That is] a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, We will do it. superionic water discoverd in 2019:And say, "The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills - let him believe; and whoever wills - let him disbelieve." Indeed, We have prepared for the wrongdoers a fire whose walls will surround them. And if they call for relief, they will be relieved with water like murky oil, which scalds [their] faces. Wretched is the drink, and evil is the resting place. water with extreme tempreture becomes black and not liquide not solid. homo habilis (habil is the one of the children of adam) homo habilis lived 2 million years ago was found with equipment next the fossils and are the second humans after the ''animal evolution'' mistake of scientist darwin 4.sperm and fetus devlepment excatly.ثُمَّ خَلَقْنَا النُّطْفَةَ عَلَقَةً فَخَلَقْنَا الْعَلَقَةَ مُضْغَةً فَخَلَقْنَا الْمُضْغَةَ عِظَامًا فَكَسَوْنَا الْعِظَامَ لَحْمًا ثُمَّ أَنشَأْنَاهُ خَلْقًا آخَرَ ۚ فَتَبَارَكَ اللَّهُ أَحْسَنُ الْخَالِقِينَ 5.dinasaurs died because of black smoke that blocked the sun in the day of judgment the same will happen( the day the sky will be black smoke is mentionned in the quran). يَوْمَ تَكُونُ السَّمَاءُ كَالْمُهْلِ /فَارْتَقِبْ يَوْمَ تَأْتِي السَّمَاءُ بِدُخَانٍ مُّبِينٍ 6.chock waves in the day of judgment when explosion of sun.يوم تمور اسماء مورا 7. nasa scientist noticed loosing eye seight when going to space . وَلَوْ فَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِم بَابًا مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ فَظَلُّوا فِيهِ يَعْرُجُونَ (14) لَقَالُوا إِنَّمَا سُكِّرَتْ أَبْصَارُنَا بَلْ نَحْنُ قَوْمٌ مَّسْحُورُونَ 8.olive tree oil has on of the highest lights (seen with UV) scientifique miracle شَجَرَةٍ مُّبَارَكَةٍ زَيْتُونَةٍ لَّا شَرْقِيَّةٍ وَلَا غَرْبِيَّةٍ يَكَادُ زَيْتُهَا يُضِيءُ وَلَوْ لَمْ تَمْسَسْهُ نَارٌ 11.ants and bees communication 12.crows understand death 14.internal waves quran أَوْ كَظُلُمَاتٍ فِي بَحْرٍ لُّجِّيٍّ يَغْشَاهُ مَوْجٌ مِّن فَوْقِهِ مَوْجٌ مِّن فَوْقِهِ سَحَابٌ ۚ ظُلُمَاتٌ بَعْضُهَا فَوْقَ بَعْضٍ 17.he made pairs of thing we cant see is said in the quran( think about it the anti matter plus and minus in lectricity)خَلَقَ ٱلْأَزْوَٰجَ كُلَّهَا مِمَّا تُنۢبِتُ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَمِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَمِمَّا لَا يَعْلَمُونَ pairs mean sexually and also sun ight hell\fire asexual ormal reproduction 18.moutains like ships 19.mountains like pegs quran 20.explosion of stars like a painted rose quran فَإِذَا انشَقَّتِ السَّمَاءُ فَكَانَتْ وَرْدَةً كَالدِّهَانِ 21.weight of clouds 22.snakes walk and dont scroll quran 2.the sound of pulsars like knocking وَالسَّمَاءِ وَالطَّارِقِ (1) وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الطَّارِقُ (2) النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبُ (3) 3.jesus was not crusified or died it was made to seem like @t god states in the quran.but the crusification did happen just not jesus. 22.ALLAH meaning god in arabic is written on the africa picture of NASA which is the same word for god in aramaic the language of jesus alaha or elah and maaaaaany more tectonic plates mouvements وَتَرَى الْجِبَالَ تَحْسَبُهَا جَامِدَةً وَهِيَ تَمُرُّ مَرَّ السَّحَابِ ۚ صُنْعَ اللَّهِ الَّذِي أَتْقَنَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ ۚ إِنَّهُ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا تَفْعَلُونَ ,cosmic structure(a samae binae),expansion of universe وَالسَّمَاءَ بَنَيْنَاهَا بِأَيْدٍ وَإِنَّا لَمُوسِعُونَ lowest point on earth,the devil made of fire which explains why we cant see it(if you take each component of fire alone you cant see it with your eyes),the fact that we didnt evolve of ancestor between us and monkeys but are a different creature. astronautes look like they are swiming in space وَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ اللَّيْلَ وَالنَّهَارَ وَالشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ ۖ كُلٌّ فِي فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمَاءُ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ غَفُورٌ @t ,,i make my own research but hope this site will help. i have been searching for one mistake in n the quran for 10 years havent found one.the ones who says ut has mistake either dont understand arabic and the transelation is not that accurate giving scientifique mistakes by transelating wrong or are liars or sometimes just stupid without any scientific backround or attack islam with that mohammed is a pedophile,dumb ass terrorist who are against the quran,or some other nonsense to hide their mistake. dont deny the truth while you heard it. greetings from finland. وَقُلْ جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ ۚ إِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوقًا

[@Mpurplemea]

No one can understand God

[@lelolanga9074]

@@Mpurplemea lol, same thoughts.

[@abcd_EFGHIJKLM]

RIGHTTT WE ARE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST AND CRISTIANS NO NEED FOR DENOMINATIONS.

[@chronic4632]

You're pro lgbt and abortion aint you?

[@busybody1474]

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus has many many millions upon millions of followers scattered all over this Earth, from many different backgrounds and denominations, if you can't handle this simple truth and you're telling yourself that only your denomination is the true church and only your members are children of God oh, that's a heck of a plank you have in your eye!! Jesus simply asks us to share the good news of the Gospel, not discourage and divide fellow Christians by self-righteously accusing them of being unGodly, you don't have to scroll down very far on this or other Christian videos find very hateful unchristian comments attacking each other, and yes I have certainly been guilty of this in the past I can testify that it only leads to guilt and shame, instead let us love and encourage our neighbor! Amen

[@suekennedy8917]

No such thing as a Christian denomination. Protestants are demon worshipping liars occultists devil infused possessed sexual perverts who need to be prosecuted and life imp[imprisonment for child abuse.

