"THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH/CHURCH OF CHRIST..."
By Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr
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)
KYOWVA EVANGELISTIC
ASSOCIATION
IS WORTHY OF AND
NEEDS OUR SUPPORT
1541 S. 7TH STREET *
IRONTON, OH
45638-2175
740/532-8020