The Deception of Denominationalism

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THE DECEPTION OF DENOMINATIONALISM

 

  1. The verb “deceive” is found 16 times in the N.T. (Mat.24:4,5,11, 24; Rom.16:18; Eph.4:14; Eph.5:6).
  2. The verb “deceived” is found 12 times in the N.T.
  3. The Greek word pronounced “plane,” translated mostly “deceive,” is also translated “error” (Mat.27:64; Rom.1:27), “deceit” (1 Thes.1:23) and “delusion: 2 Thes.2:11).
  4. Christ warned of false prophets (Mat.7:15).
  5. He warned that these men are pretenders (Mat.7:15).
  6. His disciples can prove these pretenders are phony (Mat.7:16-20).
  7. His disciples can spot good produce or products as opposed to evil ones.
  8. His disciples are not confused about which path is God-ordained (Mat.7:13-14).
  9. “Fruit” refers to a person’s character, conduct and communication—speech and doctrine.
  10. Jesus paints a tragic end for those who allowed themselves to be deceived by false prophets and their false doctrines (Mat.7:21-23).
  11. Notice that He will say to many, “I never knew you.”
  12. Why? These are the ones that followed the “broad way.”
  13. Most Americans are unaware of the true church revealed in Scripture.
  14. They believe that the denominational view of Christianity is authorized.
  15. In fact, this “view” of Christianity is not Bible-based.
  16. The source of denominationalism is unbiblical and unauthorized—man (Acts 20:29-30; 1 Cor.1:10-13; 1 Tim.4:1-5; 2 Tim.4:3-4; 2 John 9-11).
  17. The nature of denominationalism is unbiblical and authorized—unlawful division (Mat.12:22-26-Rom.16:18).
  18. The doctrines of denominationalism are unbiblical and unauthorized—conflicting or confusing (1 Cor.15:12; 2 Tim.2:14-18).
  19. The O.T. prophets only predicted one church or house (Isa.2:1-2; 1 Tim.3:15).
  20. The O.T. prophets only predicted one name for God’s people (Isa.62:1-2; Acts 11:26; 1 Pet.4:16).
  21. The O.T. prophets only predicted one Covenant for God’s people (Jer.31:31-34; Heb.8:6-13).
  22. The O.T. prophets only predicted one kingdom of God (Dan.2:44; Mat.4:17; Mark 9:1; Col.1:13).
  23. The O.T. prophets only predicted one temple of God (Zech.6:12-13; Eph.2:20-22).
  24. The Lord built only one church (Mat.16:18); therefore, only one has the authority to exist.
  25. The Lord’s church preaches and practices the Faith (Eph.4:5; Jude 3).
  26. The Lord gave Himself for only one church (Eph.5:25).
  27. The Lord shed His blood for only one church (Acts 20:28).
  28. No mere man should have his name on what suppose to be the Lord’s property (1 Cor.1:10-13).
  29. The Lord’s church is His one and only bride (Eph.5:25-27). He does not have multiple wives or concubines.
  30. The Lord’s church does not teach, support or submit to the doctrines of men (Rom.16:16-18; Col.2:22).
  31. Why did Jesus reject the doctrines and traditions of these individuals mention in Matthew 15:8-9?