Denominational Distinctives
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Let's present to the best of our abilities the distinctives and certain uniques things abt a particular denomination. U need not come from that denomination to post anything here. A proper research n study will do.
Hope that such a thread will let people understand more abt the various denominations as being diversity in unity and not being a sign of disagreements. -
Reformed Churches
On the essntials of the faith: they agree.
On non-essential distinctives:
1) Calvinistic [five points]
2) Puritanic
3) Some are Baptistic while others are Presbyterian
4) Covenant theology
5) Cessationist [they believe that tougues and other prophetic gifts as ended when the cannon was completed]
6) Church government: to those who are Baptistic, they are Congregationalist. others are presbyterian. i have not yet heard of Reformed churches as episcopalian in thier church government.
Evangelical Churches
on essentials: the same as the Reformed
on non-essentials:
1) Some are Calvinist, some are 4, 3, 2, 1 point Calvinist. others are Arminian
2) Some are Puritanic others are not.
3) Some are Baptistic others are Presbyterian
4) Some are covenant advocates, others are dispensationalist
5) Cessationist with regards to tougues and prophetic gifts.
6) church government: some are episcopalian, others presbyterian, others congregationalist.
But they all believe in:
1) salvation by faith alone
2) bible alone
3) Trinity [included here of course is the belief in the deity of Christ]
there are so many other non-essential distinctives. But remember if they adhere to these essentials they are under one Head Christ:
Mr 9:38 Now John answered Him, saying, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us."
39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.
40 "For he who is not against us is on our side.
In heaven we will have one theology
Some may go far astray from Biblical theology for awhile in the non-essentials but thank God for other brethren in other churches who have been illuminated by the Holy Spirit who came to know right theology, we are corrected. Here we are in the process of uniting our theology, our knowledge of Christ and God. There in heaven we will have unity of THE faith:
Eph 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
13 till we all come to the unity of [b]the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God[/b], to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
Notice in verse 13 it says: THE faith. This refers not to the faith that we placed on Christ for salvation. This refers to the truths about God and and His ways, Christ and His works. In short, this refers to theology. -
thanks Ironside
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Among Christian denominations today, there are two extreme practices; On one end are the Ultra-charismatics who believed in the spoken word of God, i.e. Holy Spirit (ie. God) speaking to them giving them “fresh revelation” everyday, to this everything/anything can be a “sign” from God. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Ultra-conservatives, who believe that God had stop speaking once the Bible is fully cannoised, preferring to find their answers in the Bible (the written Word of God) only.
There was a joke; To hide something from a ultra-charismatic, write it in a book, they wonÂ’t read it. To hide from a ultra-conservative, shout it out loud, they wonÂ’t listen.
I think most mainstream denominations falls somewhere between these 2 extremes leaning towards either side. -
the charismatic churches in singapore refuse to admit they are charismatic. some denomination labels are given by others de.
i spent almost all my life in an anglican school, so ill start with it lor.
imo, angelican is essentially protestant but they also put importance in many stuff from catholic.
i think the description in wikipedia would be more accuate that what i said.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AnglicanIn contrast, the Anglican Communion not only recognizes Roman Catholic ordinations as valid, but, in some churches, invites Roman Catholics and other baptised Christians to share in the Anglican eucharist. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Vatican views Anglicans as "separated brothers and sisters" who are ineligible to receive the Catholic eucharist
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like that is end of spectrum liao? I thought this is the quintessential Protestant.Originally posted by vince69:On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Ultra-conservatives, who believe that God had stop speaking once the Bible is fully cannoised, preferring to find their answers in the Bible (the written Word of God) only. -
What abt charismatic churches?
Originally posted by Ironside:
[b]Reformed Churches
On the essntials of the faith: they agree.
On non-essential distinctives:
1) Calvinistic [five points]
2) Puritanic
3) Some are Baptistic while others are Presbyterian
4) Covenant theology
5) Cessationist [they believe that tougues and other prophetic gifts as ended when the cannon was completed]
6) Church government: to those who are Baptistic, they are Congregationalist. others are presbyterian. i have not yet heard of Reformed churches as episcopalian in thier church government.
