Yes.
There are no denominations in Heaven.
Denominations are man made, and often they are the end result of a heretic who wrongly divided the word and created a cult/(denomination) that is based on their theological error.
Many are based on the error of Satanic Calvinism.
People say..."well, what church do I need to find"...."to become a member".
A.) A Local Bible believing Church who teaches that the bible is the final authority, and not the "greek" and not the "pope".
B.) A Local Church that never teaches that you can "lose your salvation".
C.) A Local Church that has a very strong "Oversea's" "foreign country" missionary outreach.
D.) A Local Church that does not teach that "water washes away your sin"
E.) A Local Church that Is "anti-Gay - Rights", in all regards.
F.) A Local Church that supports Israel's right to exist and Jerusalem as Israel's Capital.
G.) A Local Church whose emphasis is not on "gifts of the spirit" but emphasizes "Growing in Grace". Hebrews 13:9
H.) A Local Church that understands that : = Jesus is Salvation, Jesus is Eternal Life, Jesus is the New Covenant, Jesus is the Blood Atonement, Jesus is The Resurrection, and Jesus is Redemption.
AA.) A Local Church that teaches that God's Salvation is a "GIFT"., that is received by "Faith" .
AAA.) A Local Church that teaches that Discipleship is NOT THE SAME as Salvation.
Well, it's sad that we agree on so many of your points, and yet you are hostile with your beliefs. I, on the other hand, am much more "irenic" with respect to some of these arguable points.
I do *not* believe that denominational divisions are the product of anything more than the advance of the Gospel into different political and geographical areas. Families branch out over generations and are not necessarily divisive simply because new families are formed.
On the other hand, historically denominations have become hostile towards one another. Politics, pride, and carnality of various kinds have entered into the equation. A return to spirituality can bridge differences between conservative denominations.
I would agree with many of your points. But I don't think they are all cardinal doctrines, or a litmus test of doctrinal orthodoxy. I would say that Salvation being a "gift" is a cardinal doctrine--we cannot earn our own Salvation. It is indeed a "gift."
But arguing theology from the Greek is necessary in the studies of Scripture. It was written in Greek (New Testament). To properly understand some things one would have to know Greek.
Obviously, not everything has to be understood from the Greek. And too much emphasis on Greek can confuse matters that otherwise are simple to understand. We agree on that much.
I don't like Popism any more than you do. But I think there have always been genuine Christians in the RCC. I don't judge a church denomination by a single slice of time. The RCC has some bad doctrines which are always retained.
But despite this there are a lot of legitimate doctrines. And there is enough sound doctrine for those raised up in the RCC to have genuine rebirth and sound Christianity. The bad doctrines are bad, but peripheral to this.
Beliefs about "losing Salvation" I agree with you. But Arminian beliefs characterize some of the greatest Christian movements in history. It is a big part of the historic Methodist movement, which was highly evangelical, which you have supported.
Anyway, some of these matters should not be points of division, even though we may strongly disagree on them. It's sad that we agree on so much--I just can't agree on the spirit with which you voice your points. It's absolutely hostile, and creates the very division you seem to hate. Even if you are right that someone's belief is not leading them to Salvation, you should try to reach them with the Gospel by demonstrating a kind spirit--not threats.
