Are Denominations Sinful?

Denominate: give a name to (Webster’s Dictionary)

Denomination: a value or size of a series of values or sizes (Webster’s Dictionary)

As applied to the Christian community, denominations are a naming of various groups, or sections.

Are Denominations Sinful?

Division Is Wicked – cf. John 17:20, 21

Organization Is Wrong – Acts 14:23; 1 Peter 5:1, 2

Are Denominations Sinful?

Are Denominations Sinful?

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Local Church

Local Church

Local Church

Local Church

Local Church

Association, Headquarters, Council, General Assembly, etc.

Are Denominations Sinful?

Local ChurchElders,

Deacons, Saints

Christ, the True Head

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Deacons, Saints

Local ChurchElders,

Deacons, Saints

Following Men Is Sinful – 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Appealing Through Carnal Means Is Condemned – cf. John 6:26

Are Denominations Sinful?

Doubting the concept of religion. Skepticism about the existence of truth. Tolerance towards other denominations. Lack of conviction towards truth,

doctrine, and morality.

The Effects Of Denominationalism

Know the truth – John 8:32 Follow Christ, not men – 1 Corinthians

1:10 Become a member of the church – Acts

20:28 Follow God’s word – 1 Peter 4:11

The Plea Of Christ