Why Are There So Many Different Denominations? | Episode 72

The Center for the Study of Global Christianity at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary reports that, as of 2019, there were 45,000 Christian denominations worldwide (bit.ly/3x62aVa). How can Christians all claim to read the same book and yet arrive at such vastly different conclusions about what it says?
Dr. David K. Bernard explains the three primary philosophies of biblical interpretation that have led to the formation of various Christian sects, while challenging believers to return to the faith of the original apostles.
For more information about this topic, see Dr. Bernard's three volume work "A History of Christian Doctrine," available at bit.ly/3d0xhuw.
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[@francescoc9976]

That's right...Jesus never founded any religious group but established his church (Matthew 18:20) on that one indestructible foundation, of which He Himself is the Living Rock! (Matthew 16:15-18) and then sent his apostles/disciples to announce this good news to the whole world! We must all return to Christ, the Living Word, the Eternal Rock and to his radical teaching... whatever the cost!

[@harikrishnanjoseph305]

The Acts 2.38 is the only Road to true Salvation & Born Again Believers

[@TheSoulWinnersGuide]

Bernard's History of Christian doctrine set were the first books i ever read on church history. Now i have about 350 books dedicated to the church history genre. God willing, soon I will be writing a dissertation, for a second Master degree with a Church history distinction, on volume 1 of the set. This set was essential for my beginning in study of history of dogma. Thank you Dr. Bernard for all your hard work. You have inspired me as you have so many others. Keep it up!

[@TheFirstAmendment]

Wow man 350?! Do you have any books you’d recommend to help someone become more well rounded ??

[@TheSoulWinnersGuide]

@@TheFirstAmendment if you have already read Bernard's The Trinity Controversy and his History of Christian Doctrine i would recommend Harnack History of Dogma vol 1, Quasten Patrology vol 1, Pelikan Emergence of the Catholic Tradition, and i would also recommend Steven Richie The Case for Oneness Theology

[@TheSoulWinnersGuide]

@@Truthseeker424 can you please cite evidence for your assertions?

[@TheSoulWinnersGuide]

@@Truthseeker424 ok thats not classified as a doctrinal issue. What else?

[@TheSoulWinnersGuide]

@@Truthseeker424 wait a min. Back up son......you said the upci is not sound in "doctrine". You obviously are not well informed about what is and is not classified as doctrine. My answer was sufficient to your assertion.

[@marianrankins3539]

For those of you, who do not know. Again, WE ARE THE CHURCH! That building do not MOVE! WE who are in the Will of God, are to SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. We are ALL God's Servants. Spread the Gospel, AND NOT EXPECT to BE PAID!!

[@teresaamanfu7408]

I believe that we should all read the Bible for ourselves. I did, and became an atheist 😊 It seems to me, that if anyone wants to interpret the Bible in any other way different from what the book says, might be practicing self delusion.

[@danieldefonce]

Recently I learned this truth: You can have Pentecost in Catholicism, but you cannot have Catholicity in Pentecostalism.

[@kevi504]

💯 percent agreed 👍

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Protestant churches did not even exist until Luther rebelled against teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and founded his own church in AD 1524. All of them reject the Roman Catholic Church, which is the pillar and foundation of the Truth (1 Tim 3:15) and Our Lord's Body, and, thus, reject Our Lord, Her Head (Eph 5:23). Our Lord said, "Whoever is not with Me is against Me, and whoever does not gather with Me scatters (Matt 12:30)." The scattering of protestant churches into numerous denominations is the fulfillment of Our Lord's words, and proves that they work against Our Lord's work of salvation. Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you listens to Me. Whoever rejects you rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40). Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). You do not believe because you are not among My sheep (John 10:26) and I know My sheep (John 10:14)." Our Lord also said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I never knew you. Depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:21-23)." These words of condemnation apply to protestant churches. Open your eyes, brothers and sisters who follow protestant churches without realizing that they are wolves in sheep's clothing! Come quickly to Our Lord's Only Sheepfold, so that you may truly hear His Voice, know and follow Him and be saved (John 10:14-16). May God bless you and lead you to Him. Amen!

[@toenailtom654]

​@hyeminkwun9523 How and or why would anyone follow after catholic teachings. They add and take away from the Bible. They pervert, distort, hide, manipulate,. Their history alone says one should run away from such people. The atrocities they have committed over the years are strictly demonic. Even in modern time the left is the Catholics is aligning with homosexual behavior. They are wrong on so many issues.

