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Three Denominations. Jehovah Witness Salvation Army Seventh Day Adventists. Jehovah Witness. Where it started. The Jehovah's Witness began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When it began. The Jehovah Witness is a Christian Religious group, founded by American clergyman Charles Taze. Beliefs.
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Three Denominations Jehovah Witness Salvation Army Seventh Day Adventists
Where it started • The Jehovah's Witness began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When it began The Jehovah Witness is a Christian Religious group, founded by American clergyman Charles Taze.
Beliefs • They do not believe in the Trinity. Instead, they believe that: Jehovah is the Supreme Being. Jesus is the Son of God, a created being. • Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to accept blood transfusions for themselves or their children, believing that this is the same as eating blood and is forbidden by the Bible.
Beliefs cont’d • Nationalism • Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to salute the flag of any nation, recite the pledge of allegiance, stand for or sing the national anthem, run for public office, vote, or serve in the armed forces. • Holidays • Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to celebrate Christmas, birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving, or any other holidays, claiming they all have pagan roots. • Associates • Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to associate with non-Witnesses including family. Exceptions are made if the non-Witness family member is living in the same household.
Occasions that are Celebrated by the Group • Each congregation generally meets twice per week, as of January 1, 2009. To the extent possible, all congregations worldwide study the same material each week.Meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses open and close with prayer. ‘Kingdom kings' are sung at most meetings, as well as at assemblies and conventions. Dress for meetings is local formal attire. For instance, in most Western countries, this consists of a suit and tie for males, and conservative dresses/skirts for females. Meetings are free to attend, and are open to the public.
Place of Worship • Jehovah's Witnesses call their meeting places "Kingdom Halls" instead of churches. The original reason for this is because the Witnesses preach about God's Kingdom.The Witnesses emphasize the gathering or "congregation" of people, rather than the physical location.
When Did it Began • The Salvation army was founded in London's East End in 1865 by one-time Methodist Minister William Booth and his wife Catherine.
5 Beliefs or Practices of the Group • They believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. • There is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.
Belief cont’d • The Salvation Army believe that there are three persons in the Godhead - the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. • They also believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.
Belief cont’d • The first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
Place of Worship • Unusual places for worship! • In Victorian times, Christian worship in Britain normally took places in the many churches and chapels of the different denominations.William and Catherine Booth, who found the Salvation Army, found that the very poor people whom they wanted to reach, did not want to enter such buildings. The answer was to preach in the streets and the fields, in tents, in hippodromes and in music hall buildings. • Later in the 19 century other Christian groups copied their tactics and they later build meeting house.
Occasions celebrated • Christmas • Birthday • Easter
When did it began The denomination grew out of the Millerite movement in the United States during the middle part of the 19th century and was formally established in 1863.[5][6] Among its founders was Ellen G. White, whose extensive writings are still held in high regard by Seventh-day Adventists today.
Where did it Begin • TheSeventh-day Adventist (abbreviated "Adventist”) Church is a Christian denomination which is distinguished mainly by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath.
5 Beliefs of practices of the Group • Law (fundamental belief 19) - the Law of God is "embodied in the Ten Commandments", which continue to be binding upon Christians. • Sabbath (fundamental belief 20) - the Sabbath should be observed on the seventh day of the week, i.e., from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. • Law (fundamental belief 19) - the Law of God is "embodied in the Ten Commandments", which continue to be binding upon Christians. • Sabbath (fundamental belief 20) - the Sabbath should be observed on the seventh day of the week, i.e., from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.
Beliefs cont’d • Law (fundamental belief 19) - the Law of God is "embodied in the Ten Commandments", which continue to be binding upon Christians. • Sabbath (fundamental belief 20) - the Sabbath should be observed on the seventh day of the week, i.e., from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.
Place of Worship • Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture. This category documents the locations for all Seventh-day Adventist Churches
Occasions that is celebrated by the Group • Seventh-day Adventists do not celebrate Christmas or other religious festivals throughout the calendar year as holy feasts established by God. The only period in time Adventists celebrate as holy is the weekly Sabbath (from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset).
