Why are there so many denominations and where did they come from...isn't the church supposed to be unified? And why are we South Baptist? Is there a "best" denomination?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about denominational history and we look into how the church has changed over the last 2000 years. We look at Scriptures around unity and talk through whether denominations help or hinder church unity. Finally, we talk through why we are Southern Baptist specifically and our hope is to guide you into thinking deeply into why you are a part of the denomination you are and how to be unified with other believers.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Acts 2:1-12; Acts 15; Matthew 16:18-19; 1 Cor. 1:10-15; Jude 3; 2 John 10-11; Num. 6:1-8; Matt. 16:11; Matt. 10:1-4; Acts 1:13; John 3:22-25; Mark 11:30; Gal. 2:11-12.

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