Does God desire denominations?
While at seminary I studied many of the doctrinal positions of the major denominations. To my dismay, not one apperceived the Scriptures. Church councils that hammered out each new belief system gave way to revisionism and, as a result of conflict among themselves, compromise. Many parts of their doctrines were written to justify their departure from the group they had left. Also, inordinate effort was spent on creedal positions, disregarding the daily walk with Jesus and the importance of each follower fulfilling His purposes. Consider this comparison: 1. When people see their faith community as a system of organized activity, traditions can be very helpful. It’s easier to manage a system of repeated activity than equip each believer for daily needs and challenges. People with the courage to question strike fear into the heart of a smoothly operating system that hallows tradition. 2. If a faith community comprises interconnected, intergenerational relationships, it grows through depth
