Bible Question: I know what the bible says about salvation, but not all denominations teach the same. Some believe that you must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ plus this or that. I want to know what each denomination believes. |
Bible Answer: DIM, what your asking is quite a job and something not easily answered here. There is a new book brought out by Abingdon Press titled ‘Handbook of Denominations in the United States’ the 11 th edition. ISBN number 0-687-06983-1. It is approximately 396 pages in length and details each denomination first by grouping Adventist, Baptist, Brethren, Catholic, Christian Churches and etc. Then it breaks down any outstanding characteristics for individual denominations with in each group such as American Baptist, General Baptist, Missionary Baptist, National Baptists, Primitive Baptist, Southern Baptist and etc. I think what you will find is the biggest difference is government types, Congregational, Presbyter, and etc. The next biggest difference is methodology of church ordinances, such as methods of baptism, gifts of the spirit, communion, clergy requirements, etc. The last and probably the hardest to understand is denominational splits that occurred over leadership and political power struggles. Get the book you will find all the information you need in a quick yet complete reference source. Sorry I do not have the time or desire to input the a thumbnail of the differences for you. |