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Questions tagged [denomination]

For questions about the concept of "denomination." For surveys of Christian denominations, see [denomination-survey], and for comparing denominations, use [comparative-christianity]

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  • is for questions seeking to identify the similarities and differences of two or more denominations.
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Was Christianity intended to have denominations?

Does the Bible guide us to break into denominations? There are plenty of verses about unity and the church but then there's the 12 tribes of Israel. From a biblical standpoint, are denominations our way of making Christianity fit our needs or are…
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Is there an authoritative resource that spells out the differences and similarities of most major denominations?

Background Out of pure curiosity, I wanted to know if, somewhere, there is an authoritative chart of core beliefs/tenets held in common, and opposing beliefs, of the largest (by professed believer count) Christian denominations. I am not sure if…
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How do Catholic, Baptist and Pentecostal denominations justify following teachers?

How does the Catholic, Baptist and Pentecostal denominations justify the practice of following teachers given this in scripture? "But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as…
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