A Study Of Denominations

The world of Christendom is full of different churches and beliefs. Who are all of these groups? Where did they come from? What do they teach? Are they consistent with what God intended through Jesus Christ? A STUDY OF DENOMINATIONS is a handy guide for Christians as they strive to talk to people in their lives about matters of faith. It accomplishes this by exploring the doctrines of various Christian denominations and movements compared with the teachings of the Scriptures. It is divided into four parts: Part I - Discussions of denominations Part II - Various movements within Christianity Part III - Frequently discussed doctrines Part IV - Early movements in Christianity

Do you ever wonder what the difference is between one denomination and another? Why are there so many kinds of Baptist or Presbyterian or Lutheran churches? Where do those names come from, anyway? You can find answers in this concise but comprehensive guide. Learn about the leaders, teachings, and history of most of the church families in America. In addition to membership statistics, you'll find... a brief explanation of how the denomination began a short summary of its teaching on God, the Bible, the church, and other important topics a quick overview of some of its distinctive characteristics Whether you're looking for a new church or enriching your fellowship with believers from other traditions, you'll be much better prepared with this revised and expanded edition of The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations.

This UPDATED ready-to-use 220-slide PowerPoint presentation gives a comparison between 12 different Christian church denominations and their beliefs about God, Jesus, scripture, baptism, "what is the church," salvation, Lord's Supper, and more. From the Catholic Church to Lutheran Churches and Presbyterian Churches, get an in-depth overview of the top 12 Christian denominations. Includes Detailed Overview Comparing 12 Christian Denominations Includes-- When it was founded -- founder, number of members, etc. Scripture -- interpretation, canon, etc. God and Jesus -- who is God? Divinity of Jesus, etc. Salvation -- Christ, grace, etc. After death -- hell, heaven, purgatory, etc. The Church -- role, hierarchy, etc. Rituals & sacraments -- baptism, communion, eucharist, etc. and more! A family tree shows how each denomination began. Trusted information is from official publications and directories of each church denomination. Denominations include: Baptist Churches of Christ Anabaptist Orthodox Presbyterian Anglican Lutheran Congregational Adventist Pentecostal Catholic Methodist Also features: Amish, Quakers, Roman Catholic, Calvinist (Reformed), Calvary Chapel, and more! With more than 220 slides, this presentation is customizable and flexible enough to teach for weeks or in one class. Show all twelve groups at once, or just one. You control the speed, the timing, and the order. See system requirements below. Pamphlet version available for helpful handouts and giveaways. 3 Key Features of the Christian Denomination Comparison PowerPoint Lesson 1. Enjoy Having a Solid Overview of 12 Christian Denominations Easily get an understanding of how each denomination differs, what their origins are, and how their beliefs compare to one another! This Denomination Comparison PowerPoint presentation includes: Easy-to-understand overview of the 12 main church denominations Key information at a glance! This PowerPoint presentation compares 12 denominations in 7 key areas. A family tree that shows how each denomination began Helpful key terms on 13 "Important Words to Know" such as: Apocrypha, Biblia Hebraica, Dead Sea Scrolls, Masoretic Text, Septuagint, and more! 2. Relevant. Easily Compare the Top 12 Christian Denominations Today! From the Catholic Church and the Anglican denomination to Presbyterian and Pentecostal Churches, learn the incredible histories of these denominations and how they came to be. 3. Reproducible Worksheets and Notes to Teach an Incredible Denomination Comparison Presentation Teaching has never been easier. Included in the PowerPoint CD you will find: Handy notes and additional references for teaching and your students An incredible chart of the Old Testament Canon according to denomination Application and quiz questions for discussion, study, and reflection A family tree of denominations A list of need-to-know key terms and definitions like: Apocrypha, Eucharist, Ecumenical, and much more! Give your class or Bible study the tools they need to know on comparing Christian denominations and equip them for a solid lifelong knowledge of Church history! Perfect for individual study, discipleship, small group or Sunday school class, Christian school, homeschoolers, new believer's class, church library, and more!

Long-Awaited Systematic Theology by Well-Known Pastor, Author, and President of the Master's Seminary Doctrine isn't just for theologians—it's important for every Christian because it shows us who God is and how we should live. Systematizing the robust theology that has undergirded John MacArthur's well-known preaching ministry for decades, this overview of basic Christian doctrine covers topics such as God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, and more. Comprehensive in scope yet written to be accessible to the average reader—with non-technical vocabulary, minimal footnotes, and a helpful bibliography—this volume offers Christians a solid foundation for what they believe and why.

