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the reason we have differant denominations is because there are real differances between how people interprete the Bible
The only ones disagreeing with the Holy Bibles interpretation of the Holy Bible, are in error already.
"Catholic" is a foreign term, as is every other "denomination" and "non-denomination". Void of mankinds proud boasting, vainity, and worthlessness.
God is one, and magnified by His own.
Around 106AD St. Ignatius used the term in reference to the Church, and I haven't been able to find a translation without the term for 'universal' that doesn't use a capitalized 'C'.Act 9:31 αιG3588 THE μενG3303 INDEED ουνG3767 THEN εκκλησιαιG1577 ASSEMBLIES καθG2596 THROUGHOUT οληςG3650 WHOLE τηςG3588 THE ιουδαιαςG2449 OF JUDEA καιG2532 AND γαλιλαιαςG1056 GALILEE καιG2532 AND σαμαρειαςG4540 SAMARIA ειχονG2192 [G5707] HAD ειρηνηνG1515 PEACE, οικοδομουμεναιG3618 [G5746] BEING BUILT UP καιG2532 AND πορευομεναιG4198 [G5740] GOING ON τωG3588 IN THE φοβωG5401 FEAR τουG3588 OF THE κυριουG2962 LORD, καιG2532 AND τηG3588 IN THE παρακλησειG3874 COMFORT τουG3588 OF THE αγιουG40 HOLY πνευματοςG4151 SPIRIT επληθυνοντοG4129 [G5712] WERE INCREASED.
G1577
ἐκκλησία
ekklēsia
ek-klay-see'-ah
From a compound of G1537 and a derivative of G2564; a calling out, that is, (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both): - assembly, church.
G2596
κατά
kata
kat-ah'
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined): - about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to, touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, [charita-] bly, concerning, + covered, [dai-] ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from . . . to, godly, in (-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), . . . by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-) on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through (-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-) to (-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where (-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution or intensity.
G3650
ὅλος
holos
hol'-os
A primary word; “whole” or “all”, that is, complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb: - all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole.
Catholic is an adjective derived from the Greek adjective (katholikos), meaning "universal".
Catholic
[Middle English catholik, universally accepted, from Old French catholique, from Latin catholicus, universal, from Greek katholikos, from katholou, in general : kat-, kata-, down, along, according to; see cata- + holou (from neuter genitive of holos, whole; see sol- in Indo-European roots).]
The writings of the early Church fathers, like the scriptures, are open to interpretational differences. Most of those differences seem to be to support a particular theology.St. Ignatius
Chapter 8. Let nothing be done without the bishop
See that you all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbytery as you would the apostles; and reverence the deacons, as being the institution of God. Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful without the bishop either to baptize or to celebrate a love-feast; but whatsoever he shall approve of, that is also pleasing to God, so that everything that is done may be secure and valid.
Who are the people not in error because they have the correct interpretation?
Probably for the same reasons why people divorce.
Some folks just can't handle being in the presence of certain others.
Why are there even different denominations? Like catholic, baptist, etc.
Aren't christians just supposed to believe in the whole bible?
If the denominations are set up by how they interpret the bible, then still. What's the point of labeling people? Even two baptists or two catholics might disagree on some interpretations of the bible...
All of Gods own are one in God, because God is one, the Holy Spirit confirms it.
Christ prayed for us to be one, and Paul wrote we should be of the same mind and judgment; and to avoid division.
Why are there even different denominations? Like catholic, baptist, etc.
Aren't christians just supposed to believe in the whole bible?
If the denominations are set up by how they interpret the bible, then still. What's the point of labeling people? Even two baptists or two catholics might disagree on some interpretations of the bible...
Look at the history of the Christian Church and then you shall see. The major breaks were in Eurasia and the fragmentations were in North America, for fine details you have to read or you can ask specific questions and I shall try and enlighten you.
Why are there even different denominations? Like catholic, baptist, etc.
Aren't christians just supposed to believe in the whole bible?
If the denominations are set up by how they interpret the bible, then still. What's the point of labeling people? Even two baptists or two catholics might disagree on some interpretations of the bible...
Why are there even different denominations?
Why are there even different denominations? Like catholic, baptist, etc.
Why are there even different denominations? Like catholic, baptist, etc.
Aren't christians just supposed to believe in the whole bible?
If the denominations are set up by how they interpret the bible, then still. What's the point of labeling people? Even two baptists or two catholics might disagree on some interpretations of the bible...
Sin is the reason for different denominations. These are man made religions but man falls short of the perfection that God has for the Church. Our sinfulness is the reason for different denominations.
Why are there even different denominations? Like catholic, baptist, etc.
Aren't christians just supposed to believe in the whole bible?
If the denominations are set up by how they interpret the bible, then still. What's the point of labeling people? Even two baptists or two catholics might disagree on some interpretations of the bible...
Actually, the major break was in 1054. After that: the reformation. Now here we are, 2 trillion denominations later... and we can't figure out why there's no unity.
In Christ,
Michael
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