AN AFFRONT TO DENOMINATIONS by steve finnell

An affront to denominations occurs when their doctrines are compared to God's doctrines.

Denominational Doctrines

1. The doctrine of original sin is contrary to God's doctrine.

2. Saved by faith only is contrary to God's doctrine.

3. Worshipping the Virgin Mary by praying to her is contrary to God's doctrine.

4. Teaching that salvation is by grace alone is contrary to God's doctrine.

5. Teaching that men are born totally depraved is contrary to God's doctrine.

6. Teaching theistic evolution is contrary to God's doctrine.

7. Teach that water baptism is not essential to salvation is contrary to God's doctrine.

8. Teaching that there are many Gods and that all men may become a God is contrary to God's doctrine.

9. Teaching that only certain men can baptize is contrary to God's doctrine.

10. Teaching that men are saved before they are baptized is contrary to God's doctrine.

11. Teaching that sprinkling water on men or infants is baptism, is contrary to God's doctrine.

12. Teaching that babies are guilty of sin is contrary to God's doctrine.

13. Teaching that it took God millions or billions of years to create the heavens and the earth is contrary to God's doctrine.

14. Teaching that priests or pastors can forgive men of the sins they commit against God is contrary to God's doctrine.

15. Teaching that once a person is saved they can never be lost is contrary to God's doctrine.

16. Teaching that God chooses a few men to be saved and sends all others to hell is contrary to God's doctrine.

17. Teaching that Jesus is just one of many ways to heaven is contrary to God's doctrine.

18. Teaching that there are modern day apostles who can perform miracles and speak in tongues is contrary to God's doctrine.

19. Teaching that unless you use the baptismal formula, in Jesus name, your baptism is not valid, is contrary to God's doctrine.

20. Teaching that men will get a second chance for salvation when Jesus returns is contrary to God's doctrine.

21. Teaching that men can live a sinful lifestyle without repenting and still enter the kingdom of God is contrary to God's doctrine.

22. Teaching that Christians never sin is contrary to God's doctrine.

23. Teaching that the Bible is untrustworthy so you should use creed books written by men for the complete truth is contrary to God's doctrine.

24. Teaching that men are guilty of Adam's sin is contrary to God's doctrine.

25. Teaching that God is giving new revelation that is equal to Scripture is contrary to God's doctrine.

What God's doctrine does to denominations. It irritates, it offends, it alienates, it antagonizes, it provokes, it angers, it annoys. Yes God's doctrine is an affront to denominations.