[@eisbeinGermany]

so true hey,never thought about it like that,but i still say when u are in the Catholic church and become born again how do u stay there when they do not believe in the working of the Holy Spirit and are not in one accord about the Trinity of God --the Father His son Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that what's the problem and do not believe in water baptism ...and they still believe in mother mary mother of Jesus, nowhere in bible does it say anything about we must pray through her, yes she was Jesus mother,but for a born again child of God Jesus is the center, not his mother

[@hyeminkwun9523]

@@eisbeinGermany You do not understand anything about the Catholic Church. You are lying by saying that the center of the Catholic Church teachings is Mary, Mother of Our Lord. The center of the Catholic Church is God and worshipping Him as taught by Our Lord. Why we pray to Her? Do you ask your friends to pray for you? James 5:16 says, "Pray for one another. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful." Blessed Mother Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, is the most powerful intercessor for us to Our Lord, Her Divine Son. Our prayers will be answered more quickly through Her intercession than otherwise. By the way, 'scripture alone", in which you believe, is a lie from Hell, because nowhere in the Bible it can be found and it is self-contradictory. It was created by Luther to justify his rebellion against the Catholic Church whose Head is Our Lord (Eph 5:23) and deceive ignorant people and lead them away to eternal perdition.

[@isaackorboi4151]

Thank GOD for such a GODLY leader Cllr. Bishop. David Bernard.

[@jessewilson4354]

Dr. Bernard, I love your ways of explaining the reason for so many Denominations. I wrote a book on the same subject and we agree on these issues. I would love to see more videos from you!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@williamstarr2346]

Praise the Lord, !! thanks brother David Barnard for well saying

[@michaelgay6553]

I love to hear this man teach ! He teaches in plan simple English, where most of the population exists. Thank you sir .

[@javierzunigajr9327]

Praise God hallelujah glory be to God our Saviour Jesus Christ great teachings of Bishop David Bernard explain truth Doctrine of God !!!!!!

[@Goonapachamoothoo]

Read Isaia ch 43 v11 who is reel sa viour. Jessus or father.

[@gloriamedina6908]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@ApostolicPreaching4J]

God bless Bro. Bernard!

[@nante295]

Glory to God.God bless.

[@Freddy18w]

Outstanding ! Well done good & faithful servant.

[@josiahren]

Thank you Bro. Bernard.

[@CloD44]

But yet still we’re separated by our human emotions. I wish one day IPUC, IPUL, UPCI and other oneness congregations get together once a year as one , since we all believe the same and teach the same and by doing this it will strengthen the body of Christ and be a blessing to this country and many others.

[@elizabethcastro1888]

It is already happening. We have services with WPF and UPCI .

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Protestant churches did not even exist until Luther rebelled against teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and founded his own church in AD 1524. All of them reject the Roman Catholic Church, which is the pillar and foundation of the Truth (1 Tim 3:15) and Our Lord's Body, and, thus, reject Our Lord, Her Head (Eph 5:23). Our Lord said, "Whoever is not with Me is against Me, and whoever does not gather with Me scatters (Matt 12:30)." The scattering of protestant churches into numerous denominations is the fulfillment of Our Lord's words, and proves that they work against Our Lord's work of salvation. Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you listens to Me. Whoever rejects you rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40). Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). You do not believe because you are not among My sheep (John 10:26) and I know My sheep (John 10:14)." Our Lord also said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I never knew you. Depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:21-23)." These words of condemnation apply to protestant churches. Open your eyes, brothers and sisters who follow protestant churches without realizing that they are wolves in sheep's clothing! Come quickly to Our Lord's Only Sheepfold, so that you may truly hear His Voice, know and follow Him and be saved (John 10:14-16). May God bless you and lead you to Him. Amen!

[@hyeminkwun9523]

@Joe Young After the Great Warning (Rev 1:7) in which God will show everyone the true condition of his soul and the Truth, there will be no reason for protestant churches to exist. Some will repent and convert and come to the True Church, and the others reject God's Warning and will become apostate and followers of the Antichrist. There is not much time left for this supernatural event to take place. Be ready, my brother in Christ!

[@jaykinggilmai6899]

Please what does this initial stands for... "IPUC and IPUL". I'm from PNG UPCI and never heard of any major oneness organisation exist. I'm glad to know that there are some Major Oneness organisation exist.

[@CloD44]

@@jaykinggilmai6899 IPUL ( Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latinoamericana) in English United Latin American Pentecostal Church . IPUC ( Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Colombia) all this denominations are oneness but in Spanish .

[@neilynjohnson4594]

Ty. Awesome teaching! ❤

[@jesuisdavid1]

Great breakdown!

[@dmaharlikanstv]

I'm still need books from Dr.Bernard

[@theodorejohnson1681]

As I always believed...there's only 0ne GOD, One WORD, One translation and One interpretation..GOD is not confused,,man is !!!

[@VictorFelipe82]

Beautiful at 15:52, "Jesus prayed for us [future generations]". God bless.

[@chrisg.3977]

Amazing revelation! Thanks

[@ameliagarcia5060]

Good Topic Thank you God Bless

[@docdee770]

The Bible says that, there is "One Lord, one FAITH- which, in Greek can mean, doctrine, teaching, belief, or Divine truth- especially those of the gospel- and one baptism (Ephesians 4:5), but, because of our constitutional right to freedom of religion, people believe that they have the right to interpret the scriptures as they see fit, leading to the creation of hundreds of Christian denominations that contradict each other and the scriptures. The Bible also states, "that no prophecy (explanation) of scripture (writings of the Bible) is of any PRIVATE INTERPRETATION." (2 Peter 1:20), therefore, all scriptures have INTENDED meaning, so you can't make them say or mean what you wanted them to say or mean. The scriptures are spiritually discerned, or understood, therefore, you must be Holy Ghost Filled in order to understand and explain the scriptures (1 Corinthians 2:14). 2 Timothy 2:15 instructs us to STUDY the scriptures to avoid shaming ourselves when we "divide" (explain) the scriptures. This means you have to do your homework in order to understand and explain the Bible. These verses, along with many, many other verses of scripture, allows us to know that there is a correct way and an incorrect way to study the Bible.

