Origins of Denominations

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton

Over the years, I've done lessons on various issues that caused the rise of the denominations we see today. Rather than leaving them scattered, I'm gathering them on a single page so they're easier to find.

• Where Did They All Come From? (Overview)
• Corruption in Church Organization
• The Apostles' Creed
• Infant Baptism
• The Sovereignty of God
• Apostolic Succession
• Music in Worship
• The Split of the Catholic Churches
• The Other Side of Church History
• Pietism
• The Holiness Movement
• A Brief History of Mormonism
• The Charismatic Movement

A related series, Church and State, examines how attempts to make Christianity a state religion affect the practices of the state church.