The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between one denomination and another? Why are there so many kinds of Baptist or Presbyterian or Lutheran churches? Where do those names come from, anyway?
You can find answers in this concise but comprehensive guide. Learn about the leaders, teachings, and history of most of the church families in America. In addition to membership statistics, you’ll find…
- a brief explanation of how the denomination began
- a short summary of its teaching on God, the Bible, the church, and other important topics
- a quick overview of some of its distinctive characteristics
Whether you’re looking for a new church or enriching your fellowship with believers from other traditions, you’ll be much better prepared with this revised and expanded edition of The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations.
Top Highlights
“One of these gifts is prophecy, which was manifest in Seventh-day Adventist leader Ellen G. White, who claims to have witnessed visions and received messages from heaven. Her writings are considered by church members to be authoritative, especially concerning the workings of heaven.” (source)
“In 1620, a large company of Congregationalists set sail for the American colonies in the Mayflower.” (source)
“Unlike Miller, who interpreted Daniel 8:14 to mean that the second coming would occur in 1844, Seventh-day Adventists interpreted the verse to mean that Christ cleansed the heavenly sanctuary and began a heavenly judgment (the ‘investigative judgment’—see below) in 1844 that will end prior to the second coming.” (source)
“A great apostasy will occur in the end times. Only Adventist believers will be included in the faithful remnant.” (source)
“Women can be ordained to the offices of deacon, elder, minister, and evangelist.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences
- Author: Rhodes, Ron
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9780736952927
