Explain what is division in the church?

[slim777]

first off what is the result of divisons of the church.?

what happen when divisons takes place in the church?

Can a divided church be fixed?

and what would fix that situation in a church?

what causes divisons in church?

last question what is God stand on divisions in church/

[AnotherTraveler]

first off what is the result of divisons of the church.?

For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

1 Cor 3:3 (KJV)

what happen when divisons takes place in the church?

envying and strife

Can a divided church be fixed?

yes, get spiritual, grow up, and quit walking in the flesh

and what would fix that situation in a church?

get spiritual, grow up, and quit walking in the flesh

what causes divisons in church?

being carnal

last question what is God stand on divisions in church/

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1 Cor 3:16-17 (KJV)

[Guest]

Great Answer!

Take Two.......

Cookie Cutter?

The Master Artist

"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?"

"Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?"

Romans 9:20-21

Knows Our End

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

Jeremiah 29:11

And The Spirit

"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

"For the body is not one member, but many."

1 Corinthians 12:13-14

And The Son

"I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine."

John 10:14

So Not To Worry

"At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart."

Jeremiah 3:17

Trust In God Alway

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Proverbs 3:5-6

Cleave To The LORD Jesus Christ

"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,"

"To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Jude 1:24-25

Hallelujah!

[EricH]

Are you talking about denominations?

[Smalcald]

There are two kinds of divisions.

The first is internal to a congregation, this division is indeed fixable and is usually the direct result of sin and self seeking, and really follows what the above posts point out, an immaturity in the Lord. Doctrinal disputes should never be tolerated within a congregation, this should be settled.

However the second kind of division is doctrinal between different denominations and groups of Christians. This division is harder to understand and harder to fix, there are thousands of different groups of Christians in the world today with different beliefs about what the bible is saying, I don't know why this is or how to solve it, it is a mystery to me.

I do know that the answer is not, "well all you have to do is agree with MY group".

[irishcowboy]

first off what is the result of divisons of the church.? hate and discontent, gossip among other things.

what happen when divisons takes place in the church? many people end up not going to church at all

Can a divided church be fixed? yes

and what would fix that situation in a church? REPENTANCE AND LOVE

what causes divisons in church? PRIDE AND SELFISHNESS (such as a split due to disagreements in the color of the carpet, or how many pews are to be had or which stain glass window to get installed, or if the preacher has a goatee or a full beard of no hair......

last question what is God stand on divisions in church/ I believe he detest it

mike

[slim777]

There are two kinds of divisions.

The first is internal to a congregation, this division is indeed fixable and is usually the direct result of sin and self seeking, and really follows what the above posts point out, an immaturity in the Lord. Doctrinal disputes should never be tolerated within a congregation, this should be settled.

However the second kind of division is doctrinal between different denominations and groups of Christians. This division is harder to understand and harder to fix, there are thousands of different groups of Christians in the world today with different beliefs about what the bible is saying, I don't know why this is or how to solve it, it is a mystery to me.

I do know that the answer is not, "well all you have to do is agree with MY group".

does that mean because i am a baptist that i am a member of a division, would it not be nice if we all could agree and all have all things common, as saith the lord word. you have help me a lot about this and brother i thank you and i love you as Christ love us..thank you so much

[Guest Biblicist]

I believe that some divisions happen, in part, because of the different levels of sanctification in people's lives. They allow their childish immaturities to separate them, tossed to and fro by every changing wind. I do not believe it sadden's Christ as much as we think. I am sure that he views it only as growing pains of His children. One day, we will all be united. And we look toward that Blessed Hope.

Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

[Smalcald]

There are two kinds of divisions.

The first is internal to a congregation, this division is indeed fixable and is usually the direct result of sin and self seeking, and really follows what the above posts point out, an immaturity in the Lord. Doctrinal disputes should never be tolerated within a congregation, this should be settled.

However the second kind of division is doctrinal between different denominations and groups of Christians. This division is harder to understand and harder to fix, there are thousands of different groups of Christians in the world today with different beliefs about what the bible is saying, I don't know why this is or how to solve it, it is a mystery to me.

I do know that the answer is not, "well all you have to do is agree with MY group".

does that mean because i am a baptist that i am a member of a division, would it not be nice if we all could agree and all have all things common, as saith the lord word. you have help me a lot about this and brother i thank you and i love you as Christ love us..thank you so much

You are welcome and I love you in Christ also, and I am not even a Baptist!

[slim777]

There are two kinds of divisions.

The first is internal to a congregation, this division is indeed fixable and is usually the direct result of sin and self seeking, and really follows what the above posts point out, an immaturity in the Lord. Doctrinal disputes should never be tolerated within a congregation, this should be settled.

However the second kind of division is doctrinal between different denominations and groups of Christians. This division is harder to understand and harder to fix, there are thousands of different groups of Christians in the world today with different beliefs about what the bible is saying, I don't know why this is or how to solve it, it is a mystery to me.

I do know that the answer is not, "well all you have to do is agree with MY group".

does that mean because i am a baptist that i am a member of a division, would it not be nice if we all could agree and all have all things common, as saith the lord word. you have help me a lot about this and brother i thank you and i love you as Christ love us..thank you so much

You are welcome and I love you in Christ also, and I am not even a Baptist!

being a baptist want get me to heaven and i don't thinks God looks at the name over the front door but he looks at the heart..