[@jimbowers2362]

6:46, explained to the end; explained why my current church home is right for my family. Thank you so much for making this video. Praise God.

[@warriorlink8612]

Great summary! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@juliorivera870]

We supposed to be all CHRISTIANS, but the church love division, CHRIST is not divided, a house divided can not stand.

[@youknow1595]

The book of Jude explains that false teachers the ones that divide the TRUE church. Because true Christians won’t stand by or accept false teachings because we are to contend for the faith. So what you’ve said is false, the true church doesn’t love division , false teachers love division. Also, as a church body we cannot disagree on core essential salvational issues like the gospel: Jesus dying on the cross, how we are saved, Christs resurrection, God beinga triune God (3in1) etc. BUT we CAN disagree on secondary issues and still be saved. God bless you 🙏🏼✝️

[@juliorivera870]

@@youknow1595 you miss understood, I said, we are all christians, if you belong to a sect like. Pentecostal or Catholic or batptist, or any other division, then don't call yourself Christian

[@21234Bettyrt]

your exclamation of the differences is great thank you...for the sharing this...

[@susan-ku5py]

There should only be one church. Having 40,000 denominations is the reason why no one takes Christianity seriously.

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

There is currently one that holds the authority as the original one following the Apostolic line: The Orthodox Catholic Church. I am a new convert on my way to chrismation.

[@ViewMyChannelAndBeBlessed]

This is true but don't forget that there are also scores of denomations and secs in Islam, and hinduism, and many other religions. The difference between them all is Truth. Which is why it's important for us as individual followers of Christ to not take man for there word , but to go back and search the scriptures individually to know truth through the help of the holy spirit of God

[@SparksForces]

I understand this is very painful to see we have so many division of churches but same body? I look into this hopefully this may help you love is the greatest commandment also if anyone that is with us is not against us. Same body of Christ different areas of the body in Christ now if we can come together as one and not fight argue which is the truth we have the truth we have the lord with us. Everyone may not agree with me I’m here to bring peace and share the love of God father son and HolySpirit. We might have different views and teaching or interpretation of the scriptures, but if we can all agree we love our god and believe heJesus) died for us and forgiveness of our sins but we must forgive others as well to god in the flesh be born again baptism water spirit receive the Holyspirit we repent turn away from sining and follow hi(God Jesus Holyspirit) I believe brothers and sister I encourage you to pray and stay in the word of god love and live through him(Jesus God) commandments

[@SparksForces]

I forgot to give u the scripture I have came across thank the lord it is 1Corinthians 1:10-17 very powerful

[@abcd_EFGHIJKLM]

Right there is no need for that we are Cristians and that’s all that matters

[@MidlandTexan]

A very good historical explanation. Thank you.

[@johnnykanoo]

i think this video was pretty well done. I especially like the careful and respectful nature of the host.

[@edward9628]

I just converted from Islam to christianity, I'm glad that jesus christ guided me to christianity. But I'm confused with these type of thing, Baptist church etc. Are they different religions?

[@eagles2249]

it’s not different religions but instead different interpretations and beliefs about the same religion for example the catholics have a lot more focus on doing good deeds then just getting saved while protestants are the opposite and in the protestant church you have differences like how pensocotal focus on the holy spirt and speaking in tongues and baptist are more focused on just generally being free of sin and having a relationship with god

[@edward9628]

@@eagles2249 Ohhh, thanks for the explanation.

[@shalombereshiyth]

@Scout First, it’s awesome that you have decided to follow Jesus 😊. Welcome, friend!!! The most important thing to know is that the Bible is right. Every denominational teaching should be examined against the scriptures. When Christianity first began on the day of Pentecost, the men gathered asked the Apostles a simple question: What shall we do? Peter gave them a simple answer: Repent and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission (removal) of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Now, I’m Acts 2:1, Acts 10 and Acts 19 we see repeatedly that the Holy Ghost came with a sign of tongues. Jesus also in Mark 16:16-17 said one of the signs that would follow believers was to speak in tongues. It’s a heavenly prayer language that is available to every believer. Now, Paul said in his letter to gentile believers not to believe any other Gospel than what was preached back then. So, we know that this is the doctrine we should continue to follow today, okay dear one? The Lord loves you and knows your heart for Him. Be baptized (it can be anywhere, even a beach or public pool or tub). It MUST be in the Name of Jesus. Remember, Colossians 3 tells us that In Jesus dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily so His Name is the Name of the titles that are Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Jesus has many titles, but one Name. And when you surrender to Him in prayer, you will be filled to overflowing with His Spirit and speak in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance

[@AmbuBadger]

I'm happy for you, Scout!

[@professorcomics2736]

Your going to find a lot of people pulling you in different directions. My Catholic views aside, you have to come to know Christ by your own thoughts, convictions, beliefs, and principles. Whatever denomination you end up in, don't let it be for someone selling you on their church.

[@rleong6013]

Thanks. Very clear. Loved the clear brief point-form information. Appreciate it.

[@lervin78]

The fragmentation goes on and on. Jesus, give us the grace of humility and unite us as one.

[@davidmills7601]

Nope. It’s to separate all the religious sects so no one will be on the same page. It’s simply used to divide. Doesn’t matter anyway, it’s all as fake as wrestle mania.

[@rockinrobin7715]

I’m nondenominational. I don’t even like to say I’m religious. I claim to be faithful to Christ our Lord. Church is where two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name. I have Church with my family and friends. I don’t physically go to a church because within the denominations they are so strict on their interpretation of the Bible and often human judgement spreads like weeds into their sermons. Maybe one day I can find a church I like, but I’m happy building my own personal relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for now.

[@simonedishelle6720]

Even nondenomination is a denomination within itself.

[@rockinrobin7715]

@@simonedishelle6720 I guess?

