“The Christian Church/Church of Christ” By: Hoyt W. Allen
1) Strives to follow the pattern of the church founded by Christ and not be a denomination. Matthew 16:13-18
2) Wears a Bible name (Christ) and avoids using man’s name, which is sin. I Corinthians 1:10-17
3) Has members who call themselves Christians and who are developing into followers of Christ. Acts 11:26
4) Views the Bible as the inspired Word of God and sees no need for further revelation. II Timothy 3:16,17
5) Believes in the Godhead – Father, Son , and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:18-20
6) Pleas for the unity of believers. John 17:21
7) Exalts Christ as the only head of the church. Ephesians 5:23
8) Offers the same “plan of salvation” as found in the Book of Acts:
- A) Believing in Christ – 16:31
- B) Repenting (turning away from) of sins – 17:30
- C) Confessing Christ audibly – 8:37
- D) Being baptized (immersed in water) – 2:38
- E) Living faithfully – 14:22
9) Worships via
- A) Singing – Colossians 3:16
- B) Praying – Acts 2:42
- C) Sharing – II Corinthians 9:6,7
- D) Communion – Acts 20:7
- E) Preaching – Acts 28:31
- F) Praising – Hebrews 13:15
- G) Teaching – Titus 2:15
10) Governs itself and selects:
Elders (pastors), Evangelists (ministers), Deacons (servants) and various committees to carry out needful tasks. I Timothy 3:1-13, II Timothy 4:1-5, Titus 1:5