What is it called when all denominations agree on a doctrine, and which doctrines do all denominations agree with?

[JohnB445]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian?

Since this thread is in General Theology, the general statement of faith of the site is the answer.

Groups such as Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons, Unitarians, Oneness Pentecostals, and Troll organizations disguised as churches are not considered Christian.

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

Most churches nowadays would claim adherence to the Nicene Creeds should be the defining factor. But then still, what version of that? The original one from 325 CE? The updated version from 381 CE? The much later further developed further from the 6th century labelled the 'Athanasian Creed'?

Personally I opt for the much simpler and earlier Apostles' Creed - that's sufficient for me.

 

[BobRyan]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

There is a lot of agreement on :
1. The Bible is the Word of God and it contains 66 books (some will say it contains more than that)
2. One God in three Persons - the Godhead.
3. Saved by Grace through faith - not of works
4. Jesus will come again.
5. Jesus -- the incarnate Son of God, Messiah, Savior of the world Literally crucified then bodily resurrected and ascended to heaven.
6. The Bible teaches that God created the World and all that is in it.
7. The Gospel is for all mankind. God loves everyone.
8. Not everyone will go to heaven and live forever


Just some examples

Many will agree that the Gospel covenant - is the New Covenant found in Jer 31 and in Hebrew 8.

 

[Mark Quayle]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

The word you might be looking for is Orthodoxy, or Orthodox doctrine. If something that a denomination/sect/cult teaches is not orthodox, it is suspect of error. (This, 'orthodox', is the same word, but unrelated to Eastern Orthodox or Russian Orthodox, or any other particular denomination.)

There are NO doctrines that all denominations agree on, if 'denominations' includes cults. There are orthodox doctrines that are common to all Christians, to include this part-list:

Monotheism
God self-existent omnipotent omniscient transcendent immanent immutable eternal (and several more)
Creator of everything else
Deity of Christ
Three person Godhead
Sacrifice of Jesus the Christ in our place for sin
Christ's Death, Burial and Resurrection
Salvation by grace through faith
Regeneration, Sanctification and Resurrection of Believers
Believers to be glorified in Heaven, all things made new, God's dwelling place with man. He their God, and they his people
66 book canon of the Word of God (at least—the Roman Catholic church, for example, includes the apocrypha, 'nuff said.

ORTHODOXY:
orthodoxy at DuckDuckGo Definitions 5 - 8

• Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to heterodoxy or to heresy.
• Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; -- said of moral doctrines and beliefs. "the orthodoxy of a creed"
• By extension, said of any generally accepted doctrine or belief; the orthodox practice or belief.
• Correctness in doctrine and belief

 

[Hoping2]

The word you might be looking for is Orthodoxy, or Orthodox doctrine. If something a denomination/sect/cult teaches is not orthodox, it is suspect. (This is the same word, but unrelated to Eastern Orthodox or Russian Orthodox, or any other particular denomination.)

There are NO doctrines that all denominations agree on, if 'denominations' includes cults. There are orthodox doctrines that are common to all Christians, to include this part-list:

Monotheism
God self-existent omnipotent omniscient transcendent immanent immutable eternal (and several more)
Creator of everything else
Deity of Christ
Three person Godhead
Substitution of Christ in our place
Death, Burial and Resurrection
Salvation by grace through faith
Regeneration, Sanctification and Resurrection of Believers
Believers glorified in Heaven, all things made new, God's dwelling place with man. He their God, and they his people.

I don't think there is a word for when all denoms' agree on something.
And I don't think there are any doctrines all denoms' agree on.

I do feel all the false churches have doctrines they agree on.
But the real church doesn't agree with them.

 

[Mark Quayle]

I don't think there is a word for when all denoms' agree on something.
And I don't think there are any doctrines all denoms' agree on.

I do feel all the false churches have doctrines they agree on.
But the real church doesn't agree with them.

From what I have seen the cults do not agree between them. Each has its own particular flavor and notions.

 

[Aaron112]

I do feel all the false churches have doctrines they agree on.
But the real church doesn't agree with them.

And all the world(ly) churches today said "Yeah!" - "let's join together in unity and live and let live and silence anyone against us"

 

[timothyu]

Jesus taught nothing but the Gospel of the Kingdom, the good news that God would overcome the adversity of man. His church is built upon the principle that truth only comes from the Father, not from man. His words, not mine or mankind's. His will be done, not ours. Look to helping all others in need rather than focusing on self indulgence. That is the basis of Christianity. God will overcome the adversarial world and establish supremacy with His kingdom. That's His job. We humans just like to make everything about us.

