The short answer is easy: NO denominations were established by the Lord. All man-made. Same as with the RCC. What is acceptable is any local church (body of believers) that adheres to the Scriptures, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ to lost folks, teaching saints how to discern the will of God from studying the Scriptures, etc.
What is not acceptable is for church officials to impose rules and rituals not imposed by the Bible upon folks. There is no church without error, each church ought to examine its practices and doctrines from time to time to insure they follow the narrow path as closely as possible.
The short answer is easy: NO denominations were established by the Lord. All man-made. Same as with the RCC. What is acceptable is any local church (body of believers) that adheres to the Scriptures, proclaiming the Gospel of Christ to lost folks, teaching saints how to discern the will of God from studying the Scriptures, etc.
What is not acceptable is for church officials to impose rules and rituals not imposed by the Bible upon folks. There is no church without error, each church ought to examine its practices and doctrines from time to time to insure they follow the narrow path as closely as possible.
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AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!