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Is the Name “Church of Christ” Scriptural?

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This is the first in a series of lessons offered in response to a denominational preacher who has violently attacked the church. I will begin with his statement and then respond below. Comments are welcomed from all.

“Why does the “Church of Christ” insist that their name is scriptural when it cannot be found anywhere in the Bible? The church is referred to as the “church of God” eight (8) times in the Bible, but never is it called the “church of Christ.” The verse they use is Romans 16:16, but it doesn’t say “church of Christ.” Where does the Bible call the church the “church of Christ”?

The Bible does use the term “churches of Christ” in Romans 16:16. The singular form is typically used by individual congregations.

At the time Paul wrote his letter, Continue reading Is the Name “Church of Christ” Scriptural? →

Giving an Answer

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Peter declares that we must be prepared to give a defense of our faith to everyone who asks (1 Peter 3:15). It is in that spirit that we begin a series of posts to defend certain scurrilous accusations made by someone unknown to me but posted on the internet. His web page asserts that  “a church of Christ preacher cannot clearly answer” his points. I intend to answer each point from Scripture and disprove that claim.

I suspect, although I do not know, that the writer has had a bad experience with the church. The incendiary nature of his comments Continue reading Giving an Answer →