A question on a church issue

[molly]

I am a baptist. I was saved and baptised as such. Though I have experienced much joy and have found Jesus Christ in my heart, I can not help but feel uninspired in my current church. I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of the Church of Christ. I read some of their theological beliefs and they are much in line with Baptists' beliefs, but wth an emphasis on justice and serving our fellow man. That is to say, not so much on leading our fellow man to salvation, but rather being a light for Christ. I like the sound of that, but I don't really know any more about this church.
Any thoughts?

 

[Philip]

There are many groups using the name Church of Christ. Which one did you have in mind?

 

[pmarquette]

Church of Christ
Church of God in Christ
and a few more ....

they are a bit more charismatic , Pentecostal than would a typical Methodist , Baptist , Christian service

perhaps more like the Four Sqare Gospel or Assemblies of God ...

 

[onetruechurch]

THe church of christ is the true church that was established on the day of Pentecost. some are not scripturally sound, but that is why you must study and know Gods word. we go only by the Bible, we do not add or take away- Rev 22:18-19.

 

[onetruechurch]

just a quick note- some people think we are "weird" b/c we only only go by the Bible. but how can you be wrong if you ONLY go by the Word?

 

[Philip]

just a quick note- some people think we are "weird" b/c we only only go by the Bible. but how can you be wrong if you ONLY go by the Word?

Many groups "only go by the Bible". Yet, they so often disagree. Are they all correct?

 

[onetruechurch]

Many groups "only go by the Bible". Yet, they so often disagree. Are they all correct?

if they disagree, no, they are not right. "how can two walk together unless they are agreed?"

 

[onetruechurch]

http://www.christiancourier.com/feature/february2002.htm
the identity of the church

we sing only Ephesians 5:19
we have the Lord's supper on the first day of the week (Sunday) acts 20:7
we baptize for the remission of sins. acts 2 :38
we worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24
no other churches that I know of go exactly by the bible- they add to or take away from- rev 22 :18-19

 

[Philip]

if they disagree, no, they are not right. "how can two walk together unless they are agreed?"

Then what does this say about your earlier statement:

but how can you be wrong if you ONLY go by the Word?

It seems, according to your post, that it is possible to go wrong.

 

[Ragman]

http://www.christiancourier.com/feature/february2002.htm
the identity of the church

we sing only Ephesians 5:19
we have the Lord's supper on the first day of the week (Sunday) acts 20:7
we baptize for the remission of sins. acts 2 :38
we worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24
no other churches that I know of go exactly by the bible- they add to or take away from- rev 22 :18-19

OTC:

When was your "church" established?

RM

 

[HappyGiraffe]

The difference between Church of Christ and Baptist is their belief on baptism. CoC believe baptism is needed for salvation.

 

[onetruechurch]

OTC:

When was your "church" established?

RM

The church of christ was established after Jesus died, on the day of Pentecost. It is not "manmade" as other churches are. I will say they have to be scriptural to be the true church. there are some coc's that I have been to that are not. They add to the word or take away. Read acts to see the church being established.

 

[onetruechurch]

The difference between Church of Christ and Baptist is their belief on baptism. CoC believe baptism is needed for salvation.

We differ more than just baptism. The baptists that I know (most of my friends are baptist) also believe in premillenialism, believe in once saved always saved, do not have the lord's supper on the first day of every week, and have music in worship. all of these things go against Bible teachings.

 

[Ragman]

The church of christ was established after Jesus died, on the day of Pentecost. It is not "manmade" as other churches are. I will say they have to be scriptural to be the true church. there are some coc's that I have been to that are not. They add to the word or take away. Read acts to see the church being established.

Do they speak in "tongues" in your church as they did on Pentecost?
Do people mistakingly accuse folks in your church of being "drunk" because of their behavior while under the influence of the Holy Spirit?
Do you have prophesies, messages in tongues, etc. in you worship time at your church?

My point is not that everyone has to speak in tongues, or prophesy,or act like they are drunk, etc. But that the COC makes such a point of saying that they are the church Christ began on Pentecost and that they are trying to be like the 1st church and others aren't (no musical instruments, communion each Sunday, the name of the church, etc.), yet their behavior and worship style is quite different than the 1st church.

RM

 

[Blueberry Sponge]

I am a baptist. I was saved and baptised as such. Though I have experienced much joy and have found Jesus Christ in my heart, I can not help but feel uninspired in my current church. I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of the Church of Christ. I read some of their theological beliefs and they are much in line with Baptists' beliefs, but wth an emphasis on justice and serving our fellow man. That is to say, not so much on leading our fellow man to salvation, but rather being a light for Christ. I like the sound of that, but I don't really know any more about this church.
Any thoughts?

They believe that water baptism is necessary for salvation.

 

[onetruechurch]

Do they speak in "tongues" in your church as they did on Pentecost?
Do people mistakingly accuse folks in your church of being "drunk" because of their behavior while under the influence of the Holy Spirit?
Do you have prophesies, messages in tongues, etc. in you worship time at your church?

My point is not that everyone has to speak in tongues, or prophesy,or act like they are drunk, etc. But that the COC makes such a point of saying that they are the church Christ began on Pentecost and that they are trying to be like the 1st church and others aren't (no musical instruments, communion each Sunday, the name of the church, etc.), yet their behavior and worship style is quite different than the 1st church.

RM

Ragman, I think you need to take the time to go back and read Acts chapter 2. The power to speak in tongues were only given to the apostles here, not the church members. verse 4- they were filled with the holy spirit and began to speak with other tongues. THEN the multitude came together and were confused because everyone heard them speak in his own language. the apostles taught in "tongues" so that every person could understand the message- it is not the hogwash that people try to do today-jibberish nobody can understand. Besides, the days of miracles are over- Paul said that miracles were to cease in 1 corinthians 13:8. ephesians 4:11-13 also says that when the gospel is fully revealed all miracles were to cease. So you see if we tried to speak in "tongues" today, we would fail, b/c NOONE has the power to do that anymore. And I don't know what your talking about being drunk. please enlighten.....

 

[onetruechurch]

oh I understand the "drunk" thing now ragman, it took me a minute. the people that came to hear the apostles preach thought that the apostles were "full of new wine" b/c they spoke in tongues. here again,this is ONLY the apostles. The other people only HEARD-chapter 2:verse 8- "how is it that we HEAR in our own language, in which we were born" The multitude never spoke in tongues. Also- there are many other things the apostles did that no one else could do- (heal sick etc.)

 

[1John5:3]

CoC believe:
they are the only true church,
must have no musical instruments in worship,
must have "Lord's Supper" every "Lord's day",
must go to their church service every "Lord's day",
must NOT obey the 10 Commandments (they are "Jewish").

 

[Philip]

must NOT obey the 10 Commandments (they are "Jewish").

Are you saying that they are required to break the commandments?

 

[onetruechurch]

CoC believe:
they are the only true church,
must have no musical instruments in worship,
must have "Lord's Supper" every "Lord's day",
must go to their church service every "Lord's day",
must NOT obey the 10 Commandments (they are "Jewish").

must not obey the 10 commandments? I have been a member of the Lord's church all of my life and that is the first time I have heard of that!!! the only ot commandment we do not observe is keep the Sabbath holy. Know why?? first of all, all of the other commandments are repeated in the NT. that one isn't. Second of all, when Jesus died for us, he arose on the third day (sunday) and we are now to observe that day, and yes take the Lord's supper. the NT did this on the first day of the week.