Help me figure out what denomination I am...?

[Neogaia777]

We have to go through the history, like the protestant reformation within the Catholic church, then I would say, at that time, I would have been a protestant, but what am I now?, am I a Baptist or a Methodist...

Could someone please help me out by asking me questions as to figure out what denomination I am, if any?

God Bless!

 

[Aldebaran]

We have to go through the history, like the protestant reformation within the Catholic church, then I would say, at that time, I would have been a protestant, but what am I now?, am I a Baptist or a Methodist...

Could someone please help me out by asking me questions as to figure out what denomination I am, if any?

God Bless!

First, I would have to ask what it is that you believe, and what you value. What do you do with those beliefs and values?

Another way to look at it is to ask yourself why you believe what you believe. If you simply believe what the bible tells us, then there's no need for denominations. Denominations were created by man. I consider myself nondenominational because I don't understand the need to first read the bible and then figure out which set of rules to follow afterward. God speaks to us through His Word, not rules.

 

[BryanW92]

We have to go through the history, like the protestant reformation within the Catholic church, then I would say, at that time, I would have been a protestant, but what am I now?, am I a Baptist or a Methodist...

Could someone please help me out by asking me questions as to figure out what denomination I am, if any?

God Bless!

Try this out. It asks all the right questions.

Christian Denomination Selector, a SelectSmart.com Religion selector. Ask about my top result.

I tried it and it's pretty accurate.

 

[Grafted In]

I would recommend not even going there. What you believe in your heart as God has shone you, that is your denomination.

 

[BryanW92]

I would recommend not even going there. What you believe in your heart as God has shone you, that is your denomination.

It doesn't assign you to a denomination and force you to join. But it is a list of the questions we need to ask when we choose a denomination (even if its choosing non-denomination). In my experience, God just calls us to be Christian. When I became Christian, I chose Methodist. After 6 years, I realized that it was the wrong theology for me.

 

[Grafted In]

In my experience, God just calls us to be Christian. When I became Christian, I chose Methodist. After 6 years, I realized that it was the wrong theology for me.

You make my point better than I did. Look around this website and see the vast array of denominations there are. Many are so rigid they will not even let you post your thoughts/ideas. You have the Holy Spirit in you and He leads you in Truth. It really doesn't matter what you call yourself. You belong to Christ and don't require man to determine where you fit. Every denomination has things wrong...none of them have a corner on Truth. They just cause deeper and deeper divisions between members of the Body of Christ leading to even more denominations. That cycle will continue until He comes for us.

 

[Job8]

Could someone please help me out by asking me questions as to figure out what denomination I am, if any?

Only you can answer that question. And why do you bother anyhow? Christ did not set up denominations. You can either make the Bible your sole and supreme authority in all things pertaining to doctrine and practice, or you can opt for a smorgasbord of some Bible and many traditions of men. Know the Scriptures, examine the Statements of Faith, and see if the New Testament pattern os being followed or not.

 

[BryanW92]

You make my point better than I did. Look around this website and see the vast array of denominations there are. Many are so rigid they will not even let you post your thoughts/ideas. You have the Holy Spirit in you and He leads you in Truth. It really doesn't matter what you call yourself. You belong to Christ and don't require man to determine where you fit. Every denomination has things wrong...none of them have a corner on Truth. They just cause deeper and deeper divisions between members of the Body of Christ leading to even more denominations. That cycle will continue until He comes for us.

He asked a question. I was being helpful. In all honesty, I wouldn't let a web page choose my denomination any more than I would ask a bunch of strangers on the internet to help me choose.

But since he asked in this particular sub-forum, I knew he'd be bombarded with the close-minded "denominations iz frum da debbil" replies and I was trying to help him out before they started.

 

[Grafted In]

He asked a question. I was being helpful. In all honesty, I wouldn't let a web page choose my denomination any more than I would ask a bunch of strangers on the internet to help me choose.
But since he asked in this particular sub-forum, I knew he'd be bombarded with the close-minded "denominations iz frum da debbil" replies and I was trying to help him out before they started.

And in my opinion your response was excellent advise. When I wrote "I wouldn't even go there" I was not referring to your advice. I meant that whatever her decision ends up being that the beliefs held by that denomination will have many things wrong. By that I mean no one person nor denomination has everything right.
I was very fortunate to have been in a situation when I got save where I was able to spend all day every day reading The Bible. I didn't even tell anyone for 2 weeks that I had been born again. God showed me so much during those 2 weeks that when I did tell others I already had a deep understanding that, had I not, I know I would have been led astray.

 

[High Fidelity]

First, I would have to ask what it is that you believe, and what you value. What do you do with those beliefs and values?

Another way to look at it is to ask yourself why you believe what you believe. If you simply believe what the bible tells us, then there's no need for denominations. Denominations were created by man. I consider myself nondenominational because I don't understand the need to first read the bible and then figure out which set of rules to follow afterward. God speaks to us through His Word, not rules.

The Bible is the Bible. If you believe it, you're Christian; that's about all there is to it.

I don't really put much value on denomination because I think, for the most part, it's 'inherited'.

 

[Grafted In]

The Bible is the Bible. If you believe it, you're Christian; that's about all there is to it.

I don't really put much value on denomination

because I think, for the most part, it's 'inherited'.

And I would add to that for you to bury yourself in His Word. Get to know Him before onslaught of demons and denominations pounces on you...and they will.

 

[bigo1984]

You don't need a denomination. Denominations are man made. It's all about Christ.

 

[spiritfilledjm]

The website said I was southern baptist...which isn't too far off...

 

[Neogaia777]

I guess I'm looking for a denominational "tree" that shows and displays the over 41 thousand alone, different Christian denominations, branches over time...

Anyone know where I can find one? If so please post link...

God Bless!

 

[Neogaia777]

The website said I was southern baptist...which isn't too far off...

Oh really?, which website was that? Could you post a link?

God Bless!

 

[spiritfilledjm]

It was the little quiz posted by somebody else earlier in the thread

 

[Neogaia777]

Try this out. It asks all the right questions.

Christian Denomination Selector, a SelectSmart.com Religion selector. Ask about my top result.

I tried it and it's pretty accurate.

I answered the questions and went through it twice just to make sure and both times my top result was "Assemblies of God" fellowship, but I don't know anything about Assemblies of God?

Where did they come from? off of which Christian sects (in the past) did they branch off from and why is what I'm looking for?

God Bless!

 

[Neogaia777]

I answered the questions and went through it twice just to make sure and both times my top result was "Assemblies of God" fellowship, but I don't know anything about Assemblies of God?

Where did they come from? off of which Christian sects (in the past) did they branch off from and why is what I'm looking for?

God Bless!

I just did some research and it says, it is "American Pentecostalism" But, I'm no Pentecostal, need more info, I don't think I agree with the sites conclusion...

God Bless!

 

[spiritfilledjm]

AoG did come out of the Pentecostal movement which is most famous for their beliefs that the "charismatic gifts" like tongues and prophecy are still active today and also in some areas women don't cut hair, wear makeup, or pants. Honestly, the best thing you can do is to visit various local churches and find a church home. If you like the preaching and the people, there's your denomination. Any pastor should be willing to go over their history and what makes their beliefs and practices unique from other Christians

 

[revrobor]

We have to go through the history, like the protestant reformation within the Catholic church, then I would say, at that time, I would have been a protestant, but what am I now?, am I a Baptist or a Methodist...

Could someone please help me out by asking me questions as to figure out what denomination I am, if any?

God Bless!

You are not a denomination and you should not desire to be a denomination. You are a follower of Jesus Christ.