[@konstantinoschristou3701]

Thank you for all. May you be well.

[@ronmickelson43]

The end was an excellent summary. The video was very informative. I think the speaker was trying to present an objective presentation. Thank you for doing such an excellent job

[@jgoble100]

He mentions the gifts and it is important to remember that gifts had been manifested throughout the centuries. Spurgeon himself described experiencing what continuationists call “prophecy.” The concentration on the doctrine may be new-ish, but the manifestation can be seen throughout history.

[@TheLoobis]

This was informative. Good job.

[@knightclan4]

So glad y'all explained this topic.

[@zacharymorin743]

Thanks, helped answer a few questions and answered a couple I didn't know yet that I had!

[@kristenbylenga]

Really enjoyed this clear explanation, thank you!

[@jayeff3531]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@iamvoicelessmusic]

I grew up (and still am) Pentecostal. I think he described the beliefs of Pentecostals quite well. As someone who has experienced some of these things first hand (speaking in tongues, divine healing, etc,) it is a powerful experience. Many people say it's emotionalism or anti-biblical, but it is absolutely real and genuine. I don't believe it was exclusively for the early church, as Acts 2:39 says "For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call."

[@iamvoicelessmusic]

@Elmhart I mean, the verse before that is talking about being born again (salvation.) It matches the pattern Jesus describes in John 3:5-6 of being born of water and Spirit

[@rexinreno]

Great video, very informative!

[@xsilentlll]

We also need to understand that back then, not every person knew how to read and not allowed to read. Only the father or bishops could. Nowadays most people can read, and dont need to rely on other peoples interpretations. The Bible speaks for itself.

[@christopherquigley5468]

In practice, a lot of churches really put the head pastor in charge of all these things. Most charismatic/Pentecostal churches are like that. I refer to it as a dictatorship style of church government. Sometimes the dictator is a good guy and doesn’t abuse people. Other times he drives around in a $500,000 car and lives in a mansion.

[@aussiesoulsurfer553]

Well said

[@tinfoilhat3268]

Well spoken tempered and educational

[@mattduin7144]

The difference is one is created by Christ, the others are created by men

[@dodo1050]

Matt Duin You’re one of the few Christians that know the truth. I am not a Christian myself so I may be misinformed, but didn’t king James edit the current bible at the time to further his own agenda. The version now known as the KJB.

[@rascal-tw9og]

@@dodo1050 The KJV tried to get to the root of the language, but is not perfect. We have many manuscripts now and could gather better translations. That's what the authors of the KJV wanted.

[@FarmersAreCool]

@@rascal-tw9og King JAmes stole it FRom William Tyndale who was burnt at the stake for translating the bible from latin,german,greek, into a script to common man could read, it is the foundation of the English language which didn't really exist before translating the bible from multiple sources. His version held the King more accountable, but King James was a pedophile like all other world leaders seem to be. Part of their pagan cult rituals. HE was strangled to death and burnt at the stake, His final words he PRayed to God that the King of England would open his eyes.

[@juliorivera870]

Wrong

[@wakeupcall8188]

@@dodo1050 Not far from the truth First edition 1611was same as CATHOLIC 1666 was shorter

[@thefremddingeguy6058]

This video should be called "What's the Difference between Protestant Denominations?"

[@mikelopez8564]

Denominations was coined by Calvin as a name for the different groups of protestants and so when used in its original meaning it only is talking about protestants.

[@_____________8447]

I found this video really helpful! Thank you

[@allendean9579]

Fantastic information to have and to know thank you Sir.

[@ClassyElegant]

Going on internet helped me but it also made me overwhelmed. Different religions Different denominations Different doctrines

[@_NEW3RA_]

Stop focusing on all of that and stop searching the internet. You’ll find good and bad there. Just read your Bible (KJV preferred) and allow the holy spirit to minister to you. If you want to listen to sound doctrine. Listen to Les Feldick / Paul washer on KZbin

[@mvj1153]

I'm a new Christian and these are the reasons I find it hard to choose a church. So complicated with all of the "Isms". It seems like the Church is a mess. I'm learning and reading the Bible on my own for now. I will find a Church or Denomination to join, I guess, when the time is right. For now, I'm learning so much on my own. I know we shouldn't forsake fellowship tho.

[@daniel_john3167]

Don't choose my dude. As I didn't. God will lead the way 🙏🏻 but in my opinion so long as it's your faith that has saved you and not your works your good.

[@asahel980]

I suggest dont just stick to the bible and be good, but if you want a Church I suggest Seventh-day adventist, theyre more based on the bible, though im not a theologian.

[@mvj1153]

@@asahel980 Definitely Not Seventh Day Adventist. They are not more based on the Bible. Definitely a No on that one.

[@mvj1153]

@Kyezho True. I think that what I'm doing is perfect for right now. Thanks.

[@totalspoof8344]

Don't use faith at all,because faith led to all these denomination. Use research.

[@FBCCabool]

Thank you for continuing to produce great resources!

[@demarius71]

1 Corinthians 14:33 - "For God is not the author of confusion...

[@jgood3047]

So true but Protestants are.

[@sociallyhostileelement3425]

Being free to be divided is still better than being "united" in one government-sanctioned church.

[@MrWesford]

Why?

[@ddave7026]

@@MrWesford the anti Christ will do that

[@JBSOUNDADVICE]

You guys are so wrong it’s ridiculous. The government will never sanction a church by itself! There will not be a single church at the end! There will be many faiths that God is happy with! But I can tell you one thing for sure! Not all of you are going to be happy when Jesus comes back. He’s going to show you how much you guys have been arguing over things that you can’t prove and not paying attention to the general concepts of the Bible! I’ll make it really easy for you all to understand with an equation: Choice + Intention = Judgement. There seems to be a lot of talking going on and not a lot of doing! Pointing the finger does nothing! Saying your faith is correct in somebody else’s is not? Violates the principles of the Bible. Talkers have mouths. Heroes have legs. Follow Jesus teachings and my equation and you’re done. You guys make this shit way too complicated. Way too complicated!

