Text: Romans 16:16 When talking about spiritual matters with other religious people, there are some things we find in common with them. However, there are also some significant differences between churches of Christ and other churches. Some are curious about this, and we want to be ready to give an explanation (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). […]
April 18, 2016
The Lord’s Church
Text: Matthew 16:18 This is the first in a series of lessons about different churches. There are many different churches in the religious world. We need to know why they are different and why that is important. In this lesson, we will look at the church that Jesus established – the one shown to us […]
June 11, 2012
Names of the Church
Text: Matthew 16:18 Jesus promised to build His church, but what church is it? It is the church we can read about in the NT. Does it have a name? There are a few names that can be given, each one teaching us something about the Lord’s church. Church of Christ (Romans 16:16) Used for […]
November 29, 2011
Is the Church of Christ a Denomination?
The answer to this question could be ‘yes’ or ‘no’ depending on what one has in mind. This lesson will examine three things: the church of Christ, a church of Christ, and “Church of Christ.” The Church of Christ This is simply the church that belongs to Christ — He would build it (Matthew 16:18), […]
December 7, 2007
Will Only Members of the Church of Christ be Saved?
Jesus Possesses All Authority – Matthew 28:18 New Testament Teaching about the Church – Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 5:23 Is the Lord’s Church Made up of Individuals or Denominations? – John 15:1-6 Caution: Not Every “Church of Christ” is “of Christ” – Revelation 3:1 How Do We Become Part of the Lord’s Church that Will be […]
