Arguments from Denominationalists
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1 Cor. 1:10 – all speak same thing
Today we have 100’s of different religious denominations.
“Invisible church”
“Christendom” – denominations
A denomination is not the church of the Bible.
Denominationalism arguments...
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I. Sheep of another Fold
“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” John 10:16John 10:16
Claim that the other fold is all the denominations.
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He is speaking to the JewsOften called a flock
Ezek. 34:17 & Zech. 9:16
Other sheep refers to GentilesHeb. 2:9
Rom. 1:16 Jew – Greek [Gentile]
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II. Vine and the Branches
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5
Claim that the vine represents the church and branches denominations.
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“Denominational Concept”
• Jesus = Vine Churches = Branches
CHRIST
Catholic
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Baptist
Methodist
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Answer
Jesus is the Vine
Christians are the branches
“I am the vine, ye are the branches:”
The individual christians are the branches.
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A vine produces the same fruit.
Foolish to think one vine could produce over 300 different kinds.
Contrary to nature.
Absurd to claim that all different denominations teaching different doctrines are from the same vine.
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III. All Recognize Christ as Head
Claim: Denominationalism represents a multiplicity of religious bodies; but they all recognize just one head, Jesus Christ.
Therefore they exist with divine approval.
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Answer
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts 4:12Acts 4:12
No other name worn by denominations can save !
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Answer“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;” Eph. 4:4 NKJV
Only one body recognized by God
Col. 1:18 – Jesus is the head
Eph. 5:23 – Jesus is the savior
His church not man made churches
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IV. Just Different Brands
The Argument: On ranches cattle are given different brands, but still they are just cattle.
Members of various denominations have different names, but still they are just Christians.
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Answer
Cattle branded differently indicates they have different owners.
Denominations branded differently indicate they have different owners.
Christ purchased usChrist purchased usHe has his brand on us.He has his brand on us.Acts 11:26 “Christians”Acts 11:26 “Christians”
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Answer
No responsible rancher would place different brands on his cattle.
Jesus does not brand his true followers with different religious names.
Those who wear different names are owned by someone other than Christ!
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V. Traveling by Different Roads
Argument:Argument: The sincere, upright members of all the denominations are going to the same heaven, but they are just traveling by different roads.
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In the Bible we find that there is only one way to get to heaven !
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 NKJV
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Jesus is the way to heaven
Only by doing His will can we hope to get to heaven.
Matt. 7:14 - His way is difficult
Few will follow His way.
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VI. Sincerity is all that Matters
Argument: It does not matter what one believes and practices in religion, just as long as he is sincere.
The loyal members of the denominations sincerely believe that they are doing good, and that is all that really counts.
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Answer
Saul was sincere
Acts 26:9 “I thought…”
Acts 23:1 “…I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”
His Sincerity did not make him right!
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Saul was sincere
He was lost and had to obey the gospel
Acts 22:16 - he was told what to do in order to be saved
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You can be sincere and be wrong
Believe electricity is off
Think that food is safe but if it has poison in it you will be hurt.
Sincerely accepting a false doctrine cannot lead to a right relationship with God.
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VII. Can’t all see the Bible Alike
Argument: Denominations exist, with their differences in doctrine and practice, because it is impossible for all people to see the Bible alike.
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Answer
If it is impossible to see the Bible alike then why was the Bible given as a revelation of God’s will?
Eph. 5:17 “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
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Answer
We can understand the Bible.
When we understand the Bible correctly we will understand it alike.
The truth can not be understood in more than one way.
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VIII. Agree in Essential Matters
Argument: It is true that the denominations disagree regarding certain doctrines and practices, but these are unessential matters.
Concerning the essentials, such as belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, acceptance of the moral precepts of the Bible, etc., the denominations are united.
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Answer
There is nothing revealed in the N.T. that is not essential.
2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All Scripture”
Matt. 28:20 “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;”
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Denominations admit they are not following God’s word.
But they claim some of it is non-essential or un-important.
We cannot agree with that !!!
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IX. Denominationalism is againstThe Scriptures
Many people like the idea of denominationalism.
Like having hundreds of groups.
This enables every person to have a religion that is pleasing to him.
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Denominationalism is Anti-ScripturalDenominationalism is Anti-ScripturalContrary to prayer of Jesus John 17Condemned by Paul – 1 Cor. 1:10-13Sign of carnality – 1 Cor. 3:3-4Opposes efforts of Christ – Eph. 2:14-16
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Denominations exist because of division
Denominationalism is harmful to the cause of Christ. - John 17:21
There is no justification for denominationalism to exist.
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Christ Built His Church – It is His Body
Eph. 4:4 “There is one body”
Eph. 1:22-23 “The church, which is his body”
This is the church he promised to build Matt. 16:18
You can be a member of his church and not a member of a denomination.
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To be saved we must be in Christ.
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Gal. 3:27
Are you ready to be baptized?
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Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Evening July 8, 2007