In Christianity there are many different churches, because each church believes it is teaching Jesus' message most completely. However, in spite of each church's efforts, no church yet has completely, successfully taught Jesus' message without tainting it by their own faults, ego, and biases.
I am not alone in believing that for a person -- or a church -- to completely live Jesus' message they MUST embrace the Beatitudes (Matthew 5;3-12) without reservation. To do so would be to transform the world, as Jesus intended.
The church teaches the core messages of Jesus Christ as found in The Bible, focusing on love, forgiveness, compassion, and salvation. Different denominations may emphasize certain teachings or interpretations more than others.
The great and abominable church spoken of by Nephi in the Book of Mormon is generally understood to refer to apostate or corrupt religious institutions that oppose the teachings of Jesus Christ. It symbolizes those who lead people away from the truth and righteousness.
The mission statement of the United Methodist Church (UMC) is "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." This reflects the church's commitment to spreading the teachings of Jesus and fostering positive change in society.
The church is uniquely identified with Jesus Christ, so much so that the epistles call the church "the body of Christ."The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.1 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV)Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.1 Corinthians 12:27 (NIV)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses the acronym LDS.
The main theme of the New Testament is the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the establishment of Christianity as a result of his ministry. It emphasizes the concepts of salvation, redemption, love, and forgiveness through faith in Jesus.
The teachings of Jesus ARE Christ's message because he was Jesus Christ. Christ and Jesus are the same person.
Restored Church of Jesus Christ was created in 1980.
Are you asking about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or the Church of Jesus Christ? The Church of Jesus Christ is another name for Christianity, and was obviously founded by Jesus Christ. There may of course be individual Christian churches with the name "The Church of Jesus Christ", which were probably started by the pastors or parishoners. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination, it is founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ but was started by Joseph Smith.
Not directly. The Catholic Church teaches the world the Good News of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ. Her official language is Latin, and many of her schools teach it, but the Church officially teaches prayer and the Gospel, not languages.
The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus' father is God. That is why the Church teaches that Jesus is the Son of God. Joseph was Jesus' step-dad.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the correct name for the Mormon church) teaches first and foremost that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer, and that through faith in Christ and obedience to His commandments, we can live again in the presence of God after death. All other church doctrine supports that primary teaching. You can read about church doctrine by following the related links, below.
Church of Jesus Christ - Drewite - was created in 1965.
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ was created in 1933.
Church of Jesus Christ - Toneyite - was created in 1980.
Holy Church of Jesus Christ was created in 1964.
Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar was created in 1968.
Church of Jesus Christ - Cutlerite - was created in 1853.