BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
When the sermon has drawn to a conclusion an invitation is extended to encourage anyone who is outside of a Scriptural relationship with Christ, to render obedience to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In offering this encouragement for the sinner to obey the Gospel, we teach only that which the Bible says one must do in order to find God's forgiveness of sins. The Scriptures are quite clear in regards to what needs to be done. HEARthe message of the Gospel (Mark 16:15-16; Romans 1:16, 10:16). BELIEVEthe Gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:16; Hebrews 11:6). REPENTof sins (Luke 13:5; Acts 2:38, 17:30). CONFESS that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (Matthew 10:32). BE BAPTIZED for the remission of sins (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:38, 22:16; Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3:26-27; 1Peter 3:21).
Once, having rendered obedience to the conditions set forth in the Gospel, the individual puts on Christ (Galatians 3:26-27) and is thereby found to be "in Him" (Philippians 3:9). The end result when Christ has been put on, that one is thus a Christian, hence a child of God. There is no hyphenated designation in God's Word-a Christian only (Acts 11:26, 26:28; 1Peter 4:16). The religious world today brings about confusion and division, with human creeds and traditions; the purity of the New Testament advocates that no denominational names be attached to the individual, and openly teaches against such.
Inasmuch as the Holy Scripture is sufficient to instruct us in all things pertaining to both life and godliness (2Peter 1:3; 2Timothy 3:16-17), we simply teach and obey what is found therein. Our desire is to follow what the disciples of Christ did in the first century. In no way do we seek to add to, or take away from what is found in God's Word. We seek to speak where the Bible speaks and to remain silent where it is silent.
An open invitation is extended to all, regardless of
religious affiliation, to attend our assemblies. We would like to become acquainted with
you. It is not our intent to embarrass
you in any way, but will treat you as a welcomed guest. We are undenominational and have no
headquarters or human leader. The head
over the church is Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23). Each congregation of the church of Christ is
autonomous and functions separately from other congregations belonging to
Christ. It is the Word of God that
unites us in one faith (Ephesians 4:3-6). We follow the teachings of Jesus
Christ and the inspired Word of God, not the teachings of man. We are Christians only, with no human
designations or titles.