[Biblemat] Article - Some facts about churches of Christ

[GLClair at aol.com]

Some facts about churches of Christ
[Garreth L. Clair – January 2007]
 
Those of us that make up the church of Christ here at 4840 Cemetery Road in 
Hilliard, Ohio encourage you to come and visit us during our regular 
assemblies.  There is always an open door to you. Whatever we can do to assist you to a 
better knowledge of the Lord's Church will be a joy for us to provide. Some 
facts about the church are:
 
1.                  The churches of Christ [cf. Romans 16:16] had their 
origin approximately 33 AD in the city of Jerusalem in what is now the nation of 
Israel in the Holy Land.
 
2.                  The originator of the churches of Christ is Jesus Christ, 
see,  Matthew 16:13-18,
13        Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked 
his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is? 
14        And they said, Some (say) John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and 
others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. 
15        He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? 
16        And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of 
the living God. 
17        And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon 
Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is 
in heaven. 
18        And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I 
will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.  
ASV
 
3.                  The first congregation of the churches of Christ began 
meeting in Jerusalem about 33 AD, please read the 2nd chapter of the book of 
Acts, notice especially verses 27-47.
 
4.                  Churches of Christ do not have a creed, the only rule of 
faith and practice we recognize is the Written Word of God (i.e., the Bible).
 
5.                  Churches of Christ have no earthly headquarters, the 
headquarters of the churches of Christ is where the Lord Jesus Christ resides, see 
 Colossians 1:13-18,
13        who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us 
into the kingdom of the Son of his love; 
14        in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins: 
15        who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all 
creation; 
16        for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the 
earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or 
principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him; 
17        and he is before all things, and in him all things consist. 
18                And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the 
beginning, the 
19                firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have 
the 
preeminence.  ASV
 
6.         The churches of Christ meet for communion and to lay by in store 
upon the first day of each week, note the following Biblical references,  Acts 
20:7,
7          And upon the first day of the week, when we were gathered together 
to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to depart on the morrow; 
and prolonged his speech until midnight. ASV
1 Corinthians 16:1-2,
1          Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to 
the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. 
2                    Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay 
by him in store, 
as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. ASV          
 
            NOTE:
 
Churches of Christ also pray, sing, and teach/preach whenever they come 
together in the assembly to worship God anytime. The communion and the contribution 
are limited by the Bible to the first day of each week.
 
6.                  The congregation here at 4840 Cemetery Road invites you 
to attend any of our scheduled services:
 
SUNDAY:
Bible study for all ages ……….  9:45 AM
Worship ……….  10:30 AM
 Worship ……….   6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY:
Bible study for all ages ……….  7:30 PM
See you in service brethren, friends, and neighbors!
 
7.                  All of the members of churches of Christ have been born 
again, they have been added to the church by our Lord, notice Acts 2:47,
47                  praising God, and having favor with all the people. And 
the Lord added to 
them day by day those that were saved. ASV
 
8.                  All the members of churches of Christ have become  
members the same way:
 
1.                  They have heard the gospel Romans 10:17.
2.                  They have believed the gospel Mark 16:15, 16.
3.                  They have repented of sin Acts 2:38.
4.                  They have confessed with the mouth Jesus Romans 10:9, 10.
5.                  They have been baptized Acts 3:38.
A.                 Baptism is for "remission of sin" Acts 2:38.
B.                 Baptism is a burial and resurrection in water Romans 6:3-5.
C.                 Baptism "now saves us" 1 Peter 3:21.
D.                Through baptism one puts on "Christ” Galatians 3:26-27.
 
You are always welcome at 4840 Cemetery Road
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