There are many different ways of “doing Church” and here we try to explain some of the main differences between Churches, and where we stand on some of these main areas of difference.
Explainer Video by Southern Seminary
Explainer Video by GotQuestions.org
(Please note that we do not agree with Got Questions’ view that both Calvinism and Arminianism are incorrect)
WHERE WE STAND ON THESE AREAS OF DIFFERENCE | Yes ✅ | No ❌ |
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CHURCH GOVERNMENT | Elder Led ✅ | Regional Bishop ❌ Democracy ❌ |
BAPTISM | Believers’ (adult) Baptism ✅ | Baby Baptism ❌ . |
SUPERNATURAL (Pentecostal) GIFTS | Still to be enjoyed ✅ | Have ceased ❌ . |
DENOMINATION | Independent ✅ | Part of a denomination / group ❌ . |
BIBLE AUTHORITY | Evangelical (follow Bible) ✅ | Liberal (Bible can be changed) ❌ . |
CALVINIST or ARMINIAN | Arminian ✅ | Calvinist ❌ . |