ORIGIN:
The Church of Christ was founded by Jesus Christ in A.D.33
- Founded by Christ (Matthew 16:18)
- Founded in Jerusalem (Luke 24:49)
- On Pentecost A.D. 33 (Acts 2)
NAME:
The Church is named after its founder
- Church of Christ (Romans 16:16
- Church of the First Born (Hebrews 12:23)
- Church of God (Acts 20:27-28)
THE ONLY CREED IS CHRIST:
The only standard of the Christian faith is the Bible (II Timothy 3:16-17)
NONDENOMINATIONAL:
it pleads for the unity of all churches based on the Bible (John 17:20-23; I Corinthians 1:10-13)
WORSHIP:
The same avenues as first century Christians
- Singing (Ephesians 5:19)
- Prayer (Acts 2:42)
- Giving (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)
- Lords Supper on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7)
TERMS OF ENTRANCE ARE BIBLE COMMANDS:
One becomes a Christian by:
- Faith (Hebrews 11:6)
- Repentance (Acts 2:38)
- Confession of Christ (Romans 10:9-10)
- Baptism for forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16)
ORGANIZATION:
Is after the New Testament pattern:
- Preachers of the Gospel (Acts 2:42)
- Elders in every congregation (Acts 14:23)
- Deacons to serve (Philippians 1:1)