which type of Christianity is the real one?

Question

there are all kinds of Christianity. There's Catholics, the orthodox, the Mormons, the Protestants, and probably many more, but I'm confused on which one is the true Christianity and the right one to believe in?

Answer 1

Look for the one that fits the description of it in the bible. It's a "fingerprint" that only 1 Church will fit because it has God's blessing/backing on it.



They are identified by love- John 13:35

They respect the bible as GOD’s word- 2 Timothy 3:16

All members believe the same teachings- Galatians 1:8-9

There are no divisions- 1 Corinthians 1:10

They understand the “mystery” of GOD- Colossians 1:9b-10, 25-26

They know GOD’s will and teach it to others- Matthew 13:11 and 28:19-20a

They understand Jesus and the Father’s relationship- Matthew 11:27b

They understand the scriptures regarding Jesus- Luke 24:44-45

They are persecuted- Acts 28:22

They are found world wide- Matthew 24:14

They are taken to court due to their faith- Matthew 10:18

There are no female pastors - 1 Timothy 2:12

Women dress modestly- 1 Timothy 2:9

Answer 2

Since God is INEFFABLE, "Which type is the the REAL one" is probably a trite question.

On the other hand, "Which Christianity is the ORIGINAL one" is a different story...



I vote for Eastern Orthodoxy.

Denominations are schisms within the Western Church starting with the Reformation.

Orthodoxy is Pre-Denominational since it goes all the way back to the Church in Jerusalem headed by St. James (we even use a Liturgy by St. James.)



I grew up as a Lutheran.

With the problems within the church I converted.



If I had become Roman Catholic, it would have been paramount to saying that the Reformation was WRONG.

Becoming Orthodox was paramount to saying that the Reformation was INCOMPLETE.



Martin Luther sought entry into the Orthodox Church, but he was told that he would have to change some of his doctrine before he could be accepted. Since he was out of the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church wouldn't have him, he had to establish his own.

Answer 3

First off, Mormonism is not Christianity. It's about as Christian as Islam is. Second off, Protestantism is an incomplete Christianity because of how it leaves off books that should be in the Bible. Catholicism is also nonsense. Nowhere in the Bible are they given the authority to be the right Church. NOWHERE. There is no Pope in the Bible. That's literally just made up. Even past Popes have had PROSTITUTES and you're trying to tell me the gates of hell didn't prevail against that Church? The Catholic Church sided with Hitler. It goes with the flow. It used to put every other group to death, now it's against that. It goes whereever it goes when it's convenient. It's not some organization that has a constant message, the message of that Church changes over and over and over. The day it starts saying nonbelievers can make it to Heaven is the day.... oh wait, Pope Frances already said that. He said that a nonbeliever can make it to heaven, what?! Only one kind of nonbeliever is going to heaven, one who didn't even hear the gospel. That's the only nonbeliever who has a chance, one who sincerely had no knowledge of the religion. The nonbeliever that Francis talked about was ANY, not just the special cases of people not hearing it.



I honestly have no denomination right now. I was raised Catholic. I'm Catholic now in about as much as I read the same scripture they do which teaches NOTHING about them having authority or anything. They have cooky theories otherwise, but there's really nothing there.

Answer 4

There is only one Christianity, the many denominations are a kind of a culture influence on it. They have the same main message and actually are all the real one. Remember the bible was written by men so it surely has flaws within it. Catholic people like to think that their faith is the original christian faith but that's just their opinion. I guaranty you the very first Christian bible wasn't called the Catholic bible it was called the New Testaments of the Holy Bible free from a denomination or label like there of. The old testament is basically the history of what became Judaism, Muslim and Christian faiths.

Answer 5

If you read the Book of Mormon, and ask God if it is true, the truth will be revealed to you. That's the way that I discovered the truth.

Catholicism has lost a few doctrines, and picked up a few during its history. Some of its earlier "saints" sound more Mormon than Catholic. Take for example, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, who describes in detail rites that are no longer practiced in the Catholic church, but only found in Mormon temples, or Saint Augustine who taught that men can become gods. New doctrines were added to Catholicism like pomp and splendor, adoration of images, original sin, infant baptism, baptism by sprinkling, transubstantiation, asceticism, celibacy, monasticism, genuflection, and many more. The Protestant reformation rejected all of these, but also rejected modern revelation as a source of truth; they turned their back on the possibility of new prophets. Nor could they restore what had been lost; there was no way to discern which doctrines were true and which were heresy. Without revelation from God, there was no way to restore the church to its former condition. Imagine a patient that had several different kinds of cancer ravaging their body; that was the church after the death of the apostles.

Answer 6

Every thing that I believe, or have been taught is regarded as wrong or error by someone. People have logic or reason or verses or something to prove their case. Problem is that you need some organisation to inform you as to what is true and what is false. One s own palette is too small and the canvas too large. Most people including myself will opt for the one they grew up with. Familiarity breeds content.



The first question that you have answer is, what makes you a christian? If you are uncertain of your own faith and relationship with God, in which case it is those who will guide you into a true relationship, and this is probably true of most evangelical or gospel preaching churches.



The second question you have to answer is do you accept the fundamental tenets. Most of these are outlined in what is known as the creed. You have to know what it is that you are required to believe, and also accept.



