What Is A Predenominational Christian?

Did you exist before denominations--1900 years ago. That is what the literal meaning of the word is. No, you did not. Thus the made up term makes you a liar doesn't it?

 

If you are a Baptist put the name Baptist. That is what most Baptist believes.

 

So far so good, I believe the same thing.

 

Answer:A primitive Christian

 

Yep, you surely don't believe in Baptist doctrine; that I know.
The "disciples of Christ" are somewhat of a cult, as far as I know. Some here know more about them than I do. Nevertheless you would call them a "denomination." That is why a "label" of some sort is important. It identifies who you are; what you believe, even when you don't belong to a "denomination.

Ask the Mormons. They can trace their genealogy right back to Adam, so they say.
Ask the Church of Christ. They trace their roots back to the Apostles, they claim.
I believe even the Oneness Pentecostal may make some similar claim.
You might think of joining one of the above groups if that doctrine is of utmost importance to you.

 

When I read this post, initially, I thought four things.

1. I am glad to see a zeal for the Word of God.
2. I am sad to see that they this type of belief seems to reject wisdom of Godly people throughout the ages.
3. Isn't this type of group denominating?
4. I think this is rather presumptious to assume that others are not trying to derive what they believe from the Bible.

To me, rejecting the wisdom of other Godly men and women throughout the ages is foolish. I am not saying we should agree with old saints, but they sometimes have insights and wisdom into the things of God and the Bible that we need and can benefit. Often, relying upon myself I may not have the wisdom of others and understanding their viewpoint can help keep me from error. Even this week, I was reading a treatise from a much wiser man and saw the error of my previous theology in a certain area. Left to myself, I may never have fully realized my error. Yet, God gave us a long history of people to challenge our beliefs.

Yes, I think my beliefs are Biblical. Yet, I also rely upon wisdom from great men of the past to challenge me, encourage me, and to help me weight their arguments against scripture. I am much better for having done so.

Ultimately, a belief that says "Just me and my Bible" will end in error. Rather, I believe in Sola Scriptura. Rather, I believe in preaching and I believe great men have insight in areas where I am weak. I need the greats of the past to help me dig deep in areas where I am shallow.

 

Since the New Testament practice is the assembling of saints together as an ekklesia who fellowship with plural churches then what ekklesia and do you assemble with and what plural churches does your ekkesia fellowship with and what do they call themselves?

 

So let's all call ourselves Christians. I will let you go first.
Throughout history:
Christians have baptized their candidates naked.
Both baptism and speaking in tongues are required for salvation.
Christ is an angel, a created being.
There is no such thing as hell.
In the end all will be saved, even Hitler and Stalin.

I could go on, but these are some of your beliefs as a "Christian."
It is necessary to define what kind of Christian we are.
The Muslims in most Islamic nations look upon America as a "Christian" nation. Many of them don't differentiate between any groups, but most of them only differentiate between Catholic and Protestant, and know nothing of the rest. You can call yourself "Predenominational" but the Muslim puts as part of the "Great Satan" just like it does to every other "Christian" in America.

 

Q: What is a "predenominational Christan?"
A: What members of the Church of Christ denomination call themselves.

 

Good grief, ADL...how many groups, viewpoints, and theologies have you "left?"

Best I can tell, you're the only "true Christian" in existence...

:laugh:

 

You have become a Watchman Neeerite. :laugh: