Differences In Christian Denominations

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Three of the Five Solas say, “By grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.” This statement reflects the main difference between Christianity, other religions, and cults. In Christianity there are many different denominations. A denomination is a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect (dictionary.com). Every denomination has a different theology. The theology of Christianity separates the two major denominations, contributes to many denominations within the Protestantism belief, and determines the choice of a church. Christianity’s two main groups include Protestantism and Catholicism. Biblical doctrine separates these two denominations. Catholicism teaches that you can only get to Heaven through grace, through works; but as a Christian, I know that it is only grace through faith in the cross that someone can truly be saved. Protestants branched off from Catholicism at the Protestant Reformation with the conviction that only Jesus Christ can pay for sin, and He does it as a gift. Although it came from the same origin, Christian denominations have different views on the Bible. Within the Protestant religion, many denominations have arisen from its roots. These denominations have different views regarding belief on practices, baptism and who …show more content…

Again, it all depends on the theology of the church. Personally, I would not send anyone to a Catholic church, because they add to the Bible. In Revelation 22:18, it says, “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.” On the other hand, a church with a true Biblical theology and believes in grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone; provides a solid church choice. Theology plays a major role in church history, and even current churches because it deciphers between a trustworthy church that shares the true

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