Assume that they can all quote chapter and verse as to why their system is the one approved of God and can tell you why anything else is erroneous. Trouble is you just cannot taste and test them all. I would advocate going to one and sticking with it, and providing they are holding the same beliefs as you do then that should be satisfactory. Obviously you don t go to a unitarian church if you are a trinitarian, or believe in the diety of Christ, nor do you go to a sabbath based church if you believe the day of worship is the first day of the week. Nor do you go to a church with clerics if you believe in the priesthood of all believers.



It is always good to have a standard. As others have advocated their churches I also will suggest the one to which I am added. Now we say that the only true church is the church of all true believers that is the one that gates of hell will not prevail against. Although we hold the pattern of sound doctrine and follow the teachings of Christ and his apostles we remain failing sinners and never come up to his standards. We are a derivative of the Brethren movement and our object is to be the church as God designed it. However, we are sparse and there is probably not a church near you, and the chances are that if there is one in your neighbourhood it will consist of only a handful of people, but amongst those will be some who will be full of the Lord and of the knowledge of God, and others like you will be learning.



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Answer 7

Christianity is not a religion neither is it a building or the gathering of people, It is a way of life!

The word Christian came from the book of Act in the bible where the people of  Antioch after looking at the way the disciples where living. They were call Christians because their works, attitude and words were exactly like their leader Jesus Christ.

Act_11:26  And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

The only one to believe in is JESUS CHRIST the son of God.  Who is the way, the truth and life.

John_14:6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

The Lord also encourage us to fellowship with other believers, but your fellowship should be with people who truly believes in the birth, the death, resurrection and the return of Jesus Christ.

John 3:16-18

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Luke 24:1-8

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.

Hebrews 10:25. not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

 The believer in Christ Jesus must have the fruit of the spirit.

Luke 24:22-23

 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Jesus is our example.  That is the reason he came in the flesh, lived amongs  us so we may also live the same way he lived for us to get the approval of GOD  the father. Anything outside of this will not make us qualify to be called “Christians”.

 Shalom!

Answer 8

Which type of Christianity is the real one?

#1 They do not deny the diety of Christ Jesus. NOT Jehovah Witnesses. NOT Mormons. If you deny the Son of God and his divine nature then you are rejecting who Jesus is and not coming into the knowledge of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ

#2 They are not based on works for salvation

#3 They are not promoting sinful practices like gay marriage

#4 They don't doubt the bible and mix humanism with Christianity

#5 They don't mix Christianity with other religions



Those are some signs you just found the wrong church to go to.

Answer 9

They're all wrong. Religion is bullshit. Every civilization, both past and present, have had some sort of religious views. See a pattern? Any creature capable of questioning his own existence will think up a supernatural deity to explain away the unexplainable. Assuming for a moment that there is a god, With the thousands of gods in earth's 4.6 billion year history, the chancemthat you're worshiping the correct one is highly unlikely. Every religion contradicts eachother and they cannot all be right.

Answer 10

THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A BRAGADOSIO OF PERFECTION BUT AN OBSERVATION OF HUMANITY OF WHICH THE WORLD NEEDS:



*** g 1/11 p. 8 Will Religion Ever Be a Force for Peace? ***

A “Distinctive” Group

Is original Christianity lost forever? By no means. There is one group today that deserves special consideration. Jehovah’s Witnesses emulate the first Christians like no other religious people. They are not linked to any religion in Christendom. The Encyclopedia of Religion describes them as “distinctive,” because they base all their beliefs on “the authority of the Bible, which entirely supplants tradition.”

--Like the first Christians, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not take sides in political conflicts. A paper published by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine states that Jehovah’s Witnesses aim to overcome “racial, national, religious, social, and economical differences.” The study explains that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not engage in “anti-state activity” and are “law-abiding citizens of their country.”

--Professor Wojciech Modzelewski, from the Warsaw University in Poland, wrote in his book Pacifism and Vicinity: “Jehovah’s Witnesses make up the largest community in the world today that objects to wars.” Because they closely follow the pattern of first-century Christians, it could be said that Jehovah’s Witnesses have successfully reinstated the form of worship that was established by Christ and his apostles. That is the kind of Christianity that is indeed a force for peace"

Answer 11

We see so many different religions that claim to be Christians. So, how can we identify true Christians ?

True Christians have real love among themselves. They accapt the Bible as the Word of god and believe what it says. They honor God's name Jehovah. True Christians preach about God's Kingdom. Jesus did so. Jesus' disciples must be no part of this wicked world. John 17:16) They do not get involved in politic and war.



Can you identify a religious group in your community that has these marks of true Christianity ?

Answer 12

Which type of christianity is the real one?



There are a lot of competing truth-claim systems in the world. How do we know that we as Christians are believing what is true and are not deceived? The answer is three-fold.



First, Christianity is only as true as the person of Jesus. He fulfilled prophecy, claimed to be God in flesh, performed many miracles, died, and physically rose from the dead. Christianity is about Jesus, his claims, and his deeds. It is based on him and it is only as true as he is true.



Second, Christianity is consistent with reason, facts, and shows evidence of God's inspiration in the Bible.



Third, all other religious systems are either unverifiable or irrational in their teachings



Salvation in Christ alone- John 14:6

Confessing Christ as your Lord and Savior- Romans 10:9, 10

Saved by grace- Ephesians 2:8,9

Born again through faith in Jesus- John 3



https://youtu.be/JmVxRl5bc4Y

Answer 13

It is so unfortunate that mankind cannot agree on one type of Christianity. So sad. But that might be an example of sin in the world causing division. What I suggest is this: get a big, beautiful Bible and read and refer to it often. Let THAT guide you in all things. He will communicate with you, and through his word is one way he can do it. But, do pick a Christian Church to attend. Bible says it's good to come to his house and worship, it's good to fellowship with other Christian's. Etc. Of course, I'm gonna suggest starting with a King's James Only Independent Baptist Church, because that is what I am. Lol. But, let your own Bible study and relationship with God lead you on, possibly to another Church, like a community Church. And I say that because I think we are wrong on some things, not things about Salvation, but about stupid things added on, such as no pants for women. That's just cray cray. But you do need a church to help keep you rooted in the faith.

