| Church of Christ Churches Churches of Christ: The independent Churches of Christ movement was one of several associations and denominations that developed from Alexander Campbell, Walter Scott and Barton W. Stone�s restoration movement of the early 19th century, which was designed to promote unity among Protestants. Many (but not all) Churches of Christ today, however, differ from traditional Protestant doctrine in two key areas. Many maintain that water baptism and/or other commandments (rather than salvation by grace through faith alone) are a requirement for salvation. Some also believe that today�s Churches of Christ are the only true churches on earth and that they can literally trace their history to the first century church in Jerusalem. - Watchman Fellowship�s 2001 Index of Cults and Religions International Churches of Christ, Kip McKean, Los Angeles, CA: Formerly called the Boston Church of Christ movement, this worldwide splinter from the traditional Churches of Christ originally developed out of the controversial "Crossroads" Church of Christ campus ministry in Gainesville, FL. Former members and critics allege mind control. Practices shepherding, teaches baptismal regeneration, and claims to be the only true church. Publishes Upside Down magazine. Aggressively recruits on college and university campuses throughout America and internationally. - Watchman Fellowship�s 2001 Index of Cults and Religions Any churches that require water baptism for salvation should be avoided. Also, any church that believes that the word "Christ" on the name of the church is necessary for God to accept the congregation should equally be avoided. Another odd belief is that music should not be used in church. Belief Bulletin - Churches of Christ International Churches of Christ 2 3 4 5 Wikipedia on Church of Christ Examples of Apostasy in the Christian Church To the Christian Church The United Church of Christ is generally considered Calvinist but it has begun pushing for acceptance of homosexual lifestyles. The United Church of Christ and Churches of Christ in general are two seperate movements. UCC is an apostate organization and should be avoided: Wikipedia on United Christian Church Liberal Christianity Jeremy Brown 2005 BACK |