Why does the church of Christ meet in a building when the early church...
Todd Clippard
Topic(s): Church
Meeting in a church building has absolutely nothing to do with church organization. Church organization has to do with how the church is organized, not where it assembles for worship.
The Bible says that...
How many heavens are mentioned in the Bible?
Topics: Bible Study, General Bible Questions
Todd Clippard
The Bible uses the word heaven in three senses:
1. The atmosphere where the birds fly (Genesis 1:20).
2. Outer space where we see the moon and stars (Genesis 1:16-17).
3. The...
At the last supper Jesus said to the disciples he would not drink wine...
Topics(s) Lord's Supper; Bible Study, Worship
Todd Clippard
First, the statement made by Jesus was He would not drink it until he drank it with them in His Father's kingdom (Matthew 26:26-29). This kingdom does not...
Is it true that the churches of Christ don’t have music?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Denominationalism, Worship
No. The dictionary defines music as the art or science of harmonic sounds; harmony or melody. Churches of Christ recognize music as an important part of their worship.
The key question is,...
Is it scriptural for one person to worship by himself? Shouldn’t there be at...
Topic(s): Bible Study, Worship
Todd Clippard
Many misuse Matthew 18:20 to teach that where two or more are gathered in the name of Christ, He is present with them in worship. While I believe Jesus is...
Since death seals man’s fate, why is there a judgment day?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Death, Eternity, and Judgment
Numerous times the Scriptures refer to the day of judgment, the day of the Lord, or the day of Christ. On that day, the Lord will judge all mankind. Paul...
What about the real presence of Jesus Christ at the communion?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
If I understand the question, it asks if the communion emblems become the literal body and blood of Jesus. This doctrine is known as transubstantiation. It originated in the Catholic church around...
Should I be re-baptized? I believe Jesus died for my sins and was baptized...
Topic(s): Baptism, Salvation
Todd Clippard
The Bible teaches there are some things we must believe before we can be scripturally baptized. One is what you have already stated--a faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus for...
Does it really matter why one is baptized?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Baptism, Salvation
Acts two describes the beginning of the Lord's church almost two thousand years ago on the Jewish day of Pentecost.
Hearing Peter's words, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name...
How can we achieve religious unity?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Bible Infallibility, Denominationalism
As Jesus was preparing to face the cross, He went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray fervently for the disciples, knowing that they would face difficulty in sharing His...