Talks briefly about each denomination's history, vital statistics, source of doctrine, view of Christ/way of salvation, and sacraments, including the LCMS response.

This comprehensive guide provides essential historical and contact information on over 800 Protestant and Catholic churches, ecumenical and cooperative associations, and para-church organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

The best-selling Denominations Comparison ebook contains a side-by-side comparison of what 12 Christian denominations believe about God, the Trinity, Jesus, and other spiritual issues. This easy-to-read ebook summarizes the beliefs of the different denominations on key topics and includes a "Family Tree of Denominations" which reveals the roots of today's denominations. Denominations Comparison includes a look at: Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Anabaptist, Congregational, Baptist, Presbyterian, Churches of Christ, Adventist, and Pentecostal churches. Each denomination believes in the deity of Christ and the importance of Scripture, so how are the groups different? The Denominations Comparison shows what denominations have in common as well as where they differ. The Denominations Comparison ebook compares 12 denominations on 11 different topics, such as: •When it was founded and by whom •The number of adherents in 2000 •How Scripture is viewed •Who God is •Who Jesus is •How individuals are saved •What happens after death •The definition of the Church •How each looks at the Sacraments •Other practices and beliefs •The major divisions and trends today. The Denominations Comparison ebook is an excellent source for pastors and teachers who want to present denominational beliefs in a concise and focused manner. The full color ebook organizes the denominations comparisons in the order in which they came to be, first covering the six liturgical denominations followed by the six non-liturgical denominations. The Liturgical Churches compared are: •Catholic •Orthodox •Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) •Anglican (Episcopal Church; Reformed Episcopal Church) •Presbyterian (The Presbyterian Church (USA) or PCUSA; The Presbyterian Church in America or PCA) •Methodist Churches (United Methodists Church; African Methodist Episcopal; Free Methodists) The Non-Liturgical Churches compared are: •Anabaptist (The Mennonite Church; Church of the Brethren; Amish) •Congregational (United Church of Christ: The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches; The Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) •Baptist (Southern Baptists, American Baptists; National Baptists) •Churches of Christ (Christian Church, Disciples of Christ) •Adventist (Seventh-Day Adventist Church, SDA, 7th Day Adventist) •Pentecostal Churches (Assemblies of God; Church of God in Christ) In addition to the side-side comparison of the 12 Christian denominations, the Denominations Comparison ebook contains a list of 42 "Helpful Words to Know" for studying denominational differences. This list defines words such as: Anabaptist, apocrypha, canon, Eucharist, incarnate, pope, predestination, and puritan. The Denominations Comparison ebook also contains several helpful references, such as: •Official web sites for major denominations •General online references •Other web sites for the major traditions. Denominations Comparison also contains a short summary on the following Christian groups, their founders, size, and denominational ties (if applicable): •Calvary Chapel •Christian and Missionary Alliance •Church of God •Church of the Nazarene •Evangelical Covenant Church •Evangelical Free Church of America •International Church of the Foursquare Gospel •Salvation Army •Vineyard Ministries International Topical index: Adventists, African Methodist Episcopal,Anglican,Assemblies of God, Baptists, Calvary Chapel, Catholic Church, Charismatic, Church of Christ, Church of England, Church of God, Congregational Churches, Episcopal Church, Evangelical Church, Foursquare Church, Free Methodists, Holiness Churches, liberal denominations, Lutheran Churches, Methodist Church, Orthodox Church, Pentecostal Church, Presbyterian Church, Quakers, Reformed Church, Roman Catholicism, Salvation Army, Trinity, United Methodist Church, Vineyard Churches, Westminster Confession.

This book deals with the causes that led to the formation of so many denominations. The main reason behind this is the misinterpretation of the word of God. Initial faith was purely Catholic based upon the Church founded by the disciples of Christ, but when it became the Roman Catholic Church, the drawbacks started surfacing in the Church. So the believers thought of other groups and sects ,and they started leaving the Roman Catholic Church and formed other denominations. Behind all this was the human factor of pope at that time. Whatever I got from my study I have tried to write about the different denominations.