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Which denomination do you belong to and why? Or what you believe is the meaning of Church?
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Edward
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I don't know what denomination I am. I don't pay much attention to denominations but rather, are they teaching grace through faith? Does the name Jesus Christ come forth from them?
I think that denomination is sorta like race. There is no such thing as race. There is different cultures though. But if I had to put a label on it, I'm pretty conservative and Jesus/grace/faith so maybe protestant? Baptist? I dunno.
It's true that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit so we are the church, however, Where two or more are gathered in my name there I am in their midst, so Corporate fellowship is a necessity and a wise thing to do. Corporate worship, corporate fasting, corporate prayer, is a powerful tool which all must be received in heaven as...louder than from any one person at a time, which has to be better.
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
I think that denomination is sorta like race. There is no such thing as race. There is different cultures though. But if I had to put a label on it, I'm pretty conservative and Jesus/grace/faith so maybe protestant? Baptist? I dunno.
It's true that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit so we are the church, however, Where two or more are gathered in my name there I am in their midst, so Corporate fellowship is a necessity and a wise thing to do. Corporate worship, corporate fasting, corporate prayer, is a powerful tool which all must be received in heaven as...louder than from any one person at a time, which has to be better.
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
I attend a non denominational church because I agree with the theology taught there and the people there like me. I also like them.
Church has two meanings, it is both the building and the organisation .
It is also the whole company of Christians living and in glory.
I attend a baptist church, but I consider myself non-denominational
I worship and fellowship with people who consider it important to know the word of God. I've had many years experience with those who don't think knowing God's word is important, and it was very frustrating, much like contending with secular culture. But in this church, at least we mostly have a single agenda, and it helps a lot with friendliness, as well as it being in harmony with my heart's desire.
Church is the people, since it is in believers that the Holy Spirit lives. Anywhere people are fellowshipping around the name of Christ, that is the church. Sunday meeting is the church, after-church lunch with Christians is the church, this forum is the church. Every Christian is a church member on a mission in the world to display the light of Christ everywhere they go.
TD
Church is the people, since it is in believers that the Holy Spirit lives. Anywhere people are fellowshipping around the name of Christ, that is the church. Sunday meeting is the church, after-church lunch with Christians is the church, this forum is the church. Every Christian is a church member on a mission in the world to display the light of Christ everywhere they go.
TD
I don’t identify myself as being affiliated with any particular denomination. My identity is being God’s son through Jesus Christ.
The Church is universal body of Christ; people who are are in Christ and thereby joined to Him and are one spirit with Him.
Whether we gather in buildings or houses or in caves we are the Church of the living God, the Ecclesia, the holy nation of God.
We are a royal priesthood.
We are His temple; His dwelling place; His bride.
JLB
I'm non sola scriptura but I am also against sole authority of the Catholic Church.
You can call me Catholic if you like as I don't agree with the Protestant saved paradigm. Catholicism overall ,ticks more boxes than Bible based denominations. I like the broad umbrella of Catholicism. The monastic tradition is especially intriguing.
You can call me Catholic if you like as I don't agree with the Protestant saved paradigm. Catholicism overall ,ticks more boxes than Bible based denominations. I like the broad umbrella of Catholicism. The monastic tradition is especially intriguing.
Papa Zoom
CF Ambassador
Baptist here. Why? I visited once and like the preaching and the worship. They are actively involved in community. Not a perfect place but what family is perfect? They preach the Word. And they disciple the Body. But I'm open to any church (small c) that preaches the Word faithfully.
We are the Church.
We are the Church.
LovethroughDove
Member
I'm not affiliated with any denomination. I had a supernatural experience with God and then I read the New Testament once and it is in my spirit.
Church not being a building would look like this:
United in Christ.
Love Jesus and others
Building each other up in faith
Warning people about hell and the devil
Doing God's will
Calling people out of the world
We would be the ones to lay down our lives
Not afraid of death
Love does no harm
Leaders of the "church" would be united in one voice.
Denominations now would have to repent and come together.
Edit: Read your Bible, that is big
Church not being a building would look like this:
United in Christ.
Love Jesus and others
Building each other up in faith
Warning people about hell and the devil
Doing God's will
Calling people out of the world
We would be the ones to lay down our lives
Not afraid of death
Love does no harm
Leaders of the "church" would be united in one voice.
Denominations now would have to repent and come together.
Edit: Read your Bible, that is big
Tessa
Member
I don't belong to a church
The Church is The Body of Christ. If you have accepted Jrsus as your Saviour, confessed to God your sins, repented of your sins and are following Jesus and keeping His commandments, and believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God you are part of His Chutch..
I am thinking of going to The Church of Christ. They seem to be living their faith.
The Church is The Body of Christ. If you have accepted Jrsus as your Saviour, confessed to God your sins, repented of your sins and are following Jesus and keeping His commandments, and believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God you are part of His Chutch..
I am thinking of going to The Church of Christ. They seem to be living their faith.
ordained by general baptist. but my preference is non denom. when it all boils down to the denom name will not get you to heaven
Interesting that few people like to to be named as part of a denomination. Sounds awfully lonely out there. Not belonging to any Christian tribe.
