Non denominational Christianity books??
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non-denominational means Independent.
so it actually is a denomination on its own by suggesting it is separate from a Power team who oversees bigger Organized individual Churches using same Title.
only true major difference between a group of Organized same Titled Churches preaching same Doctrine VERSUS a group of Independent Churches is Organized Churches pay a Organizational Fee and Independent keep all the MOOLLAH for themselves. after all, Independent is preaching a Like Doctrine as Organized Denominations. one just has more Freedom and less Fee's.
so it actually is a denomination on its own by suggesting it is separate from a Power team who oversees bigger Organized individual Churches using same Title.
only true major difference between a group of Organized same Titled Churches preaching same Doctrine VERSUS a group of Independent Churches is Organized Churches pay a Organizational Fee and Independent keep all the MOOLLAH for themselves. after all, Independent is preaching a Like Doctrine as Organized Denominations. one just has more Freedom and less Fee's.
If you want to see non-denominational Christianity in action, kindly read and study The Acts of the Apostles. Just after the Gospels. This was powerful Christianity, but also persecuted Christianity. Anyone writing today about this subject -- without reference to the Acts -- will not be presenting anything worthwhile.
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But even like Old Lester Sumrall and his Church, now under leadership of one of Lester's sons, mega church, non-denominational, but you won't find a specific Book about Non-denominationalism in their stores. You will find interpretation of the Bible on every topic made into a Book for you to buy but nothing on just being a non-denominational church and here's the difference between us and Denomination churches.
Most likely go to the library or a library inside a Christian University and search there.
Most likely go to the library or a library inside a Christian University and search there.
Hebrews 11:35-38 KJV
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
[37] They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
[38] (Of whom the world was not worthy
they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
[37] They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
[38] (Of whom the world was not worthy
they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.This is hardly necessary. The earliest Christian met in homes and it is all there in the NT. That does not mean that at some point a meeting place will not become a necessity. However genuine "non-denominationalism" means carefully following the New Testament pattern of churches. That's how simple it is.
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Well independent Baptists are not really denominational since there is no mother church..all independent churches.
So some books on them.. My Church by J.M Moody. The Battle for Baptist History by I.K Cross. Real Churches or a Fog by S.E Anderson.
I know it's about 'baptists' but most 'non denominational churches' have a statement of faith that is very similar or identical to a denominational one.
So some books on them.. My Church by J.M Moody. The Battle for Baptist History by I.K Cross. Real Churches or a Fog by S.E Anderson.
I know it's about 'baptists' but most 'non denominational churches' have a statement of faith that is very similar or identical to a denominational one.
I have thousands of books in my home library, written by people from every denomination, and even the non-denomination denomination! (I was in so-called non-denominational churches in my first years of being a Christian. I went to several of them, as we moved cities. It was amazing how similar their belief statements were, and how many of these pastors were friends & even went to non-denominational Bible Schools together. So, definitely the same denomination, but just not tied together with pieces of paper).
My question to the OP, is books about what? What topics are you wanting to read? Books on theology? On specific topics in theology? Books in discipleship or Christian maturity? Books on Christian history? Commentaries on the various books of the OT & NT? Survey courses on the entire New Testament or Old?
Perhaps methods of evangelism and how to reach the lost? Books on the gifts or the fruits of the Spirit? I have books on all these topics and many more!
But one thing I have to say- I am a Baptist. I've been to Baptist seminary & an independent theological school with many Baptists. I have used books written by people from many denominations. I was most shocked when I had a text book written by a Catholic! In a Baptist seminary! But God had given me one of my few personal visions the day before I read that book. The book revealed the same vision! Plus, the book was so irenic in spirit, no one could walk away thinking the topic and discussion was only for Catholics.
What determines whether a book is worth reading isn't whether a Presbyterian or a Pentecostal, a Methodist or a Catholic wrote it. It doesn't matter if it was written by a Baptist or a non- denominational person. What matters, is that it contains the truth of God's Word. It might expand, or apply or explain the background, the language or geography, but it is something that can be agreed upon by most, if not all Bible believing Christians. There may be some details that someone might disagree with. I read a book on Christians and politics by Wayne Grudem for a class. I did not like the man, as I knew he was a real fundamentalist, in the worst kind of way. But it was required reading, so I held my nose & started reading!
To my surprise, I agreed with about 95% of what he said! That's because he supported his points on each topic with Scripture, and in context. I had greatly misjudged this man, based on some small details. I didn't agree with his views which were more American fundamentalism, and those were the topics least supported with Bible verses. Things like gun control & universal health care, kept me at odds with those topics & the professor and some of the other students. (Most American conservatives think gun control & universal health care are leftist beliefs! But in Canada, no one is against universal health care, not the most right wing people that live in my country! Although we all agree the system is being destroyed by politicians looking for short term gain, rather than having long term goals!)
So two things:
1. What topics or ideas do you want to read about?
2. Do you know the Bible well enough to compare and contrast these books with? The Bible is absolute truth, against which we compare all other books, ideas, opinions and concepts, Ultimately, a book containing truth is based on the Bible.
"Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine." 2 Tim 4:2-3
(I might also suggest a course in Hermeneutics or Bible interpretation. The text books I used for that topic were used by many denominations!)
I will suggest a great book to read, not too difficult, about reading the Bible. "How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth!" By Gordon Fee & Douglas Stewart. I won't tell you what denominations the writers come from, but it is not mine! Yet I recommend this book over & over as a solid introduction to how to understand & read the Bible!
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But, as a person, who chooses to be a part of the Non-Denominational lol Membership [there is none]...
my beliefs can be found in the BIBLE that match the core value positions of the Baptist-Pentecost-Methodist-Wesleyan--Other mainline Protestant-etc.
i find truths in every Denominational View where they align with the Word of God.
i just do not see the Whole Truth in any of them, including Non Denominational.
but, Non-Denominational people, are not so "tacky" of a kind of people either, except those, way off the rail non Denominational's, who are bat poo crazy..
my beliefs can be found in the BIBLE that match the core value positions of the Baptist-Pentecost-Methodist-Wesleyan--Other mainline Protestant-etc.
i find truths in every Denominational View where they align with the Word of God.
i just do not see the Whole Truth in any of them, including Non Denominational.
but, Non-Denominational people, are not so "tacky" of a kind of people either, except those, way off the rail non Denominational's, who are bat poo crazy..
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I like hearing his radio program ministry, which is available online also, @ kari55.com .
It's called "Thru the Bible"
https://kari55.com/schedule/weekday/
The "Bible Bus" is what Dr. J. Vernon McGee affectionately called his five-year journey through the whole Word of God.
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It's called "Thru the Bible"
https://kari55.com/schedule/weekday/
The "Bible Bus" is what Dr. J. Vernon McGee affectionately called his five-year journey through the whole Word of God.
Air Time
Mon - Fri 11:30 am, 5:30 pm, 11:00 pm
Sunday 11:30 pm
Listen to "Thru The Bible Q&A" Sunday 5:00 pm