Millions of faithful believers, who love and serve the Lord, may be worshipping in vain.  Regardless of the level of their faith, purity, righteousness and other Christ-like characteristics, they have, are all in danger of being eternally lost, if they do not take immediate steps to correct their fatal flaws.

Millions may Worship in Vain

 

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Please spend a few minutes scanning this webpage for the various tactics Satan has used men to twist the Words of the precious Lord Christ and the ETERNAL EFFECTS that inappropriate worship may have on the unsuspecting.

Introduction

What flaws could possibly affect so many of the best members of the human race?  They fallen in the TRAP of the false teachings that Jesus warned of in the New Testament.   Jesus stated clearly "And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.” (MATTHEW 15:9)

In addition, they have either failed to search the Scriptures, (John 5:39) in order to test the doctrine of the faith they attend or simply fail to understand the Word of God. (Romans 1:31)    

Some mistakenly believe that the form of worship makes no difference.  Paul reports serious concerns regarding this issue in 1 TIMOTHY 4:1-2 “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some WILL DEPART FROM THE FAITH, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,”

Paul continues in 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-4 “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and THEY WILL TURN THEIR EARS AWAY FROM THE TRUTH, and be turned aside to fables.” 

In 2 CORINTHIANS 11:13-15 Paul issues a further warning “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. AND NO MARVEL; FOR SATAN HIMSELF IS TRANSFORMED INTO AN ANGEL OF LIGHT.  Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their work” Jesus warned in regards to false teachers “YE SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUITS.” (MATTHEW 7:16) 

Exactly what are the false teachings that are being referred too in these Scriptures?  In the first century there was only One Church.  SATAN, THE EVIL PRINCE OF THE WORLD, HAS CAUSED THE ORIGINAL CHURCH BUILT BY THE HANDS OF JESUS CHRIST TO BE DIVIDED INTO THOUSANDS OF RELIGIOUS SECTS OF TODAY.  The following is an overview of some of the major practices, WHICH HAVE NO BIBLICAL SUPPORT AND ARE THEREFORE:

False Teachings

  Denominationalism

Jesus prayed that His Church would not be divided in JOHN 17:11 “Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” and in JOHN 17:20-21  “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” 

Paul pleads in 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Paul appealed again in EPHESIAN 4:4-6 “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” 

Denominationalism was predicted in the Bible, in ACTS 20:29-31, when Paul stated clearly “For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. Therefore watch, and remember, that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.”

It is clear that Divisions or Denominationalism is NOT acceptable to the Lord and therefore, the millions of their current members are in danger of eternal punishment.

  Failure to Worship in Spirit and in Truth

God requires that his followers worship exactly as He directed Christ to pass on to us.  In JOHN 4:23 “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” 

When people worship in other ways or worship others, such as Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus, man-made saints or others, they are simply going directly against God’s Will, which cannot be acceptable to Him.  In LUKE 4:8, Jesus stated, “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”

  Adding to Worship

God, in his wisdom, did not list everything that He did not wish for us to do.   He knew, before the formation of world, which would make the Bible too large to carry.  God is perfect and his plan is faultless.  He simply stated in the Bible what He Wants and Expects His Word to be obeyed.  Adding anything or condoning their use, that is not clearly called for in the Bible is simply unacceptable. 

The list of man-made additions is almost endless, a few examples include, crosses, idols (likeness of Mary etc.), robes, candles, incense, musical instruments, choirs, pageants (Easter, Christmas) and other pagan practices. 

Adding to Worship is condemned, in both the Old and New Testaments.  In DEUTERONOMY 4:2 “Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.”.  Further in PROVERBS 30:6 “Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.”  The results of adding to worship is found in LEVITICUS 10:1-2 “And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, AND OFFERED STRANGE FIRE BEFORE THE LORD, Which He COMMANDED THEM NOT.  and There Went Out Fire From The Lord, And Devoured Them, And THEY DIED BEFORE THE LORD.” 

In 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6, early Christians are advised, “that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written”.  John clearly states in 2 JOHN 1:9 “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.”

