How many “churches” are there?

[dwb001]

According to Revelation there are 7 churches.
But as to why so many denominations... Why do ice cream shops sell more than just vanilla?
Different folks focus on different things as more/less important.

 

[donadams]

According to Revelation there are 7 churches.
But as to why so many denominations... Why do ice cream shops sell more than just vanilla?
Different folks focus on different things as more/less important.

There is only one new covenant church founded by Christ on Peter and the apostles Matt 16:18-19 Jn 20:21-23 eph 4:5 thanks

 

[dwb001]

There is only one new covenant church founded by Christ on Peter and the apostles Matt 16:18-19 Jn 20:21-23 eph 4:5 thanks

And there are 7 in Revelation. thanks.

 

[donadams]

According to Revelation there are 7 churches.
But as to why so many denominations... Why do ice cream shops sell more than just vanilla?
Different folks focus on different things as more/less important.

That’s just a figure of speech
Read each one and you will find “thee church” at a specific location
Jn 16:13 cannot admit of more than one church and scripture admits of no denominations
Only Christ has authority to found a church on Peter and the apostles Matt 16:18-19 eph 2:20 all other are heretical sects the tradition of men
Thanks

 

[dwb001]

That’s just a figure of speech
Read each one and you will find “thee church” at a specific location
Jn 16:13 cannot admit of more than one church and scripture admits of no denominations
Only Christ has authority to found a church on Peter and the apostles Matt 16:18-19 eph 2:20 all other are heretical sects the tradition of men
Thanks

Still 7.

 

[donadams]

Still 7.

There are 7 bodies of Christ?
7 new covenants?
No

 

[dwb001]

There are 7 bodies of Christ?
7 new covenants?
No

Hey... I'm just quoting Revelation here.
And you added on two questions that are not part of the original question.

 

[Randy]

Lots of questions were asked and I assume to define a Church accurately teaching the gospel message. As others have noted Jesus named 7 churches in revelation. As was also noted there is only "one" body of Christ and we know who the head of the body of Christ is. Our Lord Jesus. I don't know how many churches Jesus would name now but He knows and I know Him.

 

[DJT_47]

According to Revelation there are 7 churches.
But as to why so many denominations... Why do ice cream shops sell more than just vanilla?
Different folks focus on different things as more/less important.

There is one body, one church but many congregations or local churches, parts of the overall body of Christ. There are not just the 7 churches as cited in Rev. Look at the various letters and interductory statements, "to the church at---" such as 1Cor 1:2 "to the church of God which is at Corinth", or 2 Cor 1, "to the church of God which is at Corinth", or Gal 1, "unto the churches of Galatia", or some addressed to the saints at the churches as in the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, etc., or 2 Thes 1. etc. Very easy to see there are and were many churches and not just the 7 individual congregations of Revelation.

 

[jeremiah1five]

The Bible tells us that there is only ONE body. Eph 4. And that the body is the church so the Bible tells us that there is only ONE church. So why do I see a different “church” on about every corner in America? Did God start all of these “churches”? He said there was one!
The key is....how can a person identify the one true church of God. The one he built. The one he purchased with his own blood. Ac 20:28. You can identify the church the same way you can identify anything else. By its description. If someone stole your car and you wanted the police to find it they would ask you to describe it. You would then give them the make, model, color, license plate, any stickers or other dents or identifying marks. They then can know EXACTLY what to look for. Why can’t we do the same thing with the church?
Let’s try and start with Origin. Jesus said he would build his church. Mt 16:19.
1. When did Jesus build HIS church? It belongs to him and no one else.
We will look this up in the next post.

One Church but many fellowships.
He began to build it at the time of Moses when the Law was given

 

[Highway54]

The Bible tells us that there is only ONE body. Eph 4. And that the body is the church so the Bible tells us that there is only ONE church. So why do I see a different “church” on about every corner in America? Did God start all of these “churches”? He said there was one!
The key is....how can a person identify the one true church of God. The one he built. The one he purchased with his own blood. Ac 20:28. You can identify the church the same way you can identify anything else. By its description. If someone stole your car and you wanted the police to find it they would ask you to describe it. You would then give them the make, model, color, license plate, any stickers or other dents or identifying marks. They then can know EXACTLY what to look for. Why can’t we do the same thing with the church?
Let’s try and start with Origin. Jesus said he would build his church. Mt 16:19.
1. When did Jesus build HIS church? It belongs to him and no one else.
We will look this up in the next post.

The Bible tells us that there is only ONE body. Eph 4. And that the body is the church so the Bible tells us that there is only ONE church. So why do I see a different “church” on about every corner in America? Did God start all of these “churches”? He said there was one!
The key is....how can a person identify the one true church of God. The one he built. The one he purchased with his own blood. Ac 20:28. You can identify the church the same way you can identify anything else. By its description. If someone stole your car and you wanted the police to find it they would ask you to describe it. You would then give them the make, model, color, license plate, any stickers or other dents or identifying marks. They then can know EXACTLY what to look for. Why can’t we do the same thing with the church?
Let’s try and start with Origin. Jesus said he would build his church. Mt 16:19.
1. When did Jesus build HIS church? It belongs to him and no one else.
We will look this up in the next post.

Only 1 that belongs to God. From the first covenant, He has always had one people. One is either with His people, or not. It is really important to recognize who His people are and go with them. Zech 8:23

The Bible identifies the true faith beyond any doubt

 

[Randy]

Only 1 that belongs to God. From the first covenant, He has always had one people. One is either with His people, or not. It is really important to recognize who His people are and go with them. Zech 8:23

The Bible identifies the true faith beyond any doubt

Yes and the test to see if you are in that true faith.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?

Those that "God" not man states are His children. As is written such praise is from God. To those who received Jesus and believed in Him. God gave that right to be called the children of God.
children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God

If you belong to Christ then you are the "seed" of Abraham and heirs according to the promise.

 

[Highway54]

Yes and the test to see if you are in that true faith.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?

Those that "God" not man states are His children. As is written such praise is from God. To those who received Jesus and believed in Him. God gave that right to be called the children of God.
children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God

If you belong to Christ then you are the "seed" of Abraham and heirs according to the promise.

Of course the biggest identifier is the God in whom you worship and serve wouldn't you say Randy? Jesus Christ set the example and we are to follow his steps to the best of our ability. Which God did he worship and serve, and teach us about?

 

[Randy]

Of course the biggest identifier is the God in whom you worship and serve wouldn't you say Randy? Jesus Christ set the example and we are to follow his steps to the best of our ability. Which God did he worship and serve, and teach us about?

The one who glorifies Him.
It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from him comes to me.

 

[donadams]

What constitutes or what is the requirement of a local church?

 

[Jethro Bodine]

What constitutes or what is the requirement of a local church?

Born again people gathered together constitutes what we call a local church.

 

[Highway54]

The one who glorifies Him.
It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from him comes to me.

(Matthew 4:10) . . .Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’”
(Matthew 22:37, 38) . . .He said to him: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. . .

 

[donadams]

Born again people gathered together constitutes what we call a local church.

Without an apostle?

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Without an apostle?

Under the leadership and guidance of one or more believers with the calling and gift of elder/pastor.

 

[donadams]

Under the leadership and guidance of one or more believers with the calling and gift of elder/pastor.

Only apostles have authority from Christ and only they can send more apostles not some self-appointed preacher with a so called spiritual calling! But ordained bishops and priests. Thanks