Church of Christ A Good Church
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1. A True Church must have the Truth and observed everything accordingly to the Bible scriptures - no adding or subtracting from the Bible.
2. Did you baptised in the living, flowing water (sea/river)?
3. Did you have foot washing?
one 'no' to any of the questions,
Chance on 5/1/08
My Answers. 1. Yes we do. CofC subtract the OT.
2. Baptize by immersion. Most CofC do in baptistries just like we do.
3. Yes we practice foot washings.
So that makes my SDA church correct. |
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---Samuel on 5/2/08 |
Before the spirit was given, John The Baptist baptized with H2O, but NEW TESTAMENT Christians WHO ARE GODLY (Godly behavior) will have BECOME a new creation by recieving GODLY/spiritual "living water" (John 7:38) baptism because they didn't just HUNGER for The Lord, they "thirsted" for Him in entirety (drank of His spirit) and learned God's ways (having their conscience purified, Hebrews 9:14). |
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---greg on 5/2/08 |
Chance ... is it a biblical instruction that we be baptised in "flowing water (sea/river)"? |
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---alan_of_UK on 5/2/08 |
Chance - that is just legalism. Baptized in flowing water???? - what about the thief on the cross?
What if your in a battle and you can't be baptized - the CoC adds to doctrine and emphasises their own key scriptures to the point of control and legalism
CoC is considered heretical |
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---Andrea on 5/1/08 |
So Chance, do you know ANY church that does what you say to do? Please let us know. |
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---james on 5/1/08 |
C of C do not believe they are a denomination - they think they are the only church of Jesus - that it is all in a name and all you others are not really in the Christian church. When ever someone tells you they have the special ticket - make sure where its going
They are autonomous but the tendency is very legalistic.
Most - think it is sinful to have musical instruments but its alright to have air conditioning and music leaders |
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---Andrea on 5/1/08 |
Some of the Church of Christ stress that we should only follow the New Testament. When Paul said all scripture is for teaching, doctrine and correction. It does no harm to compare the doctrines of other churches with the Bible and ask GOD to send the HOLY SPIRIT to teach us. |
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---Samuel on 5/1/08 |
Ask yourselves does that church observes all these?
1. A True Church must have the Truth and observed everything accordingly to the Bible scriptures - no adding or subtracting from the Bible.
2. Did you baptised in the living, flowing water (sea/river)?
3. Did you have foot washing?
If you have one 'no' to any of the questions, you may need to reconsider. |
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---Chance on 5/1/08 |
You can't wear someone else's armor, you must wear your own. It is up to you to search for truth, not the church you attend. |
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---james on 5/1/08 |
When I attended Their world mission video's looked phony, the elders drove top of the range cars,you were supposed to give a 10th of your earnings but then you were encouraged to give a further 250 whether that came by selling your worldly goods or by making things to sell. Having said that The give a great deal to outsiders and over all a very friendly tight ruling Church, and live a better life than most church ministers at that time (90's) |
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---Carla5754 on 4/30/08 |
Expect for a tendancy towards serious legalism (not Christ like) I can not see any serious problems with Church of Christ Doctrine that does not exist with ANY DENMINATION. THere are saved and unsaved people who attend just as there are both in other factions. |
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---jody on 4/29/08 |
The Church of Christ has no central doctrine like many Baptist they are totally independent congreations. Some are charismatic others are not. Some believe in playing instruments some do not. So they have a few common beliefs but to say they teach this is a little overboard. |
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---Samuel on 4/29/08 |
I am a baptized believer that fellowships with the Church of Christ. While I don't think that it is exactly like the first century church (what church is?), I do think that they try to follow the Bible. |
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---Holly on 4/23/08 |
To all of the ex-COC members. God bless you all. I am so glad you were able to escape and find the truth for yourself.I am a truthseeker.Jesus is the Way. How did you get so blessed? God be with you now and always. We are not to force anything on anyone at anytime only to share and to get you to thinking on some serious issues. I for one, am so happy. I rejoice with you this day! |
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---Robyn on 6/6/07 |
Does not really matter about the denomination of the churches. Again it is our belief system. If we believe in Jesus, He is the Christ,Son of God and so forth. We are going in the right direction. If we don't believe in the Resurrection,Holiness,Baptism and so on and our church teaches that, we are headed in the wrong direction. We are denying the power of God if we don't believe in these truths. God's Holy Word(the Bible) is the only authority that we need. It never changes. |
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---Robyn on 6/6/07 |
Make any church you look at follows the pattern in the Bible. Are you sure they are following God's Way, according to the Bible or according to someones opinion, views or thoughts? Which way do you think pleases God?