[@apostolicfaithworx6756]

This was a very good answer. 45,000 denominations/organizations generally all fall under the 3 basic forms of Christianity: Roman Catholic/Orthodox, Protestant, and First Century Apostolic/Pentecostal.

[@edna7760]

Which will God save from these 45k? Are Denominations also be written in the book of life?

[@hadleycarr2254]

No denominations are not written in the lambs book of life but individuals born again of water and Spirit who so happen to also be in an organization

[@ddzl6209]

This is the end result fruit of the satanic cult of sola scriptura a man made tradition introduced by a devil possessed man.

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Protestant churches did not even exist until Luther rebelled against teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and founded his own church in AD 1524. All of them reject the Roman Catholic Church, which is the pillar and foundation of the Truth (1 Tim 3:15) and Our Lord's Body, and, thus, reject Our Lord, Her Head (Eph 5:23). Our Lord said, "Whoever is not with Me is against Me, and whoever does not gather with Me scatters (Matt 12:30)." The scattering of protestant churches into numerous denominations is the fulfillment of Our Lord's words, and proves that they work against Our Lord's work of salvation. Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you listens to Me. Whoever rejects you rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40). Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). You do not believe because you are not among My sheep (John 10:26) and I know My sheep (John 10:14)." Our Lord also said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I never knew you. Depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:21-23)." These words of condemnation apply to protestant churches. Open your eyes, brothers and sisters who follow protestant churches without realizing that they are wolves in sheep's clothing! Come quickly to Our Lord's Only Sheepfold, so that you may truly hear His Voice, know and follow Him and be saved (John 10:14-16). May God bless you and lead you to Him. Amen!

[@franknilson180]

@@hyeminkwun9523 Does the bible not say, "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous." 1 Joh 5:1-3. As far as I know, the Catholic church has their own set of commandments which differs from the original KJV. One of the commandments of God;s Commandments namely the 4th one, commands us to keep the Sabbath holy, but somehow the Catholic church changed that to keeping the Sunday holy. Jesus said in Mat_5:18 "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." Who gave the Catholic church the right to change God's Law? O yes, the pope, because he thinks he is god on earth and can change God's Law. So did he change other Laws of God as well. Then there are the false teachings of Purgatory, child baptism, state of the dead, the Trinity teaching, that Mary is the mother of God, forgiving of sins by the bishops, paying for sins to be forgiven even beforehand, praying for the dead etc, Then you have the audacity to say that the Protestants are wolves in sheep clothes. The Protestant churches have also been mislead by the Catholic church's Sunday teaching so much so that most of the believers worldwide believe that Sunday is the day of the Lord. You point one finger at the Protestant churches but there are three fingers pointing to you. I hope your eyes will open before Jesus comes to collect the saved.

[@QuentinDunmore]

It's simple, the failure to Rightly Divide the Book.

[@davidinchcliff4560]

It's because they all use new age bibles. And not king James Bible

[@user-kk2km1xw7f]

The devil is angry at Christians, fulce teachers are in just about every church. Sex ,gossip, pagens pediphiles, those with an outwoud form of religion. The people in each church are as it were are the bosses of a business. And treat it that way. The gospel is used for manipulation not edification or educational if your a pagen they accept you but christions are scorned or mocked/ dissmissed.. Women are not to talk in church but they don't want to be obedient to the word of God. And the men of the churches not standing up and taking their place . Every church I have be to men submit to there wife's not to God. Even on you tube Christian preacher's are corupt and don't keep to the gospel in Australia most churches don't have a preacher especially in the country Aries most travel from church to church the denomination is erelivent. It's crissist time .

[@davedanny9053]

😮😢Satan AGENTS B S CRAP NEWS😅

[@davedanny9053]

SATAN NEWS

[@davedanny9053]

One CHURCH 😅😮

[@eodjdmcars7781]

Bless you sir.

[@marettesimpson9406]

Absolutely powerful teaching!

[@DjNC7]

When he said that the tradition from 20 centuries is broken... in the case of the catholic church if a bishops live a sinful life... The fact that some members of the clergy lead a sinful life does not affect the teaching of the church. The personal sins of the members do not modify the doctrine, dogma, moral or teaching traditions of the Catholic Church. The church is one and that is what Jesus wanted. The devil wants division.

[@HarryJackSpiers]

Because many believers have the "Now for me that means..." mentality. God did not stutter in His spoken Word. It means what it says.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@pattsonmwaala2820]

This question is a good brain storming subject. The answer can be found from understanding Christian Ethics, above all study the Bible serious.

