What is the Church of Christ?

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Churches of Christ are a large group in the United States. This video discusses what they believe.
Chapters:
00:00 History of Churches of Christ
01:10 Undenominational View & Christian Churches
02:45 Core Beliefs
02:55 Baptism
05:13 Lord's Supper
06:55 Scripture
07:21 Creation & Evolution
08:19 Original Sin
08:49 Salvation, Faith Alone, Sinner's Prayer
11:23 Five Points of Calvinism
13:22 Entire Sanctification, Spiritual Gifts
14:56 Eschatology
15:46 Gender, Sexuality, Marriage & Divorce
17:46 Life Issues
18:11 Worship Style, Instruments
18:58 Clothing
20:02 Alcohol
20:59 Tithing
21:27 Church Government & Leadership
23:05 Woman Preachers
23:48 Non-institutional Churches
24:02 Statistics and Trends

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@igrejasdeCristo 2 ай бұрын

Church of Christ (igreja de Cristo) in Brazil here. Well done job!

@cargoload1324 Ай бұрын

COC is false doctrine. Baptism for salvation? Way to invalidate Christ on the cross.

@gundawaybendijo5699 2 ай бұрын

Since I'm in my teenage years am already in the Body of Christ as member of the Church..I have been invited some denominational Churches but because am guided in Spirit guiding me always in obedience to God's teachings accordingly to His will..I Love ❤️ the Church of Christ for God Lord Jesus Christ love's me..Am on my 78 age now Thanks be to God Lord Jesus Christ am blissfully happy..Great sharing this lessons Bro..for everyone to know Church of Christ is the true Church..I love it..God Bless us all in Prayers.

@orangeandslinky Жыл бұрын

I went to a Church of Christ here in Florida. I didn't know anything good or bad about them. I could walk there so I just did one night after work. It was in the evening. The preacher said, "I want to begin tonight by asking a simple question of you all." Then he said, "Can Christ count on you?" I just said out loud, no! That was the wrong answer. Most everyone else said yes. I said, without Him, I can do nothing and I count on Him for even my next breath. They hated that.

@Hilldrum Жыл бұрын

You have my respect. I believe in all honesty non of us are infallible. Most of us the best of intentions with our heart when it comes to serving and being "counted on" but we fall short so many times. This is why we, as the body of Christ, must continually uplift and push each other to the ultimate goal.

@Praise___YaH Жыл бұрын

HERE is The Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins ** NO FEMALE INVOLVED WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

@orangeandslinky Жыл бұрын

@@Praise___YaH Right your are. Woman was made from man. She comes from the bone and flesh of a man. She was made to help a man. She hates that!

@darrellwoodard4535 Жыл бұрын

Yes we put our trust in God but when we do God also puts his trust in us. ( 1Ti 1:11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.). God puts the gospel in our hands to share with others. So yes he counts on us!

@orangeandslinky Жыл бұрын

@@darrellwoodard4535 What if you fail?

@Jack-er6wi Жыл бұрын

I left the denominations (former Southern Baptist) and joined a church of Christ congregation. To me, it is where God has placed me and I love the liberty, unity, and devotion here.

@APP1693 10 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏🏽

@erenjeager9442 10 ай бұрын

What instrument they played?

@lindahutchens8612 8 ай бұрын

Were you baptized at the church of Christ for the remission of your sins? (Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16).

@Jack-er6wi 8 ай бұрын

@@lindahutchens8612 I do not ascribe to the belief that only baptisms in CoC congregations are valid.

@lindahutchens8612 8 ай бұрын

@@Jack-er6wi One can be baptized in a river, lake, swimming pool, etc, wherever there is enough water to immerse the person. What is important is that the person understands what is happening when they are baptized. Many come from sectarian groups and believe salvation occurs before baptism but that is not what Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16 teaches. Also read Acts 8:35-39 and note what needs to be done when Jesus is preached. Most churches of Christ teach the truth on how to be saved but you would need to visit to make sure they teach the apostle's doctrine and not some man made doctrine like saying the sinner's prayer and asking Jesus into their heart which is no where found in the word of God. People everywhere need to study the word of God and see if what they are being taught is in fact taught in the Bible for many false teachers have gone out into the world.

@TheIceman101418 Жыл бұрын

Well done sir. I am a preacher in a Church of Christ and the amount of research you did is obvious and astounding; that you went to such lengths for what would be considered a "small" contingent of Christians. Not only the research but the accuracy of which you present almost all the major points of differences within the congregations and did so with no apparent bias. Well done, and I am going to refer many to this video to understand what the Church of Christ is. The only point I would have added is the Churches view of innactive Holy spirit that works through the scripture and not in a miraculous or active interaction with a corporeal human post the 1st century church.

@ReadyToHarvest Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks for the kind words!

@mississippinative4578 Жыл бұрын

I just have to say one thing. Jesus the lord of the universe saves, not water.

@BibleMythBusters 11 ай бұрын

@@mississippinative4578 Amen, Jesus saves! I'm not a part of any of their fellowships, and believe their view of a baptism amounts to legalism. That said, the more biblical position is that baptism doesn't save, but those who refuse to be baptized will not be saved either. We are not saved by works, but evil works will condemn us. It shows that we do not have true saving faith. For true, saving faith, leads to obedient works.

@Beefcake1982 11 ай бұрын

@@BibleMythBustersI agree with this statement. What denomination do you belong to?

@rayrose6499 9 ай бұрын

Read Romans 8:26-27. The Holy Spirit prays for us. This has nothing to do with the Word.

@Perktube1 4 ай бұрын

I was raised in the church of Christ until I was about sixteen I think. My parents divorced when I was four but remained on friendly terms. I kept going to services and got saved and baptized around ten, but the church forgot to register it or lost the papers. But I recognized I felt different after baptism and had a love for my mom that I never had before. She was crying in the pew afterwards and I felt sorry for her. Also later on I started realizing that I was actually listening to the sermons instead of doing off like I used to do.

@benjaminrush4443 Жыл бұрын

Ready to Harvest Videos are great reviews for teaching & learning. Thank you.

@TheRealUSPSureShot Жыл бұрын

As a member of the Church of Christ, I can't find fault with this. I am impresssed. Thank you @readytoharvest. Your research is amazing.

@ReadyToHarvest Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Gregor!

@David-rz9yk 5 ай бұрын

Amen brother

@frankschipani7682 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I like how you try to present more of a factual description without opinion. I'm a lifelong and active member of the Churches of Christ and I think you did a great job. I enjoy your channel. God bless.

@sergejromanov4945 Жыл бұрын

you have my sympathies

@marksorenson5871 9 ай бұрын

Youre deceived and not trusting in Christ alone and on your way to hell

@scottellis7024 Жыл бұрын

Church of Christ kid, here. Great video! I would add that with autonomous churches the spectrum of belief is vast… incredibly vast. This information comes from the more traditional sources of our movement.

@J_Z913 Жыл бұрын

I agree, but I'd also say that most people in the cofC are in that traditional vein, especially those in rural or exurban areas. I don't think that this video misrepresents the majority of the churches of Christ.

@itstriplem2069 Жыл бұрын

Church of Christ kid here too

@brendanjobe6895 Ай бұрын

@@itstriplem2069 Christian kid who is a member of the church of Christ.

@lewisbutler5227 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you are so good at summarizing things. Thank you!

@fredjackson8408 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your delivery here, brother. Pure information. I grew up in a CoC congregation, but fell away for a while. Im here trying to learn more about how I was raised.

@dsvet Жыл бұрын

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@lindahutchens8612 9 ай бұрын

Let me encourage you to return to the church the Lord purchased with His own blood; Acts 20:28. He is waiting with open arms.

@ricksanchez3176 Жыл бұрын

Good Morning, I've been going to a Church of Christ. I've went to around 20 services, I have heard ZERO mention of any other denomination. Good or bad. I have not heard one whisper of Gossip, they truly follow the Bible, and that is all anyone is there for. I love the people. We all love God and Jesus, and treat everyone as such.

@sergejromanov4945 Жыл бұрын

We all love God and Jesus ? I don't

@somebnnuy Жыл бұрын

@@sergejromanov4945 You need to work on your reading comprehension. He's talking about the members of his local church and himself.

