Why are there so many branches of Christianity? Which is the best?

Question

Like Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist. And then there is Mormon and Catholic. Which ones the best? Like I have heard people form a certain branch say people from another branch are going to hell. For example that Brother Dean Saxton dude said Mormons are Morons. He is the guy that said girls deserve rape.

Answer 1

I would like to officially apologize for all us Christians bickering among ourselves over doctrinal issues, and there being so many branches of Christianity, making you wonder which is best. Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, etc. We aren't being a good witness to the world and it's a shame. Yet the Gospel still saves people, which just goes to show you it's God at work here despite the mess we humans make of things.



Please keep in mind any idiot can say anything, and any idiot can post anything on the internet . But Jesus told us you will know a tree by its fruit, and that his sheep know the sound of his voice and respond to it. That's how you know if you are a Christian -- do you respond to Jesus' voice?



I strongly advise you to simply open up your Bible. God didn't tell you to belong to any "branch of Christianity." He told you to believe in, and abide in, the Branch of His Son, Jesus. That's all you need, dude. Do yourself a favor and read the four gospels. And God save you!

Answer 2

There are many branches of other religions, not just Christianity. These branches happen when people disagree on a particular teaching.

. HOWEVER, there are religions that talk about Jesus Christ/etc. but are not TRULY a Christian denomination because they don't believe the VITAL beliefs of Christianity. Some of those you mentioned; Mormonism, Jehovah Witnesses, The Way Ministry, Oneness Pentecostalism ....... but there are other. To be considered a truly Christian denomination/branch the group needs to believe the teachings in the Apostles Creed (see below).

. But branches happen because people disagree with something .... just like with any other group.

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Apostles' Creed



I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended into hell.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic and apostolic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

Answer 3

The best is the one that follows the Bible teachings and not paganism, traditions of men or false stories (2 Timothy 4:3, 4) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the wholesome teaching, but according to their own desires, they will surround themselves with teachers to have their ears tickled. 4 They will turn away from listening to the truth and give attention to false stories.

The scriptures also say that Satan has blinded the minds of unbelievers(2 Corinthians 4:4) among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through.

What Does the Bible Really Teach? is a free download at jw.org , find out what the Bible says then choose which one follows the scriptures, most religions let people that practice actions that God says will not be allowed in his Kingdom(1 Corinthians 6:9, 10) Or do you not know that unrighteous people will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Do not be misled. Those who are sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, men who submit to homosexual acts, men who practice homosexuality, 10 thieves, greedy people, drunkards, revilers, and extortioners will not inherit God’s Kingdom.(Galatians 5:19-21) Now the works of the flesh are plainly seen, and they are sexual immorality, uncleanness, brazen conduct, 20 idolatry, spiritism, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, dissensions, divisions, sects, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and things like these. I am forewarning you about these things, the same way I already warned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit God’s Kingdom.

They practice these things yet claim that they have accepted Christ so they are saved, their ears are being tickled by the false clergy!

Answer 4

There are many denominations because people use or disregard certain things in the Bible in order to conform to a more socially appropriate belief. Personally I am a Catholic and am proud to be one. Catholicism was the original Christian denomination, but the Church soon split into two (and then thousands) different denominations bc at the time the Catholic Church was corrupt (people were able to pay for salvation). The Catholic Church believes that the Bible is literal rather than metaphorical, meaning that we believe that Jesus literally came down from heaven, true man and true God died for our sins, rose from the dead. As many other denominations believe this, the most prominent outlier is how Catholics believe in Eucharistic Communion, as well as the communion of Saints. The Eucharist is the literal transformation (bread turned to body, wine to blood) through the process known as transubstantiation. I'm running out of characters, but if u have any questions on Catholicism I'm here!

Answer 5

Well, I was baptized Catholic, raised Pentecostal, converted to Catholic in college, denounced Chritianity altogether and became Pagan, experimented with Unitarianism and Quaker church and finally came back to Catholicism. Personally, I think the Catholic Church is the best. I had a religious awakening when I visited the cathedral in Kraków Poland. There is so much history and writings in Catholicism. The really cool thing is the communion of saints and everyone, even those who have passed can pray for you and help you. It's like a big family that you can always reach out to and we don't shove our beliefs down your throat. Catholics are on a spiritual journey, not just saying a prayer to be saved and sitting back. We are called to help others, speak up for the poor and persecuted, have humility, and a prayerful attitude. No judgement towards others who may think or understand differently..