In REVELATION 22:18-19 we are further warned “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, IF ANY MAN SHALL ADD unto these things, GOD SHALL ADD UNTO HIM THE PLAGUES that are written in this book:  And IF ANY MAN SHALL TAKE AWAY from the words of the book of this prophecy, GOD SHALL TAKE AWAY HIS PART OUT OF THE BOOK OF LIFE, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book”

    Once Saved, Always Saved
        (Also known as Perseverance of the Saints)

This concept is that once a person has been saved, that it is impossible for that person to fall from Grace, regardless of how they conduct their lives thereafter.  The fact is that the Bible makes it quite clear that SALVATION IS CONDITIONAL and an individual may be lost, as follows;  ROMANS 11:22
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
2 PETER 3:17
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
2 PETER 2:21-22
For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.  But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, the dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

  Baptisms not mentioned in the Bible

Since it is clearly stated that there is one baptism in EPHESIANS 4:5 “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” and numerous examples of that baptism such as COLOSSIANS 2:12 “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.”  But NO SCRIPTURES related to Infant Baptism, Sprinkling, Pouring or any other forms of so-called baptism are recorded in the Bible.

  Faith Only

Another concept without any scriptural support and in direct opposition to the following;
MATTHEW 16:27
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
JAMES 2:24
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
JAMES 2:14-17
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?  If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,  And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
JAMES 2:18
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
ROMANS 2:5-6
But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Who will render to every man according to his deeds.

Predestination
(Also known as Unconditional Election)

The religious idea is that no Christian has any control over his final destination, be it Heaven or Hell.  This idea is absolutely false doctrine.  It is true that God can foresee those who will remain faithful to the end and will be saved, but God desires that all men be saved.  Man has been given free will or freedom of choice and God wants each to make the decision to become a faithful Christian. The concept of Predestination is that God selected those people who will be saved and they will be saved regardless of their individual spiritual condition.  Yet another religious idea without any scriptural support and in direct opposition to the following;
1 CORINTHIANS 9:27
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway
 TIMOTHY 2:3-4
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;  Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
JOHN 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
REVELATION 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
MARK 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

  Women Preachers
(And in other Leadership Roles)

Many women have abilities equal to any man who is a Preacher or Elder, however that does not alter the fact that God’s Word calls for all women to be submissive in marriage and in the public worship of the Church.  Therefore, it is not acceptable to God’s for any woman to assume the role of a Preacher or in any leadership role as is confirmed by the following verses.
 TIMOTHY 2:11-14
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.  But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.  For Adam was first formed, then Eve.  And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
EPHESIANS 5:22-23
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
1 CORINTHIANS 14:34-35
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.  And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
COLOSSIANS 3:18
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
1 CORINTHIANS 11:3
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

  Homosexuality

Homosexuality, in any form, is sin.  Any individual who condones or refuses to condemned sin, of any kind, may also be guilty of sin.  This would include homosexual marriages, either approval of or the performing of and having openly homosexual leaders or members.  Sin is sin regardless of any personal feeling an individual may have on the matter.  The following verses are very clear on this form of human lust, which is condemned, in both the Old and New Testaments. 
LEVITICUS 18:22
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
LEVITICUS 20:13
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
ROMANS 1:26-27
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
CORINTHIANS 6:9
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
1 TIMOTHY 1:9-10
Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for men stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

  Church Governments

Most denominations and religious sects have some form of centralized church government, with various titles or ranks for their leaders.  There is absolutely NO biblical authorization for such entities, titles or ranks.  The only authorized leaders of the Church are called Elders.  In order to be selected as an Elder, a man must meet certain qualifications.  The Bible also authorizes Deacons, also a man, who also must meet certain qualifications.  Each Church is authorized to have its own Elders and is bound only to other like congregations through Jesus, who is the Head of the Church and a shared faith.  The following Bible verses support this position:
ACTS 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
TITUS 1:5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee
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  Other Man-made attempts to improve on God’s Perfect Plan

The original Church, as well as, thousands of other has been divided, not by what is contained in the Bible, but by men following Satan, introducing concepts and practices that are not authorized or mentioned in the Bible, some of which are as follows:

Belief that the “Sinner’s Prayer” or the “Pray of Salvation” saves

Church creeds             

That members need to be entertained

And many others

Search the Scriptures

Searching the Holy Scriptures are the only sure technique of finding the Narrow Way that leads to eternal Life, as the Bible is our only source of God’s inspired Word. 

The pattern we are to follow is provided in the Bible.   Each Individual must study God’s Word, so that he or she will understand exactly what God has to say and learns to trust Him rather than men.

Millions may suffer for Eternity

Not because they did not make a sincere effort to serve God, but because they failed to search the scriptures for the Truth.  The New Testament provides numerous admonitions that false prophets, teacher and doctrines would appear and deceive many people. 

