DENOMINATIONS: FROM GOD OR MAN? Volume Three

About the Book

Having faith in and believing in the validity of the Scriptures as absolute truth is becoming increasingly critical as we examine these more recent denominations. Paul told Timothy, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) That was true in Paul’s day and continues to be true today. The importance of that belief is revealed in this book, as it contains two groups in particular that have compromised on this passage – the Presbyterian Church, taking the position that Scripture has either no error, or, being written by men, contains much error, with numerous views in between, all views being tolerated and accepted by their Constitution. And the other group, the Methodist Church, who claim, “The Bible’s true authority does not lie in its verbal inerrancy or even its factual accuracy … it’s power is not demonstrated in winning arguments but in transforming lives.” To properly understand Scripture, Methodists insist one must filter God’s Word through a lens of “tradition, reason, and experience.” Why are the Scriptures - God’s Holy Word, “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and training in righteousness” not sufficient today? Why are they being accused of lacking factual accuracy? Why the need to filter them to be understood? Seeking an answer to these is but one goal of this third volume - Denominations: From God or Man?

About the Author

John grew up in the Lutheran denomination. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, his vocation in sales management allowed him to work with congregations of the Lord’s church in Ohio, Indiana, and now, with the North Lexington church in Lexington, KY. His passion for writing began several years ago. Unsurprisingly, his extensive studies and denominational background has given him a unique perspective to author this third volume titled, “Denominations: From God or Man?”