@anarchorepublican5954 Жыл бұрын

....most members of Churches of Christ are very sincere "salt of the earth" Types...but sometimes "legalistic" pulpit Preachers can cause problems and arguments...sounds like you found "a Pearl of Great Price" type of congregation...I found the people of the CoC in my teens...their pious faith and fellowship has blessed my life ever since...be patient with them ...they always mean well...and they are "the real McCoy"..God Bless you on your journey, my brother...

@DamonNomad82 Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you found one of the best ones! Treasure them! Your "mileage" may vary widely from church to church within the movement. That's one of the results of not having a governing body or authority beyond the level of the individual churches. I belong to the similar Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, who are similar in not having a denominational structure, and have a similar variety from church to church. The upside to doing things that way is that if a church goes weird, the weirdness tends not to spread beyond that church, whereas if a denomination with a governing body has enough of the governing body go weird, it impacts the whole denomination.

@ricksanchez3176 Жыл бұрын

@@sergejromanov4945 I am not sure what you're saying. Is your question mark in the wrong spot?

@keltonschleyer6367 Жыл бұрын

It's impressive how thorough this video is for such a small faith tradition. Your work is top-notch for surveying the religious landscape!

@ReadyToHarvest Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kelton!

@cantrait7311 Жыл бұрын

@@ReadyToHarvest just another American man-made religion How many you up to now ? I heard 40,000?

@claymcgregor4856 Жыл бұрын

@@cantrait7311 we use no man made doctrines. I left the baptist church after realizing everything we believed was basically made up by John Calvin. Now do literally whatever the Bible says. If we dont know we dont do it

@youtube6817 Жыл бұрын

@@claymcgregor4856 exactly. But as we know, the devil wastes NO time in slandering the Lords church and lying via the vessels of destruction -ie: liars & denominationalists who disregard the Bible to their own peril.

@harolddavis1493 Жыл бұрын

@@youtube6817 well I'm done with the coc thanks to Jonny Robertson Caleb Robertson and others doesn't mean I've left the LORD JESUS CHRIST it means he I've left a bunch of people who think they know it all but they dont

@darthfine 6 ай бұрын

These videos are wonderful and so informative. I love them all. I have learned so much. Thank you and keep up the wonderful work.

@ReadyToHarvest 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jesslynbordine3017 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very clear description.

@davidcawrowl3865 Жыл бұрын

For one who is closely following the events of the United Methodist church (with pending major divisions), my reading of the church governance here in the CoC is a relief and indeed a joy. The church was never intended to have a "General Assembly" or other assembly which issues policy downward. No ecclesiastical hierarchy was seen the early, first century church. I feel for my denominational friends who are going through this. You would not believe the anguish. The Baptists too - will encounter the same problem, if not already. All because of man-make dictates such as the Book of Discipline, and etc. My hope is that those who profess Christianity will return to the simple form of worship which the Churches of Christ have largely embraced.

@sinfulman9708 Жыл бұрын

I am astounded by your statement that "The church was never intended to have a "General Assembly" or other assembly which issues policy downward. No ecclesiastical hierarchy was seen the early, first-century church." I have been on a journey looking into Christianity for a couple of years now and found the exact opposite. The book of Acts (Chapter 15) describes an ecclesiastical hierarchy that constituted binding authority for those living in the first-century church. In this New Testament passage, we read about the first serious theological dispute to arise in the early Church. And, more importantly, we read about how that dispute was settled. The question was: Must Gentile believers receive circumcision and keep the customs of Moses (i.e., essentially become Jews) in order to be saved? Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question (Acts 15:1-2). What Acts chapter 15 goes on to describe is the first “council” of the Christian Church, referred to now as the Council of Jerusalem. In a nutshell, here’s what happens: (a) The Apostles and elders meet to discuss, debate and decide the issue (vs. 6-21). (b) A decree is issued - a letter drafted and sent out to ALL the churches informing them of the council’s ruling (vs. 22-30). (c) In this letter, the council's decision (this is important!) is described as the decision of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we are sending Judas and Silas to confirm by word of mouth what we are writing. It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements (vs. 27-28). (d) The letter is received by the churches with joy. So, when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch, and when they had gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. And when they read it, they rejoiced at the exhortation (vs. 30-31). The ruling of the council is accepted as authoritative and binding. It is the ruling of the Holy Spirit. None of the Christians in Antioch think to respond, “Thank you very much for your guidance on this matter. We will examine the council’s decision and let you know our position.” No, instead, the Christians “rejoice” that the matter has been settled, and now they can focus on living out the truths of their faith. As I have examined Christianity I have been looking for this ecclesiastical hierarchy whose authority would necessarily originate with Jesus and should be traceable throughout history. As I have continued my studies I have found that all the evidence for this ecclesiastical hierarchy is pointing to either the Catholic Church or the Orthodox Church. Alexander Campbell had no association with either of these institutions. He and a few other individuals started what is known as the Church of Christ in the 19th century. I am not trying to disparage Alexander Campbell or anyone else. He was probably a very good God-fearing man. However, I am saying his lack of ecclesiastical authority means that he could only offer his opinion, but was unable to compel others to accept/follow specific Christian doctrine or practice.

@thedynamicsolo4232 6 ай бұрын

Gavin Ortlund with "Truth Unites" has some very scholarly work on this. I would encourage you to investigate. @@sinfulman9708

@lindahutchens8612 6 ай бұрын

@@sinfulman9708 Alexander Campbell did not start the church of Christ.

@nathanaelweber6734 Жыл бұрын

I'm a member and it's crazy how much this stuff can vary by church. The upside: we focus on the details and really care about trying to get our faith right. The downside: it gets political and lots of hair splitting

@jackdaw6359 Жыл бұрын

Is this the picture of the church we get when we read the Scripture?

@RonJohn63 Жыл бұрын

The People's Front of Judea doesn't like the Judean People's Front?

@edwardvalle25 Жыл бұрын

These church are in every university every where

@jackdaw6359 Жыл бұрын

@@aaronheth5888 I believe what the early church believed about baptism. That is, it is the new birth

@Qwerty-jy9mj Жыл бұрын

Which one is the one that's right?

@NVRAMboi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a fair, objective look at the Church. Given we're congregationally autonomous I can't speak to the accuracy on all of your comments. I can say that most of your observations are correct from my (albeit limited) experience.

@chillindave1357 Жыл бұрын

Nice & thorough.. thx!

@todski3319 Жыл бұрын

Another well researched and presented video, thanks!

@kirkc6373 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have never been a member of church of Christ. However, I did got to a church of christ College. Good people there.

@lilacsandroses51 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video.

@nikkyray3558 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is a fantastic video. Thank you!

@ReadyToHarvest Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful.

@gregclotfelter5863 Жыл бұрын

My family started attending a COC congregation about 8 months ago and we love it . The focus on the Bible and its authority without creeds is wonderful . Great video .

@gregb6469 Жыл бұрын

All churches have creeds, some formal, and some informal.

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

GC,......The church of Christ is a 100% ungodly cult. Get away from it as fast as you can.

@gregclotfelter5863 Жыл бұрын

@Lane Tate what church do you attend ?

@Pickup_man_1973 Жыл бұрын

You do know the Catholic Church produced the Bible in the late 4th century at the council’s of Rome and Carthage? That’s called authoritative when you make the Bible.

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

@@Pickup_man_1973 ,....No, absolutely not. The ungodly cult of catholicism did not produce the Bible. God produced the Bible. Who he used to do it is irrelevant. The 100% antigod/antibible/antichrist manmade cult of catholicism has nothing whatsoever to do with God.

@brendarico715 11 ай бұрын

Sing and make melody in your heart❤ praise God. I find COC to be so refreshing. We simply follow scripture. Amen

@francesrude3007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@terryfox9344 29 күн бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for the information!

@jennybabe2853 Жыл бұрын

We are members of Church of Christ in the Philippines, and I can say that we are very blessed to be a member of this congregation, really God's word in the scriptures is proof of how God reveals himself through Jesus Christ our savior.

