2. Denominations are found in most cities in the United States
Extra-biblical origins
Inherently divided from others
Claim to be “part” of the universal church

3. Denominations lead men away from Christ
Not authorized, Mt. 28:18; Lk. 6:46
Must resist, Gal. 1:8, 9; Mt. 15:13, 14

4. Denominations
History
Doctrines

5. NT: One church – many congregations Mt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:4
Denominations
Common History
NT: One church – many congregations
Mt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:4
Corinth, 1 Cor. 1:2
Philippi, Phil. 1:1
Thessalonica, 1 Thes. 1:1
Galatia, Gal. 1:2

6. Roman Catholicism Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
Bishops
over
Elders
Contra
Titus 1:5-7
Roman Catholicism

7. Roman Catholicism Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
City
Bishops
Roman Catholicism
Country
Bishops
Country
Bishops

8. Roman Catholicism Bishop Of Rome Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
A.D.
Bishop Of
Rome
Roman Catholicism

9. Roman Catholicism Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
Denominations have their roots in the reformation movement
Roman Catholicism

10. Error Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
Lutheran 1517
Presbyterian 1533
Error
Episcopal

11. Error Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
Baptist 1607
Methodist 1729
Error
Mormons 1830

12. Error Denominations Common History
After death of apostles, error spread rapidly
Truth
Adventist 1843
Watchtower Society 1872
Error
Pentecostal 1899

13. Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down
“Men are children of wrath by nature”
Eph. 2:1-3
Homosexuality is against nature,
Rom. 1:26
“Sin-nature” is acquired by habit

14. Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down
“David was born in sin”, Psa. 51:5
David was born in Israel
David was born in a sinful world
Does NOT say David was born guilty of sin

15. Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Inherited sin: Adam’s sin was passed down
“Men go astray from birth”, Psa. 58:3
Lie from the womb literally?
Hyperbole
They GO astray, not born astray

16. Faith only: Faith alone saves
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Faith only: Faith alone saves
“Jn. 3:16 gives faith as the only condition”
Context, Jn. 3:3-5
Biblical faith is obedient faith, 3:36 NASB
Salvation comes by Grace,
But not Grace Alone, 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph. 2:8

17. Faith only: Faith alone saves
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Faith only: Faith alone saves
“If anything other than faith is required,
man is working to earn his salvation”
Faith is a work, Jn. 6:28, 29
Faith works in love, Gal. 5:6
Obedience is required, 1 Pet. 1:22; Phil. 2:12; Heb. 5:9; Rom. 6:16
Which command of God can I disobey and still go to heaven?

18. Faith only: Faith alone saves
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Faith only: Faith alone saves
“Calling on the name of the Lord
is all one must do to be saved,”
Acts 2:21
Peter defined it, Acts 2:22-38
Calling on the name of the Lord,
Rom. 10:9-13; Acts 22:16

19. Once saved always saved
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Once saved always saved
“Jesus said His sheep shall never perish,” Jn. 10:28
Must hear & follow Him, Jn. 10:27, 28
Men can stop hearing, 2 Tim. 4:3, 4
Men can stop following, Jn. 6:66

20. Once saved always saved
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Once saved always saved
“Nothing can separate us from Christ,” Rom. 8:31-39
Context: things external to the Christian
Men can be severed from Christ,
Gal. 5:4

21. practice of righteousness
Denominations
Common Doctrine
Once saved always saved
“One born of God cannot sin,” 1 Jn. 3:9
Contrast:
practice of righteousness
VS.
practice of sin
Christians do sin, 1 Jn. 1:8-10
Deny it and you make God a liar!

22. Denominations
History
Doctrines

23. Denominations are found in most cities in the United States
Extra-biblical origins
Inherently divided from others
Claim to be “part” of the universal church

24. Denominations lead men away from Christ
Not authorized, Mt. 28:18; Lk. 6:46
Must resist, Gal. 1:8, 9; Mt. 15:13, 14