[@zacharaswaby2429]

What a message 😭

[@zacharaswaby2429]

Is there a beanch in Toronto Canada??? 🇨🇦 . I need help

[@nuffsaid8706]

Such a blessed Man of God who has a great way of explaining truth…..God Bless

[@ahler3973]

Gbu Dr

[@davidpacheco846]

When the Bishop said variations from one verse to another, what does it mean for him James 1:17

[@JoseSanchez-qr8ks]

POR FAVOR PONGAN SUBITULOS EN ESPAÑOL. SERA DE GRAN BENDICION

[@user-kk2km1xw7f]

This translator was good I'm Australian and using it helped me know what you were saying do you have it on your side?

[@JoseSanchez-qr8ks]

@@user-kk2km1xw7f saludos desde Ecuador. 🇪🇨 Dios te bendiga.

[@nathanrittenhouse3589]

There one only 1 Church from the beginning of time till man got in the way

[@jovelitoalquiza6946]

Thank you Pastor Bernard!

[@calvinisaacs1388]

It is interesting that he quotes Matt. 28:19 saying Jesus commanded us to make disciple and to baptize them. But he failed to quote the verse fully which says we should baptize in the name of the Father, of the Son and Holy Spirit. I wonder why?

[@user-hl5hc3wg7f]

It shows that some will twist scripture to their own destrucción.

[@calvinisaacs1388]

@@user-hl5hc3wg7f absolutely!

[@kchilz32]

Because it didn’t fit the narrative

[@chrispurvis1719]

Wow very good stuff! And very true!

[@Over-for-now]

There's all these denominations because man in himself is a failure Just put your trust in the Wonderful FINISHED work of our Lord Jesus Christ

[@healinghumanity1782]

“All religions teach that we should love one another; that we should seek out our own shortcomings before we presume to condemn the faults of others; that we must not consider ourselves superior to our neighbors.”

[@samuelguy1838]

The real reason is that they did not allow the Bible to interpret it self and by taking a text out of context. Romans is used to confuse us, because Paul did not tell which law he was referring to. Decalogue, ceremonial law, health laws etc. The ceremonial laws ended at the Cross. Jesus replace the animal sacrifice.

[@papanava1]

Thank you for sharing! can we asume that other denominations are some what like concubines? (Song of Solomon).

[@brexitannia9703]

45,000 different Christian sects WOW. All reading the same book yet all different doctrine.

[@swabantumauwa9235]

Shocking 😢

[@terrylions5507]

Holy is the way Jesus was and God in him is so I am to

[@daviddrysdale8882]

It's called "The Great Apostacy" and it was foretold...

[@arsohsokhlet5862]

Thank you for taking so much effort to clarify the problem.

[@edwardadams7408]

We have so many Christian denominations because Of the misunderstanding of God's word.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@sunnyjohnson992]

The Bible foretold that after the death of the apostles, wrong teachings and unchristian practices would slowly come into the Christian congregation.(Acts 20:29,30) Jesus taught his followers only ONE religion, the true religion! It’s like a road leading to life and “few are the ones finding it.” (Matthew 7:14) God accepts only worship based on his Word of truth. All true worshippers are united in one faith. (Ephesians 4:4,5)

[@theeunuchpreacher3357]

AMEN!!!

[@user-hl5hc3wg7f]

What what must I do to be saved from sin sinner read d the book of Acts the answer is there for all to obey

[@user-es5rz8wv7u]

One God, One Faith, One Baptism. Ephesians 4

[@DannyLoyd]

It also says, "One Spirit, one Lord, one God....one baptism" why does David have two baptism? just a thought

[@user-es5rz8wv7u]

@@DannyLoyd Baptism is for the remission of sin. Maybe David refers to the ordinance of attaining the gift of the Holy Spirit as a form of baptism? Maybe David sought redemption after his continual sinning? Maybe David followed a particular Jewish sect and found the truth? Can't answer this outrightly sorry.

[@twan9348]

2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

[@memtesin5918]

The different denominations reminds me of the Tower of Babel, when the Lord confounded their language. Lord Jesus will fulfill all that was written, and still, people ignore it.

[@arsohsokhlet5862]

Amen including all the doctrines including the Sabbath and dietary laws about clean and unclean to be taught and practice.

[@jaykinggilmai6899]

Sabbath and dietary laws are ceremonial laws... It's done away with the cross

[@arsohsokhlet5862]

Cerimonial sabbath yes but weekly sabbath will continue forever Isaiah 66: 23. Dietery laws too will continue as long as we are living in this sinfull world.

[@umabrijmohun6720]

​​@@arsohsokhlet5862 in heaven there is no night there, no need for sun or moon how will you determine sabbath hours?the sabbath for Christians under the New Covenant is Jesus Heb 4:4-11

[@arsohsokhlet5862]

@@umabrijmohun6720 Thank you for your response. In the new earth Isaiah 66: 22, 23.

[@ApostolicPreaching4J]

We must stay rooted in the apostolic doctrine, not reformation Christianity.