 

[Diamond72]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

1. The Trinity​

• Belief: God exists as three persons in one essence - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Shared Across: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and many other branches of Christianity.

2. The Divinity of Jesus Christ​

• Belief: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, who came to earth, died for our sins, and was resurrected.
• Shared Across: All major Christian denominations.

3. Salvation through Jesus Christ​

• Belief: Salvation is available through faith in Jesus Christ, who atoned for humanity's sins through His death and resurrection.
• Shared Across: All major Christian denominations.

4. The Bible as Sacred Scripture​

• Belief: The Bible is the inspired, authoritative word of God.
• Shared Across: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant denominations, though they may differ on the canon and interpretation.

5. The Importance of Grace​

• Belief: Grace is a fundamental aspect of salvation and Christian life, emphasizing that it is a gift from God, not earned by works.
• Shared Across: All major Christian denominations, with variations in emphasis.

6. The Resurrection and Eternal Life​

• Belief: Jesus Christ's resurrection assures believers of eternal life, and there will be a future resurrection of the dead.
• Shared Across: All major Christian denominations.

7. The Second Coming of Christ​

• Belief: Jesus Christ will return at the end of time to judge the living and the dead.
• Shared Across: All major Christian denominations.

8. The Practice of Baptism​

• Belief: Baptism is an important sacrament or ordinance signifying initiation into the Christian faith, though the mode and meaning may vary.
• Shared Across: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant denominations.

These core doctrines form the basis of Christian faith and are widely recognized across diverse Christian traditions.

 

[RandyPNW]

Irenicism, ortodoxy, unity.... When all agree, there is probably some humanistic tolerance involved, allowing for more flexibility than pleases the Lord. But it is a virtue to be flexible, to compromise, if it is based on the one true God, His Spirit, and His Word.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

What is it called when all denominations agree on a doctrine​

I heard the term "Consensus" being used before. Perhaps start with that.

 

[HarleyER]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

While I would agree with many of the lists that are recorded here, the ONE important doctrine that seems to be missing is eternal punishment of the unbeliever. I'm afraid that we have softened this doctrine to a point that we no longer believe it. Without understanding that unbelievers, loved ones included, will face an eternity of divine judgment from God we lose any sense of the urgency of sharing our faith with others.

And, yes, I would add if one does not believe in eternal punishment (no hell), one cannot be considered a Christian.

 

[timothyu]

Depends on whether one thinks like a human deeming eternal punishment to be everlasting pain or one thinks apart from the flesh and sees eternal punishment as being end of the line with no more resurrection and chance for life. Eliminated, not recycled.

 

[Hoping2]

From what I have seen the cults do not agree between them. Each has its own particular flavor and notions.

They may have a few kernels in common, but the rest of the cob is rotted.

 

[Hoping2]

And all the world(ly) churches today said "Yeah!" - "let's join together in unity and live and let live and silence anyone against us"

They exist to perpetuate untruths.
They will fail.

 

[Clare73]

First question is, what doctrines must be believed in order for a denomination to be considered Christian? And what denominations would not be considered Christian.

The doctrine of the Trinity is a good separating tool; i.e., three distinct persons in the one God.

If not, they are not considered Christian.

 

[Diamond72]

The doctrine of the Trinity is a good separating tool; i.e., three distinct persons in the one God.

If not, they are not considered Christian.

I was seeking to know God for about four or five years. Esp after my divorce. Then one day God lead me to Jesus, Jesus lead me to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lead me back to Jesus and Jesus lead me to the father.

 

[RandyPNW]

It is said that when an object is before many, each one sees something different--a different aspect, from a different angle, from different starting points, presuppositions, influences, etc. But in the history of human experience with God there can only be one experience, and one common background in sin.

We see God as holy, as love, as righteous. as just. Otherwise, God can judge no one, since nobody can see the truth about what God is like and who He is. No matter our background and angle of view, we see God for who He is, and either receive that revelation or reject and oppose that revelation.

So in the history of orthodox doctrine, it comes down to our experience of God judged with respect to truths that determine human behavior. But all of those differences do play a part, along with our sin and imperfections.

And so, orthodox doctrine is a bit of a war at times, particularly since even those who see refuse to see and wish to oppose truth. Those then who are susceptible to evil influences must be fought for and stood in for. We cannot avoid this war.

But God has set up kinds of signposts to guide the way for the wise, to those who God has chosen to aid in this cause. And many indeed are being saved from their errors, including ourselves, since we are all to some degree susceptible to error.

 

[Diamond72]

we see God

Are we window shopping? We are suppose to become one with God. (singularity)