On their own website, they confess to being a Pennsylvania Corporation. (Christ said it is His church. Matthew 16:18)
The church was born in protest against slavery. (While this is admirable, it is not biblical. Christ started this church. Matthew 16:18)
The church was organized by people of African descent and heritage. (Christ started His church with the baptism of the holy ghost. Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:41)
The basic foundations of the beliefs of the church can be summarized in the The Apostles' Creed and The Twenty Five Articles of Religion. (Revelations 22:18-19)
The church's roots are of the family of Methodist churches. (Galatians 1:6-10)
It is managed through a triune management process that includes the General Conference, the Board of Bishops, and twelve elected General Officers or Department Heads. (Christis the head of His own church. Matthew 16:18)
It was born in October 1796, chartered in 1801 and firmly established in 1820 when the leaders voted themselves out of the White Methodist Episcopal Church. (Christ's church was started on the day of Pentecost around 33ad. Acts 2)
Began by the newly freed slaves, not the Christ or His disciples. (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2)
Does not originate at the right place. The corporate headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Allow women to preach the gospel. (Only men are allowed to preach in Christ's church. 1 Corinthians 14:34)
The Amish movement was founded in Europe by Jacob Amman (~1644 to ~1720 CE), from whom their name is derived. (Christ's church was started by Christ, from whom the name is derived. Acts 4:12)
The beliefs and practices of the Amish were based on the writings of the founder of the Mennonite faith, Menno Simons (1496-1561), and on the 1632 Mennonite Dordrecht Confession of Faith. (The beliefs of Christ's church was started by Christ. Matthew 16:18)
It is not their purpose to go out into the larger community and attempt to seek converts. (Matthew 28:19)
The Ordnung is an oral tradition of rules which regulates how the Amish way of life should be conducted. (Revelations 22:18-19)
The Amish believe that God carefully weighs the individual's total lifetime record of obedience to the church and then decides whether the person's eternal destiny will be the reward of Heaven or the punishment in Hell. (Christ taught grace and forgiveness. Matthew 26:28; Acts 13:38)
The legislative body ruling over the Assemblies of God is called the General Council. (Christ runs His church. Matthew 16:18)
It is a Pentecostal denomination. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Matthew 16:18)
They practice speaking in tongues, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and miraculous healing. (Spiritual gifts are done away with. Remembering correctly, spiritual gifts also included raising bodies from the grave. Nobody's done that in about 2000 years. 1 Corinthians 13:8-11)
The Assemblies of God trace their roots back to a revival that began in the late 1800's. (Christ's church can be traced back to 33 ad. It was even prophesied about before then. Acts 2; Isaiah 2:1-3)
It's founders were Eudorus N. Bell and Charles Fox Parham. (Christ founded His own church. Matthew 16:18)
The preacher is addressed as 'reverend.' (Jesus would not even allow himself to be called good. The apostles weren't addressed in such a way. Matthew 19:16-17)
Those wanting to join are not baptized immediately. (Since you don't know if tomorrow is coming, the time to be baptized is now. Acts 16:31; Acts 22:16; Matt 24:42)
Communion is not taken weekly. (Speak where the bible speaks; be silent where the bible is silent. If the apostles did communion in a certain way and in a certain frequency, so should we. Acts 20:7)
A vote is taken before you can become a member. (This is Christ's church. Who are we to vote someone into or out of something that is not ours. Acts 2:41)
Allow women to preach the gospel. (Only men are allowed to preach in Christ's church. 1 Corinthians 14:34)
It is an Anabaptist Christian denomination with roots in the Mennonite church, pietism, and Wesleyan holiness. (There are no divisions in the church of Christ. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
It began between 1775 and 1788. (Christ's church began around 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Jacob Engle is considered the 'founder'. (Christ is the founder of His church. Matthew 16:18)
The place of origin was near the present town of Marietta in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. (Christ's church began in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Believe in man-made creeds. (Though this is often a good idea and can create positive momentum, it is not biblical. Galatians 1:6-10)
It is under the spiritual leadership of the Pope. (The church that Christ started is under His leadership. We should not be kissing anybody's hands or bowing down to anyone who is not Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:18)
Believe in man-made creeds. (Though this is often a good idea and can create positive momentum, it is not biblical. Galatians 1:6-10)
Believe in praying to the saints. (Their defense is that many people have been doing it for a long time. That doesn't make it right though. We ought to pray to God in the name of Jesus Christ. Revelations 8:4; Acts 10:5; Daniel 9:17)
The organizational structure is not biblical. (1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Believe that sickness is the result of either fear, ignorance, or sin only. (John 9:3)
Christian Science was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. (That's the wrong founder and the wrong period in time. Matthew 16:18; Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41; Isaiah 2:1-3)
