How many faiths?

Originally posted by roigam
(Ephesians 4:4, 5) One body there is, and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord,.....,,,,, one faith........., one baptism;
So why are there some 41,000 different Christian religions?

Because God's archenemy is Satan, and what better way is there than to form all kinds of opinions and interpretations and eventually all kinds of religious sects to discredit God's word?
I think it was a brilliant plan. But God opened an easy way to him. He is only interested in people who really want to know him.

Prov 2:1-6
My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4 If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
NKJV

There are three big "ifs" there...

Originally posted by roigam
I agree.
What men have done with the Bible is similar to what men have done to Shakespeare.
Thinking our own opinion of what words say seems to be a fx of our imperfection.
How about reading the Bible without interpreting?
Would we not get a clearer pix of what He is saying to us?
btw, the Bible is so uncomplicated that anyone can understand it, regardle ...[text shortened]... nd wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are!

The irony of what you say is palpable.