@alfray1072 Жыл бұрын

Church of Christ does not reject the authority of the church and replacing it with the false sola scriptura doctrine

@reynaldoperez7285 Жыл бұрын

No man can fulfill the law. Period. No man is called to practice the law to be saved. Beware, a lot of false teachers that want to use the old testaments to Decieve you. Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Jesus was introducing love to those that were under the law. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” New International Version Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others ( has fulfilled the law.) When you believe God that produces love and obedience, and a hatred for sin, and a concern for the souls of man. New International Version For this is the message you heard FROM THE BEGINNING: We should love one another. New International Version But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been (released from the law) so that (we serve in the new way of the Spirit,) and not in the old way of the written code. The new way of the of the Spirit, With the fruits of the spirit. 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. We are called to believe the testimony of God That He sent his only son, his only begotten Son into the world to save sinners. He gave his life on the cross was buried and rose from the grave on the 3rd day According to the scriptures. New Living Translation He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. Galatians 5:13-18: “For you were called to freedom, BRETHREN; ONLY DO NOT TURN YOUR FREEDOM INTO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE (FLESh) , but through love serve one another. DO NOT THINK THAT YOU CAN SIN AND GET AWAY WITH IT. New International Version Whoever sows to please their FLESH, from the flesh will reap DESTRUCTION; whoever sows to please the SPIRIT, from the Spirit will reap eternal LIFE. King James Bible For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But I say, WALK BY THE SPIRIT, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. . . . If you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. New King James Version Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law. We establish the law by loving each other, that is how the law is kept. But The law is a destroyer to those who think that they can get saved by keeping it. You either trust in the Finnished work of CHRIST or you don't. THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND .. If you trust in your own works for salvation You are not saved. If you practice good works because you know you are saved that is ok because you are not doing it to get saved, or to remain saved but because you are a new creation in christ and that is your new life ( nature) and bearing fruit is a gift from God produced by the Holy Spirit who lives in you. No one lives the Christian life to get saved, they live it because they are saved. The ones who try to live the Christian life and are not saved will find themselves doing works in order to be saved. (They are the self righteous) They are the ones that will find themselves saying what is written. King James Bible Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Then the Lord will tell them plainly I never knew you. The lord is looking for true believers People that would worship him in truth and in spirit. The truth is we can't add anything To our salvation. And because the Spirit lives in us we, We live a life of faith only trusting in him, ( because we have believed. ) No one can see the kingdom of God unless TheY are born again. Born from above. God gives this gift to any one that will want it because they know that they need it. ( they believe ) New International Version On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” If you think that you are healthy when it come to keeping the law And that you are OK, pretty good,not that bad, or that you do not need to be saved because you are a good person. You have no part with him. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND. New International Version He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” New Living Translation “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars-their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” New Living Translation And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. You are in darkness if you think that you can add anything to the gift of God which he has given you through the finnished work of his Son. For those that believe the Spirit of God lives in you.

@darlingmunna1718 7 ай бұрын

I'm also a church of Christ member from India

@DavidJohnson-of3vh Жыл бұрын

That was clear and brief enough. Anyone with further questions is encouraged to research into any of the topics presented. I grew up in this church and still attend, but I have also visited many other kinds of churches over the years. The big question I notice at times is disagreement over whether scripture is normative or regulatory. As in many religions, opinion is sometimes considered the absolute truth. I will dedicate myself to trying to stay with God, as many everywhere try, rather than following a specific preacher's idea. God bless you all.

@zacdredge3859 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are pursing truth in God's Word. Though I'm not convinced such a dichotomy can be useful in defining Scripture on a macro level. We need to respect that God chose for the Bible to exist in a diverse range of genre and style which should inform our reading of it. It's always best to understand first what the passage is trying to say within its direct context before seeking to decide whether it fits bucket a or b. Some parts of Scripture are overtly regulatory, but many are not. If you read the histories in the Old Testament for example, there's a lot of unsavoury behaviour from people who are later defined as heroes of the faith, but it should be pretty obvious that their behaviour is neither intended to be regulatory *or* normative for the saints in Christ today. Yet some things are praiseworthy, such as David having a heart after God; we take this example while acknowledging this didn't mean David had perfect obedience. So we're always parsing Scripture and it's important to discern where Scripture speaks most clearly on a given topic before drawing any conclusions. On some topics the Scripture doesn't have a clear mandate and 'each should be fully convinced in their own mind.'

@simeonratnadurai1809 9 ай бұрын

Very clearly you have explained the teaching of the bible after your thorough research about the church that Jesus promised and built.Thank you.

@luisvillar8320 9 ай бұрын

I said to my self I will give this video 5 minutes to see if it catches my interest, saw it all the way to the end, really fascinating. Thank you.

@leopan9113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for well explanation and great effort to bring out truth.

@beestoe993 11 ай бұрын

This may be the Church Ive been looking for. Thank you!

@lindahutchens8612 9 ай бұрын

The churches of Christ salute you; Romans 16:16. Have you visited yet?

@maegardnermills4292 9 ай бұрын

Take time in reading the 4 Gosples and stay with Jesus. CoC are a cult that aren't honest. Jesus said he had to go for the COMFORTER TO COME . Paul is not him. Paul had his own gospel.

@maegardnermills4292 9 ай бұрын

DISHONEST

@beestoe993 9 ай бұрын

@@maegardnermills4292 Jesus said love one another. He did NOT say point fingers and slander each other till the cows come home. I am pretty fed up with backbiters masquerading as Christians. Check your mirror madam.

@beestoe993 9 ай бұрын

@@lindahutchens8612 Thank you. I have not visited yet, family reasons make it complicated. But I have not seen any church that I like more and hope to visit eventually. Your kindness is much appreciated.

@Cdgaming4U Жыл бұрын

I'm agnostic and a teenager but my family attended a Church of Christ until I was about 8 years old. I got a strange sense of nostalgia watching this video. Most of my friends come from a Southern Baptist background, and so their experience of having the Lord's Supper once or twice a year, big worship bands, etc. has always felt very alien to me. For once, I could really feel a personal connection to what was being described. I had a lot of "yep, I remember that" moments in this video. As a sidenote, thank you for the thoughtful, well-researched content. It has been a tremendous tool in my re-exploration of the beautiful garden that is the Christian faith.

@Texasp12 Жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@reynaldoperez7285 Жыл бұрын

THE PLAN OF SALVATION. 📢 New International Version EPHESIANS 2:8⛑️ FOR IT IS BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED, THROUGH FAITH -AND THIS IS NOT FROM YOURSELVES, IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD 🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶 IF YOU BELIEVE IN WHAT JESUS CHRIST HAS DONE FOR YOU ON THAT CROSS, HIS DEATH BURRIAL AND RESURRECTION ON THE 3RD DAY, ACCORDINGTO THE SCRIPTURES, YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED.👔 IF YOU DOUBT IN WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR YOU, AND YOU WANT TO ADD SOME OF YOUR OWN RELIGIOUS WORKS, YOU HAVE NO SALVATION. JESUS CHRIST TOOK THE PUNISHMENT THAT YOU DESERVE BECAUSE OF YOUR SIN ON HIMSELF ⛑️, SO THAT YOU WOULD NOT HAVE TO. JESUS CHRIST LIVED A PERFECT AND SINLESS LIFE. THE PERFECT AND SINLESS LIFE THAT GOD REQUIRED OF US, THE PERFECT AND SINLESS LIFE THAT WE COULD NOT LIVE. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:21 HE MADE HIM WHO KNEW NO SIN TO BE SIN ON OUR BEHALF, SO THAT WE MIGHT BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM. King James Bible Roman's 5:12 WHEREFORE, AS BY ONE MAN SIN ENTERED INTO THE WORLD, AND DEATH BY SIN; AND SO DEATH PASSED UPON ALL MEN, FOR THAT ALL HAVE SINNED: New Living Translation Roman's 5:16 And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. New Living Translation EPHESIANS 2:9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. IT IS ⬇️ King James Bible EPHESIANS 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. D🚫 N🚫T PUT YOUR TRUST IN MAN.🚻 New Living Translation Psalms 146:3 Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. New King James Version Psalms 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, Nor in ( A ) son of man, in whom there is no help. New International Version Roman's 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. New Living Translation Roman's 1:16 For I am not ashamed OF THIS Good News ABOUT CHRIST. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes-the Jew first and also the Gentile. Berean Standard Bible Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! New Living Translation Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. King James Bible For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Can one of these law keepers please tell me all the laws. I bet you can't find one. New International Version galatians 5:14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” New International Version But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. New International Version Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ c 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ d 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

@reynaldoperez7285 Жыл бұрын

@harolddavis1493 Жыл бұрын

@@reynaldoperez7285 yes true but reading the old testament is not a sin we are under the new covenant but we also should read the whole Bible both old testament and new testament because in the old testament it all points to Christ if you just read the new testament only without understanding the old as nd what the burnt offerings were pointing to the story of Israel and there future there' is more written about the end times in the old testament than in the new I'm not talking about the law that has been fulfilled on Christ but the new testament interprets the old testament so don't misunderstand me but all the Bible is to be understood it's will take a lifetime though to understand all

@Borzoi86 Жыл бұрын

@@reynaldoperez7285 One man did: Our Lord Jesus Christ. By His works, our salvation is secured.

