(1 Cor 1:12-13 NKJV) Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” {13} Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
Over the centuries the body of Christ has become more and more fragmented due to differences of opinion, differences in interpretation of scripture, etc. Ultimately this has caused hundreds of different denominations to pop up and grow.
God doesn’t want us to follow a denomination. It doesn’t matter whether it’s Catholic, Baptist, Assemblies of God, Church of God, Nazarene, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Congregational, Episcopal or any other possible denomination out there. Not a single one of them was ever God’s idea.
God’s word teaches us to follow Christ, and Christ alone. We are not to follow a denomination or an organization and act as though that organization has the corner on God’s insight or inspiration.
There is no man on this earth, nor has there ever been, who has exclusive access to God. God speaks to anyone who will take the time to learn His word and grow their relationship with Him, and listen for His voice. Anyone who tells you otherwise is speaking falsehood.
Test what you’re taught. Make sure it lines up with the word of God, and not just the way your denomination has taught you. Ask God to show you the truth of His word as He intends it to be, apart from man’s opinions.
What God reveals can be truly eye-opening.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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