Evangelical Churches
on essentials: the same as the Reformed
on non-essentials:
1) Some are Calvinist, some are 4, 3, 2, 1 point Calvinist. others are Arminian
2) Some are Puritanic others are not.
3) Some are Baptistic others are Presbyterian
4) Some are covenant advocates, others are dispensationalist
5) Cessationist with regards to tougues and prophetic gifts.
6) church government: some are episcopalian, others presbyterian, others congregationalist.
But they all believe in:
1) salvation by faith alone
2) bible alone
3) Trinity [included here of course is the belief in the deity of Christ]
there are so many other non-essential distinctives. But remember if they adhere to these essentials they are under one Head Christ:
Mr 9:38 Now John answered Him, saying, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us."
39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.
40 "For he who is not against us is on our side.
In heaven we will have one theology
Some may go far astray from Biblical theology for awhile in the non-essentials but thank God for other brethren in other churches who have been illuminated by the Holy Spirit who came to know right theology, we are corrected. Here we are in the process of uniting our theology, our knowledge of Christ and God. There in heaven we will have unity of THE faith:
Eph 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
13 till we all come to the unity of [b]the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God[/b], to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
Notice in verse 13 it says: THE faith. This refers not to the faith that we placed on Christ for salvation. This refers to the truths about God and and His ways, Christ and His works. In short, this refers to theology.
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u r back!!!
u are not CK aren't u?Originally posted by Repented John 2:What abt charismatic churches? -
Originally posted by Icemoon:like that is end of spectrum liao? I thought this is the quintessential Protestant.
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wat abt methodist?
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A Brief History of Christian Denominations
For the first thousand years of Christian history, there were no "denominations" within the Christian church as there are today.
Various offshoot groups certainly existed, but they were considered "heresies" and not part of the Christian church. Most were small and, until the 16th century, were never very influential. From the beginnings of Christianity through the Middle Ages, there was only one the catholic ("universal" ) church. Basically, if you did not belong to the Church, you were not considered a Christian.
The first division within Christendom came in 1054 with the "Great Schism" between the Western Church and the Eastern Church. From that point forward, there were two large branches of Christianity, which came to be known as the Catholic Church (in the West) and the Orthodox Church (in the East).
The next major division occurred in the 16th century with the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation was famously sparked when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses in 1517, but "Protestantism" as a movement officially began in 1529. That year marked the publication of the Protestation, directed at the imperial government. The authors, German princes who wanted the freedom to choose the faith of their territory, protested that "in matters which concern God's honor and salvation and the eternal life of our souls, everyone must stand and give account before God for himself."
With its emphasis on individual interpretation of scripture and a measure of religious freedom, the Reformation marked not only a break between Protestantism and Catholicism, but the beginning of denominationalism as we know it today. This historical perspective is perhaps the best way to make sense of the initially astounding variety of Christian denominations.
Those who remained within the fold of Roman Catholicism argued that central regulation of doctrine is necessary to prevent confusion and division within the church and corruption of its beliefs. Those who broke from the church, on the other hand, insisted that it was precisely this policy of control that had already led to corruption of the true faith. They demanded that believers be allowed to read the Scriptures for themselves (it was previously available only in Latin) and act in accordance with their conscience. This issue of religious authority continues to be a fundamental difference in perspective between Catholic and Orthodox Christians on one hand, and Protestant Christians on the other.
As the Reformation developed in Germany, various groups in other parts of Europe also began to break away from the Catholic Church. Reformed Christianity developed in Switzerland based on the teachings of Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin. When it spread to Scotland under John Knox, the Reformed faith became Presbyterianism. Switzerland was also the birthplace of the Anabaptists, spiritual ancestors of today's Amish, Mennonites, Quakers, and Baptists. Anglicanism was established in 1534 when England's King Henry VIII broke from the authority of the Pope, and became Episcopalianism in America. Methodism, based on the teachings of John Wesley, also has its roots in Anglicanism.
