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The Biblical Examination Of Factors Responsible For Divisions In The Churches
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Objectives of the study
The chief objective of this study is to examine the factors responsible for divisions in the churches.
To know the biblical and theological justification which support divisions of fellowship within the Body of Christ.
To know what tolerances of division are biblically justifiable, or permitted in the scope of Scripture and
To
know whether the Church is actually in alignment with Scripture, and
how that should affect the behavior of Christians today in their role of
glorifying God.
1.4 Research questions
What kind ofbiblical and theological justification exists to support divisions of fellowship within theBody of Christ?
What tolerancesof division are biblically justifiable, or permitted in the scope of Scripture?
What
needs to be defined is whether the Church is actually inalignment with
Scripture, and how that should affect the behavior of Christians today
in their role of glorifying God.
1.5 Research hypotheses
Ho: difference in belief is not the major cause of church division
Hi: difference in belief is the major cause of church division
Ho: the inability of churches to align with scripture does not impact negatively on the behavior of Christian
Hi: the inability of churches to align with scripture impact negatively on the behavior of Christian
1.6 Significance of the study
This
study will contribute to the body of knowledge of Christian’s obedience
in lightof Scripture in that it seeks to identify and then justify that
paradigm of acceptableschisms or, permissible divisions. It then seeks
to answer the question, “To whatdegree are Christians in accordance with
Scripture in tolerating separations in theBody of Christ?â€
The
researcher aimed at identifying the implicationsof clearer understanding
so that believers who are participating in any acts ofdivision may
understand the error or validity of their actions. Division in
churchesmust be clearly defined if it is permitted in the scripture.
This research has components that benefit on many levels:
personal,professional, academic and practical.
1.7 Scope/Limitations of the study
This
study centers onthe biblical examination of factors responsible for
divisions in the churcheswith a view of finding a lasting solution to
the problem.
Limitations of study
Financial constraint-
Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in
sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in
the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
Time
constraint- The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study
with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time
devoted for the research work.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The main aim of the research is to determine if the difference in belief is the major cause of church division, the study made use of primary data from the information obtained from the distribution of research questionnaire. The study made use of a total population of 100. The sample of 40 was considered for the study, the data hypothesis was analyzed using the chi-square method. The study concluded that the difference in belief is the major cause of church division. Proper recommendations were ... Continue reading---