@coolrunning1809cowboyjolie 10 ай бұрын

Young man you put it together so well, I will try to learn everything you said.

@agraplava1678 11 ай бұрын

Wow. I had no idea they have such unique views. Very informative.

@jamesrogers6297 Жыл бұрын

As a preacher in CoC who came out of denominational world. I think this video was well done.

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

JR,....If you are still in that ungodly cult, you had better immediately cry out to God for mercy. Ask him to open your blind eyes and to raise you from your spiritually dead state.

@penttimuhli9442 Жыл бұрын

Out of one denomination and into another one 😄

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

@@penttimuhli9442 ,....Yes, correct. Those who go from one denomination to another have only gone from one deception into another deception. Every denomination is apostate from God and Biblical truth. If it is called a church, then it is apostate from God and from the Bibles Christianity.

@biblestudydonedeeper Жыл бұрын

@@biblealone9201 there is only one way to prove it name one thing we teach that orginated with campbell rather than christ

@biblestudydonedeeper Жыл бұрын

@@biblealone9201 there is only one way to prove it name one thing we teach that orginated with campbell rather than christ

@timothylongblacksmithing6743 Жыл бұрын

As a former attendee of a congregation of this movement, I must say well done. This is about the most objective analysis that I've found so far.

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

TLB,....The church of Christ is a 100% ungodly cult. You are lucky to be out of it.

@inactiveuser555 Жыл бұрын

repent TODAY, forsake your sinful way of life, and believe in the Gospel. salvation is found only in the LORD JESUS CHRIST alone, Who took upon the sin of the world on that cross, bearing the pain and punishment we deserve(d), that our sins may be atoned for, and He is risen [in glory] for our justification, that we may be made right with GOD, that we may know Him, be adopted by Him and reconciled to Him -- forgiven, set free from the curse of sin and death, and made as new creatures in CHRIST alone.

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

@@inactiveuser555 ,....Jesus did not take on the sin of the world, he only took on the sins of the few he came to save. And these few have nothing to do with anything called the church. You have been deceived.

@cryptoopestv Жыл бұрын

@timothy long, we still need you back in the lord's church. Consider your first love

@sfs1167 9 ай бұрын

@@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 John 1:29-The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

@brendaboykin3281 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joshua. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

@thunderstruck5484 4 ай бұрын

Grew up Church of Christ, excellent foundation for life, thank you for this excellent video

@tikigod1166 Жыл бұрын

I was a preacher for the church of Christ for twenty years, but I left the church. I was tired of all the infighting over money, people with money trying to control everything and there were doctrines they taught I just couldn't preach about anymore because I just didn't agree with them. I never liked the fact that they would say if you weren't a member of the church of Christ you aren't going to heaven.

@cryptoopestv Жыл бұрын

Your writing makes me believe you are a protocol preacher. Wasted your 20yrs on what you didn't believe. Who are you blaming? God have mercy

@jpnj9556 Жыл бұрын

@@cryptoopestv the above commentor is correct. These churches of Christ teach a false gospel of works salvation taking away the grace of our God and putting it solely of man.

@cryptoopestv Жыл бұрын

@@jpnj9556 can you explain what you meant by work salvation?

@cryptoopestv Жыл бұрын

@@jpnj9556 Also show from scripture why you believe, it is wrong according to you.

@cryptoopestv Жыл бұрын

@wannagohome share what you meant by contentious nature

@studiodemichel Жыл бұрын

Great overview of the churches of Christ (as a member of this fellowship.) 👏

@anarchorepublican5954 Жыл бұрын

...very Honest and Objective...particularly for an Indie Baptist..

@FayisaYisahak Ай бұрын

Good explanation! blessings!

@pams9304 Жыл бұрын

I was raised in the Church of Christ until age 18. Everything you reported here is as I remember it, except the church I attended did have Sunday School classes for all age groups. Only the adults had one class. Well done on your synopsis! I'm happily in a true Bible-believing church now that is not based on works, but in salvation by grace through faith alone (Eph 2:8-9). When you truly believe in Christ, the fruit of that belief will become apparent...you will want to serve Him. God bless!

@chrisjohnson9542 Жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@sareolimmers7874 Жыл бұрын

Amen, I currently attend the Church of Christ but I am studying the scripture more and this scripture is the basis of the new Testament. Im wondering are the Coc creating more "laws" or are we truly under Grace?

@truthbetold2146 Жыл бұрын

Hi just wondering, I work at a church of Christ private school and my kids attend as well…. We are not church of Christ…. I find it extremely exclusive and sectarian…. Sometimes their legalism is extreme… our kids are young and some times it’s concerning…. Any thoughts about your upbringing ???

@name6577 Жыл бұрын

@@truthbetold2146 if it’s conservative just go by the Bible, talk to the people in charge, and if they are the people who they say they are they will help you and your children to the best of there ability.

@txsleepwalker6640 Жыл бұрын

@@truthbetold2146 if you are do concerned why have your children there? What do you mean by extreme?

@amyhull754 Жыл бұрын

I left the churches of Christ 30 years ago, but this is thorough and well done. Few outsiders get the coC doctrines and practices right.

@aprilhamilton5512 9 ай бұрын

I left the Church of Christ too. And agree with your thought that his review of their practices is very good!

@alanbrott3159 9 ай бұрын

I’ve also left the coC. My dad was a preacher and I was an AIMer (apprentice missionary). My mom is still coC and we have a mutual respect for each others faiths but I really could no longer stay in that church. I also am impressed by how well this video was done and how accurate the information was.

@davidjones7493 8 ай бұрын

And the ones that do don’t practice what they preach

@lindahutchens8612 8 ай бұрын

Sorry you left, May I ask why?

@aprilhamilton5512 8 ай бұрын

@@lindahutchens8612, skewed theology.

@rm5700 Ай бұрын

You are incredible at research! Thanks for doing all this work - so helpful!

@ReadyToHarvest Ай бұрын

Thank you, I am glad you have enjoyed the videos. I have a good time studying and making them and am glad to share.

@aristocraticnietzschean-ma1023 Жыл бұрын

What a good evidence based history of the churches of Christ, thanks

@spencerhoudyshell2514 Жыл бұрын

I have followed this channel for a while in my journey to be more open to understanding other traditions and their unique history. I have greatly appreciated your content that you put out to help others understand. With that being said, I have grown up in the church of Christ and went to a church of Christ affiliated university in Texas. What was amazing about my education is that it didn’t just teach me the doctrine of the church of Christ, but instead I had the opportunity to read theology from scripture through all of history until modern times. What happened is my heart was opened to the fact that I have so much more in common with other “tribes” of the faith then just my own. I have a lot of respect and love for my tribe and I know we are not perfect. What I think is really hard and unique for understanding the church of Christ is how unique each church has the possibility of being. For example, one can not simple understand what kind of CoC theology one church is going to have unless one does research on the congregation from either a website, facebook, or finding sermons on websites or simply visiting the congregation. I may be weird and on the outside but I have been able to find much love and appreciation for the more conservative churches like I grew up with and those who have also “developed” their thinking. What else is interesting is that in the states mentioned at the end in the bigger cities one can experience a more conservative congregation and then only have to walk or drive 5 minutes to a more “progressive” congregation. I have experienced how churches will inherently put up walls against each other and I have also witnessed how congregations will try to bridge the gap by having events where multiple congregations are welcomed to participate at. Yes through I did cringe at some parts of this video, not by what was said but what people of the church have said. I still am able to have joy because I know how much my life and circumstances have developed and I know that there is one heaven for all and I’m excited for us all to be United with Christ, whether it be in this life or the next. Thank you for the video and the opportunity to reflect on my own tradition (tribe). If you would like more content for this tradition and history that was not included. I would encourage to look at the development of church of Christ affiliated universities and also preaching schools. How they have developed over the years and how they have also how they might have stayed sane in some aspects. Some of these universities include Abilene Christian University, Freedhardman, Harding, Lipscomb Lubbock Christian, Pepperdine etc. Also, the effect this tradition has had on campus ministry throughout the nation is very interesting. Again thank you for the excellent content!