[@adriani8523]

@@JBSOUNDADVICE Collosians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Believe nothing of this diatribe. He defiles himself at the end of his old cliches. What's in the heart comes out the mouth in " the end". Pun intended!

[@Snodude_]

Ecumenism is of the devil

[@juanitadudley4788]

THANK YOU for explaining that even though there are many Protestant denominations, we largely agree on the core essentials. There is a lot of unity although we don't have as much uniformity as Roman Catholics or the Orthodox.

[@juanitadudley4788]

@R Treadwell Protestants don't pretend to be a monolithic group who agree on everything. But Roman Catholics can't even agree on whether or not to use the Latin mass. And that's a Roman Catholic distinctive.

[@Crick1952]

Very clear explanation, thank you Not growing up Protestant myself I've always been curious why they split themselves so frequently

[@thomasmaughan4798]

These comments doubtless help you see the forces involved.

[@snobbypolitics7792]

Well done, sir!

[@tomp6470]

Why are people so angry about this video in the comments. Denominations have different beliefs, that doesn't mean one is correct or one is absolutely false.

[@Bahamut3525]

The belief differences are extremely minimal, it's really a useless cultural & political schism that divides Christians.

[@mattr.1887]

That's fine, people can have different beliefs. But you need to at least be honest and conclude that it's God will that we have different beliefs.

[@kristinishere1616]

This is my story. I was raised in my mom's new age church that is unitarian and believes in all paths lead to God. They quote Jesus but don't put full faith in them. I became atheist in college but in 2012 I started believing. This photo of me is from around 2011. It is 2020 now and I was baptized Baptist this summer. I was baptized Catholic in 2016 and the enemy has been after me for a long time. I think it has to do with family blood lines. Please pray for me, that the old me (daughter of my mom) meets with the new me (daughter of my dad) in heaven because I feel like I am two different people.

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

Are you Baptist now or Roman Catholic🤔☺️ I am praying for your faithful perseverance in your walk with the lord sister. 🌹🙏🏼🕊

[@kristinishere1616]

@@user-jy5ff3zo3u thank you. I was baptized Catholic but rebaptized Baptist and am looking into Pentecostal. Please pray for me in Jesus name thank you.

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

@@kristinishere1616 praise God sister you are indeed an answer to my prayers. I will keep you in prayer. I wonder why pentecostal. I have some things to point out to you in regards to speaking in tongues if you like. I know that it is a common practiced amongst some Pentecostals. 🕊🙏🏼🌹 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). 🥰

[@jackquinn7446]

I don’t recommend penacostals demonic stuff

[@MOONCHILD-st6hp]

@@jackquinn7446 it’s not demonic 🤔

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

I visit different churches and God is at every one and I’ve only felt compelled to leave 2 or 3 in 10 years. I may NOTICE things said at each church that don’t adhere to the word exactly but overall they’re ALL SIMILAR in this area , even the local synagogue felt like home. I like them ALL and revisit when I’m able to go

[@Durnyful]

Best to read some early church history if you want to get back to how it was & what they believed. It's full of surprises if you only start in 1500 with the reformation.

[@2timothy23]

I'm sure everything couldn't be covered in this short video, but a decent overview of the differences in denominations. We just need to be careful that our differences don't stem from an attitude found in 1 Corinthians 1:11-12. Some differences are so stark that it limits fellowship, and at the end of the day, someone has it wrong (in terms of some doctrinal differences). We definitely need to be in agreement on the essentials, but we need to prayerfully study the differences on secondary matters and put away our pride. Psalm 119:89 says, "For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven." In eternity, there will be no divisions or denominations; it would be wonderful if believers could get that settled here.

[@2timothy23]

@R Treadwell True faith is in Jesus Christ and following the doctrines in scriptures. Notice in Acts 2:41-44 the three thousand that were saved continued in the apostles' doctrine and had fellowship. The key is studying your Bible, understanding it, and applying it, all for the glory of God. But since there are many doctrines to understand (the Bible is infinite in content), no denomination is perfect. Everyone has something wrong. In fact, we wouldn't have the New Testament epistles if every church was doing the right thing because most of those epistles are directed towards churches that were misunderstanding certain doctrines (like we do today). If they misunderstood doctrines then, we're going to misunderstand doctrines now. If a denomination is teaching that you're saved by grace through faith in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9), that are preaching the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:2), that are equipping the saints in sound doctrine for ministry/growth (Ephesians 4:11-16), and sending brethren out to proclaim the gospel (Romans 10:14-17), then it is a good starting point. You won't know how accurate a particular church is until you have sat under their preaching, checked their core set of beliefs (usually a statement of faith), and searched/study the scriptures yourself to see if it is true (the way Acts 17:11 and 2 Timothy 2:15 shows). Denominations tend to think they are completely right about everything, but that is not true, but feel comfortable going to any church that has the essentials correct. We can't judge our faith on denominations, but how much that particular denominational church follows the scriptures. And that can't be done quickly because it takes time and discernment to know if that church is basically following doctrines or not. I know that is a quick answer, but there are so many dynamics to the question that a quick answer can only get you started. But it would be better to go into some of this then just naming a denomination and saying they have the true faith over another denomination; that would not be helpful at all.

[@kirkginoabolafia3650]

This seemed like an unbiased, fair presentation for me and I feel a little more informed now about what church I want to join.

[@joshrodriguez4541]

This video is biased because he and his organization is ignoring Church history and doesn’t want to tell you that Catholicism is the one church founded by Christ.