Answer 14

Any self claim to being Christian or any claim to a religion being Christianity is false.

Christianity is not any one group of people or religion that go by a name as we are led to believe, but rather what collectively make up all those seen by God to be Christian, and that is determined not by any verbal self claim or works before men as is most commonly seen but rather by an individuals heart disposition which only God can know.

Looking for what is "real" or true outwardly will never be found.

Answer 15

Most Christians consider religions which don't believe in the deity of Christ to not be part of Christianity. Aside from that, nearly all Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics consider each other to be true Christians. We disagree on various issues but agree on the important ones stated in the Apostles' Creed.

Answer 16

The original Christianity is Coptic Orthodox - the Egyptian Christians were Christian during the life time of Jesus here on Earth.



Egyptian Coptic Christians - Egypt, the Immortal and Everlasting, the oldest Nation on Earth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnXJ7IWH3PU



And here's something else about the Early Christians which will surprise you - they held Pontius Pilate to be a Christian Saint.

http://knowledgenuts.com/2014/10/22/why-early-christians-revered-pontius-pilate-as-a-saint/



Early Christianity is much closer to Judaism than is Modern Christianity - some of the earliest Christians are the Christians of Ethiopia which was part of the Roman Empire.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ethiopian+coptic+christmas+chants

Answer 17

The only one that's legit in my opinion, is that one that recognizes the Kingdom of Heaven is Within Us, and not some far off galaxy where a white bearded man sitting on a throne.... Religion is a soup bowl of different things from Zodiac understanding to Pagan Practices and Magic...... the only thing that stands alone among all of these things is CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS.... something Christianity can't even identify with yet.

Jesus even gave him self The Title Christ.....its not a persons name, it represents an aspect of the creator that our spirit is part of.

Answer 18

You are talking about different denominations, which is not the same as identifying genuine Christianity as opposed to counterfeit, or pseudo-Christianity.



There is no need to spend years investigating all the different denominations within Christianity, for Jesus only established one Church, the one that will not be overcome by the gates of Hades. It is identified for us in Matthew 16:13-18 when Jesus asked His disciples who they thought He was. Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God" and Jesus rejoiced that God had given that revelation to Peter. All who make that same confession of faith are Christians. They all comprise the one true Church that Jesus established. That has nothing to do with denomination! It has to do with recognizing Jesus for who He truly is, then trusting in Him for what He did as the Christ, the Son of God.



The Bible explains who those Christians are. Try reading Romans 8:1-17 to find out what identifies them. Their 'type' of Christianity is 'the real one', and it has nothing to do with denomination.

Answer 19

Satan has planted many impostors (JW, Catholic, Mormon) and they must be avoided at all costs. Get a Bible (KJV) and start reading the New Testament. Then as you gain knowledge you can listen to sermons and detect false doctrine. Pray. Ask the Lord where he wants you. 30+ years ago the Lord sent me to the Assemblies of God, a specific church that practiced healing. This only lasted a year until the pastor got off into error. True Christianity is you and Jesus.

Answer 20

True Christianity doesn't come in groups. You could join a Protestant denomination that claims itself to be Christ's true church, but if you don't follow Christ's teaching, that equals to nothing. Same goes to Catholicism, Mormonism and so forth. I am a Catholic, but I wouldn't call others fake because at the end of the day, we praise the same Jesus who loves us dearly. Read the Bible carefully, ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and you'll find your answer. If you are confused, you could try reading books from trustworthy Christian theologians. As a Catholic I suggest reading books by Scott Hahn or listen to Catholic Answers on Youtube but I also suggest you to read books by other people that aren't Catholic to make it fair. You are given the freedom to choose, don't let people think you are not worthy just because they think their faith is better than yours. God knows your faith for Him and that's it. It is between you and Him. No one else can break that bond.

Answer 21

Each Christian denomination has the same core belief which is that Christ is the Son of God. What you are looking at are different interpretations of the way to The Truth. The basic tenets of Christianity are found in The Sermon on the Mount.

Answer 22

the original christianity is coptic orthodox - the egyptian christians were christian during the life time of jesus here on earth...



egyptian coptic christians - egypt, the immortal and everlasting, the oldest nation on earth



and here's something else about the early christians which shall surprise you - they held pontius pilate to be a christian saint...



early christianity is much closer to judaism than is modern christianity - some of the earliest christians are the christians of ethiopia which was part of the roman empire...

