What church is most biblical?

Percent of Christian population that is:
  • Catholic (50.1%)
  • Protestant (36.7%)
  • Eastern Orthodox (9.4%)
  • Oriental Orthodox (2.5%)
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What is the true church according to the Bible?

The church of God is composed of those who "have truly repented and rightly believed; who are rightly baptized ... and incorporated into the communion of saints on earth." The true church is "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation," and "a congregation of the righteous." The church of God is separate ...
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What churches believe in the Bible?

Bible church is a type of Christian organisation which emphasizes the Bible as its behavioral standard, and focuses on the inerrancy of the Bible. It is typically a type of evangelical Protestant church.
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Which branch of Christianity has the largest Bible?

The largest worldwide denomination is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as Mormonism.
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What is the most holy church in the world?

Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Who is the best religion in the world?

Major religious groups
  • Christianity (31.2%)
  • Islam (24.1%)
  • No religion (16%)
  • Hinduism (15.1%)
  • Buddhism (6.9%)
  • Folk religions (5.7%)
  • Sikhism (0.3%)
  • Judaism (0.2%)
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What is the holiest site for Christianity?

Located in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Edicule, also known as the Tomb of Christ, within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the most holy site for many mainstream denominations within Christianity.
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What came first Catholicism or Christianity?

By its own reading of history, Roman Catholicism originated with the very beginnings of Christianity. An essential component of the definition of any one of the other branches of Christendom, moreover, is its relation to Roman Catholicism: How did Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism come into schism?
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What is the oldest branch of Christianity?

The earliest followers of Jesus were a sect of apocalyptic Jewish Christians within the realm of Second Temple Judaism.
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What is the difference between Protestant and Catholic?

For Protestant Christians, Luther made clear that the Bible is the "Sola Skriptura," God's only book, in which He provided His revelations to the people and which allows them to enter in communion with Him. Catholics, on the other hand, do not base their beliefs on the Bible alone.
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Is the Methodist church Biblical?

The Methodist church believes that the Bible is the church's primary source for doctrine and practice. God revealed himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Bible bears witness to this self-revelation. The Bible also contains all that is necessary for salvation.
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What is the difference between a Baptist church and a Bible church?

They believe that a person can attain salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ. Baptists also believe in the sanctity of the Bible. They practice baptism but believe that the person must be wholly immersed in water. This is a major difference between the Baptists and many other Christian denominations.
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What is the difference between Roman Catholicism and Biblical Christianity?

Broadly, Roman Catholicism differs from other Christian churches and denominations in its beliefs about the sacraments, the roles of the Bible and tradition, the importance of the Virgin Mary and the saints, and the papacy.
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Is the Catholic Church the first church?

The Catholic Church, based in Rome and headed by the Pope, is the oldest institution in the western world.
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What Jesus said about his church?

He then stated, “And I say also unto thee, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18).
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Is Catholic a true church?

The Vatican issued a document Tuesday restating its belief that the Roman Catholic Church is the only true church of Jesus Christ.
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What are the 3 types of churches?

Churches Militant, Penitent, and Triumphant.
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Who Wrote the Bible?

Even after nearly 2,000 years of its existence, and centuries of investigation by biblical scholars, we still don't know with certainty who wrote its various texts, when they were written or under what circumstances.
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Did Jesus start the Catholic Church?

Origins. According to Catholic tradition, the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ. The New Testament records Jesus' activities and teaching, his appointment of the twelve Apostles, and his instructions to them to continue his work.
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Why do Catholics pray to Mary?

Catholics do not pray to Mary as if she were God. Prayer to Mary is memory of the great mysteries of our faith (Incarnation, Redemption through Christ in the rosary), praise to God for the wonderful things he has done in and through one of his creatures (Hail Mary) and intercession (second half of the Hail Mary).
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Is Catholic same as Roman Catholic?

"In popular usage, 'Catholic' usually means 'Roman Catholic'," a usage opposed by some, including some Protestants. "Catholic" usually refers to members of any of the 24 constituent Churches, the one Western and the 23 Eastern.
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Which is the purest religion?

Hinduism. According to the principle scripture of Hinduism, the Bhagavad-gītā, truth is Krishna himself. This is confirmed by Vyasa as stated in the verse, You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the ultimate abode, the purest, the Absolute Truth.
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What are the 3 holy places of Christianity?

holy places
  • Jerusalem. In Jerusalem: Roman rule. Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem are not recorded until the 4th century. ...
  • Palestine. In Palestine: Roman Palestine. ...
  • Rome. In Rome: Factional struggles: papacy and nobility. ...
  • Santiago de Compostela. In Santiago de Compostela.
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Which is the oldest religion in the world?

The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as Sanātana Dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit.
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