Which major Christian church in the U.S. is closest to the truth?

[Brakelite]

Why did Paul say that?

I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not remember baptizing anyone else. For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” 1st Corinthians 1:14-17

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Paul’s Express Reason: Guarding Against Personal Allegiance
Corinthian believers were aligning themselves with charismatic leaders—“I follow Paul… Apollos… Cephas… Christ” (1 Colossians 1:12). In a Greco-Roman patron-client culture, the administrator of a rite could become a status-granting “patron.” By minimizing the number he personally baptized, Paul removed any basis for a “Pauline party” claiming spiritual superiority through the prestige of being baptized by the apostle himself

Sadly, he didn't completiy succeed. There are Paul onlyists on this very forum.

 

[Marvelloustime]

HE who recieves HIS testimony has set to HIS seal that GOD IS TRUE .
He who believes not the testimony that GOD gave of the SON , CALLS GOD A LIAR .
reader , do take note that did not say OH THEY SERVING GOD IN DIVERSE WAYS . IT SAID THEY CALL HIM A LIAR .
interfaith is LYING to them all now and will leade them to the LIE .
And NO LIE is of the TRUTH .
And here is TRUTH .
FOR this reason was i born and for this cause came i in to the world
to TESTIFY of THE TRUTH , all who are of THE TRUTH come TO ME . not budda or any other false religon .
I AM the WAY the TRUTH and the LIFE , no man comes to THE FATHER but by ME .
HE who beleives that JESUS is the Christ , the son of GOD has life
but he who beleives not has not life but the wrath of GOD abides on him .
Get everyone outta the UNITY UNITY lets be one ecumeincal intefaith realm NOW . and let none look back .

@amigo de christo

 

[Marvelloustime]

Why do you call ME LORD LORD and do NOT do what i say .
And now a word .
Interrelgious dialgoue and its so called christendom leaders
Said aloud to all false religoins and christains
HEY we all come to God in different ways , the GOD of the christian is no better than your god .
IT denied
THESE WORDS . I told you that ye shall DIE IN YOUR SINS , FOR IF YOU BELIEVE NOT that I AM HE
then YOU SHALL DIE in your sins .
ANY GUESSES on who said that . JESUS DID . now get every man woman , child , donkey , pets
outta anything ecumiencal . That house is coming down ON JESUS day .

@amigo de christo

 

[MatthewG]

You are correct, the Truth is found in Christ. He is the Truth. And Christ is in His people. Where are His people?

His people are the ones who live by the Spirit.

 

[MatthewG]

When someone puts their confidence in a denomination, a label, or a group identity, that confidence shifts away from God and toward the institution. And yes — that’s the same pattern Jesus confronted in His day. The Pharisees weren’t evil because they had the Law; they were blind because they trusted the Law more than the God who gave it.

 

[Grailhunter]

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:17

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
1st Thessalonians 5:12-13

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 1st timothy 5:17

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. Acts 20:28

And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Acts 14:23

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, Ephesians 4:11

 

[MatthewG]

A lot of people understand exactly what I’m saying here: using Scripture to demand obedience to any human being is a misuse of the text. The New Testament never teaches blind submission to a person just because they hold a title.

When Hebrews 13, 1 Thessalonians 5, and the pastoral letters talk about leaders, they’re describing servants, not rulers — men who lead by example, humility, and sound teaching. Peter even warned elders not to “lord it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock” (1 Peter 5:3).

Leadership in the early church was never about control. It was about care, teaching, and protecting, not demanding personal loyalty.

Jesus Himself said, “You are all brothers… the greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:8,11). That alone tells you what kind of “leadership” He endorsed.

So if someone uses these verses to say, “You must obey me,” or “You must submit to church authority no matter what,” then they’re stepping outside the context of Scripture. Respect is earned by character and truth, not forced by titles.

That’s all I’m saying.

