Church of Christ members?

ahwelltryagain

Hi,
My friend is a member of the "church of christ". Can anyone give me information on this denomination? She's a woman of few words:D and i'm just wondering about it. Any members here?

Peregrinus

ahwelltryagain wrote: »

Hi,
My friend is a member of the "church of christ". Can anyone give me information on this denomination? She's a woman of few words:D and i'm just wondering about it. Any members here?

There's quite a number of (mostly Protestant) denominations which use that name, or a name which can easily be abbreviated to that name, so you'll need to give us a bit more info about the church she attends before we can help you.

Some (but not all) of the churches using this name stem from an American revivalist movement of the 19th century which sought to restore Christianity as practised in apostolic times. They reject the idea of denomination, deny that they are denomination and generally do not describe themselves as Protestants. Nevertheless, in terms of their common beliefs, they are Protestants, having views somewhat close to Baptist views. They affirm the divinity of Jesus Christ, they insist on (adult) baptism by immersion and on the importance of commemorating the Lord's Supper on the first day of the week.

ahwelltryagain

Peregrinus wrote: »

There's quite a number of (mostly Protestant) denominations which use that name, or a name which can easily be abbreviated to that name, so you'll need to give us a bit more info about the church she attends before we can help you.

Some (but not all) of the churches using this name stem from an American revivalist movement of the 19th century which sought to restore Christianity as practised in apostolic times. They reject the idea of denomination, deny that they are denomination and generally do not describe themselves as Protestants. Nevertheless, in terms of their common beliefs, they are Protestants, having views somewhat close to Baptist views. They affirm the divinity of Jesus Christ, they insist on (adult) baptism by immersion and on the importance of commemorating the Lord's Supper on the first day of the week.

Oh I see, well it actually sounds like the stem of American revivalist movement one, but I think that might be the "international church of christ?". This church in question insist on adult baptism also, they have service on Sundays and Wednesday nights, it is held in a plain room with no decoration, the use of musical instruments is not permitted for service. They have discussions, covering topics such as the comparisons between itself and Catholicism, about homosexuality, divorce, each member is baptized when they have decided to commit to Christianity fully . There is also a type of Sunday school for the children available. Each member holds on to their own bible, often highlighting passages covered. There is a male preacher, ladies do not speak at the sermons but do hold certain duties in assisting with the ceremony. I do know that held is the belief that it is the one true church stemming from the exact time of Christ and that this is the only Christian denomination who will be with the Father upon death and none other than Christians may be taken by him. There are very few churches around Ireland, some have dissolved, and there are about 30 members in the particular one i know of.