Answer 23

St alphonsus of liguori



"A church which is not one in its doctrine and faith can never be the True Church ... Hence, because truth must be one, of all the different churches ... only one can be the true one ... and out of that Church there is no salvation. Now, in order to determine which is this one true Church ... it is necessary to examine which is the Church first founded by Jesus Christ, for, when this is ascertained, it must be confessed that this one alone is the true Church which, having once been the true Church must always have been the true Church and must forever be the true Church. For to this first Church has been made the promise of the Savior that the gates of Hell would never be able to overturn it (Matthew 16:18) ... In the entire history of religion, we find that the Roman Catholic Church alone was the first Church, and that the other false and heretical churches afterwards departed and separated from her. This is the Church which was propagated by the Apostles and afterwards governed by pastors whom the Apostles themselves appointed to rule over her ... This character can be found only in the Roman Church, whose pastors descend securely by an uninterrupted and legitimate succession from the Apostles of the world (Matthew 28:20)

Answer 24

They are all wrong, thus saint the Lord. However Paul said we are many members but one body. It is also written that there is an apsostacia and men were being led away by some narcissists already, Paul asking: who has beguiled you, foolish Galatians... the thing is most of the world has some Faith and some truth, but everyone is misled by politics, by false teachers and far traditions. Jesus himself said as much, when he reproduced the leaven if the Pharisees and yet their doctrines continue to this day

Answer 25

Here's my interpretation, there will be many Christians from many different Christian beliefs but are committed born again followers of Jesus, I may not agree with every doctrine, they are still believers. Catholics/protestants, non denominational types. We will never agree on each and every doctrine, because it's too hard to know the specifics. Now there are JW's and Mormons who "think" they know all the doctrine on every spiritual issue but they are full of it, they don't know any more, that's how cults operate. There art true believers, and I can fellowship with them. Here's my motto with various Christians that don't believe like I do, IN ESSENTIALS UNITY, IN NON ESSENTIALS LIBERTY. Some of them may not even call me a Christian, I don't care, that's their problem, not mine.

Answer 26

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I am not going to tell you that Jehovah's Witnesses practice the true Christianity although I have come to believe that wholeheartedly. The one that closely matches the one practiced in the first century is the true Christianity. Manifestly, you are going to have to closely consider religions that profess Christianity in order to see which one closely matches. Do you see what I am saying? Time and effort on your part is involved.



Hannah J Paul

Answer 27

By "real" do you mean "true"?



None are "true". Christianity is a faith. And faith, by definition is a belief or a belief set with no evidence. Holy books, are not evidence. There is at least one holy book for every single religion that ever became literate......and they are all different. So, how can any of them be truthful to the exclusion of all the others???????? So this question really makes no sense.

Answer 28

the original christianity is coptic orthodox - the egyptian christians were christian during the life time of jesus here on earth...



egyptian coptic christians - egypt, the immortal and everlasting, the oldest nation on earth



and here's something else about the early christians which shall surprise you - they held pontius pilate to be a christian saint...



early christianity is much closer to judaism than is modern christianity - some of the earliest christians are the christians of ethiopia which was part of the roman empire...

Answer 29

Jehovah's Witnesses.

Answer 30

True Christians view the Bible as the inspired Word of God, absolute truth, beneficial for teaching and disciplining mankind. Jesus extended the invitation to be his follower, saying: “If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown himself and pick up his torture stake and continually follow me", found at Matthew 16:24) Those who are true Christians have full faith that Jesus Christ is God’s specially Anointed One and only-begotten Son, the Promised Seed who sacrificed his human life as a ransom, was resurrected and exalted to the right hand of Jehovah, and received authority to subdue his enemies and vindicate Jehovah’s sovereignty. More is required of true Christians than a mere confession of faith. It is necessary that belief be demonstrated by works.

Answer 31

There is only one Christianity based on the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ. There is only one Almighty God and Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The holy spirit is a divine power and all those who have died will be resurrected and live on this newly restored Earth. No one will go to heaven or hell and that Sunday is not the Sabbath either.

Answer 32

Lol all of those denominations are just man mase division within the faith. Except for Catholasism, that's pagan. If you really want to know the truth, get a KJV bible, ask Jesus into your heart, believe that he died for your sins on the cross and rose again on the third day, and confess that you are a wicked sinner and asked to be saved and forgiven. Repent of your sins and be baptized in a fullbody submersion.

Answer 33

The Christianity that teaches according to the Bible, and not according to tradition. The kind where members are supposed to love each other, not profess it but killing one another. True Christianity doesn't follow customs or practices that have pagan roots either. It's unified in belief and teaching, not divided.

Answer 34

Many claiming to be Christian are not, eg Mormon & Jehovah Witnesses.

Orthodox separated from Catholic 1000 years ago.

Protestant separated from Catholic 500 years ago.

Evangelical, Baptist, & Pentecostal started 100-200 years ago.

All have the same basic beliefs, just organized differently.

Roman Catholic is the largest & oldest, 1/2 of all Christians.

Answer 35

None of them have the full picture: the simple truth is

The Galillean is too big for our small minds.

The deep issue of Christianity is love.

Do not expect a perfect church.....you would not be able to join!

Answer 36

we see so numerous different religions that claim to be christians... so, how can we identify true christians ?

true christians have real love among themselves... they accapt the bible as the word of god and believe what it says... they honor god's name jehovah... true christians preach about god's kingdom... jesus did so... jesus' disciples must be no part of this wicked world... john 17:16) they do not get involved in politic and war...



can you identify a religious group in your community that has these marks of true christianity ?

Answer 37

Eastern Orthodox

Answer 38

The one that base their teachings on the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) To his fellow Christians, the apostle Paul wrote: “When you received God’s word, which you heard from us, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but, just as it truthfully is, as the word of God.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13) Hence, beliefs and practices of the true religion are not based on human views or tradition. They originate in God’s inspired Word, the Bible.

