When
is it a Church of Christ?
Many people think the "church of Christ" is merely "another
denomination." However, the expression, as used in the New Testament,
simply refers to a church which is "of" [or belonging to] Christ. Consider
the following chart for some differences between a church [congregation]
which is "of Christ" and a church [denomination] which is "of
man."
| It is "of Christ" when:
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It is "of man" when:
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It was planned by God.
Christ is its only head.
It accepts only Christ's authority.
Its organization is scriptural.
It only wears bible names.
It engages in pure worship.
It follows a divine mission.
God set entrance requirements.
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It was planned by man.
It has human heads.
It has a human legislative body.
It has a human organization.
It wears unauthorized names.
It uses innovations in worship.
It practices a social gospel.
It has human entrance requirements.
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