Is the New Testament Church a Denomination?

Denominationalism, by definition, is division. The church in the New Testament was never a denomination, sect, or faction. This tract shows what Scripture says.

Is the New Testament Church a Denomination? is a tract by Carl McMurray. It defines denominationalism, compares it with the church of the first century, and invites readers to be simply Christians.

Why Hand Out This Tract

Many people assume every church is just another denomination. This tract shows what marks a denomination today, such as headquarters, creeds, and selective use of Scripture, and contrasts it with the early church, which had none of these and rejected division. It closes by pointing readers to churches of Christ that have no earthly headquarters and no manual but the Bible.

What It Covers

• What a denomination is: how division shows up in headquarters, creeds, and councils
• The early church: no earthly headquarters, no creeds, and no division (1 Corinthians 1:10-13)
• Jesus and the sects: why Jesus belonged to none of the Jewish parties (Acts 24:14)
• Non-denominational, not all-denominational: what it means to be simply Christians

Ways to Use It

Use it in community outreach, visitor packets, and classes on the church. Give it to friends who ask what denomination you belong to.

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About the Author

This tract was written by Carl McMurray. See more of his work in the Carl McMurray collection.

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Product Details

• Author: Carl McMurray
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Format: Trifold tract
• Language: English
• Price: $0.70 each; $0.95 with custom imprint