I would like to recommend a great site searchingfortruth. Just google searchingfortruth and then click on the title: The Truth to watch this short, thought provoking video. |
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---dan on 6/5/07 |
Spike is out hunting. He is real. I typed for Spike to correct his spelling. When he comes back, he can type for himself. I will no longer edit for Spike. He likes that nickname because of a buddy. I like his real name, but as for all of us, it is not wise to use it. |
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---Spikespouse on 10/15/06 |
You should read a "Summary of their Beliefs", perhaps you can find it online, or else the pastor can give a copy to you, so that you can better understand the church denomination, and whether or not it is right for you. |
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---Eloy on 10/15/06 |
my family is church of Christ. they believe that you MUST be baptized to be saved. baptismal regeneration. this is wrong. Lk 3:16 states there are more than one type of baptism. they cant answer the thief on the cross question, why he went to Paradise |
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---r.w. on 10/14/06 |
I was born, raised in Church of Christ. Recently I can admit some teachings are error. No instruments, but use pitch pipe to stay on key. Jump in car, crank up radio after church. No women - teachers, speakers, can't say prayers over church folk. They're new testament church, not much bouncing back to old. I'm visiting Baptist church. My brother gets ticked. Some believe CofC borders on being cult. Only ones going to heaven, only ones with answers. The only true church. I don't think so anymore. |
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---Spike on 9/27/06 |
Hi; I don't know how many relate to this, but at a church of Christ I used to attend, women and girls were treated almost like outcasts! My breaking point was when the minister treated a female missionary with disrespect in front of us all. I left then and thank God, I am in a church today that does not make me feel like a lesser person for being a woman! |
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---Mary on 9/27/06 |
Each Church of Christ is autonomous. Avoid comparing one with another as each is led by different men with varying views and practices of Scripture. Most Churches of Christ consider themselves modeled after the 1st Century Church, teaching and practicing baptism as the 1st Century Church taught and practiced it. The majority of Chrurches of Christ have a handful of things in common: Church name, Elder leadership, Baptism, Lord's Supper each Lord's day, and non-instrumental worship. |
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---John_C._Fyffe on 6/1/05 |
Jesus said he come to fullfill the word not to change it.The bible is our book of life from Genesis to Revelation, |
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---Glady5446 on 5/28/05 |
Some churches will give you a copy of their church doctrine if you ask. Then you can compare it to scripture. No person or church is completely right about everything, but somethings are too important to be wrong about. God the Holy Spirit, God the Father, and God the Son Jesus Christ. Salvation Acts 4:8-12 Romams 3:23 6:23 5:8 1Cor 15:1-4 Jonh 3:17,36,16 Jn1:12
Eph 2:8,9 Rev 3:20 Romans 1:16 10:8-10 |
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---Ulrika on 5/27/05 |
That tells you what I know. I did not know that they are not new testament. Wow. Can you explain what you mean by that because I have been studying with a Church of Christ person by email.
God bless you, |
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---sharon_darlene on 5/27/05 |
I would have a problem with a church that is not new testament. Does that mean they don't believe in the new testament? Mt.26:28 2Cor.3:6,14 Heb.9:1-28
Or does it mean they don't believe we have the gift of tongues like the deciples and early church. I don't think tongues(lanquages) are necessary now like when the church started. Acts 2:1-11 1Cor.13:1,8 1Cor.14:22 |
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---Ulrika on 5/26/05 |
I was raised in the Church of Christ and it's mostly based upon the bible. There are a couple things that are still questioning me, the musical instruments and the dancing and the drinking of one alcoholic drink. But when it comes to being baptized, they do have the right beliefs on that. |
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---Andrea on 5/26/05 |
They deny the power of God! That is a big thing!!They blaspheme the Holy Ghost, that is another big thing. I was raised in the church of Christ, but when I grew up and found out I had a brain I studied myself out of it and now I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF GOD He has made himself real to me. Now I serve God, not a church! |
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---Pat on 5/26/05 |
I graduated from graduate school at Abilene Christian University - a church of Christ University. They do not believe in using musical instruments as they are not new-testament. Many adherents believe that they are THE church and all others are doomed to hell. Of course being raised a Southern Baptist I was taught we would be the only ones in heaven. LOL. Bless you in your journey. |
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---randy on 5/26/05 |
As far as I can tell they go by the Bible and the Bible only. The only thing that I did not like was that they do not use musical instruments in their church and I think they only have one scripture to base that on. But that is nothing to do with salvation. So the important things they are right on. |
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