Jesus Christ set the proper example by basing his teachings on God’s Word. In prayer to his heavenly Father, he said: “Your word is truth.” (John 17:17) Jesus believed the Word of God, and everything he taught harmonized with the Scriptures. Jesus often said: “It is written.” (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10) Then Jesus would quote a scripture. Similarly, God’s people today do not teach their own ideas. They believe that the Bible is God’s Word, and they base their teachings firmly on what it says.

Answer 39

which type of christianity is the real one?



there are a lot of competing truth-claim systems in the world... how do we know that we as christians are believing what is true and are not deceived? the answer is three-fold...



first, christianity is only as true as the person of jesus... he fulfilled prophecy, claimed to be god in flesh, performed numerous miracles, died, and physically rose from the dead... christianity is about jesus, his claims, and his deeds... it is based on him and it is only as true as he is true...



second, christianity is consistent with reason, facts, and shows evidence of god's inspiration in the bible...



third, all other religious systems are either unverifiable or irrational in their teachings



salvation in christ alone- john 14:6

confessing christ as your lord and savior- romans 10:9, 10

saved by grace- ephesians 2:8,9

born again through faith in jesus- john 3

Answer 40

we see so numerous different religions that claim to be christians... so, how can we identify true christians ?

true christians have real love among themselves... they accapt the bible as the word of god and believe what it says... they honor god's name jehovah... true christians preach about god's kingdom... jesus did so... jesus' disciples must be no part of this wicked world... john 17:16) they do not get involved in politic and war...



can you identify a religious group in your community that has these marks of true christianity ?

Answer 41

any self claim to being christian or any claim to a religion being christianity is false...

christianity is not any one group of people or religion that go by a name as we are led to believe, but rather what collectively make up all those seen by god to be christian, and that is determined not by any verbal self claim or works before men as is most commonly seen but rather by an individuals heart disposition which only god can know...

looking for what is "real" or true outwardly shall never be found...

Answer 42

Eastern Orthodoxy

Answer 43

No type of Christianity is more right than any other. I am a protestant, church of God, but it's about telationship, not religion. Find God, accept Him as Lord of your life, that is the first step.

Answer 44

Confessions are wrong, fundamentalists are real Christians, because they're bible-abiding, during other ones "falsify" the bible, what means to falsify Gods word!



Look what Jesus say about Christians, all of them who followed him (without to "falsify" Gods word) were one, no matter which race, gender or nationality they had, so no "confession" is able to reflect "real Christianity", because this would be a contradiction.

Answer 45

Well, all of them. Every single one of them is an existing branch of Christianity, so they're all real. Now if you were to ask which is the right one, no one can say for sure which is right.

Answer 46

Seek for yourself with these factors in mind. [1] Won't be idol worshipping. [2] Will keep the 10 Commandments ALL 10! [2] Brotherly love very evident.

Answer 47

we see so numerous different religions that claim to be christians... so, how can we identify true christians ?

true christians have real love among themselves... they accapt the bible as the word of god and believe what it says... they honor god's name jehovah... true christians preach about god's kingdom... jesus did so... jesus' disciples must be no part of this wicked world... john 17:16) they do not get involved in politic and war...



can you identify a religious group in your community that has these marks of true christianity ?

Answer 48

any self claim to being christian or any claim to a religion being christianity is false...

christianity is not any one group of people or religion that go by a name as we are led to believe, but rather what collectively make up all those seen by god to be christian, and that is determined not by any verbal self claim or works before men as is most commonly seen but rather by an individuals heart disposition which only god can know...

looking for what is "real" or true outwardly shall never be found...

Answer 49

first clue:



Mat 15:7  You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, when he said:

Mat 15:8  "'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me;

Mat 15:9  in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'"



Second clue:



Rom 2:13  For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.



Third clue:



Rev 14:12  Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.



And finally:



1Jn 2:1  My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

1Jn 2:2  He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

1Jn 2:3  And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments.

1Jn 2:4  Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,



1Jn 5:1  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.

1Jn 5:2  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.

1Jn 5:3  For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.



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Answer 50

The church that you go doesn't matter in real christianity but the connection or relationship between you and God is what really matters.. Thanks to The Lord..Even Jesus wasn't a christian so u dont need to be a christian but make sure that God believes in u and You have faith in etenal God.

Answer 51

it's like all those bottles of detergent in the supermarket. some brands are in a blue jug, others yellow, others red. all the same stuff. people buy based on price usually. so research how much the various brands you are considering ask their members to contribute. be aware there may be a "special" surcharge for clergy's legal fees because of pedophile charges

Answer 52

it is so unfortunate that mankind cannot agree on one type of christianity... so sad... but that might be an example of sin in the world causing division... what i suggest is this: get a big, beautiful bible and read and refer to it often... let that guide you in all things... he shall communicate with you, and through his word is one way he can do it... but, do pick a christian church to attend... bible says it's good to come to his house and worship, it's good to fellowship with other christian's... etc... of course, i'm gonna suggest starting with a king's james only independent baptist church, 'cause that is what i am... lol... but, let your own bible study and relationship with god lead you on, possibly to another church, like a community church... and i say that 'cause i think we are wrong on some things, not things about salvation, but about stupid things added on, such as no pants for women... that's just cray cray... but you do need a church to help keep you rooted in the faith...

Answer 53

Only Greek Orthodox Christianity is real. The rest are all influenced by Satan.

Answer 54

I suggest you evaluate based on results. If you are practicing Christianity, and with the result that you feel a greater peace and a sense of being connected to something good and eternal, then continue on that path.



If that is not your experience, but you know a Christian who seems to be experiencing that peace and connection, ask them to teach you what they know.

