Romans8 38 39

Well the connecting thread is Jesus isn't it - get 2 Christian folk from completely different ethnic backgrounds and they can find common ground in Jesus. Often times not a word need be spoken to recognise another true Believer - (By your fruit they shall know you.) Regardless of cultural and generational differences - if ones foundation has been built on the absolute authority of God's Word, then slight variances of worship etc shouldn't hurt the Gospel. My opinion of course! HIS girl, I totally get what you're sayin and agree, but I think the question was "Has the differences between the denominations hurt the GOSPEL?" Of course any 2 true BELIEVERS will find common ground in Jesus, but I think the question is more pointed towards SPREADING the Gospel to the UNSAVED. And yes, I firmly believe that the differences between denominations has and still is hurting the Gospel. To say the least, I think it creates confusion in those who haven't been enlightned by the Holy Spirit. Has anyone ever heard these words..."if THAT is what Christianity is about, I want no part of it!" Ring a bell, hmm?

In my opinion, God recognizes a true N.T. Church by it's fruit. A church that really pursues and spreads God's Word as it truly is, uncut, without sugar coating, without people-pleasing, but rather pursuing God's will, working together as a unit to honor God for all that is achieved within such a church...I think that sums it up :-)