The Apostles issued Warnings

Acts 20:29-30
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

1 Corinthians 4:6

that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.  Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their work
Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:3-10
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved
1 Timothy 4:1-4
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”
Hebrews 13:9
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false  teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
2 Peter 3:17
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

2 John 1:9

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Jesus preached Vigilance

In Matthew 7:15, Jesus stated the following in regards to false prophets (teachers, ministers, evangelists etc.) “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”  His concern is clearly reflected in the following verses.
Matthew 24:11
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
Matthew 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

In Matthew 7:16, Jesus furthers explains “Ye shall know them by their fruits.”  In this context “Fruits” includes the physical worship and practices of the church, which must be compared directly with the Bible and no other source of information.

We understand that many churches claims to be the original church, however, most use doctrines unsupported by the Holy Scriptures or by creeds, handbooks or other uninspired documents written by men

The Bible, the inspired Word of God, makes it crystal clear that this type of worship is simply unacceptable.  Unfortunately, many people blindly accept any religious teaching without any thought as to whether it is based upon biblical truth or the twisted doctrine of man.  Following this path, can result in a faithful deeply religious individual being UNACCEPTABLE TO GOD in the end.   Unfortunately millions have died believing their souls were in Christ and were actually in great danger, simply because they failed to take the time to seek the TRUTH.  Jesus stated it plainly in Matthew 15:9  “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”   Jesus continued in the following verse.
Mark 7:9
And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

Does it Really Matter?

   It matters to those who wish to walk in the light along the Narrow Way that leads to Eternal Life and Joy, to strictly obey the commandments of Jesus and to be pleasing to God.

   It matters to those who are concerned regarding the stern Biblical Injunctions against ADDING TO WORSHIP.

Revelation 22:18-19

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:  And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
IT DEFINITELY MATTERS!
Matthew 7:16
“Ye shall know them by their fruits.”

Do Not Allow Yourself to be snared by Satan

In the first century there was only One Church.  Satan, the evil demonic Prince of the World, has inspired men, during the time since the birth of Christ, to become teachers of false doctrines and practices as a snare for the Christians, thus causing the original Church to be divided into the thousands of religious sects of today

We reject all other uninspired documents written by men in regard to our Worship of God or any other religious practices.

Take control of your spiritual life, do not allow yourself to be a part of the millions of sincere individuals, who believe that they are living a Christian life and looking forward to spending eternity in Heaven, but have been deceived into accepting false doctrines. 

MATTHEW 7
13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Jesus built only One True Church

All who are in fellowship with Christ are members of His Body, the Church. The Church is a Spiritual Body, with Jesus Christ as its head and the faithful throughout the world as members of His Body. (Ephesians 1:22-23)

There is only one true Church, the Church built by Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:18) In the Biblical times there were churches established in Jerusalem, Ephesus, Rome, Smyrna, and other places. These were not different types of churches, as is so prevalent today, but congregations of Christians in various locations. 

Governing each Church was a group of ordained Elders, who oversaw and tended to the spiritual needs of it members. (Acts 14:23)  The early church used the congregational type of church government.  The Elders ordained at that location independently governed each church.  Today, following the pattern set by the churches of the first century, wherever Christians join together to extend fellowship to each other in worship, we find a congregation or local church.  The Church of Christ still makes use of the congregational type church government.  Therefore, each church is independent and is bound to other Churches of Christ only through Jesus Christ as the Head and a shared faith. 

In keeping with our effort to carefully follow the Bible, our worship consists only of those activities authorized in the New Testament.  On Sunday, the first day of the week, we observe the Lord's Supper as a memorial of our Savior's death on the cross.  (Acts 20:7)  We praise God and edify one another by singing, making melody in our hearts to God (Ephesians 5:19) and by offering prayers of supplication and thanksgiving. (1Timothy 2:1)  Through sermons we exhort one another to "continue steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine" (Acts 2:42) only on Sunday do we take up a collection, and this is so members can give as they have purposed in their hearts. (2 Corinthians 9:7)                

Throughout our services, three principles govern all that we do:

1) Worship the Father in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24)  

2) All things are done for edification (1 Corinthians 14:25) 

3) All things are done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40)                 

The Church of Christ exists to give honor, glory and praise to God through Benevolence, Evangelism, Edification, Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, Worship, and Glorification of God.  We accomplish this through study, prayer and personal involvement, using only the Bible as our authority and guide.

We wear the Name of Christ                                  

We are simply known as Christians, just as believers were known in the days of the Apostles, at which time there was only one Church. (Acts 11:26)  Collectively, we are known as the Church of Christ. (Romans 16:16)  Finding no scriptural support for denominational names, practices, creeds or formalities, none are used.

