Subject: need for a bible-anyone |
Bible Note: Greetngs Mouse2! Concerning your points: 1) We agree that Christ is the Head of the Church. However, even though the qualifications for certain offices are spelled out in Scripture, there isn't a single verse which prescribes what structure a local church must have. We have a very loose idea about the sructure, but apparently God didn't think it was important enough to lay out definite commands about how a local church should be structured. 2) Frankly, this is an argument from silence. I could make the same case that God never specifically said that churches should meet in church builings; therefore, the Churches of Christ are violating Scripture by meeting in a building. One could say that the Bible never specifically commands that we use hymn books, or that the pastor stand in front of the congregation, ect.... Arguments from silence are not convincing. There is not a single verse which prohibits the use of musical instruments in worship; therefore, I am not violating Scripture by using musical instruments. This would seem to me to be one of those things added to Scripture which you keep mentioning. :-) 3) Connections: I realize that the Churches of Christ claim not to be a denomination, but let me ask you this: How does a church become a Church of Christ? Do they simply hang up sign? Or, is there some process by which a local church is recognized as being a Church of Christ? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |