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Here we will explore the many Christian denominations and faith groups, their history and development over the years, and their distinguishing beliefs. This page will constantly be in development as we add new denominations, faith groups, resource links and glossary definitions.

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Presbyterian Church - History and Beliefs of the Presbyterian Denomination
An overview of the Presbyterian Church as a Christian denomination including the history and development of the church, and a comparison of the distinguishing beliefs of the denomination.

Anglican/Episcopalian Church - History and Beliefs of the Anglican Denomination
An overview of the Anglican or Episcopalian Church as a Christian denomination including the history and development of the church, and a comparison of the distinguishing beliefs of the denomination.

Christian Denominations - Church History and the Development of Christian Denominations
Explore the many Christian denominations and faith groups, review church history and the development of denominations over the years, and compare distinguishing beliefs of Christian denominations. This article will constantly be in development as we add new denominations, faith groups, resource links and glossary definitions.

Methodist Church - History and Beliefs of the Methodist Denomination
An overview of the Methodist Church as a Christian denomination including the history and development of the church, and a comparison of the distinguishing beliefs of the denomination.

Lutheran Church - History and Beliefs of the Lutheran Denomination
An overview of the Lutheran Church as a Christian denomination including the history and development of the church, and a comparison of the distinguishing beliefs of the denomination.

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Calvinism and Arminianism - An Easy 5-Point Explanation and Comparison
One of the most potentially divisive doctrinal debates in the history of the church centers around the opposing doctrines of salvation known as Calvinism and Arminianism. Chuck Smith, in his book Calvinism, Arminianism and the Word of God, lays out a simple, 5-point explanation of the contrasting doctrines.

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