It began in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost following Christ’s death  (Luke 24:45-47; Acts 1:6-8 and chapter 2).

2.  IT WAS FOUNDED BY CHRIST.

Matthew 16:18-19.

3.  IT WEARS AND HONORS THE NAME OF CHRIST.

Romans 16:16    Colossians 3:l7
Matthew 10:32-33   I Peter  4:15-16

4.  CHRIST IS ITS ONLY CREED.  THE BIBLE IS ITS ONLY RULE OF FAITH AND PRACTICE.

II Timothy  3:16-17   John 12:48
Matthew  24:35   Revelation  22:18-19

5.  IT IS SCRIPTURAL IN ORGANIZATION.

Each congregation is ruled by a group of elders (also called bishops, presbyters,  pastors, shepherds, and overseers  in the  New Testament).  I Timothy 3:1-7;  Titus 1:5-9; Acts 14:23  These men are  assisted by deacons in  their  work.   (Philippians 1:1; I Timothy  3:8-10).
 There are no synods, hierarchies, district superintendents, etc. in Christ’s  church.  Each congregation under its eldership answers directly to Christ.  (I Peter 5:1-7 ).

6.  IT WORSHIPS ACCORDING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT PATTERN

 On the first day of the week, it meets to partake of the Lord’s supper, sing, pray, study, and contribute as the New Testament has commanded, (Acts. 20:7;  I Corinthians  16:1-2;  Colossians  3:l6;  Ephesians  5:19;  Luke 18:1).
 It rejects methods of worship not  prescribed in the New Testament such as mechanical instruments of music, worship in a foreign language, “transubstantiation,” consubstantiation,” mass, etc.

7.  ITS  PREACHERS  REFUSE  TO WEAR  ARROGANT   AND POMPOUS  RELIGIOUS  TITLES.

Matthew  23:1-12;    II  Thessalonians.2:1-4.

8. IT TEACHES AND PRACTICES THE PROPER BAPTISM.

The Lord commands an immersion (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12)
of penitent believers (Mark l6:15-16; Acts 2:38)
in water (Acts 8:36-38; 10:47-48; I Peter 3:20 –21)
for the remission of sins (Acts2:38, 22:16).
This is the only baptism commanded by the New Testament (Ephesians 4:5).

9. IT URGES CHRISTIAN LIVING.

It upholds devotion to high moral standards, civil obedience, and godliness (Titus 2:11-l4).

10.  IT PLEADS FOR COMPLETE OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST AND PEACE AND UNITY AMONG ALL MEN ON THE BASIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.

John 17:l5-26; I Corinthians 1:l0; Ephesians 4:1-6.

Religious error flourishes where people fail to investigate, study,
and think. It was noble in God's sight when the Bereanns “...received the word with all readiness  of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.” ( Acts.l7:11)

 In  order to please Christ, we must obey Him-even if it means changing customs and habits that we have long loved and believed (Hebrews 5:8-9;  II Thessalonians 1:7-10; Matthew 10:32-39). Truth and  humility do not fear investigation – they welcome it.
 If  you are weary with the disunity, confusion, and dogma of modern religion, we believe that you will welcome the plea made by churches of Christ – that  all may  lay aside all human creeds and systems and live according to the Bible.  Let us call Bible things by Bible names.
 Let  us do Bible things in Bible ways.
 Let us  seek to obey Christ in all things.
 Let us be simple New Testament Christians – no more and no less.
 We invite you to attend the services of the church of Christ.  There you  will find a group of humble people seeking only to do Christ’s will without  pomp or  fanfare.  Come, and worship with us.  A warm welcome awaits you.