Church of Christ When and where was the first congregation of churches of Christ begun? Isaiah 2: 2 -3; Matthew 16: 18 Acts 2: 41; Daniel 2: 44 The first Pentecost following Christ’s resurrection, in Jerusalem SHEET
Church Christ What or who isof its founder and foundation? Matthew 16: 18 Isaiah 28: 16; 1 Corinthians 3: 11 Jesus Christ is both founder and the foundation of His own church. SHEET
Church of Christ By what name is the church called? Romans 16: 16 Acts 20: 28; 1 Timothy 3: 15 Christ never named His church with a proper name. SHEET
Church of Christ What are its members called? Acts 11: 26 Acts 26: 28; 1 Peter 4: 16 The only proper name ever given to members of the church of Christ is “Christian. ” SHEET
How is one Church offorgiven, Christ to become a member of the church of Christ? Romans 1: 16; 10: 17; 10: 9 -10 Acts 2: 38; Mark 16: 16; Acts 2: 47 The Lord adds one to His church when they, in faith, obey His gospel and are thus forgiven. SHEET
How does the of church of Christ Church Christ worship? John 4: 24; Acts 2: 42; Colossians 3: 16 Matthew 26: 26 -29; 1 Corinthians 16: 1 -2; Acts 20: 7 In “spirit and truth, ” according to the New Testament pattern SHEET
Church of Christ Conclusion The church of Christ: • Is not a denomination • Does not have a modern origin and head • It is the church established by Jesus and governed by His will The church of Christ is Christ’s church (Simple!) SHEET