Denominations Comparison

The bestselling Denominations Comparison pamphlet is a glossy, easy-to-use comparison chart that provides a side-by-side format that compares what 12 Christian denominations believe about God, the Trinity, Jesus, and other key areas. The "Family Tree of Denominations" diagram reveals the roots of today s denominations and when they came into being. Denominational groups divided into liturgical and non-liturgical groups. Denominational comparisons include: Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Anabaptist, Congregational, Baptist, Presbyterian, Churches of Christ, Adventist, and Pentecostal churches.
Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 33" long. Fits inside most Bible covers

Each denomination believes in the deity of Christ and the importance of Scripture, so how are the groups different? The Denominations Comparison fold-out chart contrasts how denominations differ as well as what they have in common. The 11 areas of comparison include:

• When it was founded and by whom
• The number of adherents in 2000
• How Scripture is viewed
• Who God is
• Who Jesus is
• How individuals are saved
• What happens after death
• The definition of the Church
• How each looks at the Sacraments
• Other practices and beliefs
• The major divisions and trends today.

This easy-to-use, 12-panel pamphlet is an easy way to compare Christian denominations. The pamphlet also contains a 42-word glossary of words that are helpful to know and understand when exploring denominational differences.

Denominations Comparison pamphlet is an excellent source for pastors and teachers who want to present denominational beliefs in a concise and focused manner. The pamphlet organizes the denominations comparisons in the order in which they came to be, first covering the six liturgical denominations followed by the six non-liturgical denominations.

The Liturgical Churches compared are:

• Catholic
• Orthodox
• Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
• Anglican (Episcopal Church; Reformed Episcopal Church)
• Presbyterian (The Presbyterian Church (USA) or PCUSA; The Presbyterian Church in America_
• and the Methodist churches (United Methodists Church; African Methodist Episcopal; Free Methodists)

The Non-Liturgical Churches compared are:

• Anabaptist (The Mennonite Church; Church of the Brethren; Amish)
• Congregational (United Church of Christ: The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches; The Conservative Congregational Christian Conference)
• Baptist (Southern Baptists, American Baptists; National Baptists)
• Churches of Christ (Christian Church, Disciples of Christ)
• Adventist (Seventh-Day Adventist Church)
• and the Pentecostal churches (Assemblies of God; Church of God in Christ)

In addition to the side-side comparison of the 12 Christian denominations, the pamphlet also presents a list of 42 "Helpful Words to Know" for studying denominational differences. This list defines words such as: Anabaptist, apocrypha, canon, Eucharist, incarnate, pope, predestination, and puritan, among many others.

Also provided in the Denominations Comparison pamphlet are these additional references: "Official Web Sites for the Major Denominations," "General references Online," and Other Helpful Gateway Web Sites for the Major Traditions."

A brief list of these other Christian groups, their founders, size, and denominational ties, if applicable, is also provided:

• Calvary Chapel
• Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Church of God
• Church of the Nazarene
• Evangelical Covenant Church
• Evangelical Free Church of America
• International Church of the Foursquare