Theology

Why Are There So Many Different Denominations?

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Published on 03/28/2025

Greg answers questions about why there are so many different denominations, how to help someone who prayed a prayer as a child but doesn’t seem to be following Jesus, people saying, “Oh my God,” and knowledge of Jesus through existential experience.

Topics

  • Why are there so many different denominations? (05:00)
  • How can I help people who are counting on a prayer they prayed as a child—but have no evidence of sanctification in their lives—understand that they have a need for Jesus? (23:00)
  • Can you explain why you don’t have a problem with people saying, “Oh my God”? (40:00)
  • My fundamental existential experience of Jesus seems undeniable. Is this a category in epistemology? (48:00)

Mentioned on the Show

  • <a draggable="false" href="https://www.str.org/training/events" rev="en_rl_none">Upcoming events</a> with Stand to Reason speakers
  • <a draggable="false" href="http://www.realityapologetics.com/" rev="en_rl_none">Reality Student Apologetics Conference</a>&nbsp;– March 21–22, in Philadelphia, PA; April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
  • <a draggable="false" href="https://www.str.org/w/-the-magic-prayer" rev="en_rl_none">The Magic Prayer</a> by Greg Koukl
  • <a draggable="false" href="https://www.str.org/w/why-the-sinner-s-prayer-has-me-concerned-and-a-biblical-alternative" rev="en_rl_none">Why the “Sinner’s Prayer” Has Me Concerned...and a Biblical Alternative</a> by Greg Koukl
  • <a draggable="false" href="https://www.str.org/w/the-invisible-man" rev="en_rl_none">The Invisible Man</a> by Greg Koukl

Related Links

  • <a draggable="false" href="https://www.str.org/w/three-reasons-why-people-interpret-the-bible-differently" rev="en_rl_none">Three Reasons Why People Interpret the Bible Differently</a> by Amy Hall

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