Mungo
Member
I'm Catholic but is that a denomination?
It depends on your definition.
Here is a definition from a Catholic Dictionary:
A legally distinct group of believers, especially among Protestants. Different denominations exist within a single Protestant tradition, e.g., Lutheran. They are not necessarily different, though they generally are, in their faith, worship, and form of church government.
So on that definition there are many Lutheran denominations within Lutheranism,
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lutheran_denominations.
The Catholic Church has 24 different liturgical rites which some might regard as denominations but I doubt the Catholic Church would accept that as all the different rites all believe the same doctrines and the Pope is head over all.
It depends on your definition.
Here is a definition from a Catholic Dictionary:
A legally distinct group of believers, especially among Protestants. Different denominations exist within a single Protestant tradition, e.g., Lutheran. They are not necessarily different, though they generally are, in their faith, worship, and form of church government.
So on that definition there are many Lutheran denominations within Lutheranism,
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lutheran_denominations.
The Catholic Church has 24 different liturgical rites which some might regard as denominations but I doubt the Catholic Church would accept that as all the different rites all believe the same doctrines and the Pope is head over all.
I cannot identify with any denomination. I have attended several of the years - Catholic, Baptist, Anglican, United Reforms, Pentecostal, and Evangelical. I probably have forgotten to name one or two. The experience broadened my mind. I came to realize that God is not interested in which denomination we attended. He is interested in the Body of Christ, regardless of where we worship.
Episcopius
Member
Methodist here, but I have not gone for months due to corona. I identify more with Wesleyan/Arminian theology more so than the corporation of United Methodist Church. I am an online Christian, here and WorthyChristians.com. I have also gone to Baptist, Episcopalian, Unity and non-denominational.
I've attended many different denominations and non-denominations throughout the years, but can only identify myself as a blood bought Child of the most High God through faith that is Christ Jesus who gave His life for me so I can now have eternal life with Him. I attend no four walled church since the last one had to unfortunately close it's doors. Long sad story. I miss it there. I consider CF as my church family as we are one body in Christ with He being the head of the body as explained in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
In the last nine years of being a member here I have matured more in the word of God by the Holy Spirit teaching me directly or working through others to teach me. I am more challenged by others to dig deeper in the word then I have ever done sitting in any pew. I love the fellowship here as we are told to not forsake the assembling and here we are assembled by the word of God as we share with each other in what and how we believe those things to be truth. I can share the word of God with each other and I do not feel like a number and don't have to try to fit in, but being part of the greater picture of God's pure love as others accept me for who I am and not what they want to form me into. God is good and no one can confine Him in a box.
In the last nine years of being a member here I have matured more in the word of God by the Holy Spirit teaching me directly or working through others to teach me. I am more challenged by others to dig deeper in the word then I have ever done sitting in any pew. I love the fellowship here as we are told to not forsake the assembling and here we are assembled by the word of God as we share with each other in what and how we believe those things to be truth. I can share the word of God with each other and I do not feel like a number and don't have to try to fit in, but being part of the greater picture of God's pure love as others accept me for who I am and not what they want to form me into. God is good and no one can confine Him in a box.
One dictionary defines:
a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization.
Denomination to me sounds like division.
Dividing what was meant to be one group in to several groups.
I don't know of any place in the Bible that support the division of the church.
Au contraire!
But I know there are many sincere and great people in most denominations. And the same goes with religion I think.
Like many others say: the true church are the true believers.
a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization.
Denomination to me sounds like division.
Dividing what was meant to be one group in to several groups.
I don't know of any place in the Bible that support the division of the church.
Au contraire!
But I know there are many sincere and great people in most denominations. And the same goes with religion I think.
Like many others say: the true church are the true believers.
Luminous_Rose
CF Ambassador
My answer is a bit complicated. You see, I am at a Church of Christ church currently. So, I suppose that most would say, "You're Church of Christ." The church I go to will refute against anyone that says are not non-denominational, but I know that's not true. I consider myself non-denominational because I don't want to be the type of Church of Christ they are. I honestly prefer non-denominational churches when I can find a good one (all the ones I've thoroughly enjoyed aren't even within 100 miles of here, sadly).
All-in-all, I suppose the denomination label isn't what matters and it isn't what God is looking for. What God is looking at is what is in our hearts, our minds, our souls. He cares about you and me no matter what our denomination is. The Church is not the building we go to each week, but rather the people that are in it. The wonderful souls that God has brought together to use their different gifts to serve Him! If our church was burned down by tomorrow, it would surely be a shame and feel unfair, but it wouldn't erase the people that normally go there. A building can be replaced. A building can have a great spiritual significance attached. People can't be replaced and we have our souls to account for.
All-in-all, I suppose the denomination label isn't what matters and it isn't what God is looking for. What God is looking at is what is in our hearts, our minds, our souls. He cares about you and me no matter what our denomination is. The Church is not the building we go to each week, but rather the people that are in it. The wonderful souls that God has brought together to use their different gifts to serve Him! If our church was burned down by tomorrow, it would surely be a shame and feel unfair, but it wouldn't erase the people that normally go there. A building can be replaced. A building can have a great spiritual significance attached. People can't be replaced and we have our souls to account for.