I've never had that experience.

In my North Georgia area, CoC like to argue and tell everyone they are going to Hell. To me, I stay away.

Church of Christ is only used once. Church of God is used much more frequently.

@tjmaverick1765 Then it's acceptable. What's not acceptable is coming up with whatever you want to call the church.

@ The name is less important than the doctrine taught therein.

@@tjmaverick1765 All I'm saying is, why be in a church that's not in the Bible?

What does osas adherents like yourself do with that pesky conditional and contingent word "if" sprinkled all throughout the New Testament such as in Romans 11:22.

@@Smallgard Hello friend! You asked about Romans 11:22. This verse sits within a larger passage (Romans 9-11) where Paul addresses God's dealings with Israel and the Gentiles, a topic rich with implications for understanding God's administration and the importance of faith. Let's explore this together. Romans 11:22 highlights the "goodness and severity of God." Two distinct "branches" or instruments God uses in His administration: Israel and the Church. These are not interchangeable; each has a unique role in God's plan. Israel, as the natural branch, was initially the focus of God's attention. However, due to their unbelief, they were "cut off" so that the Gentiles, represented by the wild olive tree, could be grafted in. This grafting in isn't about becoming part of Israel, but about partaking in the "root and fatness" of the olive tree, which represents the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant and Christ Himself (Romans 11:17). This doesn't mean God has abandoned Israel. God is not finished with Israel. He reminds us of the concept of a "remnant" - those within Israel who maintain faith. This remnant, justified by faith, persists throughout history, and God will ultimately graft Israel back into their "own olive tree" (Romans 11:24). This future restoration is central to understanding God's overall administration. Romans 11:22 warns, "Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off." This speaks to a dispensational shift, not individual salvation. The warning is directed toward the Gentiles as a group. If they don't continue in God's goodness and faith, they too, like Israel, can be cut off. This "cutting off" refers to a shift in God's focus in His administration, not a loss of individual salvation for believers. Its like the "great falling away" (2 Thessalonians 2:3), a future apostasy where many who profess Christianity will abandon the true gospel. This falling away will primarily affect those associated with Christianity who haven't genuinely believed, highlighting the vital importance of true faith. Throughout Romans, including chapter 11, the importance of faith is paramount. The "righteousness of the law" with the "righteousness of faith." Israel stumbled because they sought righteousness through works of the law, while Gentiles attain righteousness through faith in Christ. This distinction is crucial. True faith rests entirely on Christ, not on our efforts or adherence to the law. Christ is our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30), and our position in Him is the foundation of our relationship with God.

@@brohuggie2978 Thats alot of words to still fall under wrong eisegesis. My question was in no way answered.

@@brohuggie2978 1 corinthians 15:1-2. "If" ye keep in memory. Conditional term.

@@Smallgard Seriously! How can one not remember what Jesus did at the cross if they actually believed it? The only way one is not saved is if the story of Jesus resurrecting from the dead is untrue! Their faith, and belief will be in VAIN! this is why our faith, our belief or our will did not have anything to do with our salvation, absolutely NOTHING! read scriptures in context friend! 1 Corinthians 15 King James Version V;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. V;14-17 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Not our will, and NO I am not a Calvinist. just showing the truth in scripture; Jhn 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

One cup. Always.

@@mactherealestateman Some don't anymore because of manmade doctrine. I want to be sure I'm not following a breakoff church that does multiple cups before I sub.

Cult!

How a book could support your point of view ? With AI ? Stupid .

Most CoXs are AGAINST just about everything and they have split over 130 times sin the 19th Century!!

There are biblical verses that tell us to use various and many instruments to praise. I've read it in kjv. It also tells us exactly what you said. Today, many churches are turning it into concerts instead of praise. Smoke machines, etc. Bible also told us the Savage is the last day of the week. How many churches do this? Almost none. This is the first false teaching.