List of Denominations & Bible Versions

With all my heart, I share this with you:

In a world of over 8 billion people, each with their own views on the Bible, don't lose yourself in religious systems, labels, or endless debates. Instead, let Ruakh HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) gently guide you.

Make it your priority to spend precious time daily in Elohim's (God's) Word, with Him, in His love.

Scripture and Conviction

Personally, I recognize only the 66 books of the Protestant Bible as Scripture, divinely inspired. I do not consider the extra books included in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles to be part of Scripture.

But I also want to make this clear:

I do not see myself as Protestant, Catholic, or even "Christian" in the traditional sense, 
I identify as a believer and follower of Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah).

Why? Because this is clearer and purer. It avoids the confusion, division, and traditions that often distract from the true call: to know Yeshua and walk as He walked.

Christian vs. Follower of Yeshua

• A Christian often identifies with a religion, denomination, or church tradition.
  
  

• A follower of Yeshua HaMashiach emphasizes a personal relationship with the Messiah, focusing on living like Him, knowing Elohim, and walking in the truth.

Yeshua did not come to start a religion. He came to restore the broken relationship between Elohim and humanity.

He calls people not into systems, but into love, truth, obedience, and transformation. Religion may focus on rules and rituals; Yeshua focuses on the heart.

Exploring the Landscape: Major Denominantions & Their Bibles

Catholic Church: 

• Bible: 73 books (46 Old Testament + 27 New Testament)
  
  

Branches:

Roman Catholic Church

Eastern Catholic Churches:
→ Maronite, Melkite Greek, Ukrainian Greek, Syro-Malabar

Eastern Orthodoxy: 

• Bible: 79 books (52 OT + 27 NT)
  
  

Branches:

Greek, Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Georgian, Antiochian, Orthodox Church in America

Protestantism:

• Bible: 66 books (39 OT + 27 NT)
  
  

Branches & Movements:

Lutheranism:
→ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Missouri Synod, Wisconsin Synod

Calvinism / Reformed:
→ Presbyterian, Reformed Church in America, Christian Reformed Church

Anglicanism:
→ Church of England, Episcopal (US), Anglican Church in North America

Baptists:
→ Southern, American, National Baptist Conventions

Methodism:
→ United Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal, Free Methodist

Pentecostalism:
→ Assemblies of God, Church of God, United Pentecostal Church Int'l, Foursquare

Other Notable Movements:
→ Anabaptists, Mennonites, Brethren

Restorationists:
→ Churches of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Christian Church, Adventists, Quakers

Oriental Orthodoxy: 

• Ethiopian Orthodox Bible: 81 books (46 OT + 35 NT)
  
  

Branches:

Coptic, Armenian, Ethiopian, Syriac, Malankara Orthodox Syrian

Assyrian Church of the East:

• Bible: 66 books (39 OT + 27 NT)
  
  

Branches:

Assyrian Church of the East, Ancient Church of the East, Chaldean Syrian Church

So Where Does This Leave You?

Don't be overwhelmed by all these labels.
Instead of asking, "Which denomination is right?", ask:

Am I truly following Yeshua HaMashiach?

Let Ruakh HaKodesh lead you. Spend time in the Word. Walk in obedience. Seek truth. And let Elohim shape your life in the image of His Son.

Though We Must Strive to Live Like Yeshua HaMashiach 

Moral & Spiritual Qualities:

• Holy, Righteous, Pure, Faithful, Obedient, Devoted, Sinless, Prayerful, Worshipful, Blameless
  
  

Relational & Emotional Traits:

• Loving, Compassionate, Merciful, Gracious, Forgiving, Patient, Kind, Tender, Empathetic, Supportive
  
  

Social & Public Conduct:

• Peaceful, Just, Bold, Courageous, Truthful, Respectful, Instructive, Equitable, Prophetic, Willing to Rebuke
  
  

Personal Character:

• Humble, Meek, Selfless, Sacrificial, Enduring, Silent in suffering, Content, Submissive, Zealous, Sober
  
  

Mission & Calling:

• Missional, Redemptive, Healing, Teaching, Serving, Shepherding, Restoring, Discipling, Anointed, Messianic
  
  

Mental & Intellectual Traits:

• Wise, Discerning, Thoughtful, Intelligent, Instructive, Sharp, Questioning, Reasonable, Insightful, Truth-seeking
  
  

Let your identity be rooted in Him, not in religious systems. Let your heart be formed by the Word, not by human tradition. And let your life reflect Yeshua HaMashiach, not just a label.

Contact:

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Struggling? Need Healing? Want Peace? 
Yeshua is the Answer! ✝️

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Read Your Bible Consistently, Diligently, and Frequently, or You Will Be Deceived