We believe that instrumental music in worship is sinful and unscriptural, and that one may be lost for so sinning. Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16, 17; Matt. 15:9; 1 Thess. 5:21 A Cappella singing is probably one of the most well known and distinctive marks of the New Testament church of Christ. Many times when we […]
The Holy Spirit Today
We believe that the Holy Spirit operates and influences us today exclusively through the word of God, and that He does not literally indwell the Christian. However, this in no way limits God’s power in answering prayer (or otherwise, as revealed in His word as it applies to us today). (Eph 6:13-18; 1 Cor 13:9-12; […]
The Church and the Kingdom
We believe that the kingdom and the church are one and the same, and that the borders of the kingdom do not extend beyond the Church of Christ. (Mat 16:18-19; 1 Cor 15:24; Col 1:12-13). And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and […]
Christians Only, And The Only Christians
Statement number two on the doctrinal statement for the Bawcomville Church of Christ states: We believe that all faithful Christians are in the Church of Christ, and that none are found in denominations. (John 10:1-14; Acts 2:47). John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, […]
