Who Are the Churches of Christ?

We are simply a group of Christians who have fully dedicated ourselves to worship and actively work as a congregation according to the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Apostles. We wear no name but Christ's (Christian), yet we do not claim to have attained to everything that name represents. Collectively we claim to be the church (called out) of Christ or the church of God, having no loyalty to any man made organization or movement.

We are fully convinced that the disciples of the first century were not members of different denominations, but were united in one body, practicing one faith, under one source of authority, the one Lord. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:4-6. We believe the same should be true today in order to answer Christ's prayer for the unity of all believers so that the world may believe. I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word: that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. John 17:20-21.

We do not claim to be infallible in our interpretation of scripture, therefore we do not judge the sincerity of those with whom we disagree and welcome anyone who can teach us the way of God more perfectly. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. Acts 18:25-26. But we do believe that God's word is infallible, it is truth, and it should be our aim to understand and apply it.

Non-Denominational?

It is very popular today to claim to be non-denominational. But we have discovered that most who make this claim, base it on the belief that "it doesn't matter what you believe, just as long as you are sincere." We take a different approach. Jesus said it is the truth that will make us free. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:31-32. Therefore, it does matter what we believe and practice in religion. We strive therefore to speak where the Bible speaks and remain silent where the Bible is silent. We have found that this approach is both scriptural and practical: it helps to erase all human tradition, sectarian names, manmade creeds, carnal ordinances, and earthly organizations. It provides a basis for unity for the people of God based on Christ and his word. It creates an atmosphere of trust among brothers, because in the congregation nothing is done collectively that can not be expressly found in scripture. Everyone can worship and work together in good conscience.

Are you searching?

For a group of people blessed by God?
Who love God and one another?
Who follow the Bible as their ONLY creed?
Who will treat you as an equal?

Do you want to meet with a body of Christians who are striving to be free from human religious restrictions?
Are you tired of denominational divisions and human religious traditions?
Are you interested in putting emphasis on inspired TRUTH back in religion?

THEN COME AND BE WITH US!

Author: D. Hymel

All references are from the New King James translation of the Bible. © 1982

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you. Romans 16:16