Recent discussions about denominational specifics have got me thinking about Christian unity. Following a thread where we were talking about early Christians being called "The Way" or "Followers of The Way," I've been thinking about all the Christians I've had fellowship with and served alongside through my life, and how I consider all of them to be following "The Way," walking on the straight and narrow.
Up until now, I've considered myself to be non-denominational, but I've recently realised how that can sound like I mean that I've looked at every denomination and none of them are good enough for me, but what I really mean is that I don't want to limit my "allegiance," so to speak, with one denomination, because I want the chance to fellowship with and learn from all Christians (as Tolkien wrote, "Not all those who wander are lost," hence my username, Roads!) When I've asked people why they've chosen to be part of a denomination, it's often either just because their family was part of that denomination, or because that denomination's specific teachings align the most closely with that individual's specific beliefs, so they want to surround themselves with the most like-minded Christians.
I've joked that I may start calling myself every-denominational instead of non-denominational, but I'm also a bit serious about that, because I have tried to surround myself with the least like-minded Christians from myself in order to learn from what the Spirit has taught across all believers.
So, in celebration of Christian unity, I thought it might be nice to have a thread where we talk about what we've learned about walking the path of a disciple of Christ from denominations besides our "own." And I'll even get the ball rolling with just a few things I've picked up from other Christians along the way:
Up until now, I've considered myself to be non-denominational, but I've recently realised how that can sound like I mean that I've looked at every denomination and none of them are good enough for me, but what I really mean is that I don't want to limit my "allegiance," so to speak, with one denomination, because I want the chance to fellowship with and learn from all Christians (as Tolkien wrote, "Not all those who wander are lost," hence my username, Roads!) When I've asked people why they've chosen to be part of a denomination, it's often either just because their family was part of that denomination, or because that denomination's specific teachings align the most closely with that individual's specific beliefs, so they want to surround themselves with the most like-minded Christians.
I've joked that I may start calling myself every-denominational instead of non-denominational, but I'm also a bit serious about that, because I have tried to surround myself with the least like-minded Christians from myself in order to learn from what the Spirit has taught across all believers.
So, in celebration of Christian unity, I thought it might be nice to have a thread where we talk about what we've learned about walking the path of a disciple of Christ from denominations besides our "own." And I'll even get the ball rolling with just a few things I've picked up from other Christians along the way: