Denominations I feel are a huge factor as to why so many miss out on the blessings of being part of a church. Remember man has a tendency to twist words to accommodate their beliefs. The easiest test to determine if a teaching is accurate is to compare it to what the Bible says. It truly is not complicated. Research, ask the hard questions and pray. If you truly seek God He will be revealed to you.

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