The Church Is Not A Denomination What does the word denomination mean? What is the Lord's attitude toward denominationalism? What is THE MAIN difference between denominations, and the church? Can the church become a denomination? What should be our attitude toward denominationalism, and people in denominations? When Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches," was He speaking of denominations? When the apostles came to Jesus and told Him, "Mater, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we fobade him, because he followeth not us," and Jesus told them not to "forbid him," was this an example of denominationalism? Should the church join together with denominations in "good works?" Why does it seem sometimes that denominations flourish, while the church struggles?