Answer 6

Man has made the "branches" mostly because mankind has been into creating the "perfect" and "true" church of Jesus Christ, which is never going to happen because even regenerate man is sinful man that has been saved yet can act with self-seeking motivations. I believe in a universal Christian church that basically is believers from many "branches" that basically believe in the very first response that believe like what is stated in the Apostles Creed. People all over the world, from many different movements, races, I don't know which one is the best but I'll quote a guy names Hank Hannigraff of the Christian Research Institute. In fact you could call them and they would give you churches in your area. He says on his radio broadcast that it should be a church, that motivates you to get into the big 3, reading scripture, praying, and ministering to the world outside and inside the church.

Answer 7

The original Christians were organized by country under Apostles.

They met in ecumenical councils periodically to synchronize teaching.

The first break was between east & west churches over authority.

In 1024 they separated into Western Catholic & Eastern Orthodox.

In 1545 the Protestant Reformation started at the Council of Trent.

Many new denominations formed independently after 1900.

The oldest & largest group are still the Catholic churches.

Mormons & Jehovah's Witnesses are not really Christian.

Answer 8

God did not make denominations ~ His Spirit inspired writers to give us His written word, and His Spirit opens our understanding to it. Choosing a church is not like buying socks or trying on hats .. God's people are led by His Spirit when He draws them to seek after Him, and by that influence He will lead them to a group where the leaders and teachers have His Spirit. That's how the church began (check it out in the book of Acts) and that is what sets the true church apart from others.

Don't listen to those who claim the original teachings have been lost .. a badly-written version doesn't make all the true ones vanish - God preserves His word though the generations .. if He couldn't do that He wouldn't be "God" would He? The right church has power, love and truth, correct doctrine is taught when the Spirit is leading. Anything else is a cult or social club.

Answer 9

Oh just pick one.



I am afraid that you are not going to find one that is perfect. You will always disagree with some of their doctrine. And that is to be expected. As men we try our best in trying to follow God but come short and we all admit it



The Christian church will adhere to this criteria.



The Church is One.

The Church is Holy.

The Church is catholic (universal)

The Church is Apostolic.



The Church is one.

Many different denominations, different view, but all one Christian Church.



The Church is Holy.

Many sinner , many mistakes but still Holy.



The Church is catholic or universal.

It is all over the world reaching all of mankind in her different denominational forms.



The Church is Apostolic

meaning it comes down from Jesus Christ through out the centuries followed by his apostles to the current times.



Most all denominations will adhere to these four principles. I would stay away from those that think that only they are the "true church" That is the mormons and Jehovah Witness. When you see someone that thinks they know it all it will most likely be that they do not.



God Bless

Answer 10

There are no branches of Christianity. There is only 'one' church and one revealer of truth which is the Holy Ghost which abides within us, the same is our Teacher. If there is one teacher the students will learn the same thing and seeing how there are "so many different branches of Christianity" it clearly shows that they don't share the same teacher.



The best "branch" is the one that has the Holy Ghost as the Teacher.

Answer 11

Christianity has so many branches due to the absence of God.

That's the problem with leaving an ambiguous gospel and then going into hiding for eternity: everyone is going to make their own sect out of the massive ambiguities and there is no God there to correct anyone.



There is no way to answer which is the best until God himself comes and clarifies.

Answer 12

Well, I was baptized Catholic, raised Pentecostal, converted to Catholic in college, denounced Chritianity altogether and became Pagan, experimented with Unitarianism and Quaker church and finally came back to Catholicism. Personally, I think the Catholic Church is the best. I had a religious awakening when I visited the cathedral in Kraków Poland. There is so much history and writings in Catholicism. The really cool thing is the communion of saints and everyone, even those who have passed can pray for you and help you. It's like a big family that you can always reach out to and we don't shove our beliefs down your throat. Catholics are on a spiritual journey, not just saying a prayer to be saved and sitting back. We are called to help others, speak up for the poor and persecuted, have humility, and a prayerful attitude. No judgement towards others who may think or understand differently.

