Would Jesus Have Wanted Denominations?

He Must Increase Podcast · Aug 28, 2025 · 34m

In this episode, we’re talking about denominations—what they are, why they exist, and what role they play in the life of the church. As believers, we agree on many things, yet we also differ in significant ways. Denominations are one way Christians have acknowledged those differences. We’ve all heard the term, and denominations are often the reason churches end up separated.

But here’s the interesting part: there’s also a lot of pushback. Maybe you’ve wondered—why do we have them? Are they a bad thing? Do they go against Scripture? Or could they actually serve a purpose we often overlook?…