Bible Question:
My question is one that may, to some be considered highly controversial, but I feel led to ask it anyway. why are there so many denominatios in christianity? the problem of differences in opinion have been hapening in churches as far back as even in Paul's time he addresses it in 1 Cor 1:10-17 10"I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11My brothers, some from Chloe's household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12What I mean is this: One of you says, "I follow Paul"; another, "I follow Apollos"; another, "I follow Cephas[a]"; still another, "I follow Christ." 13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into[b] the name of Paul? 14I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. 16(Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power." Not only that but I think Paul was trying to give us an example of the right outlook we should have when he said in 1 Corinthians 2:2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I think we all should only need to agree on one thing, that Jesus Christ died on the cross for us and that if we believe in him we will have enternal life in him. so my question is this why is the body of Christ divided into different denominations? |
Bible Answer: Many people today have often looked at the world that the bible was transcribed in and the world of today as two completely different worlds where the scripture and rules of God must change and adapt to fit the changing world. This is a mistake, for we are the ones who must change and be reborn so we can be closer to God. We are to fit his agenda, and not he, ours. That said, many people believe that as sin becomes more and more common, sin must become more and more accepted. This is wrong. That all said, you must realize that because people believe that the bible and its application in today's world is different, that they are free to serve and worship in the way that best suits them. If an individual finds in a church, worship method, or religion, something they do not like, they move on and find a better one, or, they search for a church/worship method/religion that BEST FITS THEM. This means that religion is becoming less and less powerful, as it is so diverse that people find the one they like the best. Timothy 3:1-5 speaks of the end times and what the majority of people will be like. In verse 5 of the Holman Christian standard Bible, it states "holding to the form of religion but denying its power". The important thing to remember is that worship and religion is not to change for man, but man for God. I hope this helps. |
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