Blight of Denominationalism by John J. Wipf

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Blight of Denominationalism

by John J. Wipf

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GENRE: Religion Non-fiction

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BLURB:

What purpose do all religions serve?

There are only two destinies after we die.

Do you feel like there is something missing in life?

Is Jesus Christ more than what is portrayed by status quo Christianity?

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EXCERPT:

In an organized denomination, everything needs to be controlled and regulated. God is put into a box and he cannot work outside of that box. The leaders have to be held up and protected at all cost, for they are the face of the denomination. Sin will be covered up when it is supposed to be exposed, just to save face for the denomination. It is said many times in those circumstances, “It’s for the cause of Christ.” But Christ didn’t care about hiding Peter’s three denials of Him. Or when Paul and Barnabas had a messy separation of their ministry. Or when Paul had to withstand Peter to his face. Or hide the backslidden Corinthian Church. Or hide the fact that six out of the seven churches in Revelation were backslidden to the point of being cast out of God’s sight.

Yes, an organized denomination is mostly about the denomination, local church, and leadership, and then if it works about Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 2:13 Which things also

we speak, not in the words which man’s

wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy

Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things

with spiritual.

Proverbs 3:5–7 Trust in the LORD

with all thine heart; and lean not unto

thine own understanding. In all thy ways

acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy

paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear

the LORD, and depart from evil.

Pride is the foremost problem in denominationalism.

Hosea 13:1 When Ephraim spake

trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but

when he offended in Baal, he died.

Christ wants churches that centre around Himself, not around a man or manmade organization. Why did the first-century Church meet? It was to commemorate the Lord Jesus Christ, not to put on a show and add the Word of God to it. It was not even about getting to know the Bible more (which is not a bad thing to do), it was about getting to know Christ more. It was not about putting the best foot forward; it was about sticking your head out in sincerity for the love of Jesus Christ. There was a chance that head would be cut off too. Nowadays, by contrast, we need to make sure that the reputations of leadership are protected and that the organization looks good to the world, and we wonder why Christianity is losing ground in the world.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

John Wipf was part of the Hutterite religion for 18 years and was a member, college student, and a part time missionary in the Baptist denomination for 10 years. Other points of interest include:

• Five years of theological studies (Baptist)
• Mission work in Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, and Sri Lanka (Baptist)
• Independent mission work in west central Manitoba, Canada (present)
• Founder/CEO of a company that installs fertilizer and grain handling equipment in the prairies of Canada (present)
• Husband and father of 2 boys and 2 girls, and 1 taken to heaven before birth, and 1 on the way.

John Wipf married Faith in June 2013. Our goal is to start a cattle ranch (as a retreat) to help people with their relationship with Jesus Christ and to tell people about the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Faith Wipf was born and bred a Baptist for 32 years. She then left with her “Honey Bear” John to begin their independent ministry. She is currently very busy raising four crazy, wonderful children and looking forward to waddling during the next few months. Homeschooling and the “dreaded” housework fill her days.

In the Blight of Denominationalism we cover part of our journey from religious bondage to true and free freedom in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Also covered in this book there are summaries of my study on some of the world’s renowned religions.

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