@inactiveuser555 Жыл бұрын

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@janeyue7491 Жыл бұрын

The fact that you hear is that you are a child of God (John 8:47). The fact that you believe shows the work of Christ in you (John 6:29). The fact that you confess that Jesus is Lord proves that God has gave you a new heart and a new spirit (Ezekiel 36:26), and that the spirit is in you (1 Corinthians 12:3). The fact that you repented shows the goodness of God that lead you to repentance (Romans 2:4). The fact that you got baptized is another evidence of His mercy in you (Titus 3:5). The fact that you live faithfully shows that you are are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works (Eph 2:10). These are all evidence that one is already in possession of eternal salvation, and not to obtain eternal salvation.

@1mrasberry1 8 ай бұрын

@@janeyue7491 Great points of proof and scriptures used. Thanks for sharing.

@mostlikelyaperson2022 6 ай бұрын

I think it'd be interesting for you to do a video about the different Christian colleges and their denomination ties. For instance, I went to Harding University, a CofC college and while talking to a coworker who went to Liberty University, we discovered we had some shared experiences going to a private Christian college, but also differences based on denominations. I'm curious to learn about other Christian colleges.

@stephendickinson9929 9 ай бұрын

Thanks brother. I'm going to look for one here in Tucson.

@Canarywharfdebz 9 ай бұрын

Growing up I attended the Church of Christ in London England. Our Pastor was the late Fred Miller from Vermont.

@DamonNomad82 Жыл бұрын

The immense variance from church to church within the CoC manifests a lot in terms of eschatology. I've encountered CoC members with views ranging from full 70 AD preterism to all-out "Left Behind Series" premillennialism. Even the extremely conservative CoC I attended in west Texas didn't embrace preterism.

@anarchorepublican5954 Жыл бұрын

...from about the 1860's to 1940s Premillenialism was actually quite popular in the CoC...both David Lipscomb and Harding were held to a doctrinally ancient-style of default premillennial eschatology, however the term itself was not used ("Bible Names")...Latter in the 1920's the newer dispensational premillennial theories ("Left Behind") became a hot debate controversy in the CoC, resulting in the marjority CoC embracing less sensational amillennial eschatologies and peterisms ...a odd rarity amongst American protestant fundamentalists...and a small minority of CoC located around Louisville Kentucky still embrace Premillenialism ...

@Yore297 Жыл бұрын

It’s almost like you need a Magisterium and Sacred Tradition also.

@anarchorepublican5954 Жыл бұрын

@@Yore297 ...is that why you have traditional Latin mass..and 60's hippie Guitar masses..and Vatican2 vernacular Masses..and Byzantine Masses...and married convert priests...actually what you have is a mush mash of masses .. Magisteriums and Sacred Traditions {plural}...some date all the way back to 600AD...but most are much more modern...

@anarchorepublican5954 Жыл бұрын

@@Yore297 ...oh and btw ...if you note carefully the comment above was specifically regarding the variety of Eschatologies (End Times) within the Restorationist/Church of Christ tradition...is not a similar wide variety of approaches to the End Times tolerated amongst Roman Catholics???...and that ...regardless of your "Magisteriums and Sacred Traditions"?...

@DamonNomad82 Жыл бұрын

@@Yore297 I need neither of those false and satanic abominations that stem from pagan Rome and were utterly alien to Christianity until that empire hijacked the dominant form of it.

@vivianasare5982 11 ай бұрын

I really love the church because they speak the truth always

@st.christopher1155 Жыл бұрын

Eager to see the comments from this one, both volume and content. ✝️🙏🏼😇

@sushilch8141 Жыл бұрын

thanks for well explanation.

@pj-vu3cn 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a solid church. ✌️

@sugarloaf10 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely thorough overview! Have you or will you do a video on the Christian Church also affiliated with the Churches of Christ movement (I believe the split was over the use of instruments in the early 1900s).

@DamonNomad82 Жыл бұрын

As a member of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, I would also like to see that. We always seem to get overlooked by outsiders. Those outside the Restoration Movement seem to think everyone in it is CoC, while the CoC types usually confuse us with the Disciples of Christ, which are an ultra-liberal mainline denomination.

@Roanen 8 ай бұрын

You just summed up 23 years of listening to CoC sermons. They hammer home the not just faith but works thing

@lindahutchens8612 6 ай бұрын

@Roanen Do you believe baptism is for remission of sins? (Acts 2:38).

@charleslackey6275 Жыл бұрын

A nice review

@leadanon127 Жыл бұрын

After being Jehovah's witness for over twenty years I found refreshment in the Church of Christ. Actually, I was baptized there when I was young, but life circumstances took me away where I couldn't find this church. True, churches of Christ vary in their beliefs and practices, but what I appreciate is emphasizing practical Christianity. As JW I never felt good enough, and I knew many were there because of fear to lose friends and family. I kept some beliefs I had as JW since I think it is biblical. I am not trinitarian and I do not believe in immortal soul. Still some my other beliefs are different than Watchtower. At least I would not be shunned because I believe differently. What I like here is giving right glory to Christ what is not a case in my previous denomination. Only I know I do not want to belong to any denominational church, I am fed up of leaders. My only leader is Christ. Also, I convinced most of them that Christ came for many others not only for us and we take whole Bible as the Word of God. As JW I did not have right to say my opinions while here my voice is heard.

@X23Ninja 8 ай бұрын

May I ask since you dont believe in the immortal Soul what do you believe happens to you after you die?

@leadanon127 8 ай бұрын

@@X23Ninja Ecclesiastes 9:5. Read story of Lazarus, conversation between Jesus and Martha. Only hope for dead is resurrection. Satan lied Eve saying - you will not die. And God said: from dust you were made, to dust you will return.

@X23Ninja 6 ай бұрын

@@leadanon127 Thats called Soul Sleep. I would still say there is an awareness after death since when you Sleep you still Dream

@Theescapist_87 5 ай бұрын

The belief in the immortal soul is what got me to leave the JWs, so I find it interesting that you don't believe in it. How do you reconcile Matthew 10:28 and the lack of an immortal soul?

@argentorangeok6224 Жыл бұрын

As someone who worships with CoC in the town I live, my biggest annoyances are: 1.) AD 70 (full preterism) doctrine. I find this doctrine absurd and even approaching heresy. 2.) The name "Church of Christ". I'm certain that if another congregation were in 100% agreement with CoC dogma over even minor doctrinal issues, but called themselves something like "Church of the Redeemer of Man", they'd be disfellowshipped by a number of CoCs. 3.) Musical instruments. I *strongly* prefer acapella song worship. But I refuse to believe for an instant that people who use instruments are doing so in rejection of scripture. And I get sick of hearing it snuck into every other sermon (at least seemingly). 4.) Baptism for remission of sins. I think we have a grammar problem here and need to have grace for those who word the same idea in a different way. 5.) Alcohol. To say that Christ didn't drink alcohol and that modern translations don't properly distinguish between wine and grapejuice is another absurdity. There are plenty of practical reasons supported by scripture to strongly caution, but not condemn, alcohol use within the context of modern society. That being said, I am never worried about my congregation allowing women, homosexuals, or SJWs into leadership. And I am convinced of our fearfulness, awe, and love of the Saviour of mankind and our desire to honour Him in all things. I have grace for the rest and hope they do too.

@truthnottradition7 Жыл бұрын

34yr ex-CoC'er here. Your biggest annoyance needs to become Matt 5:17-18 and John 14:15 I suggest starting with command #4

@soundpreacher Жыл бұрын

While I don't agree 100% with everything you say, I give you kudos for presenting the information in an unbiased manner, allowing people to make decisions for themselves. Have you considered working for the news media?

@fbcfnh Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. CoC was a very small part of my faith journey. I attended a few services after placing my faith in Christ. I dove into the Word and asked questions. While I ultimately disagree with some of the doctrines of CoC, I respect the ideal of trying to remain true to God's Word and will.