[@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd]

Just read the bible asking for guidance from our Lord to show you the truth. Really really pray about it, trust me, prayer works. When you do read the bible, don't trust yourself at all! if you get stuck in a verse, look for answers online in what that scripture really means, I advise you to at least have 2-3 references. Young man, religion is useless if you come out of the church the same person as you were before you came in. Religion doesn't save nor change you, Jesus can, I've experienced it first hand when I got to learn about grace (that it's a free gift, and I don't have to work my way to receive it but by putting my faith in Jesus' death on the cross). I'm an ex-catholic, never did anything to my faith. Also, be careful of calvinism and lorship salvation, a lot of people I know that have already come out of the false teachings they teach, trust me, you don't want to get involved in those. In the bible it says the truth will set you free. If you do decide to be part of a religion ask yourself that question (are you free?) and also pay attention to the people around your church if they're christlike. Knowing/following the correct gospel of salvation is more crucial to know than following the practices of some religion. The truth exists! it answers almost everything there is to know about life. Each one's own spiritual walk is different, but I suggest you do yours with prayer so God can direct you to the correct path. Love

[@angelahagemeyer698]

I am sorry for my fellow responder who must have been a poorly catechised Catholic. The Catholic Church has the Eucharist. Please understand what you would be missing out on by passing up the Eucharist for a Protestant church. God bless you in your journey.

[@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd]

@R Treadwell Scribes, prophets, editors, apostles, etc. wrote the Bible throughout history, by different authors in different places and time. You can also say that it was written by God through men. If you are doubting the existence of God and want evidence, the existence of Jews and map in the Bible is your evidence. If you want historical evidence, there is a book called the book of Acts in the Bible where Jesus' disciples and followers went to different places to spread the gospel.

[@71jakeman]

Very helpful.

[@joshuakruntorad5644]

Very helpful. He talked a bit about baptism but it would've been nice if he touched on the difference between sacramental theologies.

[@deneseshepherd9054]

The fact is: Christianity is not a religion! It is a relationship!! It has nothing to do with rituals of any kind! That is the liberty that a born again believer has in Christ. If one is truly "born again" he understands why so much confusion! It is simply because the focus is on "what I can do" rather than "what Jesus Christ has already done". He died on the Cross for anyone who will humble accept His sacrifice as payment for sin! That fact changes everything,! Anyone today "whosoever will" shall be saved! True worship is not in a building made with hands; it is in Spirit and Truth! The Holy Spirit and the Truth of God's Holy Word! God will not bless our human efforts to please Him. He is pleased because we honor Him for what He has done; and then He works through us in the form of the Holy Spirit! I just have to say, "God is not the author of confusion'! If confusion exist, it is because, we are listening to a wrong voice! He Spirit brings peace; of mind and body!

[@deneseshepherd9054]

@Bo Stephens You are right!

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"The fact is: Christianity is not a religion!" That comes as a surprise to a billion Christians.

[@deneseshepherd9054]

@@thomasmaughan4798 Amen and Amen!! It is indeed a Relationship which makes all the difference!

[@VickyGoss]

But which one do you choose? I am a firm Christian believer. I just don't know which denomination is the right choice for me I am a Landmark Missionary Baptist. I was raised and am a member of this denomination but there are several things I don't agree with. Ugg Isn't there just a PLAIN old Church out there that doesn't have so many guesses and man made rules? I can't abide by people fighting over interpretation of the Bible and who is right or wrong. That makes me so nervous like I am doing something wrong.

[@asdfghjkl4568]

Couldn't agree more with this

[@TyXTheJedi]

I would recommend your local Presbyterian or Reformed Baptist church. The only major difference between the two is “infant baptism” which isn’t an issue of salvation lol. The major similarity is their strong stance on scripture and preaching the full counsel of God! God bless you.

[@cputeq007]

Honestly, what I did was start looking at church statement's of beliefs and their sermons (almost all of them post their sermons online, even our tiny church!) and attended a few. I thought I wanted a "non-denominational" but ended up in a Baptist church ( I was hesitant at first) - these people are so wonderful at my church. As long as Scripture is truthfully taught in the church and the Spirit is present, you'll be blessed (and hopefully God will use you to bless others!) -- the minor differences are just that -- minor. I mean -- we have some extremely smart elders in our church (we're currently looking for a pastor) and even the elders have disagreements on some minor things (and will preach them) but it's always done in love, and it's about the non-essentials. On the essentials (salvation by grace, through faith, in the one and only name of our redeemer, Jesus Christ, who is God incarnate) everyone agrees. We all strive to understand the Bible as clearly as possible, knowing that there are disagreements on some things (for instance the rapture, timing of the 2nd coming, etc.) It's all good and gives us stuff to lovingly debate, while worshipping God as truthfully as possible from Scripture on the things He's very clear about!

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

Catholic, as it was the first.

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

@@TyXTheJediBelieving in heresies is an issue of salvation.

[@batmangothamcity1]

Very educational experience

[@BirdieSenpai]

I'm glad to know more of the specific reasons my ancestors and I are Baptist, and I'm even more glad to know that most, if not all, of us are indeed joined as brothers and sisters in Christ in spite of minor and historical factional differences!

[@laurarobinson7682]

Amen to that !!

[@andrewwikins4999]

Just about every comment I’ve read has been In total opposition of the spirit of this video. He ends it talking about the unity of the faith and here you all go fighting cussing each other out and being divisive. Sad very sad smh. How will they know that you are my disciples....that you love one another. John 13:35

[@charlessnarls3902]

Jesus argued with the Pharisees, his disciples argued among themselves, Paul argued with Peter (Galatians), Barnabas a split with Paul and "all of Asia" rejected Paul (after he spent years preaching there). Paul said anyone who didn't agree with "my gospel" was to be put out and not associated with. The New Testament is nothing but argument and conflict. There was never much love and unity. Once they had the Bible, Christians started burning 'heretics' at the stake. Religion and murder go hand in hand. I made you a video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGarppidlt52gMU, enjoy and review.

[@DominicvH]

@@charlessnarls3902 Always conflicts.. I've experienced it going to different churches..like Jesus said maybe ; I did not came for Peace but a sword.. Don't even understand what that means..couldn't even find christians who really love each other, just Meetings say hi, drink a cop of coffee afterwards..waiting for some friendship..nop that whas it 🤔 I will watch the video link

[@cityofabscissae]

Where would someone find support for infant baptism? The Scriptures do not teach such an idea.

