Is there one true Church?

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thepsalmist

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I've just read this in the Bible and I would like to know your thoughts:

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism Eph.4:5.

Does this mean there is one true denomination or "Church" that we must attend? Also how come none of the major Christian denominations are mentioned in the Bible?
Without reading all the responses to the thread, I will share what I think.

Yes, there is one true church.

There are no bricks or glass windows in it because it is not a carnal church, but a spiritual church.

This one true church is in the body of Christ.

We worship IN spirit ... IN Truth (Jesus).
 
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Baggage and pain in the soul very much also is a fault. It weighs on the soul. You give your sins to God because only he can set you free and give you forgiveness but sometimes things hurt eventhough its not your sin but its yet a fault and load on you
I can understand that. Sometimes pain of the heart can be so intense, it's a signal that something else is happening there. I think that the only person on earth who would know exactly how you feel - is you. And if you feel the spirit is guiding you to throw your burden on the one who encourages you to do so. Who can fault you for this.

God takes note of all who are treated unjustly. He hates it.
Psalm 33:5
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.


1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.


Jesus invited you to, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

When Jesus says he will give you rest, it's guaranteed.

I pray you be at peace.
 
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Yes, there is one true church- the church Christ established- of which many religions branched off of by changing doctrine. So what do you do if you're raised in one of these man-made churches and don't know it? You see if their doctrine matches the bible. A man named Michael Shank and his wife did this, they compared religions to see which one matched the bible. He then wrote a book about it called "Muscle and a Shovel" if you're interested in seeing what they found out.

Every one of us has the responsibility to study the scriptures daily and search for the truth. Because when it comes to false religions, God says, "They worship Me IN VAIN, their doctrines are merely human rules. I don't know about you, but I want my hard work and worship to get me to heaven, not just waste my time. My church's doctrine is the bible only, is yours?
I don't know about you, but I want my hard work and worship to get me to heaven,
Who has brain washed you child? Youve got some stinkin thinkin going on:eek:

Your thinking that you can work hard enough and worship good enough for the sole reason to gain entrance to heaven is not pleasing God. You dont save yourself! You cant save yourself! What did paul tell the foolish galatians?
He would have been speaking to YOU as well.
 
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PurerInHeart

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There is one true faith (religion/belief). Christ is the head of HIS body the church. He did not die to purchase all these branch-off religions mankind has made. You must make sure your worship matches the bible to the best of your ability.
 
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PurerInHeart

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Who has brain washed you child? Youve got some stinkin thinkin going on:eek:

Your thinking that you can work hard enough and worship good enough for the sole reason to gain entrance to heaven is not pleasing God. You dont save yourself! You cant save yourself! What did paul tell the foolish galatians?
He would have been speaking to YOU as well.
Again (again, again, again), I do not believe I can save myself. I believe God only saves those who obey Him. Nothing I could ever do or say could even cover one of my sins. But God does not give grace to demons, murderers, homosexual offenders, etc. Only to those who obey. Again, my obedience does not earn my salvation, but God won't give me the gift of salvation unless I obey.
 
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Again (again, again, again), I do not believe I can save myself. I believe God only saves those who obey Him. Nothing I could ever do or say could even cover one of my sins. But God does not give grace to demons, murderers, homosexual offenders, etc. Only to those who obey. Again, my obedience does not earn my salvation, but God won't give me the gift of salvation unless I obey.
You do know, don't you, that God gave grace to the Apostle Paul as he was in the very midst of, and fully engaged in, having Christians imprisoned and murdered.
 
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Thought someone here might enjoy a little truth about how the NIV came to be.

History - NIV Bible NIV Bible
I think it would be good if we did research on every translation, so that we could learn that every translation has a committee of translator, so that what we have in our hands was not directly handed down by God, although he had a hand in directing things according to his will.
Every person, I guess, has some reason for their preferred translation.
 
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Again (again, again, again), I do not believe I can save myself. I believe God only saves those who obey Him. Nothing I could ever do or say could even cover one of my sins. But God does not give grace to demons, murderers, homosexual offenders, etc. Only to those who obey. Again, my obedience does not earn my salvation, but God won't give me the gift of salvation unless I obey.
Did you say gift? I thought that is what you said. lol

But God does not give grace to demons, murderers, homosexual offenders, etc.
seems like he does extend grace to sinners because that is what we are called before he saves us! Demons should not have even been in your example because they are fallen angels and they cannot obtain salvation .
Christ gift is free and all one need do is > Romans 10:9-10
Who is the author and finisher of your faith? Who gives you the power to endure? You?

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.…
 
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I've just read this in the Bible and I would like to know your thoughts:

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism Eph.4:5.

Does this mean there is one true denomination or "Church" that we must attend? Also how come none of the major Christian denominations are mentioned in the Bible?
I believe there only imperfect denominations, all of which the Lord is trying to bring to a better understanding.