Believe that heaven and hell are not places or parts of an afterlife, but simply states of mind. (Jesus said there is aan actual hell. So we should believe that. Matthew 10:28)
Christian Science theology does not include a final judgment day. (Jude 1:6)
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as The Mother Church, is located in Boston, Massachusetts. (Christ's church began in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Matter is an illusion in this denomination. (Romans 1:20)
Founded upon the principles of Protestantism. (Christ's church is founded upon His principles. Matthew 16:18)
Founded in 1886. (Wrong point in time to be founding Christ's church. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Believe that Jesus is coming back to earth in bodily form. (1 John 3:2)
The control of the Church of God rests with the laity and ministers, who jointly form a governing body called the General Assembly which meets biennially. (This represents an unbiblical organizational structure. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Speak in tongues. (This gift is no more. 1 Corinthians 13:8-12)
Believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. (These gifts are no more. 1 Corinthians 13:8-12)
Their communion consists of prepared bread and water. (The last supper had no 'water' involved. Matthew 26:27-29)
Believe in man-made creeds. (We are to place our beliefs upon the word of God, not some book that man has put together. Galatians 1:6-10)
Founded by Joseph Smith Jr. in Palmyra, New York. (Wrong place and founder to be Christ's church. Matthew 16:18; Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Began in the spring of 1820. (Wrong point in time to be founding Christ's church. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Founded between 1895-1908. (Wrong point in time to be founding Christ's church. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Origin is noted as either Texas or California. (Christ's church was founded in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Believes in the doctrine of entire sanctification, or spiritual perfection. (There is no such thing. Romans 3:23)
Believe that their pastors possess spiritual gifts, such as divine healing. (Spiritual gifts, such as were given out by the Holy Ghost, no longer exist. 1 Corinthians 13:8-12)
Founded by Phineas F. Bresee. (Christ founded His own church. Matthew 16:18)
Each of us continues life as a complete person immediately after the death of the body. (What will be the purpose of rising from the dead if everyone is already risen? Acts 26:23)
People of all faiths come into heaven if they have followed their beliefs sincerely and loved God and their neighbors. (Ephesians 4:5; Acts 4:12)
They believe in the writings given by Emanuel Swedenborg. (If it's not the word of God, it doesn't belong in His church. Galatians 1:6-10)
God does not judge us, but we judge ourselves by what we love and how we live. (Romans 2:5; Revelation 14:7)
The spiritual marriage of one man and woman does not end with death but continues in heaven to eternity. There, the 2 remain male and female as to form, and become one angel as to their soul. (Luke 20:34-35; Matthew 22:30)
It follows other books besides the Holy Bible: the Nicene Creed, the Book of Common Prayer and the Revised Common Lectionary, for example. (If it's not the word of God, it doesn't belong in His church. Galatians 1:6-10)
Employ female bishops. (Women should remain silent in the churches. 1 Corinthians 14:34)
Its beginnings are founded in its separation from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
According to this religion, the called are not saints. (1 Corinthians 6:1-2; Colossian 1:25-27)
Their organizational structure includes bishops who preside over many congregations. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
First started in 1983. (Christ's church started around 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Believe that apostles and prophets still exist. (What is there left to prophecy about? Nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:8-12)
Founded by Mike Bickle. (Christ found His church. Matthew 16:18)
Believe that women, no less than men, are called to do all the works of the Kingdom. (Women do great things in the church! That's a given. But they are commanded to remain silent in service. 1 Corinthians 14:34)
Established in Kansas City, Missouri. (Christ's church started in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Developed around 1980. (Christ's church started around 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Baptism must be performed in the church to be valid. (Many of the first baptisms were done at places outside of the church. Acts 22:9-16)
Violate the terms of salvation. (The word of God lays out the plan of salvation. Anything outside of that would be invalid. Romans 10:17; John 8:24; Luke 13:3-5; Matthew 10:32; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:42)
Founded under the leadership of Kip McKean. (Christ's church should only be under the leadership of Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:18)
The organizational structure is not biblical. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
They had their modern-day start in the 1870's. (Christ's church began way before that. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
The organizational structure is not biblical. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
The human soul ceases to exist at death. (1 Peter 1:8-9)
Believe that the earth will remain forever and that all the saved may live on it forever. (My bible tells me that a new heaven and a new earth will one day appear, and that the old ones will be done away with. Revelations 21:1-2)