Answer 13

There shouldn't be Christianity at all. Jesus never came to start a new religion. He came only to foretell of what would be. Nowhere in the New testament does Jesus tell people he is God and to worship him. And nowhere in the old testament are there any mentions of a messiah, that would be "God in the flesh", or die via crucifixion and rise three days later, or any on the other names given



. Its funny when Christians use Isaiah 53 as their only go to to show Jesus is in the OT, because they obviously havent read all of it. Is.53:10 says the messiah will( 1) live a long life (2) have a kingdom on Earth and (3) have children (He will see his seed). ((From the Hebrew translation)).

Answer 14

Religion or branches of Christianity is man-made. A lot of different people read the bible and had there own perception of it. You can't say any is "best" just depends on your personal preference. Someone like me is more spiritual, I do what I think is right oppose to following someone else guidelines

Answer 15

According to the Bible there is a way to tell real Christians from false ones. According to Mark 16:18 "They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" so just ask the priest/pastor/reverend of the church to drink a dose of poison that is 50x the LD50 of the poison, say 15 grams of potassium cyanide. If they do so and are not harmed in anyway then you know it's a true church, if they die you know it's a false church, if they refuse to drink the poison then it's obvious they don't really believe what the Bible says so it's a false church. I have yet to see someone take this test to prove they are a true Christian.

Answer 16

The prophet Isaiah prophesied that true worship would be restored in the "final part of the days" Isaiah 2:2;4. Jesus stated and Paul and John concurred that after Jesus' leaving the earth the Christianity he taught would become apostate. It did. It became watered down with pagan doctrines and teachings that infiltrated into the early Christian congregation. Many pagan ideas, forms of worship and festiviites and holidays were added by pagan people working their way into christianity without actually worshipping God in "spirit and truth" as Jesus has commanded.



Down through the ages Christianity fractured into hundreds of differing sects. However, in the late 1800's true worshipe began to be res-established. This video explains all that happened



https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/faith-in-action-part-1/



https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/faith-in-action-part-2/

Answer 17

Since the beginning.....man has always created his own 'religion(s)' when the existing ones don't meet their own views, perspectives or opinions. It's just the way humans are. We all have different spiritual needs and views so we seek a religion that SUITS those needs. Which one is BEST - is the one that best suits YOU and that one that makes you the best possible person you can be, IMO. And blasting and criticizing others religious beliefs or religions is really bad form and NOT CHRISTIAN in my estimation!

Answer 18

there are many because men didn't like to play all the rule names like martin luther john calvin king henry 8 john Wesley john smyth john knox ring a bell well these guys tore apart Christianity because of there own mistranslations well other than henry 8 he was just wanting a son and probably not even very religious the others tore Christianity apart thought because they didn't understand all of its teachings they removed 7 books from the bible and twisted the bible to many extants the older the church the truer the church so the truest church inside Christianity that was started by jesus is roman catholicism

Answer 19

5 steps to help you identify the true religion:



1. True religion teaches the truth from God's Word, the Bible. - John 4:24

2. True religion helps people get to know God, including knowing his name, Jehovah. - Psalm 83: 18

3. True religion focuses attention on God's Kingdom as the only hope for mankind. - Daniel 2:44

4. True religion promotes unselfish love. - John 13:35

5. True religion is a way of life. Its members practice what they preach. - 1 John 3:18

Answer 20

Stick to the Bible believing churches that teach from the Bible, not a pamphlet. Mormons are a cult. They don t believe Jesus was the Son of God. Jesus is the most important person in the Bible. He is the One on whom our salvation rests. Those who deny this are NOT Christian. Here are the basics. Check the statement of beliefs of any church you go to.



BASICS

1. Must believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the only Begotten Son of God born of a virgin.

2. He is the only sacrifice for sin.

3. Our repentance and trust in Him is the ONLY way to heaven.

4. He resurrected three days after His crucifixion

5. We must believe that He is coming again as King of Kings

6. We believe that He saves those who ask Him and that is our way to Heaven.



http://www.joel2army.simplesite.com http://www.ufosarereal.simplesite.com



1 John 2:4 He that says, I know HIM and keeps NOT His commandments, is a liar and the truth is not in him.



1 John 2:22 WHO is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denies Father and Son.

Answer 21

The answer to your question is of vital importance to all who are interested in finding the truth about religion and religious beliefs.

