5. Denomination (currency division)

6. Denomination Denominator (divisive number) 14

7. Denomination (currency division) Denominator (divisive number) 14 De-nominate (to “un-name”

8. Denominations in religion: the many churches divided by doctrine and name Theory of denominationalism: That it is acceptable for churches to differentiate in name and doctrine and still be in Christ

9. Christ died for unity Ephesians 2:14-16 John 17:20-23

10. Christ died for unity Paul rebuked the “denominating of the church” I Corinthians 1:10-16

11. Christ died for unity Paul rebuked the “denominating of the church” John rebuked distinctions in doctrine 2 John 7-10

12. Christ died for unity Paul rebuked the “denominating of the church” John rebuked distinctions in doctrine Paul defined the church as singular in doctrine Ephesians 4:3-6

13. We are not in the “Church of Christ” denomination There is a “Church of Christ” denomination Created by institutionalism “Church” schools, organizations, etc Many denominations came from the church Autonomy absolutely prevents denominationalizing

14. 1. Do you think all “churches of Christ” are equal? 2. Do you believe in “church” organizations? 3. Do you believe doctrine comes from the church? 4. Do you separate the Lord from the church?

15. Understand that we are NOT a denomination - Some will claim we are a denomination - There are “Church of Christ” denominations - Because most churches came from us, some things will appear to be similar

16. We are just the Lord’s church -We take His name to signify our identity -We are not by our own determination His; -He has defined who belongs to Him John 10:9-14

17. Many brethren slip into thinking: - The Lord’s church is (like) a denomination - We are more than our membership We need to think carefully: - Speak carefully - Act carefully