@joelm4847 Ай бұрын

Which parts you disagree with

@leehagewood9300 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people have already noted the wide diversity within churches of Christ on a number of the issues discussed in the video, so there’s no need for me to reemphasize the point. Some suggested reading for anyone interested might be helpful, though. On the conservative end of the spectrum would be books like Leroy Brownlow’s Why I Am a Member of the Church of Christ. Everett Ferguson’s The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today represents a moderate-conservative perspective that incorporates biblical scholarship. John Mark Hicks’ Searching for the Pattern would probably be a good choice for the more progressive end of the spectrum (comparatively speaking, at least).

@shamrock1961 Жыл бұрын

It's not water that washes sins away its the blood of Christ!

@soundpreacher Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The dispute is over when that occurs.

@joelm4847 Ай бұрын

@@soundpreacherwym?

@soundpreacher Ай бұрын

@@joelm4847 When in the process does the blood wash away sins?

@joelm4847 Ай бұрын

@@soundpreacher when you believe in Jesus

@joelm4847 Ай бұрын

@@soundpreacher but that’s common sense

@montycraig5659 8 ай бұрын

Having gone to one of your Bible colleges, I understand your position. Having ministered in music in many different churches throughout my life has also taught me that Christ has His followers in many denominations. They aren't often in leadership positions, and they may only attend due to many life circumstances. They also may not always agree with every point in the denominations. I find this true across the board, and more so, as the time of His appearing draws closer. There is a definite rift in many of the denominations, as the leadership bows to society, and prophecy starts unfolding concerning the apostate church. The thing to remember is that we shouldn't paint with an overly large paintbrush. Many of the true believers in other churches are still standing firm on God's word, and telling their leadership sin is wrong. Keep up the good work, and when you reach out, reach out in love to brothers and sisters found in Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Catholic, and all of the other denominations out there. They are there, but the main thing I would leave here for you is, grow where you are planted. He has planted you in the COC, So serve faithfully, and keep looking up! ❤

@victorrajk7978 7 ай бұрын

That's real truth from the Bible great lesson brother I am Victor Raj Preacher coc India

@melequin Жыл бұрын

Quick question about the Lord's Supper: What is "fermented juice" and how is that different from "fermented wine" Is fermented juice like welch's grape juice? Or is it in a different bucket entirely?

@actionsub Жыл бұрын

None whatsoever. Fermented juice is wine. Welch's was originally sold under the name "unfermented wine", as Welch used a process similar to pasteurizing milk, which halts the fermentation process.

@wisdomist2144 Жыл бұрын

The "Original Church" didn't own special buildings for worship. It didn't have salaried staff, either. No modern church follows the Bible or even the New Testament 100% because that is impossible.

@paulvergnaud3057 Ай бұрын

I am a preacher of the church of Christ ,not paid and we have no building .so it's possible.

@BigBozo2 Жыл бұрын

My new favorite youtuber

@Jack-bd4ep 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from Church of Christ Sabah Malaysia.

@wesleybarton3871 Жыл бұрын

I fully believe in every point. The church if Christ is correct in saying the age of miracles has passed along with all the tools needed to establish the church. A building needs scaffolding in its inception, when the building is finished the scaffolding is taken away. As to works a Christian should treat others respectfully no matter what or how they believe. That is counted as works. We have faith in Jesus as our savior and advocate before God. We believe the Holy Spirit helps us discern scripture. We believe that we should use our voices to sing as a congregation together. The bible is all sufficient for teaching, as it is the infallible word of God. Hell is a horrible thought and one should evangelize any that come to you asking why you believe as you do. Please take salvation seriously as Jesus paid a heavy price with his flesh and blood even his death for us. That grace He bestowed on us is amazing. Jesus is Lord. May God bless and keep you all in Jesus name.

@itstriplem2069 Жыл бұрын

Amen brother 🙏

@jsphfalcon Жыл бұрын

My mom was COC for a long time until the church had a rift. Then only the original families that started the churc were called to resolve it. No converts. So much for being a member of the Church of Christ

@pams9304 Жыл бұрын

This is how it was at the church I went to up until I was 18. When I was a child, there were around 200 people in the church. Rift after rift, there are now around, I would guess, 30 people and it's a dying church. I doubt it will be there at all in the next 5-10 years.

@christrescuedme2182 Жыл бұрын

When the CoC teaches that grace is something that is operative when we do something, it blurs the lines of distinction between grace and works.

@thumbob 9 ай бұрын

I will also say for the churches I have attended there is a sense of humility and simpleness that I appreciate. In the COC.

@Roanen 8 ай бұрын

Definitely simple sometimes

@specialteams28 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are pure quality. And your business model is genius. With another ten Protestant denominations popping up every day, you can keep this ship going until the second coming.

@geordiewishart1683 Жыл бұрын

Easier and quicker to conduct studies of emerging bible based denominations that it would be to study the sins and errors of papacy

@specialteams28 Жыл бұрын

The best part about the second coming is that the Catholic Church will be the only one left standing after the wheat is separated from the chaff and weeds.

@geordiewishart1683 Жыл бұрын

Papacy is anti Christ

@deus_vult8111 Жыл бұрын

papacy is based on forgeries.

@Qwerty-jy9mj Жыл бұрын

@@geordiewishart1683 Oh this is rich, so protestants have found in the last 500 years that universalism is true, homosexual marriage is fine, divorce is good, it's ok to have priestesses, the Bible only has 66 books and the world was supposed to end in 1844. But it's fine because all their clubs are "Bible based". What will they think up next?

@calebklingerman7902 9 ай бұрын

Very good video. I grew up Church of Christ and I guess I still am, but loosely. The only thing I would add is how much of an emphasis there is on Scripture. This was certainly true for me growing up, and from what I hear this is the case at most Churches of Christ. I grew up with a strong foundation in Biblical knowledge, both of the text itself and the context of the 1st century. It’s arguably the CoC’s greatest strength

@lindahutchens8612 9 ай бұрын

Let's not forget that Jesus purchased the church with His own blood; Acts 20:28. Why not return to His church; Romans 16:16? Why are you upset that churches of Christ have an emphasis on scripture? I would think that was a very good thing for the Bible says "thy word is truth."

@calebklingerman7902 9 ай бұрын

@@lindahutchens8612 Why do you think I’m mad about that? I said it was the Church of Christ’s greatest strength!

@lindahutchens8612 9 ай бұрын

Glad you clarified that cOC uses lots of scripture. I cannot find your last post to understand why I thought you had a problem with lots of scripture being used; but glad you think it is a great strength. Are you attending worship now with the church of Christ?

@lindahutchens8612 9 ай бұрын

I just found your post and I see that you did say there was much emphasis on scripture; my mistake and this is a good thing like you said. What I would like to ask you is what do you mean by your comment "I grew up Church of Christ and I GUESS I AM, BUT LOOSELY?"

@calebklingerman7902 9 ай бұрын

@@lindahutchens8612 I don’t go to church every week, I actually work a lot of Sundays. My wife and daughter alternate between my parents’ church (Church of Christ) and a friend’s church (hispanic pentecostal). So I still go sometimes to the Church of Christ, I belong more there than any other denomination. That’s what I meant by loosely

@willietodd3864 9 ай бұрын

VERY good info on the one church that Christ purchased with his own blood and IT belongs to him... OF which he is HEAD AND SAVIOR.

@LookAwayMarkAtkins Жыл бұрын

Well done and objective. I wish you had addressed their view on contraception.

@Yore297 Жыл бұрын

Do they have one?

@LookAwayMarkAtkins Жыл бұрын

@@Yore297 Good question. I raised coc (more or less) and I never recall hearing a sermon on it.

@Matoyak Жыл бұрын

In my experience with CoC folks (my fiancé's family and the various CoCs I' ve attended), it's on a per-person basis. Most seem to be fine with contraception and prophylactics.

@jasongibson3496 Жыл бұрын

I have much respect for The Church Of Christ. They sing only hymns during worship service and they believe every one should have the opportunity to sing during worship service, which means no solos or a choir in/during worship. Also like the fact they chose to have the Lord's Supper. I will always love Sandi Patty and Twila Paris's music and I support their music and feel blessed by their songs, but I really see nothing wrong sing hymns in acapella.. I love God and Jesus and I just want to do right by both of them. I would just suggest please read your bible then choose where you would like to worship. If you do feel the Church of Christ is not a place where you feel comfortable, then go to a place where you would feel comfortable with. It is not my place to judge where you would like to worship. God Bless.

