Many
religious group would come to a devate just to prove that they are
the true Christians, they claim that Jesus Christ is the Son of God,
they claim that they know Jesus, they said that Jesus is the Son of
God that was made flesh and dwelt among us. They have different
views, aspects and practices but the question still remains “Who
are the true Christians?”
There
are different religions who claims to be a Christian group. Each of
them prove with Biblical views that they are Christians. They prove
that their religion believe in Jesus Christ. They have different
reasons and point of views just to prove that they are the true
Christians.
Are
Roman Catholics True Christians?
The
Catholic
Church,
also known as the Roman
Catholic Church,
is the world's largest Christian
church,
with more than a billion members.
Its
leader is the Pope
whoholds
supreme authority in concert with the College of Bishops
of
which he is the head.
The
Church defines its mission as spreading the gospel
of
Jesus Christ,
administering the Sacraments
and
exercising charity. It operates social programs and institutions
throughout the world including schools, universities, hospitals,
missions, shelters and charities.
The
Church is the oldest continuous institution in the Western world, and
has played a prominent role since the 4th century.
It
teaches that it is the “One, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church”
founded by Jesus Christ, that its bishops are consecrated successors
of
his Apostles
and
that the Pope as the successor of St. Peter
possesses
a universal primacy
of
jurisdiction and pastoral care. Church doctrines have been defined
through 21 ecumenical councils
and
the Church maintains that it is guided by the Holy Spirit from
falling into doctrinal error. Catholic beliefs are based on the Holy
Bible
and
Sacred Tradition
interpreted
by the Church's teaching authority
and
detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Catholic worship is
called the liturgy,
the central component of which is the Eucharist.
Are
Seventh-day Adventists True Christians?
The
Seventh-day
Adventist Church (commonly
abbreviated SDA,
officially
abbreviated Adventist)
is a christian denomination
which
is distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original
seventhday
of
the Judeu-christian
week,
as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming
of
Jesus Christ. It is the twelfth-largest religious body in the world.
The
denomination grew out of the Millerite
movement
in the United States
during
the middle part of the 19th century and was formally established in
1863.
Among
its founders was Ellen G. White, whose extensive writings are still
held in high regard by the church today.
The
theology of the Seventh-day Adventist Church corresponds to
Protestant Christian teachings such as the Trinity and the authority
and infallibility of Scripture. Distinctive teachings include the
unconcious state of the dead
and
the doctrine of an investigative judgment. The church is also known
for its emphasis on diet and health, its holistic understanding of
the person, its promotion of religious liberty, and its conservative
principles and lifestyle.
Are
Jehovah's Witnesses True Christians?
Jehovah's
Witnesses is
a millenarian restorationist christian Denomination with
nontrinitarian
beliefs
distinct from mainstream Christianity. The religion reports worldwide
membership of over 7 million adherents involved in evangelism,
convention
attendance of over 12 million, and annual Memorial
attendance
of over 18 million.
They
are directed by a Governing Body of Elders
which
exercises authority on all doctrinal matters. Witnesses base their
beliefs on the Bible, and prefer their own translation, the New World
Translation of the Holy Scriptures.
Those
are just large religious groups who claim that they are Christian and
they believe in God.All of them have common and different views about
their belief. They have their own practices being a Christian.
Who
are the true Christians?
Christians
are those who believe that Jesus Christ came into the world to save
sinners. That Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven (John 14:6,).
A person who experienced personal relationship with Jesus Christ as
Lord and personal Saviour (John 1:12). Who confessed his sins (1 John
1:9) and accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. (John 1:12).
Resources:
Catholic Church
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Jehovah's
Witnesses
List
of Christian Denominations
Wikipedia.com
BIBLE
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