What is your denomination?
The Church of Christ is not a denomination or non-denominational. We are not a fraction of a whole. Ephesians 4:4 states that there is one body, one church. If there is one God, one Jesus, one bible, then there can only be one church and not a fraction.
What is the church of Christ?
The church of Christ is the body of believers with Christ as its head (Eph. 1:22-23) and the Bible as its only doctrinal source (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Each congregation is independent and autonomous, governed by a plurality of elders, and comprised of the “body of Christ” (Col. 1:24), those who have been baptized into Christ and added to the church by God (Acts 2:38-41).
The church of Christ: Part One
The church of Christ: Part Two
How can I join your church?
No person can join the church; we can only be added to Christ’s church. One must obey the gospel and be saved. In Acts 2:47- “and the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Jesus will add to his church, and if Jesus adds you, then no man can kick you out.
What is the Gospel?
I Corinthians 15:1-4 states that the gospel is the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. If an individual does not know and obey the gospel, then they cannot be saved.
How do you obey the Gospel and be saved?
After an individual has heard that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again for their sins. They must believe it, Hebrews 11:6 – “He that comes to God must believe that he is a rewarder of him that diligently seek him.” The individual must then repent Luke 13:3 and confess in word and deed that Jesus Christ is the son of God. On that confession they must complete the instructions from Jesus’ own mouth. Mark 16:16, “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved.” Belief is not enough and baptism is not enough for salvation.
A person must know the Gospel, believe it, admit in repentance that they are sinful, and on confessing the son of God, must be baptized to fully obey the Gospel.
Do you believe baptism is necessary to one’s salvation?
The Bible makes clear the necessity and role of baptism in one’s salvation. We are told: “repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” (Acts 2:38). Through baptism our sins are washed away by the blood of Christ (Acts 22:16). When we are baptized, we put on Christ (Gal. 3:26-27) so that we may share in both his death and resurrection (Rom. 6:3-5). Baptism is an act of obedient faith, a submission to the will of Christ (Mk. 16:15-16).
Baptism – The Gospel of Christ
How often do you take Communion?
We partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday, following the example of members of the early church (Acts 20:7).
Is your worship style traditional or contemporary?
Scriptural worship cannot be categorized as traditional or contemporary. Contemporary is defined as: From the same time period. Traditional is defined: Observant of tradition; attached to old customs; old-fashioned. Worship to God cannot be put in the category as old. Our worship to God is not old, but a blessing and new every morning. Our worship is neither contemporary nor current, it is not revolutionary and changes when the culture changes. Our worship has two elements in it, John 4:23- the true worshippers worship the father in Spirit and in Truth. These elements are timeless and essential to worship.
Do you use instrumental music during your worship services?
We do not use instrumental music in our worship service as it cannot be found within the New Testament pattern of worship. Rather, the New Testament instructs us to “sing and make melody in your heart to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19). We are told: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God” (Col. 3:16).
Instrumental Music In Church Worship
Why don’t you call the preacher Reverend?
The reason we don’t call the minister reverend is because the bible states that Reverend is God’s name. In Psalms 111:6-9 “Holy and reverend is his name.”
What if I have other questions regarding the Bible or the church of Christ?
Please contact us with any questions regarding the Bible or the church of Christ.