Subject: need for a bible-anyone |
Bible Note: You wrote: I was curious though as to how a local Church becomes identified with the Churches of Christ. What is the process? Who makes the decision? A local church is started by just what it is composed of...local christians come together, often times they begin meeting in someone's home. Of course, bear in mind 2 things: those christians must plan their worship service, meeting times, work to be done, etc. And 2) it is up to each of us to ensure what is being taught is Scripturual: book, chapter, and verse. When the congregation grows, they get a building, etc. When we visit other congregations (while traveling or even just in the area), wearing the name C of C, it is up to us to ensure what we are hearing fits the NT teachings. If it does not, we go elsewhere. As I mentioned before, just because the sign says C of C, doesn't mean they are following NT teachings. When your soul is on the line, it behooves us to investigate everything carefully (as the Beareans did). I'm not sure what you mean by a local church being indentified "with" churches of Christ. Each congregagtion is autonomous. We are not connected to another local congregagtion in any means, except a shared faith in the truth. We are not answerable to another local congregation, our elders have no authority in any other congregation. Our members place membership (identifying yourself to work for the Lord with a specific group of christians) in one place at a time. If they move, they place membership in the congregation near them and work with the saints there. Perhaps that answered your question. Do know, I am sincerely apologetic for my earlier comments today. My tongue can sometimes be my shortcoming in life. mouse2 |