Because of a recent conversation I thought it might be interesting to post this thread.
Based on my understanding [or perhaps misunderstanding] of Church history I have come to recognize 4 major doctrinal distinctives that differentiate the denominations founded on pre-Reformation teachings from those denominations founded on Reformation teachings.
I am not looking to offend anyone; I'm looking to confirm or correct my understanding [or lack thereof]!
1) Believer's baptism by immersion not required for Salvation
2) Eternal security of the believer
3) rejection of literal trans-substantiation
4) congregational government of the church
Those denominations founded on pre-Reformation teachings include but are not limited to:
The Christian Church, The Baptists, Christian Missionary Alliance, Evangelical Free, Mennonite, In Faith, & Mission Covenant.
Based on my understanding [or perhaps misunderstanding] of Church history I have come to recognize 4 major doctrinal distinctives that differentiate the denominations founded on pre-Reformation teachings from those denominations founded on Reformation teachings.
I am not looking to offend anyone; I'm looking to confirm or correct my understanding [or lack thereof]!
1) Believer's baptism by immersion not required for Salvation
2) Eternal security of the believer
3) rejection of literal trans-substantiation
4) congregational government of the church
Those denominations founded on pre-Reformation teachings include but are not limited to:
The Christian Church, The Baptists, Christian Missionary Alliance, Evangelical Free, Mennonite, In Faith, & Mission Covenant.