Catholic Vs Pentecostal Churches Research Paper
The Difference in denominations
If my truth says that your truth is a lie is your truth still true? This question has been asked since the beginning of time especially when it comes to religion. In this day and age there are so many type of religion, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and whatever Tom Cruise claims he is, but our focus will be on Christianity. When it comes to Christianity here in America, there are the big 3; Roman Catholics Church, Baptist Church, and Pentecostal Church. Today we shall take a deeper look into each denomination and find out what make each one unique in its own way. To begin with, the first difference between the Catholic and both Baptist and Pentecostal churches is, in the Catholic Church, Communion is usually offered at every mass while Baptists and Pentecostal churches rarely take communion. When they do, it’s only on special occasions, such as for Christmas or Easter. At some churches it is taken every few months, or quarterly. Roman Catholic Mass last less than 1/2 hour in length Baptist services are …show more content…
Overall they share major theological beliefs with other moderate or conservative Christian organizations. They believe in one God, the Holy Trinity, virgin birth of Jesus Christ, His sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and need for salvation, grace and evangelism. Baptists believe that all matters of Faith come from our understanding of God through the Holy Spirit helping us interpret the Bible. Baptist also believes that God’s children do receive revelation, understanding, or prophesy. Baptists believe that you must be saved to go to heaven. Baptists are as a rule, more laid back than Pentecostals. The Pentecostal church sing more choruses and the Baptist church sing more songs from the hymnal. Pentecostals faint in the spirit, Baptists do
If my truth says that your truth is a lie is your truth still true? This question has been asked since the beginning of time especially when it comes to religion. In this day and age there are so many type of religion, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and whatever Tom Cruise claims he is, but our focus will be on Christianity. When it comes to Christianity here in America, there are the big 3; Roman Catholics Church, Baptist Church, and Pentecostal Church. Today we shall take a deeper look into each denomination and find out what make each one unique in its own way. To begin with, the first difference between the Catholic and both Baptist and Pentecostal churches is, in the Catholic Church, Communion is usually offered at every mass while Baptists and Pentecostal churches rarely take communion. When they do, it’s only on special occasions, such as for Christmas or Easter. At some churches it is taken every few months, or quarterly. Roman Catholic Mass last less than 1/2 hour in length Baptist services are …show more content…
Overall they share major theological beliefs with other moderate or conservative Christian organizations. They believe in one God, the Holy Trinity, virgin birth of Jesus Christ, His sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and need for salvation, grace and evangelism. Baptists believe that all matters of Faith come from our understanding of God through the Holy Spirit helping us interpret the Bible. Baptist also believes that God’s children do receive revelation, understanding, or prophesy. Baptists believe that you must be saved to go to heaven. Baptists are as a rule, more laid back than Pentecostals. The Pentecostal church sing more choruses and the Baptist church sing more songs from the hymnal. Pentecostals faint in the spirit, Baptists do