Can not being in the correct denomination cause someone to not be saved?

[Brother Del]

I understand the reason for the question. But in the grander scheme of things, denominations are inventions of men. Christ did indeed establish a church, but His church had nothing at all to do with buildings are creeds, least of all cults or denominations.

When Christ returns will He find faith? That's what He's looking for, and not a statement of faith, but true faith expressed through obedience to His many commandments, the greatest of which is love.

 

[RandyPNW]

this has worried me, do I need to be a Catholic to be saved, or a Protestant? Or does the denomination have nothing to do with it?

Denominations are just a variety of traditions that Christianity has assumed, due to the fact Christianity has penetrated different regions and different cultures. And sometimes Christianity is in decline and needs new movements to reinvigorate what has fallen.

So there are many denominations. Some denominations are in worse condition overall than others. But there may be good local churches in weak denominations. Or, there may be weak congregations in strong denominations.

Salvation is your relationship with Christ. Is his word in your heart, and are you following it day in and day out? Do you know what unconditional love is? Are you willing to maintain love in the face of attack? Are you willing to share the Gospel with those open to it?

Salvation is simply when Christ has "come into your heart," making you aware of your choice for him by the indwelling of his word within your conscience. You know you'r saved when your nature is being changed into the likeness of Christ, albeit imperfectly.