Proving the Baptist denomination to be teaching false doctrine, which makes them a man made church.

As stated above my contention is to show that the Baptist denomination is a man made church teaching false doctrine. My goal is simply to allow the scriptures , "God" to speak in this matter to prove my proposition. To prove my proposition I will begin by showing the following through scripture. 1. The bible speaks of one church. 2. The bible shows one pattern of worship 3. The word denomination is contrary to scripture. 4. No authorization for the use of instruments in the New Testament pattern of worship. 5,Once saved always saved is a false doctrine. 6. No one is born in need of baptism for original sin. 7. Baptism is essential to one's salvation, which the Baptist deny. ================================================================================================= 1a. The bible speaks of one church. Romans 16:16, 16Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. Matthew 16:18 says, 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build "my church"; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. This proves that one church, being Jesus Christ's church in which he states his church by saying " my church ", which is singular. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Ephesians 4:5-6King James Version (KJV) 1 Corinthians1:10-13, 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; I and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? =================================================================================================== 2. Matthew 28;20 KJV, 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. 1 Peter 2:21-22 "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. " (KJV) Ephesians 2:20-22 - And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]; (Read More. .. ) John 4:23 - But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. =================================================================================================== 3. Denomination - A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity The church is not a subgroup or a divided group. The church is one body, one faith, and there's only one way to be added to the church. =================================================================================================== 4. Singing only is authorized in the New Testament, as no where will you find Jesus, the Apostles, or the early Christians using instruments. My opponent may try to say where the bible is silent is the permission for the use of instruments, We do find commands that were authorized by Jesus to sing only, as referenced by, whereas by the pattern and the fact no authorization were given for the use of instruments, because why would there be, if we have been given commands to sing only, which would show no need to God to state that instruments are not allowed by his pattern and his commands to sing. Ephesians 5:19King James Version (KJV) 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Colossians 3:16King James Version (KJV) 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. =================================================================================================== 5. Once saved always saved is a false doctrine according to scripture that clearly speak of one falling from grace to be eternally lost as these scriptures below prove it. "Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called 'Today', lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. " Hebrews 3:12-13 "Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? . .. " Hebrews 2:1-3 "Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Therefore, let him who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall. " I Corinthians 10:11-12 All of these warnings would be meaningless if Christians could not fall away. Therefore, the very existence of these warnings proves that Christians can fall from grace. But, this point is made even clearer when we investigate examples of Christians who struggled against falling away, and some who actually did. The most powerful example of a Christian struggling to remain faithful is the example of the apostle Paul. Considered by many to be one of the strongest and most active apostles, Paul not only felt the danger of becoming apostate, but he also wrote about it to help warn those who were over-confident: "But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. " I Corinthians 9:27 If the apostle Paul had not achieved a state of permanent perseverance, then how can we expect to remove ourselves from the danger of becoming "disqualified"? Shortly after writing this statement, Paul warned the Corinthians with the statement, "Let him who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall. " "You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by the law; you have fallen from grace. " Galatians 5:4 "Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity. " Acts 8:22-23 ". .. Having faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, of whom are Hymaenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they "may" learn not to blaspheme. " I Timothy 1:19-20 Ephesians 1:3-7). Therefore, one can and will forfeit salvation by practicing sin or by adopting false doctrines. Proverbs 26:11 - As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly. =================================================================================================== 6. Ezekiel 18:20King James Version (KJV) 20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. Adam and Eve's sin were upon them only, although there punishment fell on all, because physical death had not been used prior to Adam and Eve sinning. 7. Baptism is essential to one's salvation as these verses will prove that one must be baptized before there sins can be washed away, making baptism essential to one's salvation in which the Baptist deny. Mark 16:16 - He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. I ask my opponent to notice the conjunction, "and is " in Mark 16:16, which denotes that believe along with baptism must be done in order for the word saved to be valid or active. Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. I ask my opponent to notice when the remissions of one sins is forgiven, which is after being baptized, thus making baptism essential. Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 2:41 - Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. 1 Peter 3:21 - The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Baptism is for believers, meaning one who understands his need to change his life because of the way his life was being in direct opposition to God's will, and the desire to become Christ like, knowing the blessings one will receive for it. Baptism is for people of an age of " accountability " only, not for infants nor children. CONCLUSION: I am confident I have proven my proposition, and wait for my opponent to prove otherwise. SOURCES: KJV