[@reuti4135]

Acts 16:33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his ""household"" were baptized. Household means everyone present there . Old , young , infant you name it ...Christianity wasn't common then as it is common now . .. you either get baptise then and there while you still have the chance or die without baptism thereby not entering the kingdom of heaven which our lord Jesus said ... Unless you are born of water and spirit you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. So no baptism means no heaven literally !! The teachings of Christ.

[@cityofabscissae]

@@reuti4135, that Scripture is in no way supporting infant baptism. There is no indication in that account that there were any infants in the household. Furthermore, we do not know if there were any children or teenagers in that household since the mention of household could include individuals of any age. It is simply irresponsible to add to the Scriptures words that do not exist. Even when looking at the original Greek text one cannot find support for such a conclusion.

[@automatonnation302]

Thanks , well said ...

[@a.b7729]

Love this lesson!

[@BKadlecik]

He states 5 beliefs that divide Protestants the most: 1. Church Government. 2. Who should be baptized? 3. Gifts of the Spirit. 4. National/ethnic history. 5. Liberalism. Which do you think is the most important? Hands down, I believe it is #5.

[@Paul-ru2gv]

That is a really good summation. Just facts without pushing an agenda. Very refreshing to view such a you tube presentation.

[@HoxtonLive]

He definitely did push the infant baptism agenda.

[@CruciformCoding]

A very fair approach, I think.

[@jpulli1509]

Lot of good information here.

[@RhenishHelm]

Good video, but there are a couple more distinctions that would help explain the different Protestant denominations: First, the distinction between Calvinist and Arminian Soteriology. Second, how services are conducted under the Normative and Regulative Principles of Worship: formal liturgy, traditional hymns, contemporary praise bands, etc., and how the Principles' hermeneutic extends to use of images in churches. Third, the major Eucharistic theologies: Memorialism, Spiritual Presence, Sacramental Union, Consubstantiation, Transubstantiation, etc. Fourth, the Eschatological positions: Historical Premillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism. Finally, and most importantly, the sufficiency of Scripture: to what extent does a denomination adhere to a commitment to Sola Scriptura, and what that commitment looks like when contrasted against "tradition." Are Scripture and Tradition equal (Catholicism)? Is Reason a third element to the equation (Anglicanism)? Is Scripture part of Tradition (Eastern Orthodoxy)? If Scripture is the only infallible authority, to what degree does a particular tradition dominate exegesis? Should the church's own historical interpretations be trusted over the study of present-day believers? Additionally, it may be worthwhile to point out "churches" that present as Christian but fall outside the orthodox definition: Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, etc.

[@cheerfulturtlegirl]

Whoa, I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!

[@kevinevans5921]

Good summary!

[@geozeckful]

Very informative.

[@FOTWC]

I attend a Pentecostal church but I don’t identify as a Pentecostal I’m just here enjoying my brothers and sisters bc we all belong to Christ. If Christ and his mission isn’t apart of your church leave!!! It doesn’t matter if they are baptize Pentecostal etc a

[@williamtyson3401]

I like the objectiveness of statements. Thank you for not forcing your theology and instead just taught

[@nickhybner8485]

Really enjoyed that lesson in church history. Rather interesting.

[@wisevirgin3405]

Too bad it was not true.

[@coleymoke6709]

Dr. Willis, I would be interested in a video you might do on the differences between, evangelicals, neo-evangelicals, and fundamentalists. If you ever do one on that, please post a response to this comment so that I will know that it is available. Thanks.

[@jgood3047]

This is a no brainer , the reason there are countless denominations or separate group of Christians is because people have a mind of their own. Even if it goes against Gods plan. Jesus gave one Church and one Shepard to lead his Church, people have free choice and decided different.

[@woodfamily5229]

My goodness. If I am in my first week of waking up and accepting Jesus as my Savior, how in the world am I supposed to know where to go from there?😮

[@kkkanyewestlover]

Recent believer here, I'm so confused as well

[@woodfamily5229]

@@kkkanyewestlover Soooo many choices. I am probably going to pop into a church after work today and seek guidance. I also started Bible In A Year with Jack Graham this morning. I wish you well on this journey

[@gabelopez657]

As long as you hold God close and his teachings (don't know from which church) you will be ok. Just communicate with God through prayer. 😊

[@donnieji4825]

Best way for each person is to read their Bible. Read multiple bibles. Get to know the word and your relationship with it. After that I believe it is safe to dive into different churches. Don't feel pressure to be a part of something when it is best to be apart from everything outside of your individual relationship with God

[@drewharden3905]

It's not complicated and the different denominations do not differ on salvation, or what would be termed "the essentials". He says as much in this video. The different denominations largely come from disagreement on governance and liturgy. They do not differ that your salvation is found in repenting of your sins and believing in Christ crucified. The only real split, as he once again addressed in the video, is between liberal theology and traditional theology. So you should ask yourself, does God's word need to be subjected to human reason? Or does human reason need to be subjected to God's word? Salvation by grace: Do you accept that you are not a good person? Do you accept that your ways are evil? Do you accept that without God and the work Jesus did on the cross, that you are a child of wrath destined for hell? Salvation through Christ alone: Do you believe that the blood of Jesus was enough to cover your sins-past, present, and future? Do you believe that salvation is found in no one else and that no one can come to the Father except through Christ? The resurrection: Do you believe that Jesus Christ was resurrected? Do you believe that his resurrection is the promise and proof that he was who he said he was and that we too shall be resurrected in his name? The deity of Christ: Do you believe that in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God... and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth? (John 1:1,14) Monotheism: Do you believe that there is only one God, and that this God is the king eternal of the universe? That you shall not have any other gods before Him? The Trinity: Do you accept that God is a three-in-one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that while they are distinct persons, and serve different roles, they are the same God? The Gospel: (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) For I have brought to you as of first importance, what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, the he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, in accordance with the scriptures. Be wary of a false gospel (Galatians 1:8-9) If all these questions are a yes, then just pick a church that believes, preaches, and teaches these things and you'll be good. Find a place that challenges you, where you experience growth, and a place where you feel the presence of God. Stay away from a church who's sermons are motivational speeches, never convict you of your sins, and never call for repentence and acceptance of Christ. Doesn't matter what the denomination is

[@frtripp]

I’m a biblically orthodox Anglican. Thanks for not lumping us all under the minority of Anglicans across the globe. We are standing fast.