The history of religion is as old as the history of man himself. That is what archaeologists and anthropologists tell us. Even among the most “primitive,” that is to say, undeveloped, civilizations, there is found evidence of worship of some form. In fact, The New Encyclopædia Britannica says that “as far as scholars have discovered, there has never existed any people, anywhere, at any time, who were not in some sense religious.

There are many common elements discernible among all the different legends about man’s beginning. Put them together and a more complete picture begins to emerge. It tells how God created the first man and woman and placed them in a paradise. They were very content and very happy at first, but soon they became rebellious. That rebellion led to the loss of the perfect paradise, only to be replaced by labor and toil, pain and suffering. This legend is the key element of every culture out there. Eventually mankind became so bad that God punished them by sending a great deluge of waters that destroyed all but one family. As this family multiplied, some of the offspring banded together and started to build an immense tower in defiance of God. The Tower of Babel. God thwarted their scheme by confusing their language and dispersing them to the far corners of the earth. (Genesis Chapters 1-11) The record reveals that as the human race began to disperse from Mesopotamia, they carried with them their memories, experiences, and ideas everywhere they went. In time these were elaborated and changed and became the warp and woof of religion in every part of the world. Going back to the analogy, the account in Genesis constitutes the original, crystal-clear pool from which stemmed the basic ideas about the beginning of man and worship found in the various religions of the world. To these they added their particular doctrines and practices. But the link is unmistakable, especially the various flood legends and a savior being born found among different peoples. Each religion is different from similar in many ways.

JW.org

Answer 22

Because once Martin Luther rejected the authority of the Orthodox, Catholic Church grounded in Apostolic Succession, the Protestants that followed had no compass with which to guide their way to be sure of right or wrong. Hence their path diverges over and over again.

Answer 23

There are no branches of Christianity.

Answer 24

Not all men are equally capable with the Holy Bible word of God.



Lets see what HE says!



1Co 11:19 But, of course, there must be divisions among you so that you who have God's approval will be recognized!



He says this is so he will be able to recognize and reward those who get it right!



RE: Which is the best?



Thats up to you to decide. Use the Holy Bible as your guide.

Answer 25

Matthew 28:19, when he sends his disciples to baptize believers in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The fact that he placed son, between the Father and the Holy Spirit means he is included in the divinity of God.

Answer 26

Because of sin and pride. But in reality denomation does NOT matter as long as the Denomation accepts the essential doctrines of the faith. The "church" is the "called out ones" in Greek so it's the universal body of born again believers. Not a institution.

Answer 27

Jesus didn't create branches. We are saved by FAITH.



REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH



Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.



If you sincerely say this prayer, your sins will be washed away, you will be redeemed to God, be saved from eternal torment and inherit the Kingdom of God:



"Dear Jesus, I am a sinner. I repent of my sins. Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood. Come into my heart. I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior. Amen"



https://victoryinjesuschrist.wordpress.com/

Answer 28

The one that teaches from the Holy Bible and baptizes in Christ!

Which leaves religions and cults outside in the cold!!

Jesus said those worshipping God will worship with Spirit & Truth!

So religion has no part in True Worship. Jesus wont come to save

churches just people!

Answer 29

Jesus never started any religion. He simply asked His followers to build Gods Kingdom here on earth.



Religions took the emphasis from Gods Kingdom of love and directed it towards religions. That's why Jesus followers have never been succesful in building Gods Kingdom. Wrong emphasis. That's why there are thousands of religions and no Kingdom of God.

Answer 30

The best? Church of Jesus Christ with Signs following.



AKA



The Snake Handlers.



Does your church keep crates of venomous snakes to pass around every Sunday?



No? Hmph, it's barely a church at all!

Answer 31

I wonder if you've ever asked... Why are there so many car companies, dress styles, phone plans, TV shows, sports teams, cultural differences, and lets not even get into countries.



PICK ONE. Or not. It's your right as a human being.

Answer 32

They all branched off the Catholic Church. I consider the original church, the one started by Jesus, to be the best.

Answer 33

There are like 30 thousand branches. They are all ridiculous.

