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| Random0wl | Dec 15 2013, 03:19 AM Post #1 |
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What is a general description for all(or most) of the major denominations in America? E.g. Baptist, Pentecostal, Lutheran. |
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| S.T.Ranger | Dec 16 2013, 07:38 AM Post #2 |
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Christian. Some might say...apostate. lol It has to be understood that denominational designations can lead to misunderstanding. Many have no clue as to the history or doctrine of their chosen denomination. Some might even leave theirs if they did. We have to approach every individual on an individual basis. If someone says "I am a Baptist" and we assume that means they must believe certain doctrine, then we may end up wasting time trying to minister to them according to the Doctrinal Distinctives of Baptist Theology. The biggest problem being that just because a Church includes "Baptist" in their name...doesn't mean they are in fact Baptists, or that the doctrine they embrace is that of a Baptist. If we gave a test to any given denominational fellowship which focused on the distinctives of that denomination, I would venture a guess that probably at least 75% would fail. Let's face it...most are just not that interested in actually knowing what their faith teaches. Bibles are opened during services, and that's it for most. After many years of that one will begin to learn Doctrinal Distinctives, but it is a slow process, and one that contributes to "Church-Jumping." Let a Pastor make one wrong statement, something which disagrees with the member's own beliefs, and BOOM!...time to find a "prope" fellowship, lol. I know...I have been guilty of that. But, this is my usual spiel, lol. I think we will find sincere born again believers among most fellowships. But there will be a general mix of wheat and tares: some will not know enough to be saved, and on the other hand, in questionable groups, some will not know enough not to be saved. In other words, I think it possible that even in groups we understand to be teaching false doctrine, no matter how sincere the teachers, that there are people who love the Lord and simply want to be in relationship with Him. That is why it is important for us to be ready to give an answer to every man that asks of the hope we have within us. Our focus should be the Gospel Message, which is that Christ died for sinners that they might be reconciled to God through the New Covenant. Why do you ask? God bless. Edited by S.T.Ranger, Dec 16 2013, 07:41 AM.
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