| No. |
Churchianity
(religious systems) |
Christianity
(saved Bible believers) |
1 |
Church is a building, organization or system
(Cathedral, Temple, Church Membership) |
Church is the body of Christ, made up of born again believers
(1 Corinthians 12:13-27) |
| 2 |
Identity is in a denomination |
Identity is in Jesus Christ
(Galatians 2:20) |
| 3 |
Places faith in the church system and it's leadership
(Placing the "Pastor's" views above the word of God) |
Places God's word as the final authority in all matters of faith and practice
(2 Timothy 3:16-17) |
| 4 |
Worships once per week
(Dresses nice to look "spiritual" on the outside) |
Puts on the "Armor of God" everyday
(Ephesians 6:10-20) |
| 5 |
Religious rules and regulations |
Freedom in Christ
(Galatians 5:1) |
| 6 |
Tithing of 10% income
(uses verses out of context to fund a religious system or make the "pastor" wealthy) |
Gives freely out of cheerful heart to others in need as well preachers and missionaries of the gospel
(2 Corinthians 9:7) |
| 7 |
Fellowship defined by regular "church attendance" |
Fellowship defined by 2 or 3 gathered in His name
(Regardless of time, place or day) |
| 8 |
No salvation outside of the "church" or religious system
(Leaving the system equals excommunication of the individual) |
No salvation outside of receiving Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour
(By grace through faith - Ephesians 2:8-9) |