Answer 55

satan has planted numerous impostors (jw, catholic, mormon) and they must be avoided at all costs... get a bible (kjv) and start reading the new testament... then as you gain knowledge you can listen to sermons and detect false doctrine... pray... ask the lord where he wants you... 30+ years ago the lord sent me to the assemblies of god, a specific church that practiced healing... this only lasted a year until the pastor got off into error... true christianity is you and jesus...

Answer 56

A true Christian is one who follows the teachings of Jesus - to love one another; be kind, loving, forgiving, compassionate, etc to all of creation. That's it. Nothing else. That is all that Jesus ever really taught. You don't have to do anything else to be a true Christian.

Jesus never advocated dogma, rituals or worship. And he was very against the dogmatic ritualistic priests of his time.

Answer 57

The real Christianity is the grown-up version of the church found in the New Testament. Historically, doctrinally, and in continuity of leadership -- that is, in apostolic succession -- it is the Orthodox Church, which is the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of the ancient Nicene Creed.



Forgive me.

/Orthodox

About Orthodox Christianity: http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/introduction

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Answer 58

Which church is the right one? do not be deceived.......

The true church is not found in any one building and in some buildings not at all. Religion is a maze and Satan likes to keep it that way. Come to Jesus first and foremost and he will lead you on the right path. He is God and if you seek Him in spirit and in truth he will need you to everlasting life.......

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him,that we may also be glorified together.

Answer 59

All religions are man made because man is the only animal that knows he is going to some day die. If a god really existed and was eternal then why did he wait until 2000 years ago to show himself ?

Answer 60

you are talking about different denominations, which is not the same as identifying genuine christianity as opposed to counterfeit, or pseudo-christianity...



there's no need to spend years investigating all the different denominations within christianity, for jesus only established one church, the one that shall not be overcome by the gates of hades... it is identified for us in matthew 16:13-18 when jesus asked his disciples who they thought he was... peter replied, "you are the christ, the son of the living god" and jesus rejoiced that god had given that revelation to peter... all who make that same confession of faith are christians... they all comprise the one true church that jesus established... that has nothing to do with denomination! it has to do with recognizing jesus for who he truly is, then trusting in him for what he did as the christ, the son of god...



the bible explains who those christians are... try reading romans 8:1-17 to find out what identifies them... their 'type' of christianity is 'the real one', and it has nothing to do with denomination...

Answer 61

The biblical one. You'll see by their fruits. The morally upright and Christ loving individual that eschews evil and doesn't love filthy lucre. True Christians forgive and trust that God will come through for them. Faith.

Answer 62

Get a pastor from ever religion on earth in a very large room. Now ask who is serving the one true God to raise their hand. What happens? Everyone of them raises their hand. So who is right? Who cares believe what you will.

Answer 63

There is no "right one". All the groups and sub-groups have some good and some not-so-good about them. They all differ on some minor point or other (some believe in the authority of the pope, others not) some believ in icons in their Church, others do not, etc....

Answer 64

you are talking about different denominations, which is not the same as identifying genuine christianity as opposed to counterfeit, or pseudo-christianity...



there's no need to spend years investigating all the different denominations within christianity, for jesus only established one church, the one that shall not be overcome by the gates of hades... it is identified for us in matthew 16:13-18 when jesus asked his disciples who they thought he was... peter replied, "you are the christ, the son of the living god" and jesus rejoiced that god had given that revelation to peter... all who make that same confession of faith are christians... they all comprise the one true church that jesus established... that has nothing to do with denomination! it has to do with recognizing jesus for who he truly is, then trusting in him for what he did as the christ, the son of god...



the bible explains who those christians are... try reading romans 8:1-17 to find out what identifies them... their 'type' of christianity is 'the real one', and it has nothing to do with denomination...

Answer 65

the only one that's legit in my opinion, is that one that recognizes the kingdom of heaven is within us, and not some far off galaxy where a white bearded man sitting on a throne............ religion is a soup bowl of different things from zodiac understanding to pagan practices and magic.................. the only thing that stands alone among all of these things is christ consciousness............ something christianity for the life of me cannot even identify with yet...

jesus even gave him self the title christ...............its not a persons name, it represents an aspect of the creator that our spirit is part of...

Answer 66

None of them are real, everything you hear about this is fake. Or how about, all of them are real together because they're basically the same thing anyway.

Answer 67

The ones following Christ footsteps. Jesus sent his disciples by two to preach the good news of Gods kingdom, and commanded us in mathew 28 to "go therefore and preach." ...so those who are preaching...those who have love amongst eachother despite race or background. Those who are likeminded in faith...a united brotherhood....watch the conduct of those who proclaim to be christain...and youll see which group stands out.

Answer 68

I have a book that asked several religions whether or not their religion was the right one to believe in. A Jewish rabbi said "there are many trails leading to the top of the mountain. His was just one of them!"

Answer 69

there is no such thing as a 'real" religion. they are all full of poop. they are smarter clever people manipulating stupid sheep people. it is not a coincidence that the catholic church is the greatest land owner in teh world second only to the rothchilds. they got it by asking you to live a life of poverty while giving them yoru money.

Answer 70

The one that adheres closely to Christ teaching. It would not be an easy road to follow but worthwhile as Matthew 7;13,14 states.

For characteristics of true religion that the Bible describes, see this informative article. https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/which-religion-is-true/#?insight[search_id]=cccc9afd-fe5a-4397-940e-f453f8c6ef8b&insight[search_result_index]=13

Answer 71

Ask God.



