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What are the differences in Christian denominations and if they all believe in Jesus Christ why are they so different?
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∙ 13y ago
As of 2012, there are about 45,000 Christian denominations in the world. That is a great deal too many to list, but for the sake of the question at hand, the attempt will be made to bring up one of the most common differences: Salvation. Oneness Pentecostals generally believe that it is granted through faith alone, but that water and spiritual baptism are both integral parts of that faith. Lutherans believe that salvation is given through faith alone, without the requirement of baptism that Oneness Pentecostals teach; however, they also teach predestination, saying that Christ died for a select group of people throughout history and they alone will come to salvation. Methodists, while believing in salvation through faith, teach that Christ died for all of humanity, and not a select few. Mennonites also believe in salvation through faith, but view baptism to be three-fold: Water, Spirit and self-denial. Finally, Roman Catholics believe that salvation comes through baptism, can be lost by committing mortal sins, and that it can be regained through acts of penance- In short, salvation comes through the combination of faith and works.
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Why do different Christian denominations believe different things about communion?
Some demoninations believe that the bread and wine of Jesus actually were from the body and blood of Jesus. Other demoninations believe that it is just a representation of blood and body, and it was just bread and wine. There are other differences I can't name off-hand.
Do Australia Christians believe in the trinity?
Different Christian denominations have different beliefs in the nature of Jesus. As there are a number of these different Christian churches active in Australia, there is no consensus among Aussie worshipers.
Which Christian denominations believe that euthanasia is wrong?
All of them
What are the Christian denominations that don't believe in Jesus Divinity?
Unitarians, Jehovah Witnesses, and Mormons don't believe in the Trinity.
What is the Christianity belief afthe death?
Different Christian denominations have different beliefs in this respect. But in general, the do believe in some kind of afterlife, either in heaven or hell right when you die, or returning back to life right here on Earth, on Resurrection day, which seems to be related with the Second Coming of Jesus. Probably if you look around (with different Christian denominations), you will find yet other variations.
How did the reformation lead a new Christian denominations?
Protestantism, Lutheranism, Basic Christian Relgions. I believe presbyterian. not quite sure.
What do all types of Christianity have in common?
Almost nothing if you examine the beliefs carefully. Unless you take the fact that most feel that they along have all the answers correct, the differences include:They interpret and believe in different aspects of the Biblical teaching to their own sects preferencesThet have different criteria for entry into heaven or condemnation to HellEven the belief in the Christian Jesus is not a universal concept. Some Christian groups believe in a singular godhead, others in a Trinity.
Do angels protect humans?
Many christian denominations believe that every human (or at least every christian human) has been assigned a guardian angel to protect them.
The differences between greek philosophy and the christian faith?
Greek philosophy is not necessarily Christian. To be a Christian, you believe that Jesus is the savior of humanity.
Do all Christian denominations believe in equality?
Christian denominations generally take their lead on the matter from Christ's teachings and believe in the equality of all humans. They recognize that humans are equal but fill different roles.
Which Christian denomination is a spirit-oriented movement?
Pentecostal Christians are very spirit-oriented although many Christian denominations call on the Holy Spirit and believe that it dwells in each believer. Pentecostalism is not a denomination though. Rather it is a movement with in many denominations.
Who are not Catholic?
Those can be:* People who are believers in other Christian denominations. Most of them are known by the generic term "protestant denominations". * People who believe in non-Christian religions, including Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Bahá'í Faith, and others. * Non-religious people; this includes people who don't believe in God at all (atheists), and people who believe God can't be proven or disproven (agnostics).