[@boitumelomatsho6874]

I've been asking myself the same question

[@wordkharbudon7343]

Due to different opinions, ideologies, doctrines and even theological philosophies and teachings, Next non submissions to the leadership and so.on so forth.

[@MountCarmel007]

Please watch a powerful message called: "Who changed the Sabbath" by Hope Through Prophecy

[@danilomillendez4343]

Sir, what is 5he name of your church? What is the official bible your church is using? What is the name of the church during ap0stolic time?

[@thomasreang5370]

How can i get the church history book.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@DLynd-xx8hp]

Each country in the World is prepared to fight a war,if so required. While doing so, preparedness is done not to fight a war on land only but in sea and sky so that it can win the war. So also while propagating the Word of God to the World, a need arise to raise soldiers each to fight on land, sea, sky or but with the same target

[@randallsnell5767]

Was the Lutheran church leaving out The Holy Spirit actually a response from the powers and principalities to Mr. Luther opening up the scriptures to public access?

[@kevi504]

Beautifully provocative explanation. (Language is cleared,voice is very attractive,Additing audio is professional and it can be very influential). God bless.🙏 Love from Nagaland, India.

[@edwinbell3255]

Why do you have so many different Christian denominations? The Apostle Paul wrote " The Spirit definitely says that some will fall away from the faith paying attention to the teachings of demons." The Scriptures give many warnings concerning this apostasy from true Christianity.

[@theeunuchpreacher3357]

That is WHY it is wise to follow the example of the EARLY CHURCH....ACTS 2:38

[@edwinbell3255]

@@theeunuchpreacher3357 You're absolutely right but why don't people follow this sound advice?

[@garykingdom20]

Where in the Bible does it say that you must follow the apostolic life to be saved?

[@thomaswilsonrotich6467]

Do you know something concerning churches of Christ and restoration movement? Say something about it.

[@nathanrittenhouse3589]

Because man has got in the way I’ll sum it up quite

[@albertojr.cataluna2008]

Can anybody here help me on how to acquire the books of Dr. David Bernard. I'm in Philippines.

[@APOSTOLICCLIPSVIDS]

Bro. Can i contact you in messenger? I have the resources to Bishop Bernard's books.

[@queniemarie2067]

​@@APOSTOLICCLIPSVIDS brad meron kabang book ni Dr.bernard na church history kung meron mag kano??salamat

[@jonathandevera3641]

@@APOSTOLICCLIPSVIDS bro.anong libro ang mayron at magkano?

[@APOSTOLICCLIPSVIDS]

@@queniemarie2067 ano email mo sis?

[@APOSTOLICCLIPSVIDS]

@@jonathandevera3641 ano email mo bro?

[@ninajensen246]

Amen

[@bretmavrick-ph2ip]

Brother, you know the Truth of the matter,,, without the Leadings and submitting of The Holy Ghost, the Rock of Revelation or revealing of truth from GOD,, People will come up with their own Delusional false doctrine.

[@thomascooper7438]

How do we RIGHTLY. DIVIDE THE. TRUTH

[@theeunuchpreacher3357]

It is obvious (by the why you typed those words, with a period at the end of each of the words), as well as your "DAD" comment, that you are not really wanting to know how to rightly divide the WORD of TRUTH. The WORD of GOD says (out of the MOUTH of JESUS) that out of the ABUNDANCE of the heart, the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34. Then in James 4:10, GOD'S WORD says: "HUMBLE YOURSELVESIN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, AND HE SHALL LIFT YOU UP. May the LORD help you on your journey to know the LORD. Because one day, we're ALL going to meet HIM. Love in CHRIST, Pastor J.W. Brand

[@deanashcraft1631]

Ephesians 4:5; Acts 9. Look into Paul’s life, preaching and who he fellowshiped with Gal. 1:18 ! John 17:17-20 ?

[@davidortega357]

Our church must be pattern after the book of Acts church preach Act's 2 38 Deuteronomy 6 4 the UPCI is the closest denomination to the book of Acts and other Oneness Apostolic denominations PAW AAFJC, WPF TOG

[@lloydgibson]

God said thas I am God and I changed not.another versus said I am the same yesterday to day and forever.

[@nunnathing6084]

👍👍

[@bodavis7180]

I have a question. If Christ said that the gates of hell would not prevail against the church, why do you say restoring the church? It implies that the gates of hell did prevail by corrupting the church with false doctrine. It's the same argument that Mormons and JW make.

[@jackiet5334]

Exactly. I wouldn't trust any man who thinks men can restore the church. Only Jesus can.

[@bodavis7180]

@@jackiet5334 Your response does not make sense when Christ said the gate of hell SHALL NOT prevail against the church. If someone believes in a restoration, they don't believe in Christ’s words. Jesus had nothing to restore because he kept his word.

[@jackiet5334]

Bo Davis: Agree, the true church of Jesus Christ should not need restoration; I guess men who creep into the church unawares can try to do damage. It's been warned about that it would happen. But it's correct, that the Lord won't allow the gates of hell to prevail against His church.

