We believe, in Bible times, the church was called-
The temple of God. 1 Cor. 3:16
The bride of Christ. Eph. 5:22-32.
The body of Christ Col. 1:18, 24; Eph. 1:22-23
The kingdom of God's Son. Col. 1:13.
The house of God 1 Tim. 3:15
The church of God. 1 Cor. 1:2.
The church of the firstborn. Heb. 12:23.
The church of the Lord. Acts. 20:28.
The churches of Christ Rom. 16:16.
We Believe the church was-
Built by Jesus Christ. Matt. 16:13-18.
Purchased by the blood of Christ. Acts. 20:28.
Built on Jesus Christ as the only foundation. 1 Cor. 3:11.
Not built on Peter, Paul, or any othe man. 1 Cor. 1:12-13.
Composed of the saved, who are added
to it by the Lord Who saves them. Acts 2:47.
We believe the members of the church were/are called-
Members . 1 Cor. 12:27; 6:15; Rom. 12:4-5.
Disciples Acts 6:1, 7: 11:26.
Believers. Acts 5:14; 2 Cor. 6:15.
Saints. Acts 9:13; Rom. 1:7; Phil. 1:1.
Priests. 1 Pet. 2:5, 9: Rev. 1:6.
Children of God Gal. 3:26-27; 1 Jno. 3:1-2.
Christians. Acts 11:26; 26:28, 1 Pet. 4:16.
We believe the local church has-
Resident Evangelists (preachers, ministers) who teach and procalim the word of God, ordain elders, set in order things that are lacking. Eph. 4:11; 1 Tim. 4:13-16; 2 Tim. 4:1-5; Titus 1:5.
Non-Resident Evangelists who devote all their time preaching in various places.
Elders (also called bishops and pastors) who oversee and tend the flock.
1 Tim. 3: 1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4.
Deacons, who serve the church. 1 Tim. 3:8-13; Phil. 1:1.
Members who carry out the work of the church in specific and corporate efforts under the over sight of The Resident Ordaining Evangelist and/or Elders ( Bishops, Pastors) Titus 1:5, 1 Peter 5:1-4.
Autonomy and is bound to other local churches only by the common faith shared. Jude.3; Gal. 5:1
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ-
Loved the church. Eph. 5:25.
Shed his blood for the church. Acts. 20:28.
Established the church. Matt. 16:18.
Added saved people to the church. Acts. 2:47.
Is the head of the church. Eph. 1:22-23; 5:23.
Will save the church. Acts. 2:47; Eph. 5:23.
We believe man did not-
Purpose the church Eph. 3:10-11.
Purchase the church Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25.
Name its members. Isa. 56:5; 62:2; Acts. 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:16
Add people to the church. Acts. 2:47; 1 Cor. 12:18.
Give the church its doctrine Gal. 1:8-11; 2 Jno. 9-11.
We believe to enter the church you must-
Hear the gospel. Rom. 10:17.; Acts. 15:7-9.
Believe the Gospel Mark 15-16; Act 15:7-9
Repent of your sins. Acts 2:38.
Confess Christ as The Son of God. Acts 8:37; Rom. 10:9-10.
Be baptized. Matt. 28:19; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 10:48; 22:16.
We believe baptism requires-
Much water. Jno. 3:23; Acts 10:47.
Going down into the water. Acts 8:36-38.
A burial in water Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12; Acts 10:48
A resurection. Acts 8:39; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12.
A birth. Jno. 3:3-5; Rom. 6:3-6.
A washing. Acts 22:16; Heb. 10:22.
We believe that by baptism-
You are saved from sins. Mk. 16:16, 1 Pet. 3:21.
You experience remission of sins. Acts 2:38.
Sins are washed away by the blood of Christ. Acts 22:16; Heb.9:22; 10:22; 1 Pet. 3:21.
You enter into the church. Gal. 3:26-27; Rom. 6:3-4.
You put on Christ and become a child of God. Gal. 3:26-27.
You are born again, a new creature. Rom. 6:3-4; 2 Cor. 5;17.
You walk in the newness of life. Rom. 6:3-6.
You obey Christ. Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 10:48; 2 Thes. 1:7-9.
We believe that the faithful church will-
Worship in spirit and in truth. Jno. 4:23-24.
Meet on the first day of the week. Acts 20:7; Heb. 10:25.
Pray. Jas. 5:16, Acts 2:42; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Thes 5:17.
Sing, makiing melody with the heart. Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16.
Eat the Lord's supper on the first day of each week.
Acts 2:42; 20:7; Matt. 26:26-30; 1 Cor. 11:20-32.
Give, liberally and cheerfully. 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8:1-5; 9:6-8.
We believe that in New Testament times there was-
One family of God. Eph. 3:15; 1 Tim. 3:15.
One kingdom of Christ. Matt. 16:18-19; Col. 1:13-14..
One body of Christ Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4.
One bride of Christ Rom 7:1-7; Eph. 5:22-32.
One church of Christ. Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4-6.
We believe that the same church today-
Is guided by the same word. 1 Pet. !;22-25; 2 Tim. 3:16-17.
Contends for the one faith. Jude 3; Eph. 4:5.
Pleads for untiy of all believers. Jno. 17:20-21; Eph. 4:4-6.
Is not a denoimantion. 1 Cor. 1:10-13; Eph. 4:1-6.
Is faithfull to Christ. Lk. 6:46; Rev. 2:10; Mk. 8:38.
Wears the name of Christ. Rom. 16:16; Acts 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:16.
We believe that you can be a member of this church-
By doing what people did 1900 years ago. Acts 2:36-47.
Without being in denomination. Acts 2:47; 1 Cor. 1:10-13.
We believe that a child of God-
Can be lost 1 Cor. 9:27; 10:12, Gal. 5:4; Heb. 3:12-19.
But s given a law of pardon. Acts 8:22; Jas. 5:16.
Is constantly cleansed by the blood of Christ as he walks in the light of God. 1 Pet. 2:9-10; 1 Jno. 1:5-10.