If you pray in faith, with real intent, he will show you the truth.



PS - real intent means sincerity and willingness to do your part. Study it out, speak with pastors, listen to missionaries, and be willing to follow once you find the truth.

Answer 72

None are complete, but, all are real. And, in fact, there is not all that much difference amongst them in beliefs. In practices, sure, but, we all believe pretty much the same thing.

Answer 73

Generally speaking Baptists are biblical. Unlike other Christian denominations they were never part of the catholic Church. But you have to be discerning.

Answer 74

when you STUDY scripture, you will know God.

you will know His Word ... you will then be able to spot heresies.

also, do your own research ... stay off christian cults - jw, mormons, scientology, etc

the catholic church is the ... mother of harlots ... stay OFF this denom.

the pope is the antichrist ... if my u/standing of scripture is correct.

the pope is not only a religious leader, he is also a political leader.

when he speaks, the whole world listens ? strange huh

he is behind the ecumenical movement ... satanic ... wrong.

Answer 75

confessions are wrong, fundamentalists are real christians, 'cause they're bible-abiding, during other ones "falsify" the bible, what means to falsify gods word!



look what jesus say about christians, all of them who followed him (without to "falsify" gods word) were one, no matter which race, gender or nationality they had, so no "confession" is able to reflect "real christianity", 'cause this would be a contradiction...

Answer 76

Orthodox is the best Christianity.

Answer 77

Ah hah! Trick question. None of them are! Can't fool me. I've got a brain which I use to think sometimes. Nice try though.. nice try.

Answer 78

Jesus Christ is true religion. If denominations do not conform to Christ, then they are not true. Read about the 7 Churches in Revelation

Answer 79

Protestantism.



Catholicism and Orthodoxy are diluted by superstitious and un-Biblical beliefs, such as praying to the dead, icons, and the papacy.

Answer 80

The kind where your entire focus is on loving others fearlessly and in rejoicing in the heaven that activity creates on earth.

Answer 81

Probably Catholic. God might have something different in mind for everyone, but He did call for one universal church so we're equal.

Answer 82

Only the one that the person repent and accept Jesus as Savior, the church will be where two or more saved are gathered in Jesus name.

Answer 83

The correct flavor

Is the the one that I practice

All the rest? Hell bound!

Answer 84

Isaiah 8:20 tells us matter of factly which teachers to listen to. This is corroborated by Matthew 5:17, 18 and Romans 3:31. And Revelation 14:12 and 12:17 tell us who the end -time church will be. Those who keep the commandments of God (all ten of them), and have the Testimony of Jesus or faith of Jesus.

Answer 85

The white citizen counsil

Answer 86

Children cannot be baptized. Only a repentant adult believer can be baptized for the removal of his sins then God adds them to the church of Christ.

Answer 87

orthodox Christians are the early

Answer 88

They are all different forms of christianity. It is your choice which you want to believe in.

Answer 89

God's true religion is the belief in one God, with no partners associated with him (Islam)

Answer 90

They are all real except the Catholic one there is a bunch of fake **** in there.

Answer 91

How can a person know which religion is right?



(1) On what are its teachings based? Are they from God, or are they largely from men? (2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 7:7) Ask, for example: Where does the Bible teach that God is a Trinity? Where does it say that the human soul is immortal?



(2) Consider whether it is making known the name of God. Jesus said in prayer to God: “I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.” (John 17:6) He declared: “It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.” (Matt. 4:10) Has your religion taught you that ‘it is Jehovah you must worship’? Have you come to know the Person identified by that name—his purposes, his activities, his qualities—so that you feel you can confidently draw close to him?



(3) Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated? This involves appreciation of the value of the sacrifice of Jesus’ human life and of his position today as heavenly King. (John 3:36; Ps. 2:6-8) Such appreciation is shown by obeying Jesus—sharing personally and zealously in the work that he assigned to his followers. True religion has such faith that is accompanied by works.—Jas. 2:26.



(4) Is it largely ritualistic, a formality, or is it a way of life? God strongly disapproves of religion that is merely a formalism. (Isa. 1:15-17) True religion upholds the Bible’s standard of morality and clean speech instead of weakly going along with popular trends. (1 Cor. 5:9-13; Eph. 5:3-5) Its members reflect the fruits of God’s spirit in their lives. (Gal. 5:22, 23) So, those who adhere to true worship can be identified because they sincerely endeavor to apply Bible standards in their lives not only at their places of meeting but in their family life, at their secular work, in school, and in recreation.



(5) Do its members truly love one another? Jesus said: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Such love reaches across racial, social, and national boundaries, drawing people together in genuine brotherhood. So strong is this love that it sets them apart as being truly different. When the nations go to war, who have enough love for their Christian brothers in other lands that they refuse to take up arms and kill them? That is what early Christians did.



(6) Is it truly separate from the world? Jesus said that his true followers would be “no part of the world.” (John 15:19) To worship God in a manner that he approves requires that we keep ourselves “without spot from the world.” (Jas. 1:27) Can that be said of those whose clergy and other members are involved in politics, or whose lives are largely built around materialistic and fleshly desires?—1 John 2:15-17.



(7) Are its members active witnesses concerning God’s Kingdom? Jesus foretold: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” (Matt. 24:14) What religion is really proclaiming God’s Kingdom as the hope of mankind instead of encouraging people to look to human rulership to solve their problems? Has your religion equipped you to share in this activity, and to do it from house to house as Jesus taught his apostles to do?—Matt. 10:7, 11-13; Acts 5:42; 20:20.