The articles that follow provide an overview of each of the major Christian denominations that exist today. Each article outlines the history and distinctive beliefs and practices of a particular group and provides links to sites of interest and suggested reading. A discussion of the Christian ecumenical movement (which seeks to create unity among the various denominations) will be also be added at a future date. -
What is Restorationism? another name for Fundie? -
I can show the similaritiesOriginally posted by NT2:Let's present to the best of our abilities the distinctives and certain uniques things abt a particular denomination. U need not come from that denomination to post anything here. A proper research n study will do.
Hope that such a thread will let people understand more abt the various denominations as being diversity in unity and not being a sign of disagreements.
Protestanism and Catholicism
All believe in God
All believe Christ is the saviour
All believe that Christ was crucified , died and was resurrected
and he will return again.
All believe in the Holy trinity - Our Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit
All use the bible ( just that Anglicans and Catholics have the apocrypha)
All say our father the same way
Just differences between doctrines . -
Dun think so. Think it is cultish.Originally posted by Honeybunz:
What is Restorationism? another name for Fundie?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restorationism
Mormons one of them. -
Actually both are much more alike than they think, for did not Solomon say that there is nothing new under the sun in Eccelsiastes? So what ever revelation that Yahweh would have given would be something He already said in the bible for Yahweh is the same yesterday, today and forever.Originally posted by vince69:Among Christian denominations today, there are two extreme practices; On one end are the Ultra-charismatics who believed in the spoken word of God, i.e. Holy Spirit (ie. God) speaking to them giving them “fresh revelation” everyday, to this everything/anything can be a “sign” from God. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Ultra-conservatives, who believe that God had stop speaking once the Bible is fully cannoised, preferring to find their answers in the Bible (the written Word of God) only.
And to the ultra conservatives, if the seek the answers in the bible is that then not Yahweh speaking to them a fresh everyday?
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
also
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. -
someone post something about methodist leh.
Unker CE?
Actually what are methodists famous for? -
No, Protestant Our Father is based on a different translation.Originally posted by fymk:All say our father the same way
I hear from some jokers who say that we should not pray Our Father, because it is vain repetition. Marvellous. -
the problem arise when the former would refer to the latter as a dead church and the latter refer to the former as demon processed.Originally posted by breytonhartge:Actually both are much more alike than they think, for did not Solomon say that there is nothing new under the sun in Eccelsiastes? So what ever revelation that Yahweh would have given would be something He already said in the bible for Yahweh is the same yesterday, today and forever.
And to the ultra conservatives, if the seek the answers in the bible is that then not Yahweh speaking to them a fresh everyday?
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
also
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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I just LOVE anglican. Formed by a King who wanted a divorce but wasn't granted the permission to do so by the pope. What better way to get a divorce than to form yr own Church with you as the head of it?Originally posted by Ito_^:the charismatic churches in singapore refuse to admit they are charismatic. some denomination labels are given by others de.
i spent almost all my life in an anglican school, so ill start with it lor.
imo, angelican is essentially protestant but they also put importance in many stuff from catholic.
i think the description in wikipedia would be more accuate that what i said.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican -
methodists - Mr John Wesley.Originally posted by Icemoon:someone post something about methodist leh.
Unker CE?
Actually what are methodists famous for?
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Originally posted by M©+square:
I only know these things about the Wesley brothers:
[b]methodists - Mr John Wesley. [/b]
1. mesmerising preaching
2. good composer
3. arminist -
Now you know the 4th.Originally posted by Icemoon:I only know these things about the Wesley brothers:
1. mesmerising preaching
2. good composer
3. arminist -
If i am not wrong Wesleyan Arminist is different from Arminist right?Originally posted by M©+square:Now you know the 4th. -
Fusion. But considered Arminist liao.Originally posted by laoda99:If i am not wrong Wesleyan Arminist is different from Arminist right?
since partial calvinist considered calvinist.
Didn't study about Wesleyan's doctrines.
Not my forte la...
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