Answer 34

I am an Anglican Catholic No pope and only one Holy Bible the King James version



we dont have weird ideas or weird names we are Not required to go to church we are Required to practice what Jesus said Love one and another as i have loved you



Nothing else matters because as Jesus also said only through me can you get to the Father in heaven

Answer 35

Get a kj version bible and believe. Jesus Christ is the truth. Read John chapter 1. Read Romans chapter 5 and 10. Make sure your church follows John chapter 1 and Bible. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Ephesians-Chapter-2/#9 Jesus Christ is the truth. Do not fall for lie of "allegory" either. All is as written! https://youtu.be/j4ZU2oUaYZ0 Pray for guidance.

Answer 36

Church is the body of Christ. Its not a building, its not a denomination. You can't find a perfect church in this world. You can only find obedient and disobedient churches. The perfect church only comes after the world is made new again.



The best group to gather for worship is with a group that believes in teaching the bible in its entirety, giving equal treatment to all the books of the bible, with church elders who practice what Jesus taught ( you really don't want to be lead by double standards people in any scenario).



I'm Anglican in my country, but I do not attend Anglican church in some countries. Unless God impressed upon me to attend spiritually weak churches, I avoid any church that teach their own preferred human government/politically influenced views. I just do my own research to find a church venue to attend worship in countries I visit.





In this modern world where we start seeing governments trying to infiltrate worship. I would suggest that you look for a church that is not desperate for government/political bodies for funding. Because a church that relies on them is in danger of conflict of interest ( Matthew 6:24"No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.). God always give abundant blessing to the obedient, God gives a way out of temptation. God says give your worries to Him, God says rely on Him. So a church that is reduced to rely on politically motivated parties - is a warning sign of spiritual weakness.



This means find a church that is 100% self reliant (Psalm 23 - God takes care of His sheep) due to the unity and contributions of the church members themselves. Scripture (book of revelation) has taught when a church is under attack from the outside, they grow strong. But if a church is under attack from the inside, its only a matter of time before it dies.





Being a confirmed member of a church allows you some member privileges like burial/wedding services. You don't need need a membership for worship or to learn about Christ. I spent over 1 yr attending my church before I decide to go for confirmation (become an official member).

Answer 37

Well, Catholicism is the oldest, so it is most likely the most accurate. But, as long as a person is following God's Law I think it is not a huge deal which flavor you choose.

Answer 38

Catholicism

Answer 39

That same question is EXACTLY what Joseph Smith wanted to know when he knelt down and prayed to our Heavenly Father... and he found out none of them were right and that the true gospel needed to be restored in its fullness to the world.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Christ's Church. He literally leads it, through His prophet. I know this to be true.

Answer 40

I am church of God. We welcome the holy spirit's gifts, and presence. Choosing a best one is judgemental and God is the judge. There are different branches because there are different people. The best for me is not necessarily the best for you.

Answer 41

Denominations are the traditions of men and their understanding of the scriptures. Those who follow a denomination do so because their theological beliefs are the same as the ones who founded the denomination.

Answer 42

All the branches are tied for worst.

Answer 43

I have been a Mormon for 2 years and think that the people are very kind and have the Holy Spirit.

Answer 44

Yes, it is quite a quandary.



Fortunately, I happen to have been raised (what are the chnaces!) in/ converted to, the correct, one true Christian denomination. The others are just plain wrong/heretical.



Lucky me.





Amen

Answer 45

There are many branches because of different human opinions. Which is best? Try the original.





HOW OLD IS YOUR CHURCH?

If you are a Lutheran, your religion was founded by Martin Luther, an ex-monk of the Catholic Church, in the year 1517.





If you belong to the Church of England, your religion was founded by King Henry VIII in the year 1534 because the Pope would not grant him a divorce with the right to remarry.





If you are a Presbyterian, your religion was founded by John Knox in Scotland in the year 1560.





If you are a Protestant Episcopalian, your religion was an offshoot of the Church of England founded by Samuel Seabury in the American colonies in the 17th century.





If you are a Congregationalist, your religion was originated by Robert Brown in Holland in 1582.





If you are a Methodist, your religion was launched by John and Charles Wesley in England in 1744.





If you are a Unitarian, Theophilus Lindley founded your church in London in 1774.





If you are a Mormon (Latter Day Saints), Joseph Smith started your religion in Palmyra, N.Y., in 1829.





If you are a Baptist, you owe the tenets of your religion to John Smyth, who launched it in Amsterdam in 1605.





If you are of the Dutch Reformed church, you recognize Michaelis Jones as founder, because he originated your religion in New York in 1628.