Answer 92

You can't confirm any to be real. You can't even be certain God is real. That's why you must have "faith".

Answer 93

How can a person know which religion is right?

(1) On what are its teachings based? Are they from God, or are they largely from men? (2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 7:7) Ask, for example: Where does the Bible teach that God is a Trinity? Where does it say that the human soul is immortal?

(2) Consider whether it is making known the name of God. Jesus said in prayer to God: “I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.” (John 17:6) He declared: “It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.” (Matt. 4:10) Has your religion taught you that ‘it is Jehovah you must worship’? Have you come to know the Person identified by that name—his purposes, his activities, his qualities—so that you feel you can confidently draw close to him?

(3) Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated? This involves appreciation of the value of the sacrifice of Jesus’ human life and of his position today as heavenly King. (John 3:36; Ps. 2:6-8) Such appreciation is shown by obeying Jesus—sharing personally and zealously in the work that he assigned to his followers. True religion has such faith that is accompanied by works.—Jas. 2:26.

(4) Is it largely ritualistic, a formality, or is it a way of life? God strongly disapproves of religion that is merely a formalism. (Isa. 1:15-17) True religion upholds the Bible’s standard of morality and clean speech instead of weakly going along with popular trends. (1 Cor. 5:9-13; Eph. 5:3-5) Its members reflect the fruits of God’s spirit in their lives. (Gal. 5:22, 23) So, those who adhere to true worship can be identified because they sincerely endeavor to apply Bible standards in their lives not only at their places of meeting but in their family life, at their secular work, in school, and in recreation.

(5) Do its members truly love one another? Jesus said: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Such love reaches across racial, social, and national boundaries, drawing people together in genuine brotherhood. So strong is this love that it sets them apart as being truly different. When the nations go to war, who have enough love for their Christian brothers in other lands that they refuse to take up arms and kill them? That is what early Christians did.

(6) Is it truly separate from the world? Jesus said that his true followers would be “no part of the world.” (John 15:19) To worship God in a manner that he approves requires that we keep ourselves “without spot from the world.” (Jas. 1:27) Can that be said of those whose clergy and other members are involved in politics, or whose lives are largely built around materialistic and fleshly desires?—1 John 2:15-17.

(7) Are its members active witnesses concerning God’s Kingdom? Jesus foretold: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” (Matt. 24:14) What religion is really proclaiming God’s Kingdom as the hope of mankind instead of encouraging people to look to human rulership to solve their problems? Has your religion equipped you to share in this activity, and to do it from house to house as Jesus taught his apostles to do?—Matt. 10:7, 11-13; Acts 5:42; 20:20.

Answer 94

The cherry picked one (with the alien origins and sun god story).



We really screwed it all up didnt we?

Answer 95

They all are the same superstition branch and so never mind about finding the true.

Answer 96

Every denomination believes that they have the full truth and people who believe differently than them are wrong.

Answer 97

due to such conflict twixt these sects we have instututed the new world religion in volume form and it will be with us all quite soon it is for all humanity as such.

Answer 98

The one that says love as I have loved.

Answer 99

none of them would pass the bible test. but the ones who would close would be libs churches, thats is allowing glbt rights, immigrant rights, poor rights, entitlements, makeing sure their no pollution

Answer 100

They're all equally real.



Which is to say, they're all equally wrong.

Answer 101

The ones that have miracles

Answer 102

None of them. Those are DENOMINATIONS of Christianity. They are not the same.

Answer 103

None. Real one has vanished.

Answer 104

They're all equally nonsense.

Answer 105

'Types' of Christianity???? Ha ha ha ha



'Christianity' is a joke.

Answer 106

None of it is real

Answer 107

there is no " real " Christianity "



there is only God....He is not about a religion

Answer 108

You and Christ and the Father NO one else

Answer 109

God gave Faith

People made religion

Religion IS NOT Faith

Answer 110

None they're all fake

Answer 111

They're all different

Answer 112

They're all confused over jewish myth.

Answer 113

Only mine . See my answers for evidence .

Answer 114

None

Answer 115

No one knows thats why its called faith

Answer 116

MAINSTREAM TRINITY CHURCHES....GOD IS 3 IN ONE SO AVOID CULTS like plague..

Answer 117

All of them. They all beleive in Chist.

Answer 118

He who hears and understand will be saved.

Answer 119

None of them, anymore.

Answer 120

the Catholic Church is the church that was truly founded by Jesus Christ

Answer 121

Obviously, your one.

Answer 122

Depends on which one you have faith in,

Answer 123

I am not sure if there is a "real" one...

Answer 124

None.

Answer 125

None.

Answer 126

WHAT A SILLY QUESTION....EVERYONE WILL SAY THEIRS. THEY ARE ALL WRONG....NO GODS.

Answer 127

The ones that live by the below advice:



Romans 14



Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. One person has faith that he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats vegetables only. The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him. Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.



One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and he who eats, does so for the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who eats not, for the Lord he does not eat, and gives thanks to God. For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself; for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.



But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written,



“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me,

And every tongue shall give praise to God.”

So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.



Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s way. I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. For if because of food your brother is hurt, you are no longer walking according to love. Do not destroy with your food him for whom Christ died.



Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats [and gives offense. It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles. The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin.

Answer 128

believe in jesus

Answer 129

none

Answer 130

ITS ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST

Answer 131

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Answer 132

Protestant.

Answer 133

I dunno, they all seem equally unreal.