[@guitarpraise6035]

When Jesus said that the gates of Hell would not prevail , that time the church wasn’t established yet. Also church is referring to people the called out one’s (Ekklesia) As you can see when the Apostles died, the believers of Christ did not vanish but instead it grew even more.. So thats why even the gates of Hell would not prevail..

[@guitarpraise6035]

When Jesus said that the gates of Hell would not prevail , that time the church wasn’t established yet. Also church is referring to people the called out one’s (Ekklesia) As you can see when the Apostles died, the believers of Christ did not vanish but instead it grew even more.. So thats why even the gates of Hell would not prevail..

[@glendaduncan7089]

WHY? To Disrupt, Dismantle, Destroy Devide

[@micharlflynn4404]

Wesott and Hort, Darby and Schofield, Russell and Joseph Smith, the Roman Catholic church, the Knostics aka the Alexandria. Church.

[@jcub_bbq]

where does it say call the church pentecostal in the bible?

[@flipflopy8538]

The Bible. Does not call the church pentecostal but it's called pentecostal because the church was born on the day of penecost a Jewish holiday that day they were born of the spirit and 3000 souls were added

[@jcub_bbq]

@@flipflopy8538 sounds like a contradiction. God never thought so highly of an Apostle to name the church Apostolic pentecostal church..... if your pastor is a Reverend then ask him where a man is called Reverend.... one of the titles of God is Reverend Psalm 111:9.... a man shouldn't call himself Reverend. Hope this doesn't sound rude. Trying to make sure I know God's word (The Holy Bible).

[@jeromeron2418]

So many denomination because of money money money The best business in the world A little speech,a sentimental,a comedy that can amazed the audience it's worth money money money No sweat they just give to you That never ask where the money go It was Jesus order to give donation For the church works and to support the needy the less fortunate members of the church

[@kubanchetty2872]

Wonderful However I would like to know I read that William Seymour was a trinitarian ??

[@nlbm]

Yes, he was.

[@kubanchetty2872]

@@nlbm that is very intriguing I am a firm Oneness believer and I believe in Acts 2:38 However I did find it very intriguing to learn that a Trinitarian was a key proponent in the Azusa revival which ‘returned’ the in filling of the Holy Spirit to mankind

[@nlbm]

@@kubanchetty2872 yes, God used William Seymour in a mighty way. After the Azusa saints received the baptism the Lord led them to the truth of baptism in Jesus' name and the Oneness of God. Just as some rejected the baptism of the Spirit, some also rejected the baptism and Oneness message.

[@futurekillerful]

@@kubanchetty2872 same but At the same time I don’t see why a trinitarian believer couldn’t be used for that. The belief in tongues as the initial sign fits in with a trinitarian framework and a oneness framework.

[@cashcreators]

@@nlbm Amen!!

[@jaypatchy3889]

How they will they divide the kitty ?

[@raymondperez1131]

The question shouldn't be why are there so many denomination because people can only guess why..The question is which one is the real truth..If you ask members of each of those religious groups they will say they are the truth..

[@aureliomontederamos8986]

Many religions today because of wrong interpretations out of reading the bible of which the Roman Catholic Church is authorized for its interpretation.

[@violetkumarina3699]

Thessalonians says, there will be a falling away from faith, this began long ago, Catholism, Mormonism, Jehovahs Witnes etc...

[@juliettecumberbatch5672]

In the caribbean we call it the breakaways from chruch they is one truth in Godby the fruit you should know them.

[@richardbruner8386]

Kind of hard to any preacher now, one preacher says your going to hell and pushes it hard if your wearing shorts or short sleeve shirts , others say it’s fine. The Pentecosts of Alexandria even are getting bashed about men having long hair and beards on the platform? Some people say it’s in the Bible Others say it is. Can some one make since for me?

[@bryanrios146]

well in Corinthians it does say it's a shame for a man to have long hair .. now the beards are spoken of in the old testiment . levitacus 19:27 . well the thing about that is it never preaches against beards. but it does say how men should have there beards .. men intodsys time especially who want beards in church aren't following what the Bible sais about beards . they shape them and trim them and have them a certain way. so in that sense it isn't following scripture. now u might say bashing but I don't believe they are bashing .. they have standards on the platform.. following the overseer is biblical . how he is being led by God and what he sees fit for the platform is his right and biblical to do . now can u stop regular members from cutting there hair no.. but peoell in the platform is held at a higher standard. if u want to be on the platform u need to pray and fast .. and talk to the pastor of that church and wait to be recruited when it's God's timing . but saying for instance me . if I said I don't believe a way that the pastor thinks shouldn't be on the platform. and I think it's wrong for him to tell me no . well I'm going against the man of God he placed in my life . and then in that sense I'm going against aceiture and doing it out of rebellion. thats witchcraft . rebellion is witchcraft. according to aceiture and now I'm against God for doing so . but no as far as long hair goes it's def sais its not for God or in a way against God because I will bring shame . I should follow scripture. beards .. are not necessarily against God but how u wear it is talked in the word of God . and most men are far from a biblical beard . and it's become more of a pride or look at me kinda thing . if u look into the root of it ..

