james :
the “40,000+” number is exaggerated, it includes cultural things like (Baptist churches in different countries). independent but nearly identical churches, minor administrative or practical differences, not doctrinal ones, most of these groups agree on the core gospel truths (Jesus is God, salvation by grace through faith, etc.) Jesus’ Church is not an institution lol, it’s a mass worldwide following of Jesus Christ. many groups add human tradition, personal visions, or false teaching (prosperity gospel, and cults). and others interpret Scripture irresponsibly, twisting verses (2 Peter 3:16)
the existence of 40,000 denominations is not due to Sola Scriptura, it’s because of human pride and sin. Acts 17:11 the Bereans were called noble because they examined the Scriptures daily to test Paul’s teachings. Matthew 22:29 Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, saying, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God”
2025-07-06 04:04:41