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1 | Non-denominational theology? | Bible general Archive 1 | SSprln | 1749 | ||
I'd like to know a little about Non-denominational theology *in comparison* to Baptist theology. Thanks! | ||||||
2 | Non-denominational theology? | Bible general Archive 1 | Matt | 1750 | ||
"Non-denominational" theology would be as widely varied and difficult to categorize as "denominational" theology. I have been a part of three non-denominational churches and I could not even begin to lay out the differences, many immense, between them. A non-denominational church does not have the heirarchy or top down governance that denominations do. They often work together and join forces in the efforts but are not governed by a head group. I am not sure this answers your question as it is very broad. I know there are some excellent sources available that discuss the different denominational and nondenominational churches. A good place to start would be the Christian Research Institute www.equip.org. I have found their resources to be excellent. God Bless. | ||||||
3 | This is why...? | Bible general Archive 1 | SSprln | 1798 | ||
So I guess the reason they call it "non-denominational" is because they have no standard or set theological teaching? | ||||||
4 | This is why...? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1810 | ||
Dear SSprln, When you say that non-denominational churches have no standard theological teaching, it may or may not be true. They may have a very standard theology, but just prefer not to be bound by a denominational title. Or, they really might have a non-standard, sub-standard, or para-standard theology :-) But when you say they have no set theological teaching, this also may or may not be true. They might have a set theology, but not standard, or, they may have a truly un-set theology, that changes all the time. Is that clear? ;-) Seriously, my friend, non-denominational can mean many things. Sometimes 'independent' is used (or abused). I personally do not believe that Jesus wants denominations, and I am certain that He has no 'favorite.' My church is 'non-denominational' and-or 'independent.' We have no hierachal affiliation to another church, mother church, or denomination. Yet, we have a set (subject to 'adjustment' by the Holy Spirit) theological teaching, which is surprisingly standard. You could say we are a 'hybrid,' but I prefer the word 'distillation.' We want to please our Master, not His minions. Blessings in Christ Jesus. charis |
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