Church in the New Testament means a group of people, a congregation, an assembly of believers.
It can mean all Christians alive or Christians in a local area.
Church buildings were unknown until the late 2nd century
Yes, "Salvation" should be capitalized when referring to it as a specific concept or belief within a religious context, such as salvation in Christianity.
The term "church" is mainly used within Christianity.
The split within Christianity in the eleventh century resulted in the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church
Yes, the Church of God is considered a denomination within Christianity.
Eastern Christianity and Western Christianity differ in their theological beliefs, church structure, liturgical practices, and cultural influences. Eastern Christianity, represented by the Eastern Orthodox Church, emphasizes mysticism, iconography, and the importance of tradition. Western Christianity, represented by the Roman Catholic Church and Protestant denominations, places more emphasis on the authority of the Pope, the concept of original sin, and the role of individual faith. These differences have led to distinct practices and beliefs within each tradition.
Roman Catholicism. .................................... Christianity is the religion. Roman Catholicism is one church or major division within Christianity. The Protestant Church and Orthodox Church are other major divisions.
The council of bishops that served as a church court is known as the "Synod." In the context of early Christianity, synods were gatherings of bishops and church leaders that made decisions on theological disputes, doctrinal issues, and church governance. They played a crucial role in maintaining church discipline and addressing disputes within the church.
Christianity within the Church of England is still the largest. Sometimes called the Anglican Church.
No. Jesus refers to His Church as 'The Church of God' about a dozen times. Baptists are a sect within the Protestant denomination of Christianity today.
The concept of Mary as the coredemptrix is not an official doctrine of the Catholic Church and is not widely accepted among Catholics.
Excommunication, as a formal practice within the Christian Church, began in the early centuries of Christianity, with its roots traceable to the teachings of Jesus and the apostolic community. The term itself gained prominence in the 4th century, particularly within the context of the developing structures of the Church and its authority. Throughout the Middle Ages, excommunication became more systematically applied as a means of enforcing church discipline and doctrine.
A church denomination is an identifiable religious body operating under a common name, structure, and doctrine within the main body of Christianity.