The Authority of the Bible                                                  

We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"  (2 Timothy 3:16)

The Authority of Christ

We cherish Jesus Christ as Lord and have the highest regard for His authority.  Jesus said, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18)   Adding to, or subtracting from, the simple instructions of Jesus is failing to respect Him as Lord. (Revelation 22:18)  Therefore, we have no conferences, synods, councils, earthly headquarters or denominational governmental organizations, as Christ did not authorize these.  Such organizations, which have been created by men, serve only to compete with the authority of Christ.  These groups bind human traditions and commandments upon others, which was condemned by Jesus. (Matthew 15:9)

We Proclaim the Gospel                                                       

We proclaim the gospel message of the Christ crucified, who arose from the dead on the third day. (Ephesians 4:11-12)   We urge everyone to accept the greatest gift of all, which is God's gift of everlasting life in His Son. (John 3:16)

The Purpose of each Life                                                     

The purpose of everyone's life is to live a full and complete Christian Life.  Earning the Hope of Heaven, by expressing his or her Love for the Lord by praising and worshipping Him in spirit and in truth - remaining faithful unto death, following the Commandments of Jesus written in the inspired Word of God 

HIS ONE TRUE Church

   Was established, in Jerusalem, on the day of Pentecost, ten days after ascension His to Heaven, in about 30 A.D.  Any Church that was established at a different time in history or at a different place cannot be THE ONE TRUE CHURCH that Christ built.  This includes all man-made denominations of today.  Those who are not a part of HIS Church, we read about in the Bible, but substitute a man-made organization instead HAVE NO PROMISE OF SALVATION.  Jesus built only One TRUE Church and ONLY THOSE WORSHIPPING, AS DEFINED IN THE HOLY BIBLE HAVE ANY HOPE OF HEAVEN. 

2 JOHN 1:9
         
Whosoever Transgresseth, And Abideth Not In The Doctrine Of
         
Christ, Hath Not God. HE THAT ABIDETH IN THE DOCTRINE
          OF CHRIST, HE HATH BOTH THE FATHER AND THE SON.   

  The Church of Christ, which was the name of HIS ONE TRUE Church in the first century -Thus the great Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 16:16, "The churches of Christ salute you".

Make it Your Life’s MISSION to Go to Heaven

If a Child of God sincerely desires to go to Heaven above all else and is willing to meet the simple requirements, he or she will definitely have the Hope and Expectation of being included the multitude of Saints in Heaven. “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” (1 Peter 1:13) Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: (2 Peter 1:10)

As in the words of the old song “Take Time to be Holy”, Christians must not become so involved in worldly affairs that they have no time to feed the Spirit.  And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. (Luke 4:4)  

Make it your life’s Mission to go to Heaven, along with members of your family, friends and others who touch your life.  “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” (1 Timothy 4:16) 

Now is the TIME to SEARCH the HOLY SCRIPTURES to confirm our convictions and to find the Narrow Way, which will lead you to a Glorious Crown of Eternal Life

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 well pleasing 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.

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;" (1 Peter 2:9)

 If we do just what our Lord Jesus commanded, we know that our salvation is certain. 

Take Personal Control of Spiritual Life; come with us as we go back to the Bible, back to Christ and his Church.

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Telephone the Minister of your local Church of Christ and tell him you have visited this website and as a result, that you realize that you need to make some changes.  That you have decided to take personal control of your Spiritual Life and wish to meet with him as soon as possible.   

The telephone number(s) are listed in the white pages under Church of Christ.

The Minister and the Elders of that Church of Christ stand ready to assist you in learning the TRUTH, in any way possible.  You are invited to make a complete investigation of the doctrine of Christ or any part thereof and they would be delighted to personally discuss any point or answer any question.

In the event you live in an area not served by His One True Church or would prefer have your questions answered via e-mail, please feel free to forward your question(s) along with your name and e-mail address to answers@seekingthelost.org and we will address your questions and provide answers as soon as humanly possible.

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Please recommend seeking the Lost.org

JOHN 17:17
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth
This web site is sponsored by
Diplomats for Christ
James W. Goddard, Ph.D.
A Diplomat at large for Christ and an active Member of the Eufaula Church of Christ
220 West Grand, Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432
e-mail jwgoddard@seekingthelost.org
Author’s Home Congregation, please visit Eufaula Church of Christ http://www.histruechurch.org/eufaulaokcfc.html
Psalms 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

 

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This web site was written and designed by James W. Goddard, Ph.D., an active member of the

Eufaula Church of Christ