The End of Denominations?

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Why we need to stop dividing the Church.

Tyler Edwards

8/6/13

 

"What denomination are you?"

 

When we tell people we are Christians, we tend to get asked this question. A lot. It makes sense. With all the different denominations out there, saying youre a Christian is pretty vague.

 

Our denominational affiliation tells people, at least in part, what type of Christian we are. Do we like to chant in a spiritual tongue or play with poisonous snakes? Do we sit, stand and kneel in an elaborate service while a man in a robe speaks in Latin? Do we sprinkle or dunk? How we feel about instruments, Mary, the structure of worship and numerous other religious activities can all be communicated by our denomination. There is even a non-denominational denomination. We, as Christians, have fragmented the Church so much that there is a division that says, We are against divisions in the Church.

 

(Snip)

 

There wont be denominations in heaven, so why do we make a big deal out of them on earth? The Church is not about how we interpret the Biblethats not to say sound theology isnt important, but our understanding is not the primary focus. The Church is about Jesus. It is ever, only, always about Jesus. Rather than distracting ourselves (and everyone else) with all the different types of churches, we should be showing people what the Church is about: the love of Jesus.

 

It's time for the Church to get back on mission. The final command Jesus gave was not get every nuance of theology right, it was go, make disciples of all nations. We serve the same God, are saved by the same Christ, and were given the same Commission. Instead of focusing on our differences, we should focus on the One who makes us the same.

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Always gets a laugh from me.

 

 

As to the question, Why so many denomination? Because we are all different.