Are Denominations Good or Bad?

The answer is neither.  God only has one flock–one bride. Denominations are neither good nor bad, but they can be useful as long as they facilitate the purposes of God. For instance, denominations can bring significant human and financial resources to bear on important kingdom needs (i.e., the fulfillment of the Great Commission).  However, denominationalism, which I am defining as elevating one part of the body of Christ above another or to overemphasize doctrinal distinctions to the point where other members of the body of Christ are excluded, is evil and has no place in God’s kingdom.  Numbers can be useful in measuring our effectiveness, but they should never be used as a measuring stick as we compare ourselves to others.  After all, anything we accomplish is by and for his glory.  Soli Deo Gloria!