[@FrescoFD]

Thank you for this explanation about denominationalism. Most argument that I read claim that "Denominationalism is Division." However, their weakness in that kind of argument never tell which kind of "division" that they mean. From most Protestant's literature, I read that division is actually in refer to organizational disunity, not fundamental Protestant creed. Anyway, thank you for this explanation.

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Protestants are all unified in the one cause.. of "Protesting" the Catholic Church. They constantly divide like children who have runaway and are left to raise themselves. Without the knowledge, wisdom and authority of the Catholic Church they will continue to divide themselves based on their own personal whims and interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, Scriptures made possible by the Catholic Church. Simply Google where the Bible came from and you can see. Martin Luther and subsequent Protestant leaders have been twisting the Bible for their own purposes for hundreds of years; of course that would result in fractions.

[@davemiller6055]

What about the Orthodox church and the Catholic church? The Protestants aren't the only denominations. Would you cover them too?

[@robertjudge2015]

Catholic Church is not a denomination, it is The Church.

[@davemiller6055]

@@robertjudge2015 That is one point of view., but my point is why cover Protestantism and not Catholicism and Orthodoxy. They along with the Protestants are all Christians.The title was denominations of Christians and not all Christians were covered.

[@beren1898]

Learned a lot from this video. Thankyou!

[@paidinfull76]

This video is very interesting.

[@rustishackleford3354]

Very informative.. I've suspected I grew up a Baptist and confirmed it with a survey that asked 21 questions about my views on YESHUA, faith, scripture and salvation. My best friend is Presbyterian and his church appears to run like a military with ranks, roles and a chain of command.. but outside of church we are undistinguishable. Salvation is in the heart and not in a building.

[@Ether-pb5gb]

check out mormon.org There are places to live chat with missionaries. We believe that the true and original church of Jesus has been restored to the earth in these latter-days

[@Dsfgxfdd]

This division itself goes against what Christianity is about.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I was born and raised in a very strict Southern Baptist family but sent to school in an Assemblies of God school(the Baptist private school cost more, got to be practical, wink, wink, nudge, nudge!) I hear there are between 25,000 - 40,006 Protestant denominations. Each one supposedly leads to God, but the others don't. Which one? It sounds like chaos to me. So I went to my own Bible, a Protestant Bible, and ended up converting to the Catholic Church. I wasn't the only one, there are lots of former Protestants converting.

[@ryanskol83]

Jack Aubrey 💗

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Praise God! Me too! Isn't it hard to watch our Protestant brothers and sisters still not understand? Once I started questioning all the confusion I couldn't stop until I became Catholic.

[@user-uu5zv9qw1y]

Ryan Skolasinski You’re story is amazing.

[@mckenziebostick7501]

Jack Aubrey and Angela Hagemeyer. I’m Protestant, view the confusion in most of the churches today as self serving and heretical, and am not confused about what the Bible says. I have had a hard time with a lot of denominations and people because I always try to measure everything against scripture and have realized how led astray most Christians are. I have Catholic friends that I’ve tried to talk to to understand their beliefs but I suspect they just call themselves Catholic and I never get a detailed response. If you guys don’t mind me asking, what specifically changed your mind and caused you to become Catholic?

[@SteveAubrey1762]

@@mckenziebostick7501 I was studying to be a history professor. I've always had a deep draw on historical facts. I started researching the origins of the Bible. I found that it was the Catholic Church that we can thank for the Bible even existing. I then did exhaustive research on Martin Luther and found he was not the type of person I would think God would choose to guard His word. Look up the true history of Martin Luther here on YT, it will alarm you. All 40,006 protestant denominations use some version of Luther's "bible." One of the points made to me by a Catholic teacher was Protestantism is egocentric, not Deocentric. The protestant says "God, I want a relationship with you, and here are MY conditions." He drives around until he finds a church that agrees with his convictions. In Catholicism, God says" I want a relationship with you, and here are MY conditions."

[@photosbymichelperez8297]

Would you care to mention the obeying of the 4th commandment or Sabbath as a major difference among protestant churches. Since most do not observe the Sabbath as the commandment says, instead follow the Roman Catholic tradition of worshiping on Sunday. Thanks

[@scottking713]

Which denomination? Discovering the body that fits best is like, well, like the rock band remaking a classic Sinatra hit. Sometimes the cover is better then the original. Settle into where you feel the beat. Where the vibe makes you want to move. Where your invited to make your own emotional contributions. Where your as welcomed as you are appreciated, & where you become fully alive, & where there are NO STRINGS ATTACHED, unless YOU tie the knot. Amen

[@scoobydoo316us]

Different denominations can be broke down into 2 main categories. Saved by works. (catholic and off shoots of it). Saved By Grace. (baptist, assembly of God, ect). problem you run into now is that they both have watered down things so much that it has become a "g"od of love. Instead a "G"od who loves us enough to send Christ to die on the Cross to save us. Expecting us to REPENT and turn from our sins He forgives us of. Now they do not want to offend people so they say their god accepts everyone and do not bring up anything about changing your sinful lifestyles.

[@N1teLlte]

Even though I myself don’t follow any religion, this video was very interesting and informative. 👍

[@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar]

Informative

[@MarillMau5]

I'm sorry maybe I'm looking for something more specific but this didn't help me. It just confused me. Looking to see what the different denominations believe.

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Turn to the Catholic Church.

[@angelahagemeyer698]

@kindersir The Catholic Church was founded by Christ and is the oldest Christian denomination. History supports this. If it were not for the Catholic Church, Protestants would not have the Bible to argue over, misquote and selectively disregard. I was once lost when I was a Protestant. Coming home to the Catholic Church was one if the greatest moments in my life.

