10 Reasons Why You Should
Investigate the Church of Christ
- IT IS BIBLICAL IN ORIGIN.
It began in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost following Christ's
death (Luke 24:45-47; Acts 1:6-8; Acts chapter 2).
- IT WAS FOUNDED BY CHRIST.
Matthew 16:18-19
- IT WEARS AND HONORS THE NAME OF CHRIST.
Romans 16:16; Colossians 3:17; Matthew 10:32-33; 1 Peter 4:15-16.
- CHRIST IS ITS ONLY CREED. THE BIBLE IS ITS ONLY RULE OF
FAITH AND PRACTICE.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 12:48; Matthew 24:35; Revelation 22:18-19.
- IT IS SCRIPTURAL IN ORGANIZATION.
Each congregation is ruled by a group of elders (also called bishops, presbyters,
pastors, shepherds, and overseers in the New Testament) 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus
1:5-9; Acts 14:23. These men are assisted by deacons in their work (Philippians
1:1; 1 Timothy 3:8-10). There are no synods, Hierarchies, district superintendents, etc, in Christ's church. Each congretation under its eldership answers directly to
Christ (1 Peter 5:1-7).
- IT WORSHIPS ACCORDING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT PATTERN.
On the first day of the week, it meets to partake of the Lord's Supper, sing, pray, study and contribute as the New Testament has commanded (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19; Luke 18:1). It rejects methods of worship not prescribed in the New Testament such as worship in a foreign language, "transubstantiation," "Consubstantiation," mass, etc.
- ITS PREACHERS REFUSE TO WEAR ARROGANT AND POMPOUS
RELIGIOUS TITLES.
Matthew 23:1-12.
- IT TEACHES AND PRACTICES THE PROPER BAPTISM.
The Lord commands an immersion; (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12) of penitent believers (Mark 16:15-16; 2:38) in water (Acts 8:36-38; 10:47-48; 1 Peter 3:20-21) for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16). This is the only baptism commanded by the New Testament (Ephesians 4:5).
- IT URGES CHRISTIAN LIVING.
It upholds devotion to high moral standards, civil obedience, benevolence, and godliness (Titus 2:11-14).
- IT PLEADS FOR COMPLETE OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST AND PEACE AND
UNITY AMONG ALL MEN ON THE BASIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.
John 17:15-26; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-6.
Religious error flourishes where people fail to investigate, study, and think.
It was noble in God's sight when the Bereans "...received the word with all
readiness of mind, and search the Scriptures daily, whether these things
were so" (Acts 17:11).
In order to please Christ, we must obey Him - even if it means changing customs and
habits that we long loved and believed (Hebrew 5:8-9; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10;
Matthew 10:32-39). Truth and humility do not fear investigation - they welcome it.
If you are weary with disunity, confusion, and dogma of modern religion, we believe
that you will welcome the plea made by the churches of Christ - that all may lay aside
all human creeds and systems and live according to the Bible.
Let us call Bible things by Bible names.
Let us do Bible things by Bible ways.
Let us seek to obey Christ in all things.
Let us be simple New Testament Christians - no more and no less.
We invite you to attend the services of the Church of Christ. There you will find a
group of humble people seeking only to do Christ's will without pomp and fanfare.
Come and worship with use. A warm welcome awaits you.
It was noble in God's sight when the Bereans "...received the word with all
readiness of mind, and search the Scriptures daily, whether these things
were so" (Acts 17:11).
In order to please Christ, we must obey Him - even if it means changing customs and
habits that we long loved and believed (Hebrew 5:8-9; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10;
Matthew 10:32-39). Truth and humility do not fear investigation - they welcome it.
If you are weary with disunity, confusion, and dogma of modern religion, we believe
that you will welcome the plea made by the churches of Christ - that all may lay aside
all human creeds and systems and live according to the Bible.
Let us call Bible things by Bible names.
Let us do Bible things by Bible ways.
Let us seek to obey Christ in all things.
Let us be simple New Testament Christians - no more and no less.
We invite you to attend the services of the Church of Christ. There you will find a
group of humble people seeking only to do Christ's will without pomp and fanfare.
Come and worship with use. A warm welcome awaits you.