[@richardbruner8386]

I’ve seen many things, but I’ve also noticed that many apostolic church’s don’t stand on the same things. They all believe the basic core acts 238 and HolyGhost but some say it’s alright to wear short or long shirts or pants. And others say it’s a sin if your shirt goes psd your elbow

[@richardbruner8386]

@@bryanrios146 now I will say I’m. It talking about plate form standards. I’m talking about it’s been said that you will go to hell for it, but I’ve watched the preachers say it’s a sin if you don’t do this and that but see them at a church gathering playing Secular music. They preach about fellowship and said it’s nowhere in the Bible but have 4-5 services a week that last 4 to 5 hours long and it’s not because there’s a move of god

[@APOSTOLICCLIPSVIDS]

Brother, the Church will never be perfect while here on Earth. But what we must not sway from the fundamental doctrines of the Bible, the Oneness of God, New Birth Experience, etc. - matters that are plain to read from scripture. With regards to beards and shorts and short sleeves shirts, we must cling to the more modest standards. The Bible doesn't really condemn beards for men. Anyways, Bishop Bernard has a podcast about Beards on this channel. You can look it up.

[@cashcreators]

@@richardbruner8386 I agree with you. I do believe that it depends on the Pastor of the church and what he FEELS is the direction to go. Not saying he's wrong-it depends on what he stands for. I've been in VERY strict churches as well as very liberal one's . I feel we should stand for what the Bible teaches and let personal convictions remain personal. I do believe it's NOT a sin to wear short sleeves, although I used to wear them cause we were in a church that taught against it. There's no scripture supporting it-at least not in the NT. Then there's the pagan holidays issues. I've been in churches that were against them and am currently in one who sees nothing wrong with them. I DO wish holiness standards were CRYSTAL CLEAR in the Bible (like the doctrine of salvation is), as this would clear up a lot of confusion with one church against this while another says its ok.

[@judesangma3583]

Tell me which 40 thousand is right??? Just tell me that ...

[@gemmeerobinson1803]

There are really only two Churches that are out. Those who believe in the true Jesus that saves and these who do not. JesUSAves !!!

[@jackiet5334]

If God allowed men to all have different interpretations of scripture, they He allowed it. We can't know why God allows things, and HE is sovereign and is in control. The onus is on men, what is truly in their hearts when they come to the hearing of scripture. How can people have a different interpretation of "love your neighbor as yourself" or "He is not here, for He is risen", or "Jesus wept". It's the many interpretations of christian and church conduct that causes divisions. Once, women could not pastor, now they can? What changed? The Word? NO! What changed was man's interpretation. "Oh, well, this doesn't really mean this, and of course, it could mean something figurative, not literal".................and here we go. Jesus' Word will not change, but men's ears will.

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Protestant churches did not even exist until Luther rebelled against teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and founded his own church in AD 1524. All of them reject the Roman Catholic Church, which is the pillar and foundation of the Truth (1 Tim 3:15) and Our Lord's Body, and, thus, reject Our Lord, Her Head (Eph 5:23). Our Lord said, "Whoever is not with Me is against Me, and whoever does not gather with Me scatters (Matt 12:30)." The scattering of protestant churches into numerous denominations is the fulfillment of Our Lord's words, and proves that they work against Our Lord's work of salvation. Our Lord said, "Whoever listens to you listens to Me. Whoever rejects you rejects Me and rejects the One who sent Me (Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Matt 10:40). Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). You do not believe because you are not among My sheep (John 10:26) and I know My sheep (John 10:14)." Our Lord also said, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I never knew you. Depart from Me, you evil doers (Matt 7:21-23)." These words of condemnation apply to protestant churches. Open your eyes, brothers and sisters who follow protestant churches without realizing that they are wolves in sheep's clothing! Come quickly to Our Lord's Only Sheepfold, so that you may truly hear His Voice, know and follow Him and be saved (John 10:14-16). May God bless you and lead you to Him. Amen!

[@hyeminkwun9523]

God wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the Truth (1 Tim 2:4) and the Church (not Bible) is the pillar and foundation of Truth (1 Tim 3:15). But, since God gave every man free will, He leaves every one free to choose (Sirach 15:14), to believe or not the teachings of His Church instituted for salvation of all until the end of time.

[@franknilson180]

Mankind has been created by Jesus Christ, each one with lots of brainpower. God also gave His Word to mankind and if mankind is earnest about being with God one day, he will make a study of His Word and not depend on some pastor, minister, bishop or pope, for the Truth, as that is where all the confusion starts. Each one of them has his own opinion and ego, and they will stick to it. Some of them preach to gain popularity and others for financial gains and only a few to really teach mankind the real truth. This effort by mankind should not be a once off effort but a life long effort to discern between the false teachings, the lie, and the Truth. God has given each man his own will to decide for himself but God does not allow mankind to have different interpretations , as you have quoted, as there is only one Truth. Sin is all things against God's Will and mankind who ignores God's Law, will die because of it. Mankind cannot go wrong by studying the Word of God and follow what is being taught in His Word. In my humble opinion, mankind should start by reading the New Testament first to find out who Jesus is and what He taught and to realize that He is the Son of God and once they have done that, to read the Old Testament and by doing that, they will discover how every piece of the puzzle fits together to create the perfect picture of who God and Jesus are, and what the Truth is.

