Who leads congregations of the Lord’s church?
by Matt Clifton
If you were to call or stop by a local denominational church in your town, you would probably be inclined to ask for “the pastor.” Having a “pastor” over a local church has become the standard among many evangelical denominations.
However, having a single “pastor” who is over a congregation is not the way [...]
Is the church of Christ denomination?
by Matt Clifton
It is the desire of the church of Christ to practice only what is found in scripture, and nothing that is absent. One idea that is conspicuously absent from scripture is denominationalism.
We read of one body (Eph. 4:4), the body of Christ, which is the church (Col. 1:18). We do not read of [...]
Is there a pattern for the church?
by Matt Clifton
There are as many different views on the meaning of scripture, it seems, as there are groups that claim to follow Christ. In any given town, one will find building after building emblazoned with the name of a different denominational body. All claim to follow Christ and honor His word. Invariably, however, the [...]
Is baptism essential for salvation?
by Matt Clifton
Some have wondered why the church of Christ places so much emphasis on baptism. A more important question may be, “Why have so many denominations place little or no emphasis on baptism?”
The reason the church of Christ preaches baptism as essential to salvation is because that is exactly the position the Bible gives [...]
Consider yourself served!
Have you ever stopped to think of how important God considers His church? Consider this: In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said that He would build His church. In Acts 20:28, we read that Jesus purchased the church (His church) with His own blood. In Colossians 1:18 we learn that the body of Christ is the church, [...]
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