@KennethAGrimm 9 ай бұрын

Years ago I attended a CoC in Nashville for several years. Don Francisco usually sat next to me, behind us were Pat Boon's parents (and occasionally Pat himself), also there were Pam Mark Hall, Bill And Gloria Gaither, Amy Grant and Brown Bannister. On Sunday mornings, we/they all worshiped in the acapella style. Yet the congregation endorsed may other local events where all of these Christian music artists performed with their guitars.

@1eyedwillie Жыл бұрын

I cannot imagine how long it took you to put this together.

@josephcox6632 Жыл бұрын

He does an incredible job!

@biosaari Жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear more about the Church of Christ, Boston Movement.

@truthwithproof5847 Жыл бұрын

The very beginning of your video you said the church of Christ begins with Alexander Campbell. What if I show you the church of Christ before him? Will you update your video.

@jjjackson5183 Жыл бұрын

I have attended a variety of congregations and denominations over the years. I seek a church where Jesus and the Bible are preached and earnest Christians pray. I have been involved in music ministry most of my life. Music worship is beautiful, but has a down-side of tending to get off-focus. Acapella music with a simple music leader tends to keep the focus on worship, which is refreshing. COC is a good solid denomination.

@JToddJeep Жыл бұрын

Actually, the Church of Christ is not a denomination. This is one of the things that sets it apart from others. It is the Word, preached and followed, pure and simple.

@cryptoopestv Жыл бұрын

Coc is not a denomination. Other churches separated from Coc hence they are denomination.

@joecho1427 11 ай бұрын

Are you serious?

@jjjackson5183 11 ай бұрын

@@cryptoopestv technically, yes, however, people generally don't understand it that way. And people in the Church of Christ get the full explanation. We must not get caught up in petty arguments especially now when so much is at stake. True?

@jjjackson5183 11 ай бұрын

@@joecho1427 of course.

@Kanthon Жыл бұрын

Ex-CoC member here. This is a really good synopsis of the CoC. I stuck with them for many years because the pastors were like fathers to me but when they retired or died I had to deal with the reality of the problem of doctrine superseding scripture. Mostly due to a new pastor that didn't like doctrinal questioning. I think the CoC's biggest downfall is that the lack of structure inherent in their ideals gives interlopers a foot in the door.

@churchofchristrepudi7301 11 ай бұрын

Good

@rparl Жыл бұрын

While in the Army at Fort Carson Colorado, I joined a Church of Christ, non instrumental. I realized my error when I was immediately rebaptised. Later I heard about a former member, Brother (Something). But the child who asked about him was immediately corrected and told he was Mister (Something). In the Army, chaplains are appointed based on the proportions of soldiers who state what their denomination is. This is referred to the national HQ for that denomination. In the case of Churches of Christ, DoD was referred to a Church of Christ in Washington DC, who contacts a CoC college or congregation for a referral. DoD concludes that if they're in DC they must be the national headquarters.

@jennasink8743 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being fair and objective in your presentation! This was very well-researched and generally accurate to what the churches I have attended all my life teach. All-ages Bible classes are actually fairly common now in my experience, but I don’t doubt that they weren’t always. Some Christians in the church of Christ, especially those in younger generations, are working to communicate our message about salvation more clearly: that salvation is by faith, received at the point of baptism, and followed by a lifelong process of sanctification in which we do good works out of gratitude and desire to grow more like Jesus and be in relationship with Him, rather than falling back on those old knee-jerk reactions against “once saved, always saved.” But that message is still not often communicated or understood well in the churches of Christ, and I don’t doubt that most of what you found in your research didn’t come across that way. It didn’t to me either for the first 18-ish years of my life.

@bama101010 Жыл бұрын

How were you saved?

@jennasink8743 Жыл бұрын

@@bama101010 As I alluded to above, I was saved by grace through faith; I received salvation at the point of my baptism for remission of sins in a symbolic representation of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to the pattern seen in the early church throughout the book of Acts.

@bama101010 Жыл бұрын

@@jennasink8743 I was not saved by water, but by my faith in the finished cross work of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My sins were forgiven on the cross. I was saved the Bible way. I was saved the way that God through Paul tells us we are saved when we believe the gospel of the death, burial and resurrection. I was saved when I believed the gospel of the death, burial and resurrection as seen in I Corinthians 15:1-4. I Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. When I was saved, I was sealed with the Holy Spirit until Christ redeems me. Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Please keep reading I Corinthians 15:1-4 until you understand the gospel. Why do we never hear from Peter after Acts Chapter 15? Because there was a new gospel, and it IS called the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. The gospel of the kingdom was rejected when the Jews rejected and crucified their messiah, redeemer and king. The Jews stoned Stephen to death - thereby rejecting the gift of the Holy Spirit. Thank God that He gave us (the world) the gospel of the grace of God after Stephen was stoned to death. The Bible is a progressive Book. It does not stop at Acts 2:38, as many believe. The Book of Revelation tells of Christ defeating Satan. However, many call the Book of Revelation a "symbolic book." Yet they love their "symbolic water baptism." Satan combines the gospel of the kingdom with the gospel of the grace of God through water baptism. I do believe that Ephesians 2:8-9 pours cold water on your water baptism salvation myth. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Will you keep boasting of your salvation through water baptism?

@gokurules22 Жыл бұрын

@@bama101010 you are blatantly and dangerously ignoring Christ's own words. Christ literally stated, in HIS OWN WORDS, that baptism is a requirement for salvation. You mention a lot on what Paul said, but practically nothing on what Jesus says. Are you saying that Paul's words, hold more importance than Christ's?

@bama101010 Жыл бұрын

@@gokurules22 Where are your Bible verses to back you up?

@scottmoseley5122 Жыл бұрын

Great report. They seem pretty mainstream. I remember when COCs were considered to be nearly a cult. In that their members thought they were the only real Church and other denominations were apostate. Some old timers referred to them as "Cambellites" . Also do they have regular denominational conventions? What about their governance? Who is leading the COC. Do they send missionaries internationally? What about their seminaries , colleges and universities?

@robertdullnig3625 Жыл бұрын

They absolutely have colleges including Harding University, Abilene Christian, Pepperdine and Lipscomb. International missionaries are supported by individual congregations. There is no overarching governance or conventions in the sense you are talking about.

@bhilbert11 Жыл бұрын

My research led me to see the structure of influence exists around publications, colleges, bible schools and influential ministers. Similar to the way Independent Baptist (my church) find themselves cooperating and fellowshipping.

@Matoyak Жыл бұрын

The CoCs in Texas I've attended (I've attended about a dozen CoCs, plus 2 or 3 Methodist churches, a few Lutherines, some Episcopalians, etc) and all CoCs I've attended have explicitly stated that anyone in "denominationalism" are not Christians and are not part of the "Real" church, and will go to hell upon passing.

@Texasp12 Жыл бұрын

@Robert Dullnig my grandmother called Abilene Christian liberal about 20 years ago. Lol

@sr7312 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed that you were able to distinguish the mainline from the non-institutional churches and identify all of the major sects. Frankly, the general educational level in some of the sects is quite low and they can't correctly define concepts like Calvinism and cessationism.

@swordmasterpublications Жыл бұрын

15:27 Commenting as a member of the church of Christ. So far you've been accurate and presented a fair view of our faith. Thank you. My expectation is that this will continue for the rest of the video. I commented at this time stamp to say that eschatology, one of the meatier topics of scripture, IS varied within the church. Many are partial preterists like me (and no, I'm not a member of the liberal congregations). Some are a form of preterism that believes Revelation is about the fall of Rome. Others are amillennialists. There are even a few Full Preterists. No congregation I am aware of espouses millennialism.

@transatlanticwhirlwind7589 Жыл бұрын

Yeah full prterists are wild they don’t believe anyone is filled with Holy Spirit. I talked to Don Preston about that once he confirmed.

@jdeatley5939 Жыл бұрын

Would the church of Christ use the term Trinity? As it is not found in the bible, similar to the term sacrament?

