The Church of Christ at Duff's Bottom
"The Churches Of Christ Salute You." Romans 16:16

  • Let us do Bible things in Bible ways.
  • Let us seek to obey Christ in all things.
  • Let us be simple New Testament Christians.
  • Let us be the Church of the Bible No more and no less.

The Churches of Christ believe only and solely on God's word which is the Holy Bible. In it you will find all things pertaining to life and Godliness.

What is a major plea of the Churches of Christ?

Primarily a plea for religious unity based upon the Bible. In a divided religious world it is believed that the Bible is the only possible common
denominator upon which most, if not all, of the God-fearing people of the land can unite. This is an appeal to go back to the Bible. It is a plea to speak
where the Bible speak and to remain silent where the Bible is silent in all matters that pertain to religion. It further empasizes that in everything religious
there must be a "Thus saith the Lord" for all that is done. The objective is religious unity of all believers in Christ. The basis is the New Testament
which points and leads to Christ.

Are the Churches of Christ organizationally connected?

Following the plan of organization found in the New Testament, churches of Christ are autonomous. Their common faith in the Bible and adherence to
its teachings are the chief ties which bind them together. There is no central headquarters of the church and no organization superior to the elders of
each local congregation. Congregations do cooperate voluntarily in supporting the orphans and the aged, in preaching the gospel in new fields, and in
other similar works.

How are the Churches of Christ governed ?

In each congregation, which has existed long enough to become fully organized, there is a plurality of elders or presbyters who serve as the governing
body. These men are selected by the local congregations on the basis of qualifications set down in the scriptures (1 Timothy 3:1-8). Serving under the
elders are deacons, teachers, and evangelists. The latter do not have the authority equal to or superior to the elders. The elders are shepherds or
overseers who serve under the headship of Christ according to the New Testament, which is a kind of constitution. There is no earthly authority
superior to the elders of the local church.

Why do the Churches of Christ baptize only by immersion ?

The word baptize comes from the Greek word "baptizo" and literally means, "to dip, to immerse, to plunge." In addition to the literal meaning of the
word, immersion is practiced because it was the practice of the church in apostolic times. Still further, only immersion conforms to the description of
baptisms as given by the apostle Paul in Romans 6:3-5 where he speaks of it as a burial and resurrection.

Is infant baptism practiced ?

No. Only those who have reached the "age of accountability" are accepted for baptisms. It is pointed out that the examples given in the New
Testament are always of those who have heard the gospel preached and have believed it. Faith must always precede baptism, so only those old
enough to understand and believe the gospel are considered fit subjects for baptism.


How do one become a member of the Church of Christ ?

In the salvation of man's soul there are 2 necessary parts: God's part and man's part. God's part is the big part, "For by grace you have been saved
through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift if God; not of works, that no man should glory" (Ephesians 2:8-9). The love which God felt for man
led him to send Christ into the world to redeem man. The life and teaching of Jesus, the sacrifice on the cross, and the proclaiming of the gospel to
men constitute God's part in salvation.

Though God's part is the big part, man's part is also necessary if man is to reach heaven. Man must comply with the conditions of pardon which the
Lord has announced. Man's part can clearly set forth in the following steps:

# Hear the Gospel. "How shall they call on him whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe him whom they have not heard? and how
shall they hear without a preacher?"(Romans 10:14).

# Believe. "And without faith it is impossible to be wellpleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder
of them that seek after him" (Hebrews 11:6).

# Repent of past sins. "The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent."
(Acts 17:30).

# Confess Jesus as Lord. "Behold here is water; What doth hinder me to be baptized ? And Philip said, if thou believeth with all thy heart thou
mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" (Acts 8:36-37).

# Be baptized for the remission of sins. "And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto
the remission of your sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."(Acts 2:38).

# Live a Christian life. "Ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the
excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).

OPEN INVITATION

Now that you are aware of a Church in the 21st century which is built according to the blue prints of Christ's original church, why not become a member
of it ? In becoming a member of it, you will be called upon to do nothing which you cannot read in the New Testament. You will then live and worship
just as the apostle-guided Christians of the first century did.

Not only is this return to New Testament Christianity a wonderful basis upon which all believers in Christ can unite, it is absolutely solid ground. If we do
just what our Lord commanded we know that our salvation is certain. Come with us as we go back to the Bible, back to Christ and his church. !

If you need to locate a church of Christ congregation nearest to you, please contact us and we will be more than glad to help you find it. No one from
the church will call without your consent. Please come by and visit.
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