If you are a member of the Churches of Christ your church began near the beginning of the 19th century in New England. Abner Jones, Barton Stone and Alexander Campbell were some of the most well-known originators of your religion.





If you worship with the Salvation Army, your sect began with William Booth in London in 1865.





If you are a Christian Scientist, you look to 1879 as the year in which your religion was born and to Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy as its founder.





If you belong to one of the religious organizations known as "Church of the Nazarene," "Pentecostal Gospel," "Holiness Church," "Pilgrim Holiness Church," "Jehovah's Witnesses," your religion is one of the hundreds of new sects founded by men within the past century.





If you are Roman Catholic, you know that your religion was founded in the year 33 by Jesus Christ the Son of God, and it is still the same Church.

Answer 46

You must use intelligence to sift through what you know and have been told. It is not all equally reliable.



First hand experience of each or better, ascertaining the religion of people whose lives and ethics you admire is what I would recommend.

Answer 47

Mormons

Answer 48

christianity is about the Word of God ie. Holy Bible.

it is NOT about denoms, sects and such.

denoms , sects are simply groups to serve the interests of followers.



so if you want to be a christian, you should read n STUDY scripture and know it well.

then you will know when people are talking rubbish, esp. preachers.

Answer 49

Assyrian Oriental Church of the East

Answer 50

Catholics are objectively the best because they have all of the promises of Jesus Christ. See the promises Jesus made to Catholics:



"The church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of Truth" 1 Tim 3:15





"And I say that thou art Peter, and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it" Matt 16:16-19



"And he is the head of the body, the church" Colossians 1:18



But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth" John 16: 12-13



"He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me,

and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me" (Luke 10:16).



http://www.angelfire.com/home/protestantchallenges/promises.html

Answer 51

There isn't. For any truth there are a myriad of lies. One God, One Way, One church of Christ as exampled and commanded in the New Testament.

Answer 52

There is no such thing as a true Church because the angel Gabriel told me that; "All the Churches are guilty of abominations."

Answer 53

The best is the Non-Denominational Kind. All those ones that you listed are denominations, which are divisions, and God says to have no divisions.

Answer 54

Because they are divisoons caused by satan. None of the branches can save you, just Yeshua. (Jesus)

Answer 55

The best one is being a follower of Jesus Christ. Focus on Him and Him only!

Answer 56

there are 7 churches as i re call. they were started back in the day! and each of them had splinter groups. like johnno said the word of God is saved in the truth. God uses each one of them to bring someone to God.

Answer 57

There is no such thing as which is the best religion. But except Catholicism all others are not religions but they claimed it is.

Answer 58

Its because these people think theology saves them when it is really compliance to God's standards that save people from hell.

Answer 59

None of them are good but if you need to go flip a coin.

Answer 60

The 'many branches of Christianity' are strong indicators that they are *not* Christianity at all . . . other than in name. This situation was prophesied about:



"[There] came to be false prophets among the people, as there will also be false teachers among you. These will quietly bring in destructive sects, and they will even disown the owner who bought them . . . Furthermore, many will follow their brazen conduct, and because of them the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively. Also, they will greedily exploit you with counterfeit words . . ." (2 Peter 2:1-3)



None of these 'branches' is better than the others, as they *all* adhere to man-made traditions, instead of God's Word itself.



And Christ made very clear how unscriptural & unnacceptable such ones are, when he told the scribes & Pharisees of the time . . . the then -current Israelite religious leaders, who were themselves following man-made traditions instead of God's Word . . .





“You have made the word of God invalid because of your tradition.

You hypocrites! Isaiah aptly prophesied about you when he said:



‘This people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are *far* removed from me.

It is in *vain* that they keep worshipping me, for they teach *commands of men*

as doctrines.’” (Matthew 15:6-11)



They had no response to Jesus’ strong criticism.





Jesus also warned his followers:



"Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ And then I will declare to them: ‘I *never* knew you! *Get away* from me, you workers of *lawlessness*!’" (Matthew 7:22-23)



"For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the chosen ones. You, then, watch out. . . ." (Mark 13:22-23)



"For many will come on the basis of my name ... and will mislead many." (Matthew 24:4)



“Nevertheless, the hour is coming...when the *true* worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him *must* worship in spirit and *truth*.” (John 4:23, 24, RS)





Certainly none of the sects of Christendom, most of which base all/most their teachings & practices on those of apostate Christianity . . . which adopted them from earlier pagan religions, in order to facilitate gaining members from those religions . . . qualify as Christian, let alone 'best'.