@HG-jy3bl Жыл бұрын

The majority of members will use the word trinity with no qualms.

@timothylongblacksmithing6743 Жыл бұрын

In my experience, most members where I grew up were at least leery about it. One member in particular was adamant that the word "Trinity" not be used, because of its perceived association with Catholicism. From my experience, this basically sums up the general attitude of the CoC when it comes to any theological term. I mean, add on the caveat that there is some variety between congregations, but broadly speaking, this is the general culture of the movement

@jennasink8743 Жыл бұрын

I heard the term used, but more often we discussed the concept without using the word itself. And I never heard it as “the Holy Trinity,” only “the Trinity,” occasionally clarified as “the Tri-Unity of the Godhead” when explaining the concept.

@lindahutchens8612 Ай бұрын

The Bible uses the word "godhead."

@sergiocantu1000 Жыл бұрын

I have debated a couple of them on justification by faith. And both times they rejected that sinners are justified by christ death and resurrection. They insisted that you are a christian unless you are baptized.

@sdgarrison Жыл бұрын

Hi Sergio. The ideas of being justified by Christ's death and resurrection, and only becoming a Christian at baptism, are not mutually exclusive. It is upon submitting to baptism (through faith), that a person IS justified by Christ's death and resurrection (Col. 2:11-12). 1 Peter 3:21 - There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), *through the resurrection of Jesus Christ* There is no inherent power in the act of baptism, and I have never heard anyone say that baptism somehow saves apart from the death and resurrection of Christ. The basis of salvation is God's grace in the atonement. The condition is faith (from which flows repentance and baptism).

@sergiocantu1000 Жыл бұрын

@@sdgarrison with all due respect st paul states that it is faith in christ finish work that saves not faith plus rituals. Baptism is a ritual that does not pay for our own sins.

@sdgarrison Жыл бұрын

@@sergiocantu1000 Again, no one is saying baptism itself pays for our own sins. Neither does faith, by the way. The blood of Christ does. Does faith save you? (yes) Wait, I thought Jesus saves you? Obviously, both are true. What does it mean for something to happen "by faith"? Does this preclude any action whatsoever? Consider an example from Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. This says the walls fell "by faith"...AFTER they were encircled. You see, the walls did not fall at the moment of Israel's trust in God, but only after they met His condition of walking around the city the prescribed number of times. Yet it is still true that the walls fell by faith, not of works (it was not by their own power, nor were they deserving of the victory). This example illustrates the principle we find concerning salvation. Salvation is not of works - it is not based on works - it cannot be, because no one is without sin. Everyone needs the grace of God, full stop. However, this does not exclude an obedient response to the gospel, such as believing, confessing, repenting, etc. The New Testament has quite a bit to say about baptism, but never calls it a "ritual". Why do you?

@user-ff8wj3kw4x 7 ай бұрын

Am Emma from Uganda and my gladness for now is unmeasurable for having found my family. Am an active member and servant in the church of Christ. Thanks to this video that has created a new beginning in some of us who never thought of any other person around the globe that believes the same way we believe. I therefore welcome you to Uganda COC to build and encourage more souls here, thank you!

@wesleymason8064 Жыл бұрын

I left the coc some years ago, I surrendered to God back in 1981,myself and only 1 other Caucasian brothers were the only whites in a predominantly black congregation. I'm grateful to God for my Foundation of salvation, and understand the revelation of Acts 2:38, however the maturity of Bible knowledge in the church has been stunted in many believers. I'm all for holiness according to the Bible, but some of the leaders lack love, and forgiveness, along with having much self-righteousness, wich is harming many of God's people, instead of learning to grow in grace and the knowledge of our lord and savior Jesus Christ, and learning relationship with him. God Bless you all

@robertdullnig3625 Жыл бұрын

As a former CoC, I would say tithing is pretty strongly encouraged, but is not to be taken strictly. Also, I'm guessing there are probably a good number of Old Earth Creationists in the CoC even though the story is usually taught as pretty literal. I recall a "science" ministry guy that came to our church and regularly distributed pamphlets that claimed the dinosaurs existed before the main creation story begins. We also went to summer camp where we studied fossils in a pretty conventional scientific manner, and I recall one of the parents invoking 2 Peter 3:8 in support of it. On the other hand, there was a deacon that was really into ally the Ken Ham-style YEC stuff.

@andrewsuryali8540 Жыл бұрын

The dinosaurs before Genesis thing was actually somewhat mainstream for a while in mainline churches. It was considered a good way to reconcile the Creation myth with science. There are some textual reasons behind it, but I don't remember the full justification. I just remember two: 1) The Hebrew start to Genesis is actually "At the beginning" not "In the beginning" and 2) There are already people running around in Cain and Abel's generation who aren't born from Adam and Eve.

@robertdullnig3625 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewsuryali8540 Yes, I've heard it from members of the Armstrong movement as well.

@lucduchien Жыл бұрын

I've been in the Church of Christ for 28 of my 40 years. This is well researched and describes well the conservative mainline ideas, some of which are fairly consistent everywhere. I've never been to 2 coc's that were identical, though we do have a surprisingly similar doctrine base for a group with no centralizing synod or convention. That said, most of this is describing what is rapidly becoming the minority view of dying, ultra-conservative wing of the tradition. There are not many churches with more than, say, 30 members who claim to be THE church at the excusion of all others (though the ones who do say this are very vocal). It is pretty rare to find churches today that are teetotal in their teaching on alcohol. It is much more common to see deaconesses, special communion services, liturgical observations, and a view of Universal Christendom being much larger than those who agree with us. I'd also say our views on the absolute essentiality of baptism for the forgiveness of sins has somewhat waned (though we all hold it as sacred and in the highest regard).

@jackdaw6359 Жыл бұрын

I met some nice people from this denomination. I like your based view on creation.

@larrymcclain8874 Жыл бұрын

Hmmmmm. My home congregation numbers 500 to 600 in Sunday a.m. attendance, in a very large southern metropolitan area, and we are very conservative theologically, and very traditional in worship style. Most churches in this area, with some exceptions are the same, and definitely throughout the state. Sure there are cultural differences among mainstream congregations, but theologically and in practice we are virtually the same. It is true that nationally, a minority of churches, about one to two thousand, out of about 11 to 12 thousand churches are more progressive in various degrees. Equally so, the mainstream are indeed more conservative and traditional in various degrees. To say though that the churches have changed to a more progressive outlook is simply, demographically nearly impossible. About 9 to 10 thousand churches have less than 200 in attendance, with about 8 thousand of these, less than 100, not likely to be the hotbed of anything different. If the progressives all left on their own tomorrow, the mainstream would still number nearly ten thousand churches.

@lucduchien Жыл бұрын

@@larrymcclain8874 You understand then, that when Church of Christ people talk about being conservative, we generally mean it differently from what most people call conservative Christianity. You can be theologically conservative as a congregation and still be considered progressive for Church of Christ. You can, for instance, affirm inerrancy of the Bible, traditional gender and marriage, etc, but still be considered progressive because you think that churches who use other names still have saved people in them, baptism is normative rather than essesntial, and those use instruments are not automatically heretics. When I say ultra conservative, I mean those who pretend Alexander Campbell had nothing to do with the Church of Christ movement, doubt the salvation of those outside the Churches of Christ, refuse to use words like Christmas and Easter because those words are not in the Bible, and recite the proof-texts of the church doctrines every single week. Most Churches of Christ today, while theologically conservative, have moved away from that ridged, sectarian, cultish attitudes we were famous for 40+ years ago.

@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 Жыл бұрын

BM,.....You are snared into a 100% ungodly cult. You are steeped in darkness and deception. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!

@lucduchien Жыл бұрын

@@shadowbannedforspeakingtru1436 What have I said which causes you to believe I am steeped in darkness and deception brother?

@therealdoddfather 3 ай бұрын

I love church of Christ. My family is a big part of Freed Hardeman University they are on the board and stuff. And one day I hope to be baptized.

@rickboone1090 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your approach and attitude in this presentation...very respectful....might I encourage a follow-up? Since God designed creation to reproduce "after it's kind" (Gen.1-2), what about studies on these topics from the Bible rather than preacher/website quotes? After all, "the seed is the word of God" (Lk 8:11) and will only produce the fruit God desires (Matt. 7:15-20; James 3:11-12). What are your thoughts?