[@Goonapachamoothoo]

Did jessus baptised people in his name?I think in the name of his father.

[@josephkirimi5453]

First and foremost the Bible says people will not listen to sound doctrines but will choose to collect for themselves more teachers who will teach them what their ears itch to hear. Secondly the self proclaimed pastors and apostles and the like will start their own churches for their own benefits because of the the money given by the congregation. Thirdly many people have no knowledge of the true church, so each will join where he feels is comfortable and others where they think has good teaching of the word of God according to them. Little do people know that there's only one true church and the rest are denominitions formed by people. The one true church is called the church of God as is called in the Bible. Any other name is is man made.

[@hyeminkwun9523]

"For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. And will indeed turn away their hearing from the Truth, but will be turned unto fables (2 Tim 4:3-4). Do not be deceived, for many will come in My Name saying, 'the time has come.' Do not follow them (Luke 21:8)." Wolves in sheep's clothing (Matt 7:15) abound now! Too many follow them, without knowing the True Faith, and that's why Our Lord said, "When the Son of Man returns, will He find Faith on earth? (Luke 18:8)." Let no one deceive you in vain words (Eph 5:6). "Ever learning and never attaining to the knowledge of Truth. Men corrupted in mind, reprobate, these resist the Truth, concerning the Faith (2 Tim 3:7-8)."

[@gusadlawan9371]

For me if churches are faithful to sctiptures and scriptures alone, then unity is possible even if theres diversity among tgem. It was well said of old in majors unity in minors liberty and in differences charity. To say that the only correct approach is the retoration group is tantamount to saying other groups are wrong, i also find errors in those group who say they are the only true restorers.

[@jamesbrittonsr.7680]

it's very simple to explain, before the father had jesus to leave galilee to start his own ministry, he grew up in church in Nazareth, the same church his mother,natural family attended, in Luke 4th chapter verse 16,the father himself is a witness, to what is being said, Luke was just recording what the father had him to write, Luke was not there, he came later under the ministry of Paul, back to verse 16 the father said, and he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and as his custom was, (what he did, before the father sent him out to start his own ministry, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read, so you can see he was know by the members of that church, at this time he has begun his ministry, but he is back at the church he grew up in, now in verse 17 the father said there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah, and when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, he proceeds to deliver the message, concerning him, and when he finished, he closed the book and gave it to the minister, and the father said all the eyes of them, (church members that he knew were on him, and he told them today this scripture is fulfilled,in your ears, that's why they said is not this Joseph son, because they knew his family, but those same people he grew up around turned on him the father led him out, and his ministry began, the only ministry the father ordained to save mankind, and the reason why there are so many doctrines, because men today, just like the leaders of his day, refuse to preach only the doctrine the father revealed to him to preach, the gospels, matt,mark, Luke,and John, jesus is the founder of the church's of christ, the church he started, and every chosen vessel of his, preach exactly what he preached, Paul said in 1st Corinthians, 1chap,verse 1o,to the church of christ, now l beseech you brethren, by the name of the lord jesus christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that their be no divisions among you, but that ye may be perfectly joined together in one mind and in one judgement.

[@marcusjuliusduplito6423]

denominations doesn"t matter at all,it is each individual's personal conviction and relationship with God and Jesus!..that is why only a few will be saved just like during the days of Noah!..not every one who claims to be a follower of Jesus will be saved..Jesus said,many are called but few are chosen..

[@MikeyTrn-nv2xm]

There are many different denominations why because the devil when into business that why

[@dogguy8603]

Its a simple answer BECAUSE PEOPLE CANT STOP NAILING LETTERS TO CHURCH DOORS

[@anthonysanders7469]

The Purpose of the Church of the Living God The church is not an organization, the church is an anointed organism on a soul saving mission. The church’s purpose is to get us out of sin through preaching. In 1 Corinthians 1:21 Paul said: …it please God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. We have to remember, he said “the foolishness of preaching”, not “the preaching of foolishness”! But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Corinthians 4:1-5 KJV The tragedy in Christendom today is that there is very little true preaching going on. Anytime you don’t hear Jesus in the sermon, you haven’t heard anything. If a preacher doesn’t touch on the cross, repentance or the blood of Jesus what did he really talk about? When solid messages are preached from the Bible. Proper Bible preaching will get you to the Holy Ghost and then get the Holy Ghost in you. St. Luke 24:44-49; Acts 1:8; 2:36-38; 4:10-11; 20:28; Ephesians 4:5; Colossians 3:17 KJV

[@judesangma3583]

Which Bible

[@sonnygram9457]

There can never be one congregation Everyone is counting their own money

[@segtha7389]

yeah