@fish_on_fridays: Many people say, “The age of the Church doesn't really matter. It doesn't matter who came first.” But we need to ask an important question: WHICH CHURCH CAN TRACE ITS ORIGINS BACK TO JESUS CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES? Jesus did not simply leave behind a book and tell everyone to establish their own church according to their personal interpretation. He established a Church and entrusted His Apostles with the mission of teaching and making disciples. 📖 MATTHEW 16:18 “Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” 📖 EPHESIANS 2:19-20 The Church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the chief cornerstone. 📖 1 TIMOTHY 3:15 The Church is called “the pillar and ground of the truth.” 📖 2 PETER 1:20 “No prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.” The Catholic Church traces its origins to Jesus Christ and the Apostles nearly 2,000 years ago. Throughout history, other Christian traditions and denominations emerged at different times. Of course, being the oldest does not automatically prove every teaching true. But historical continuity, apostolic origins, and fidelity to the teachings of Christ are important questions we must seriously consider. So, instead of asking only, “Does the age of the Church matter?” let us ask: “WHICH CHURCH HAS REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE APOSTLES AND THE FAITH THEY RECEIVED FROM JESUS CHRIST?” Because Christianity did not begin with modern denominations. It began with Jesus Christ, who established His Church in 33AD. SEEK THE TRUTH. STUDY THE BIBLE. AND DO NOT IGNORE CHURCH HISTORY. #Catholic #christiantiktok #Orthodox #Lutheran #church
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attemptinghuman :
Almost. The Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodoxy are the only two Christian denominations with a direct line to the Apostles and Christ.
2026-10-09 23:51:58
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Driving Muzhchina :
You got the first one wrong. That would be the Eastern orthodox Church.
2026-10-10 00:19:31
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Pede :
Jesus never established the catholic church..😂😂😂
2026-10-10 03:14:02
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jamesboyer644 :
no the roman Catholic Church started 4th century. good try
2026-10-10 00:12:33
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Sour Patch :
Where is the first Church "The Way" who were Christians. Catholics came much later
2026-10-10 04:31:40
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Turnkey497 :
The oldest Christian Church is the original Church established by Jesus Christ and His apostles in the first century AD, traditionally dated to approximately AD 30–33.
However, if you're asking which Christian denomination today can trace its history directly back to the apostles, the answer is a little more complicated.
The earliest Christian churches
1. The Church of Jerusalem (approximately AD 30–33) — Generally considered the first Christian congregation, established following Jesus' resurrection and Pentecost. The apostles Peter, James, and John were among its earliest leaders.
2. The Church of Antioch (approximately AD 40s) — One of the earliest major Christian communities outside Jerusalem. According to Acts 11:26, Antioch was where followers of Jesus were first called Christians.
3. The Church of Rome (first century AD) — Traditionally associated with the apostles Peter and Paul. It became one of the most influential centers of Christianity.
4. The Church of Alexandria (first century AD) — Traditionally founded by Mark the Evangelist and became an important center of early Christian theology.
2026-10-10 07:12:10
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ChọnHuyền :
You missed out Eastern Orthodox Church - as old as the Catholic 😌😌😌
2026-10-10 04:59:55
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marivictabanao448 :
what is the meaning of AD?
2026-10-10 06:43:03
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Zamzimum :
7, 8 and 9 are not Christian Churches.
2026-10-10 05:27:46
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Gregory (catholic 🇻🇦) :
catholic+ orthodox churches started in the year 33AD before they split around 150AD
2026-10-10 00:49:20
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MichaelStuff :
Armenian Church was formed in 301 AD By Saint Gregory the Illuminator , Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD
2026-10-10 06:05:08
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Edward Suleski :
The first 7 Churches we're mentioned in revelation , and they were in asia minor
2026-10-10 00:13:53
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Team Carolina BBQ :
What about the early new testament church? Paul preached at a few of them.
2026-10-10 03:56:44
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edwardr456 :
All these aren't churches. Some are theological cults or just fiction.
2026-10-10 01:55:36
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GWIJI :
Read mathew 16:16-20. The church in verse 18 is the catholic church and simon peter was the first pope anointed by Jesus Christ himself.
2026-10-10 06:14:58
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that's why I don't fear 🫦😨🫦 when someone is provoking of. being a catholic. up to now am still chilling with my beautiful image of a catholic
2026-10-10 05:13:29
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Jerome :
Luther was still Catholic in 1517; he wasn’t excommunicated until 1521
2026-10-10 11:04:25
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brianaxcell :
It's not about the age of a Denomination (Church), what matters if they are true to Christ's teachings. That's a true Church
2026-10-10 00:44:19
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whatonesowsiswhatonereaps :
Being the oldest doesn't anymore have bearing of what the truth is. That it's the one that Christ had founded. It's because of the prophesy of Jesus about apostasy which simultaneously occurred with what he founded. In that prophesy, he used the parable about the weeds and the wheat-Matthew 13:24-30 with the wheat which is what Christ had planted while almost at the same time, the enemy which is Satan the devil also planted his counterfeit church as represented by the weeds. The weeds had dominated and undermined the wheat making the true Christianity almost unidentifiable by the domination of the false Christianity. The fulfillment of the prophecy regarding apostasy has been confirmed to have happened during the days of the apostles as affirmed by the Apostle Paul-Acts 20:29-30 ; 2thessalonians 2:3-7. Affirmed also by the Apostle Peter-2peter 2:18-22 to have existed in his time. The domination of false Christianity resulted even to the tragic deaths of most of the apostles and the wide persecution of their followers making it appear the true Christianity was almost non existent most especially during the period of time marked as the "dark ages". William tyndale, an English scholar and a linguist, and the first to translate the Bible into English was even killed for what he did during that period. The domination of falsehoods went on until the restoration of God's true worship in modern times in accordance to his will. So the claim of being the oldest as the basis of which one is the truth does not hold true at all. Reason why in John 13:35, Jesus, knowing many would claim they are true Christians, gave the identifying mark of true Christianity which is the "Love For Fellowman" the one that would identify who his true followers are. Jesus wouldn't have the need to give that identifying mark of "Love For Fellowman" had it been automatic that the one which is the oldest is the basis of knowing which one is the true Christianity, the one that he had founded in the first century. So, does your religion possesses that identifying mark of "Love For Fellowman"? Know the truth that the Bible contains. It's the truth that will set you free from falsehoods.
2026-10-10 05:56:10
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cheptoch :
Orthodox church is the oldest.
2026-10-10 07:52:19
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James Kumwenda :
lies..PENTOCOSTALS IS OLDER THAN CATHOLIC
2026-10-10 07:06:18
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Jaycee :
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is now 196 years.
2026-10-10 08:26:51
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EVANGELIST FRANCIS ONEKALIT :
Catholic Church started in 210 AD
2026-10-10 03:38:16
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WanderingFisherman :
the first one is wrong
2026-10-10 01:26:30
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