Which denomination do you belong to?

[TheGoodLight]

Calvary Chapel, because I like their teaching, beliefs, service format, founder, my pastor and all the other great preachers from there.

I've been considering attending a Calvary Chapel service. Their core theological beliefs line up with much of my own understandings.

I've been a part of a very conservative Calvinist church in which the pastors attempt to decide who exactly you live with, whether you drive a car, and your academic degree program. Then I was in a liberal Methodist church, but took off for liberal Quakerism while I was 'seeking', so to speak.

 

[Ancient of Days]

None. Denominations have only created separation in the body of Christ. We need unity...
Denominations all have their origins in the minds of men.

I am a child of the Living God.
A servant of My Lord Jesus Christ, period. End of story...

 

[Cute Peonies]

Protestant because of my parents but I consider myself as a Christian with no denomination.

 

[GodLovesCats]

Southern Baptist.

I was raised in that denomination and like how it allows for a broad spectrum of opinions when it comes to doctrine while still trying to uphold the Gospel and orthodoxy.

I do think I'm more moderate compared to the average Southern Baptist, though.

I always thought Southern Baptist is one of the most restrictive in that regard because of its rules against women leading the church and anti-drinking, anti-gambling, anti-LGBT, and anti-abortion campaigns.

 

[GodLovesCats]

Vineyard (but currently home-bound [before COVID-19]). It is orthodox while still leaving room for people who think outside-of-the-box. This was especially evident when its founder, John Wimber, was alive.

I was saved at a Vineyard church. One sermon I heard there was by John Wimber.

The Vineyard currently identifies itself as neo-charismatic, whatever that means. I read the Vineyard is its own separate denomination but that does not make sense. Just call it charismatic and you will be correct.

 

[hedrick]

I was saved at a Vineyard church. One sermon I heard there was by John Wimber.

The Vineyard currently identifies itself as neo-charismatic, whatever that means. I read the Vineyard is its own separate denomination but that does not make sense. Just call it charismatic and you will be correct.

A denomination is a group of churches that share common views, and have a structure connecting them, though how close the connection is varies. I’d call Vineland a denomination.

 

[GodLovesCats]

Protestant because of my parents but I consider myself as a Christian with no denomination.

I always call myself a Protestant because none of the denominations match all of my religious beliefs, but just calling myself a Christian would allow people to think I might be Catholic.

 

[GodLovesCats]

Lutheran, literally because it doesn’t throw out the baby with the baptismal water.

Can you explain this?

 

[GodLovesCats]

My brother in Christ

Where does the Bible say we are brothers and sisters of Christ?

 

[BNR32FAN]

Which denomination do you belong to?

And what draws you to that particular denomination?

Nondenominational with a tendency to lean towards the Eastern Orthodox doctrines on salvation.

 

[Sabertooth]

Where does the Bible say we are brothers and sisters of Christ?

At the very least,

"But as many as received Him,
to them He gave the right to become children of God,

to those who believe in His name:​

who were born,

not of blood,
nor of the will of the flesh,
nor of the will of man,
but of God." John 1:12-13 NKJV​

"For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear,
but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out,

“Abba, Father.”​

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit

that we are children of God,..." Romans 8:15-16 NKJV​

Further,
"And we know that all things work together for good

to those who love God,
to those who are the called according to His purpose.​

For whom He foreknew, He also predestined

to be conformed to the image of His Son,​

that He might be the firstborn among many brethren." Romans 8:28-29 NKJV

 

[Lost4words]

Where does the Bible say we are brothers and sisters of Christ?

Read what i posted in context my friend..

 

[hedrick]

Where does the Bible say we are brothers and sisters of Christ?

Mark 3:31-35 and parallels.

 

[Tigger45]

Can you explain this?

Sure, you have the Normative principle of worship - Wikipedia and the Regulative principle of worship - Wikipedia

Luther took the (Normative principal) approach of the Reformation. Keeping practices that were common within the church as it was but omitted what was in contradiction to scripture. Where Reformed churches use the (Regulative principle) which is only utilizing what is strickly stated in scripture.

 

[9Rock9]

I always thought Southern Baptist is one of the most restrictive in that regard because of its rules against women leading the church and anti-drinking, anti-gambling, anti-LGBT, and anti-abortion campaigns.

They are anti-abortion and maintain a conservative view on sexuality. Women are not permitted to be preachers, but some churches permit women deacons.

The anti-drinking is sorta true. It's only enforced if you want to serve the denomination in some way, such as becoming a minister or missionary. Some schools affiliated with the SBC may also prohibit drinking.

Among the laity, opinions on alcohol are varied.

I don't know if the SBC considers gambling a sin, but even if it isn't, I'd reckon most would still caution against it.