 

[stevesonthebay]

Which church is closest to the teachings and the early church after the disciples. I don't see many being like this. Especially today where its hard to see too much difference between secular ideology and the church.

For me there has to be a seperation and a destinct difference between the Christ church and the world.

As society has become more pluralistic and all these alternative ideas about truth in general and even disputing obvious truths and making them relative. This overall thinking has crept into the church. Enlightened thinking has gone well beyond making constructive reasoning to the truth to making out there is no truth.

Whereas even going back 60 years the church was seperate from secular society. People would consult the church on moral issues and respected their opinion.

But now the church is itself part of secular society and getting involved in political fights. Trying to be a social force like a political force just like any other social justice NGO or political party. Just another identity in the culture war of identity politics.

Add to this the abuses the church has done and the hypocracy of gathering money and material wealth and looking no different to the world its no wonder that many distrust the church.

I think the church should remain quiet for the most part and work on setting a Christlike example. It needs to fix its leadership structure and properly vet overseers as was done in the early church. It begins at the top.

Christ church needs to be unified in mind and spirit. The fact that we now have 100s of denominations and many with conflicting beliefs is a sign that something is very wrong. This is a reflection of the divisions in secular society. Which means that secular culture has come into the church. Rather than the church being different.

Clement of Rome I think mentions that where there is division there is no Christ.

 

[Grailhunter]

I guess some people need their verses highlighted....
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:17

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
1st Thessalonians 5:12-13

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 1st timothy 5:17

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. Acts 20:28

And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Acts 14:23

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, Ephesians 4:11

Maybe the Bible needs some neon lights?

Which church is closest to the teachings and the early church after the disciples. I don't see many being like this. Especially today where its hard to see too much difference between secular ideology and the church.

For me there has to be a seperation and a destinct difference between the Christ church and the world.

As society has become more pluralistic and all these alternative ideas about truth in general and even disputing obvious truths and making them relative. This overall thinking has crept into the church. Enlightened thinking has gone well beyond making constructive reasoning to the truth to making out there is no truth.

Whereas even going back 60 years the church was seperate from secular society. People would consult the church on moral issues and respected their opinion.

But now the church is itself part of secular society and getting involved in political fights. Trying to be a social force like a political force just like any other social justice NGO or political party. Just another identity in the culture war of identity politics.

Add to this the abuses the church has done and the hypocracy of gathering money and material wealth and looking no different to the world its no wonder that many distrust the church.

I think the church should remain quiet for the most part and work on setting a Christlike example. It needs to fix its leadership structure and properly vet overseers as was done in the early church. It begins at the top.

Christ church needs to be unified in mind and spirit. The fact that we now have 100s of denominations and many with conflicting beliefs is a sign that something is very wrong. This is a reflection of the divisions in secular society. Which means that secular culture has come into the church. Rather than the church being different.

Clement of Rome I think mentions that where there is division there is no Christ.

I guess you are another person that does not like going to church. And you use these excuses not to go to church and fellowship with Christians and worshipping the Lord. I am suspecting that you do not assemble with Christians in their homes either? No association with the Christian community in your area?

I have been to a lot of churches and never found one that had a representative in the House or Senate.
On the other hand churches should take issue with sinful activities. And when they do that they side with a conservative political party. And it is certainly correct for pastors to advise the president.

Some say that Christians should not vote. What would happen if Christians did not vote? Evildoers would take over our country and chaos and mayhem and anarchy would make our life Hell. For sure Christians should vote.

As far as churches taking in money. There are a lot of mega churches that provide Christian families with services and Sunday school for various age groups. Some have 24 hour prayer rooms and gyms and cafes and activities like Bible Camps and picnics. It all about being involved with the church and Christian communities for adults and children. But if you do not like the mega churches that is still is not a valid excuse for not going to church.

There are small country Bethal churches that don't even have electricity, just a piano and pews. A lot of churches out there that hold to the scriptures, you just need to pick one.