However, there is ONE group who stick to what God's Word actually teaches, who help other interested ones learn how to study it for themselves, and how to apply its principles / God's requirements. This group is not 'best', but is the only one that actually qualifies to be called "Christian". No, they aren't perfect . . . but, when they discover they've made a mistake, they own it, and make needed changes.



The following sets of articles will help you discern which Christian religion is 'the real thing':



"Are All Religions Good?" . . . Good Religion:

- Promotes High Moral Standards

- - Brotherly Love, and,

- - - Respect for God's Word

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20090801/are-all-religions-good/



"Myths About Christianity—How One Myth Leads to Another"

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20091101/one-myth-leads-to-another/

Answer 61

Pick Neurotology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOpapeX6Vzs

Answer 62

There are lots of types of cancer. Which one is the best?

Answer 63

There are over 30,000 different Protestants sects - so you figure that out!

Answer 64

like in any belief system including Atheism, you should begin non denominational and go from there

Answer 65

No such thing as the best.

For me is like asking "what is the best poo?"

Answer 66

nobody they are imperfect, the oldests are catholicism, orthodox, assyrians, ethiopians, coptics

lutherans, calvinists and so on.

Answer 67

Mormons seem the happiest, so if they are going to hell, then make reservations in hell.

Answer 68

None

Answer 69

Love.



Thats it.

Answer 70

none. here is why



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RfUj09pWfM

Answer 71

Catholic

Answer 72

catholic

Answer 73

mormon

Answer 74

Why are there so many branches of Christianity? Which is the best? Fake Patriarch Kirill and other fake church leaders signed a document in 2006 where it says that all religions worship the same supreme being; anathema. Last Orthodox Patriarch is Patriarch Irenaios of Jerusalem. Major heresy of the last century was that the name of the Creator doesn't have anything to

do with the Creator.

American pronunciation of the word "God/god" is "gaad" which means Satan in Ruski.

Ruski words for "English" and "angelic" are very similar; Satan was an angel.

Read only Bible that is translated by theologians. John the Baptist ate only carobs and honey. Eating bugs like locusts leads to demon possession and three stands of DNA. 666ed people eat GMO food (which is food with bug DNA).

Ecumenism has 263 heresies; each heresy leads to hell.

Roman Catholic icons are drawn from naked people.

Orthodox icons are inspired by the Holy Spirit.

When you look directly into the eyes of the figure depicted on an Orthodox icon, energy is coming your way, that is, you get healed.

If you look at Buddhist-Roman Catholic-Satanic icons, you get the passions from the person depicted.

There has been a study done by Ruski scientists. When an Orthodox Christian crosses regular water, it becomes better. When an Orthodox Christian priest crosses regular water, it becomes even better than if regular Orthodox Christian crosses the water. This is the usual.

Now, we are in the end days. In some churches (that have been infiltrated by the antichrist's minions), antichrist's blood is served. Also, scanners put 666 on foreheads at the entrance. Theotokos Virgin Mary pushed down the altars at these churches (invisible to humans). Icons in these churches are changed to Satanic-Buddhist-Roman Catholic type instead of normal. Water (instead of becoming better) becomes worse when "blessed" in these "churches".

Orthodox icons must have correct hand signals.

Correct blessing hand means Alpha and Omega

AND

Iesus Christous (Jesus Christ in Greek and Church Slavonic).

Incorrect hand signals are signifying the antichrist.

Also, do you see the scrolls on the Orthodox icons?

They will be opened when antichrist will be coming to town.

These scrolls will reveal everything about the antichrist.

Note also, calendar must be Orthodox, not Roman Catholic.

During the 8th "wolf" Council, antichrist will kill those priests who

disagree with him. Other priests will worship him when a bird dies at

his feet.

Pelageya of Ryazan said that there will only be seven churches left in the end days.

Vaccines, IVs, tooth fillings/implants, cosmetics, medicaments, certain foods and drinks, etc. contain nanochips and/or cells of aborted fetuses; intake of which leads to demon possession.

Give back your documents to the gov't and live in Ural Mountains or Alaska.

