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Question: "What is a Bible church?"
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Bible churches are those which profess to adhere to the Bible as their standard of faith and practice. However, they are of no particular Christian denomination (non-denominational), so there is no formal prescribed belief system to govern them. Any church in any denomination, as well as any non-denominational church, can use the words “Bible Church” in their name, and therefore, each one would need to be examined for their particular beliefs and practices. Some Bible churches originate from denominational pastors or groups who find themselves differing from the traditions within their denomination, and therefore, Bible churches may closely resemble the denomination they came from (with slight differences in emphasis and tradition).
There seems to be a common theme among many of the non-denominational Bible churches which stems from the fact that they emphasize Bible teaching. Bible churches usually believe that God is One and that He has a triune nature of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They believe and preach the God-ordained Lordship of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Bible churches usually believe the core Christian foundation doctrines of salvation by faith in Christ alone, redemption through the death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, the renewing of the mind by the Word of God, and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Bible churches tend to emphasize Christian service, discipleship, and fellowship as necessary for a believer’s spiritual maturity. They believe in the coming return of Jesus Christ, the Day of Judgment, the thousand-year reign of Christ, eternal life for those who believe, and eternal hell for those who do not. Bible churches usually practice the common Christian ordinances of baptism in water and communion, the singing of songs and hymns, and teaching and preaching from the Bible with the purpose of life application. They are usually interested in the great commission of the Lord Jesus Christ—the spreading of the gospel for the salvation of people’s souls with a heavy emphasis on making disciples. Thus, Bible churches are considered Evangelical.
Bible churches do not usually believe, or at least do not teach nor emphasize from the New Testament, the baptism in the Holy Spirit as modern Pentecostals describe it, with the patterned evidence of speaking in tongues as it happened in the book of Acts. Bible churches are not considered full gospel, Pentecostal, or charismatic; they do not believe in the gifts of the Spirit as being those of supernatural power for signs, wonders, and miracles through believers today. They do not usually emphasize divine healing and miracles or the laying on of hands for healing, believing that the biblical pattern of miracles and healings ceased, either at the completion of the biblical canon or with the death of the apostles.
Again, because each Bible church is unique, each one would need to be viewed distinctly. For anyone who is searching for a home church, here are four good principles for choosing the right one: 1) Choose a church where the Bible is taught rightly and thoroughly (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). 2) Choose a church where the people strive to love and serve one another. 3) Choose a church where the pastor is genuine and seems to love his people. 4) Seek God’s wisdom (James 1:5) and will in prayer for a church home, and choose the church of God’s leading.
Recommended Resource:
Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences by Ron Rhodes.
Related Topics:
What is the church?
What is a community church?
What is an Evangelical Free church?
Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations?
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I consider myself a non-denominational Christian. I grew up in a Bible church and still hold those beliefs very close to me.
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MissingMermaid
[1]3 Jan 2007
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Ok...so on the fan site www.jensenacklesfans.com, I was reading some questions that Jensen had answered himself. And on the old set her answered which is from when he was on Days, he said that the last thing has does before going to sleep is to say his prayers. Soo...as a Christian, I got really really REALLY excited. Because that would make him more than a 10 in my books. Anyways...does anyone know for sure if he's a Christian or something close to it? I must know! Thanks!
Edited on 04/05/2007 10:58am
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clivelover9
[2]20 Jan 2007
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yes, i have read that he is a devoted Christian many times
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MissingMermaid
[3]30 Jan 2007
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Oh my gosh!!!!! Yay! By the way, where have you read that? Because I would like links to articles...pretty pretty please???
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MsRogue
[4]14 Feb 2007
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I don't know of any links but I've read somewhere that his favourite book is supposed to be the bible but I think that has more to do with keeping a clean image, it does however prove that he is christian to some degree.
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andrada_charmed
[5]22 Feb 2007
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oh come on!!1 tat is just so corny..why would u say that u're fav book is the bible...it's cute that he's religious but DUDE!! me as a baptized christian i'm not that religious so i don't go to church every sunday.. and can u imagine that he does? really!! howver maybe for him i could go to church..hear that jensen? all ya have to do ask
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supernaturalhot
[6]26 Feb 2007
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In a tv interview he said that he grew up in a very religious family and that sometimes his grandma frowns on some of the stuff that happens in supernatural but that to him it's just a character and not who he is so it doesn't bother him at all. I also read somewhere about him praying and all that stuff and that one of his fav books is the bible.
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MissingMermaid
[7]5 Mar 2007
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andrada_charmed wrote:
oh come on!!1 tat is just so corny..why would u say that u're fav book is the bible...it's cute that he's religious but DUDE!! me as a baptized christian i'm not that religious so i don't go to church every sunday.. and can u imagine that he does? really!! howver maybe for him i could go to church..hear that jensen? all ya have to do ask
Well you don't exactly represent all of us. I would never go to church just for a guy. And I do go every Sunday. And I'm baptized as well. So there. Some of us are that religious, and it does matter if he's a Christian. Some people are interested in more than just a hot body and sense of humour. Thanks. :S
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ImpalaFan
[8]5 Mar 2007
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I did read somewhere where, in an interview,�he had described himself as a "non-denominational" Christian.� So, he does indeed profess Christianity.� That's all I can remember reading about that subject.
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DreamCruise
[9]7 Mar 2007
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MissingMermaid wrote:
Some people are interested in more than just a hot body and sense of humour. Thanks. :S
Ditto that ...............
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MsRogue
[10]8 Mar 2007
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This proves his family are very religious.... I'm Christian and it really doesn't bother me either way whether he is or just pretending to be because whether the Bible is your favourite book or�how often you go to church�in the long run if your not square with god than none of that matters... and their are only two people�that should care�how religious Jensen is and that is him and God
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PKtechGirl
[11]4 Oct 2007
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MissingMermaid wrote:
Some people are interested in more than just a hot body and sense of humour. Thanks. :S
Yes like intelligence. That's why I hope he isn't religious.
I'm sorry MissingMermaid but I have a totally opposite opinion than you. I got really disappointed when I read those things about him.
It was long time ago when he was on Days and he was young and inexperienced back then. And I get the feeling that Days has a religious target audience. The show it self is a bit religious. All those factors I think influenced his answers at those questions. I'm sure he would answer them differently today.
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MsRogue
[12]4 Oct 2007
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PKtechGirl wrote:
MissingMermaid wrote:
Some people are interested in more than just a hot body and sense of humour. Thanks. :S
Yes like intelligence. That's why I hope he isn't religious.
I'm sorry MissingMermaid but I have a totally opposite opinion than you. I got really disappointed when I read those things about him.
It was long time ago when he was on Days and he was young and inexperienced back then. And I get the feeling that Days has a religious target audience. The show it self is a bit religious. All those factors I think influenced his answers at those questions. I'm sure he would answer them differently today.
Not meant to sound argumentative just requiring clarification on a few points
Why are you disappointed he could be religious? and Why do you think his answer would change due to target audiences?
Okay I didn't buy the bible as his favourite book either but since you want him to be intelligent (which you'll have to explain to me how believing in God makes a person unintelligent) why would you be hoping that he is some mindless drone willing to give the answers people want to hear...? I would much rather he voice an opinion and debate a point of view then just tell people what they want to hear? And yes i understand the concept of ratings and all that public opinion jazz but you can't pretend to be something you are not, eventually you get caught out and then your good name or whatever you were trying to build would be shot to hell
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gcmest24
[13]6 Oct 2007
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I have heard that he grew up in a non denominational christian bible church. I am all for that. And the fact that he's hot is just a bonus. I like smarts, and faith. Cuteness is a major bonus.
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