WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
WE MEET TOGETHER
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP: 9:30 AM
BIBLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES: 11 AM
SUNDAY EVENING
WORSHIP: 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY EVENING
BIBLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES 7:00 PM
Carlos Aguilar, Evangelist
THE WORSHIP
The worship of the church of Christ is simple and spiritual. Men officiate at each part of the worship, just as was done during New Testament times. Singing is performed in the assembly today just as it was done during the days of the apostles, without the use of accompanying instrumental music (Colossians 3:16). Prayers are offered to God through Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:8) and The Lord's supper is observed as a memorial to Christ every first day of the week, just as the first century church did (Acts 20:7). Christians also contribute a portion of their finances once each week on the Lord's Day to support the work of the church (1 Corinthians 16:1). Time is also dedicated to the preaching, teaching, and learning of God's Holy Word, the Bible.
WHAT IS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
The church mentioned in the New Testament came into existence almost 2,000 years ago with the promise of Jesus: "...upon this rock I will build My church..." (Matthew 16:18).
Shortly after Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended back to God the Father, the apostle Peter, along with the other eleven apostles, preached to a multitude about Christ and about the church He promised to build. After the people heard the sermon (Acts 2:14-36), believing, they repented, were baptized for the forgiveness of their sins, "and the Lord added to the church daily such as were being saved" (Acts 2:37-47). Thus, the church was no longer a promise, but a reality! The promise of the Lord in Matthew 16:18 was not to build a "building", but an assembly or body of people who are in fellowship with Jesus the Son of God the Father.
the church
These are people who hear, obey and live by Christ's teachings and the teachings of His apostles, all found in the New Testament. These “Christians” as they were later called,(Acts 11:26) became the church of Christ, those "called out" of the world, and called into the service of Jesus Christ.
NOT A DENOMINATION
The church of Christ is not a denomination. The "churches of Christ" (Romans 16:16) follow only the New Testament for it's doctrine. The church of Christ does not follow human creeds, disciplines or manuals, since to do so is to worship the Lord in vain, "teaching for doctrine the commandments of men" (Matthew 15:8-9). To truly be a "New Testament" Christian, one must follow the teaching of the New Testament. Following the teachings of various denominations and their human creeds, disciplines and manuals can never make one a "New Testament" Christian.
BECOMING A MEMBER OF CHRIST’s CHURCH
People become members of Christ's church today by simply doing what people did during New Testament times. They learned about Jesus Christ and believed in Him (Romans 10:17; Mark 16:16), repented of their sins and turned away from their former way of life (Acts 2:38), confessed Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9-10), were buried with Christ by being baptized (immersed in water) for the remission of their sins (Romans 6:4-5; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21), and continued living as a faithful disciple (learner and follower) of Jesus Christ unto death (Revelation 2:10).
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The Holy Scriptures tell us that Jesus "purchased (redeemed) the church with His own blood" through His death on the cross (Acts 20:28). Obeying Christ's teachings and being added to His church is what New Testament Christians did to be assured of heaven. That is why we invite you to join us in studying God's Word, and to become a Christian just like those in New Testament times.
Your questions will be gladly answered.
Personal Bible studies and/or correspondence course are available.