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All Christian denominations explained in 7 minutes (Animated)

Christianity has many branches, but what unites them is their shared belief in Jesus Christ. All Christians agree that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine, born of the Virgin Mary, who died for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and will return to judge the living and the dead. These core beliefs, found in the Nicene Creed, are common across different Christian denominations, even though they have significant differences. Let's start with the Baptists, who are distinct for their emphasis on baptism. Unlike other Christians, Baptists don't baptize infants because they believe baptism should be a conscious choice made after a personal, born-again experience. For Baptists, the personal relationship with Jesus is central, and church rituals are symbolic, reflecting a "low church" approach where the institution of the church itself is less significant as long as the Bible is followed. This is why many independent or non-denominational churches share similar beliefs with Baptists. Anglicans, or Episcopalians, are structured under a hierarchy of bishops and balance tradition, reason, and scripture. This creates a diverse range of beliefs within Anglicanism, with some leaning more Catholic and others more Protestant. Anglicanism is rich in tradition, contributing many prayers and hymns to the broader Christian community. Methodists, or Wesleyans, emerged from Anglicanism, adding spiritual experience to the Anglican focus on reason, scripture, and tradition. Founded by John Wesley, Methodism emphasizes the Holy Spirit, free will, and the pursuit of holiness, leading to movements like the Holiness movement and Pentecostalism, with denominations like the Salvation Army and Assemblies of God tracing their roots to these traditions. Lutherans, named after Martin Luther, focus on the gospel and the belief that salvation comes through Christ alone. They emphasize looking to Christ rather than personal experiences for assurance of salvation, with baptism and the Lord’s Supper being central practices where they believe Christ is truly present. Presbyterians, part of the Reformed tradition, emphasize God’s sovereignty and covenant, viewing all of Christianity through these lenses. Their worship is orderly and focused on theology, with an emphasis on predestination and a structured approach to worship, distinct from more charismatic practices. Protestants as a whole are united by the belief that the Bible holds more authority than the church. This belief leads to a diversity of denominations, as different interpretations of the Bible are allowed to coexist, even if they lead to splits within the church. Finally, churches like the Catholic Church reject the Protestant view, holding that the church, with its apostolic succession, has ultimate authority over interpreting scripture and administering sacraments. Catholics believe that the authority of the church, rooted in the unbroken line of popes from Saint Peter, is essential for the proper understanding and practice of Christianity. In Catholicism, the church is viewed as the embodiment of God's kingdom on Earth, and salvation is achieved through active participation in the church. This is why Catholics reject the idea of salvation by faith alone. They believe that faith involves cooperating with grace and engaging in the life of the church, particularly through the seven sacraments. The most significant of these is Holy Communion, where the church claims the authority to perform the miracle of transubstantiation, in which the bread and wine literally become the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus. This sacrament is how Catholics connect with Christ and the entire church, including saints in heaven. Catholics pray to saints and the Virgin Mary, not as worship, but as asking for their intercession. Catholicism has a vast body of teachings, addressing almost every aspect of life and contributing significantly to the development of modern science. The Eastern Orthodox Church, however, takes a different approach. They embrace mystery, often defining God by what He is not, emphasizing that God's essence is beyond human understanding. Instead, they focus on experiencing God's energies through mystical and spiritual practices. The Eastern Orthodox also claim to be the one true church but split from the Catholics about a thousand years ago in the Great Schism. A key issue in this split was the doctrine of the Trinity; while Western churches believe the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son, the Orthodox maintain that the Holy Spirit proceeds only from the Father, in keeping with their tradition, which they hold in the highest regard. Watch the video for more and please subscribe. #biblestories #biblestudy #bibleteaching #christian #religion