[@Ether-pb5gb]

@@angelahagemeyer698 I agree that the catholic church has a better leg to stand on than the protestant churches, in regards to claim on authority. Although it is not biblical to pray to saints, and there is no mediator between man and God, but only Christ. I can see a possible, but stretching interpretation of transubstantiation and infant baptism. Indulgences, celibacy, and other teachings/practices is just not the Christianity that Christ taught. Holy Tradition has brought the church into error/apostasy. I respect Catholics, and persons of faith/goodwill. But in reference to Linus succeeding Peter as pope, the first reference about this pops up around 180AD. I am just not convinced of apostolic succession

[@thomasmaughan4798]

No way would a description of thousands of denominations fit in a youtube video.

[@jadamane]

No where in the scriptures say baptize you’re infants. It did say train up your child in the way it should go. For a infant too know nothing about God isn’t the way you should go about giving your spiritual inheritance too your baby. Instead let the brain develop too know right from wrong and too know who is God and how too pronounce Gods name and spell it.

[@jadamane]

Lex Constantine yea idk. These godly KZbin cats be all off majority of the time. So inaccurate too the truth. And misleading.... if that was the case Mary woulda baptized Jesus as a baby or some weird stuff like that but we all know how the story go....

[@exxdrinker]

It does say whole households were baptized. Babies were baptized decades before this scripture was written and centuries before the Bible was assembled by the catholic bishops.

[@robertescobar7781]

Your grammar is horrible

[@jadamane]

Robert escobar so was Moses but was chosen too take the lead. Anywho. God Bless even too my hatas

[@jadamane]

exxdrinker that ain’t true and baby baptism is wrong listen too Rome and catholic priest if you want too. Great harlot gon be taken down anyhow. God said so

[@Kopelt07]

I have a question! I'm not sure if it's already been addressed or not, but, here it is: Should the books of The Apocrypha be taken as true or authoritative at all, even if only from a historical and literary standpoint (in what ways, if any, are they authoritative)? What is the most accurate mindset to have if/when reading the books of The Apocrypha, and how do we bridge that gap with churches who do consider them canon, like The Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Coptic churches, and others who also have apostolic roots?

[@dontbother8373]

Christ and the apostles used the Septuagint (LXX) which included the deuterocanonical books. Two thirds of the OT quotes in the NT are from the Septuagint. Here is an example where the Greek gospels present Jesus as quoting the Septuagint: In Mark 7:6-7, Jesus quotes the Septuagint of Isaiah 29:13 when he says, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’” Christ never stated in Scripture that these books aren't the Word and should be avoided. If the deuterocanonical books are good enough for Him, who am I to disagree with Him? That's enough evidence of inspiration for me.

[@leeharrison5431]

Kody Pelton .. Ezekiel vision of God leaving the temple and living in kadesh by the waters of strife... 1947 in Qumran the Dead Sea scrolls we’re found for us in this time of knowledge.. this is the truth we should study .. God is waking people us and giving the gift of divinity to understand his living word .. study. The book of nicodemus and the book of Enoch.. God trusted this men to convey his truth . Amen

[@stevenpoteat5649]

Nice video. Thanks for the comments..

[@tonywilliams49]

The true church is the individual believers in.

[@f.b8134]

Lot of learning from this! Appreciate it!

[@JonTopping]

I really enjoyed this video, it's has helpful points to understand the issue, and organizes them in a way that I can walk away remembering it. One thing I find lacking though, is that there's nothing on communion really. Isn't that a big divider for denominational beliefs?

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Yes it is. Research the Catholic Eucharist and you will see that Protestant teaching is very different than the early church. God bless.

[@mulehedeogracious7419]

The Protestant teaching was to break a branch from a tree and claim it is the original tree yet the one planted by the Divine Gardener is standing tall blossoming every season and full of Divine fruits .

[@janellestoermer5479]

This was very interesting, informative, and professionally presented.

[@fatkid278]

I have a question maybe my comprehension of the Bible is incorrect but when I read the bible it said when people spoke in tongues that meant that they "spoke in other languages" not the weird noises I hear in church and nobody has any idea what they're saying but there should be someone to interpret what was spoken in "Tongues", I remember reading that when a person speaks in tongues there should be an interpreter to reveal what was spoken in "tongues" Yours truly Confused.

[@ebinesvthundupurackal7446]

Actually to interpret the language of tongues is an another gift from God and I have seen in with my eyes too. You have to walk faithfully, with full wisdom and separately from the world to have these gifts. Like said in Bible those gifts can be taken away as well.

[@anonperson5491]

@@ebinesvthundupurackal7446 No, Speaking in tongues as was given to the apostles, as recorded in Acts, was when the person speaking would speak in a human language that they did not know. Ex: if a greek speaker began to speak in arabic without knowing arabic. Tongues is not an "angelic language." The sign and tongue gifts stopped at the end of the apostolic age as described in Hebrews 1:1-2. For argument sake let's say that the jibberish coming out a mans mouth is him speaking in tongues, and another man is there and interprets what he is saying, then if what he is saying is from God, then he is speaking new revelation from God and it has the exact same weight and authority of the written word of God, the Bible. The Bible is a closed canon of scripture, period. No new revelation will be given to man as Hebrews 1:1-2 says, and God has given us His word, the bible, to guide us until His return. God's word is completely inspired, inerrant, infallible, and sufficient.

[@emperor___palpatine]

@@anonperson5491 very well said

[@kallelellacevej2234]

There is plenty of salt for my popcorn in these comments. 🍿

[@victormartin6608]

Well said.

[@thelifeofjoeseph3678]

I was raised up by a strict religious family but after I moved with my birthmom I became ba Baptist and I've been baptized but I feel no one should be judged for the original everybody has their own opinion

[@beren1898]

This is really well informed!

[@Parture]

Apostles are directly chosen by God to appoint Elders of a church city locality, and in turn those Elders approve of the Elders of each individual meeting place. To my knowledge of the ways of doing it, none mentioned in this video do it this way.

[@rachelczumaya2806]

There are answers to this question if you would like to consider them. Please visit ComeUntoChrist.org.

[@Parture]

@@rachelczumaya2806 I didn't have a question. I was helping you.