Heresy leads to loss of love. Rapture is a heresy. You have to hide with Orthodox Christians to escape 666. Reject globalism, UFOs, documents, vaccines, ecumenism, cities, technology, etc.

The only true Christians are people who rejected mark of the beast documents and drink blood of Jesus.

Note, some churches serve antichrist's blood. So, choose wisely.

Read the Book of Revelation.

It's all clear now anyway if you have wisdom to

understand that 2 elongated lines on a barcode is a 6.

Each barcode has 3 double elongated lines.

Hence, it spells 666.

Barcode on documents leads to temporary hell.

Barcode on one's body by isotope rays leads to permanent hell.

According to Vyacheslav Krasheninnikov, 666ed people will

first hide the green 666 with durags and long sleeves, but then openly will walk

with shiny green 666 on their foreheads or wrists.

The Most Holy Trinity gives you a name during baptism.

Devil gives you an anti-name during anti-baptism.

Barcode is Druid black magic curse and a form of mark of the beast just like Social Security.

People who took any number (which is an anti-name given during anti-baptism by the beast) on documents or in computer go to temporary hell;

but those who receive green 666 (given with World Passport with no name on it) on forehead or wrist go to permanent hell.

How not to go to hell?

Give back all these anti-name anti-baptism documents back to the beast

by writing to appropriate authorities.

If authorities refuse to cancel these anti-names, then write again (up to three times).

If you wrote to the gov't three times about it, but gov't refused, then The Most Holy Trinity

will not send you to hell.

Don't take the microchip. If you already took it, get rid of it because microchipped people will be influenced by computers to take the World Passport (grey plastic card with no name on it).

Don't go into a UFO to be healed by demons. Those who reject 666 will go to heaven. Also, their direct ancestors will be saved from hell.

All who call on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ or sign themselves with sign of the cross during WW3 will be saved. War in Ukraine will last two years (2014 - 2016). Then WW3 will start. Then Tsar (revealed by resurrected Seraphim of Sarov) will come to power in Russia to protect people from the antichrist. Antichrist will allow all sin. Don't sin. The Most Holy Trinity is merciful but 666 is not forgivable. 666 is given with grey plastic card.

Food stores, prisoners, and police will 666 people too. Don't get new documents. Don't get any surgeries. Don't eat meat. Don't eat fast food. Don't eat junk food. Pray the Jesus prayer.

Don't go into UFO to be healed by evil demons. Feed the pigeons. Give to charity in the name of Archangel Michael. Reject vaccines. Hide with Orthodox Christians to escape mark of the beast; leave all electronics behind so that you can't be tracked.

Antichrist's next target is the Statue of Liberty.

One big shake, one giant step forward, one giant collapse.

You use your spirit to talk to The Most Holy Trinity.

Demons attack soul and body.

Demons live inside clones. Jesus died for all sins committed by all.

Jesus said that you have to drink His blood.

All people have soul, body, and spirit.

In animals, blood substitutes soul.

That's why you're forbidden to drink animal blood.

Animals don't have spirit.

You're forbidden to drink human blood (like during blood transfusion) because sins transfer.

You're told to drink blood of Jesus (because He's sinless) so that your sins are forgiven.

Dogs are not allowed in your home and your church because the Holy Spirit will leave.

One can receive mark of the beast because of cats; so, stay away from cats.

Give to charity in the name of Archangel Michael; he rescues people from hell twice a year (or brings them up a level, that is, to a level with less punishment; eventually, people are freed). Feed the pigeons; when pigeons bow down, people are saved from hell. Birds participate in time creation. It's a sin to kill birds. Dinosaurs live under our level. They will get out through sinkholes and lakes. To kill them, go for their nerves. Save the birds; but kill the dinosaurs. First dinosaur will come out of Volga River in Russia. Since antichrist (born to a 12th generation prostitute, flying, big-nailed, gloved, pale-faced, red-eyed, Satan-possessed since he's 12 years old, homosexual man from the tribe of Dan, who wears blue robe over left shoulder while red/pink robe is underneath just like Jesus, and is surrounded by demons but people see angels of light) is around, there is no need for disputes. Forgive me.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=8dub8PF2d8E

http://fatheralexander.org/graphics/sects_e.pdf

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=0LUKFmZfOrs

https://youtube.com/channel/UCql8z99xa5QH8nSdkfnzIkw/videos

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