Believe that only 144,000 will be saved. (Yeah the bible says that. But right after that it says that an innumerable amount of people appeared. So it is obviously much more than 144,000. Revelation 7:9)
Lutheranism is a major branch of Protestant Christianity. (Galatians 1:6-7; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Ephesians 4:4-6)
Identifies with the teachings of the 16th-century German reformer Martin Luther. (Martin Luther? The teachings of the church should be based on Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:18)
The symbolic beginning occurred on October 31, 1517. (The beginning of Christ's church dates to 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Believe in creeds. (If it's not the Holy Bible, it doesn't work in God's house. Galatians 1:6-10)
Believe that individuals receive salvation through faith alone. (James 2:24)
Traces its origin to the evangelistic teaching of John Wesley. (Christ's church should only be under the leadership of Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:18)
It originated in the 18th century. (The beginning of Christ's church dates to 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3)
The Methodist revival originated in England. (Christ's church began in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
The organizational structure is not biblical. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Believe in creeds. (If it's not the Holy Bible, it doesn't work in God's house. Galatians 1:6-10)
It was formed in the late 1970s in Miami-Dade county of Florida. (The beginning of Christ's church dates to 33 ad in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3; Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
The founder and creator of the religion is Yahweh ben Yahweh. (Christ's church should only be under the leadership of Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:18)
It was began to lead blacks from years of oppression to the promised land of Israel. (Romans 3:29; Acts 14:1; Revelation 7:9-10)
The group believes blacks are 'the true Jews' and whites are 'white devils'. (1 Corinthians 12:13)
The group insists that Yahweh ben Yahweh is 'Grand Master of All, the God of the Universe, the Grand Potentate, the Everlasting Father and the persecuted Messiah'. (If he is god of the universe, why is he dead? Matthew 16:18)
They believe in speaking in tongues, divine healing, and prophecying. (Believe it when you start hearing of people being raised from the dead. 1 Corinthians 13:8-12)
The church began between 1904 to 1906. (The beginning of Christ's church dates to 33 ad in Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:1-3)
It grew out of the Holiness movement, which in turn had roots in Methodism. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
This one denomination falls into 4 categories. (Galatians 1:6-7; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Ephesians 4:4-6)
All of its branches don't have the same organizational structure. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century in Scotland and England. (That's the wrong place and the wrong time to be Christ's church. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Began with John Calvin. (Christ said He would start His own church. Matthew 16:18)
Baptize babies. (Acts 18:8)
Believe in creeds. (Any church belonging to Christ does not have creeds. Galatians 1:6-10)
Their organization structure is not biblical. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Believe in creeds. (Any church belonging to Christ does not have creeds. Galatians 1:6-10)
Use instrumental music in service. (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16)
Founded in 1924. (This is the wrong point in time to be Christ's church. Matthew 16:18; Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Began by Herman Hoeksema, George Ophoff, and Henry Danhof. (Christ siad that He would start His own church. Matthew 16:18)
Address their ministers as 'reverend'. (Christ would not even allow himself to be called good, yet these ministers are addressed as reverend. Look up the word in the dictionary. Matthew 19:16-17)
The local church was established by Christian Connection believers, a religious body from the mid-19th century in the United States. (This is the wrong place, the wrong time, and the wrong people to be starting a church by Christ. Matthew 16:18; Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Women are licensed as ministers. (1 Corinthians 14:34)
The organizational structure is not biblical. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Founded around 1844. (Christ's church was prophesied about and began around 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Founded by men, among which was Ellen G. White and William Miller. (Matthew 16:18)
Founded with the union of several different Christian traditions. (That doesn't even sound biblical. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
The organizational structure is not biblical. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Allow women to preach. (Only men are allowed to preach in Christ's church. 1 Corinthians 14:34)
Came into being in 1957. (Christ's church began in 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
The churches are most uniquely American in origin and character. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Began in the spring of 1995. (Christ's church began in 33 ad. Isaiah 2:1-3)
Governed by a 12-man Council of Elders. (This is not the structure put forth for Christ's church. 1 Peter 5:1-3; Ephesians 1:20-23; Titus 1:5-11; Acts 14:23)
Do not believe in the trinity. (1 John 5:7)
Founded at a conference organized in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)
Began as a formal assembly in 1995. (Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2:41)