Introducing the Church of Christ of Greater Daytona…
Thank you for visiting us on-line, and welcome to our website. We appreciate your interest in spiritual matters, and we trust that the following information will help you become familiar with the Church of Christ of Greater Daytona.
As a foundation, our plea is very simple -- we are dedicated to restoring the church that we read about in God's Word, the Bible. "Restoration" involves bringing something back to its original condition without any alteration. Even though the Lord's church was established many years ago in Jerusalem on Pentecost, it can be restored when its pattern that is revealed in the Bible is followed. We are not affiliated with any denominational organization.
In restoring the church of the Bible, a proper understanding of Scripture is absolutely essential. The Bible affirms that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 Timothy 3:16). This, of course, includes both the Old and New Testaments. However, while both main sections of the Bible are inspired, today we are under the authority of the New Testament. When Jesus died on the cross He fulfilled the old law and "took it out of the way" (Colossians 2:14). Also, Jesus' New Testament went into effect at His death (Hebrews 9:15-17). The Lord's new covenant is described in James 1:25 as "the perfect law of liberty." This same passage teaches us to look into it, to continue in it, and to do the work revealed in it. Those who do so will be blessed.
According to the Scriptures, Jesus Christ has a special relationship with His church. Jesus loved the church so much that He gave Himself for it (Ephesians 5:25), He is the builder of His church (Matthew 16:13-19), He purchased the church with His blood (Acts 20:28), and He is the head of His church (Ephesians 1:22-23). Since the church is so special to Christ, it is only proper for the church to wear His name. Please note that the designation "churches of Christ" is actually used in the Bible (Romans 16:16).
Concerning membership in the New Testament church, we read in Acts 2:47 that "the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." God provides salvation through His mercy and grace. To be saved, though, a person must believe that Jesus is God's Son (John 3:16; Acts 8:37), repent (Luke 13:3; 2 Peter 3:9), confess the Lord (Romans 10:9-10), and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). It is through baptism that a person gets into Christ (Galatians 3:27) and into the one body which is the church (1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 1:18).
The book of Acts and the New Testament epistles indicate that Christians [those who are saved] in given areas make up congregations that are independent from each other. To illustrate, references are made to the church at Jerusalem (Acts 8:1), the church at Antioch (Acts 11:26), and the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:2). Also, John originally addressed the Revelation to "the seven churches which are in Asia" (Revelation 1:11). These churches were not different religious groups. Rather, they were congregations of the Lord's church located in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. The Bible nowhere speaks of a power structure among churches. Rather, each congregation is composed of members who collectively use their individual talents in serving the Lord (1 Corinthians 12:12-20).
Another important aspect of the New Testament church is worship. Jesus stated in John 4:24 that worship must be "in spirit and in truth." Worshipping God "in spirit" involves having the proper attitude and disposition. To worship God "in truth," a person must participate in the acts of worship that are authorized in the New Testament. Lord's Day [Sunday, the first day of the week] worship is to consist of teaching God's Word (Acts 20:7), praying (Acts 2:42), singing (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), observing the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 20:7), and giving (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Worship is a tremendous blessing in that it provides opportunities for God's children to offer praise to Him as well as opportunities for fellowship and instruction.
Thank you again for visiting us on-line. If we may supply additional information, please contact us. Also, please accept this invitation to visit our services in person. You will be welcome. May the Lord richly bless you!
Raymond Sieg, Minister
Thank you for visiting us on-line, and welcome to our website. We appreciate your interest in spiritual matters, and we trust that the following information will help you become familiar with the Church of Christ of Greater Daytona.
As a foundation, our plea is very simple -- we are dedicated to restoring the church that we read about in God's Word, the Bible. "Restoration" involves bringing something back to its original condition without any alteration. Even though the Lord's church was established many years ago in Jerusalem on Pentecost, it can be restored when its pattern that is revealed in the Bible is followed. We are not affiliated with any denominational organization.
In restoring the church of the Bible, a proper understanding of Scripture is absolutely essential. The Bible affirms that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 Timothy 3:16). This, of course, includes both the Old and New Testaments. However, while both main sections of the Bible are inspired, today we are under the authority of the New Testament. When Jesus died on the cross He fulfilled the old law and "took it out of the way" (Colossians 2:14). Also, Jesus' New Testament went into effect at His death (Hebrews 9:15-17). The Lord's new covenant is described in James 1:25 as "the perfect law of liberty." This same passage teaches us to look into it, to continue in it, and to do the work revealed in it. Those who do so will be blessed.
According to the Scriptures, Jesus Christ has a special relationship with His church. Jesus loved the church so much that He gave Himself for it (Ephesians 5:25), He is the builder of His church (Matthew 16:13-19), He purchased the church with His blood (Acts 20:28), and He is the head of His church (Ephesians 1:22-23). Since the church is so special to Christ, it is only proper for the church to wear His name. Please note that the designation "churches of Christ" is actually used in the Bible (Romans 16:16).
Concerning membership in the New Testament church, we read in Acts 2:47 that "the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." God provides salvation through His mercy and grace. To be saved, though, a person must believe that Jesus is God's Son (John 3:16; Acts 8:37), repent (Luke 13:3; 2 Peter 3:9), confess the Lord (Romans 10:9-10), and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). It is through baptism that a person gets into Christ (Galatians 3:27) and into the one body which is the church (1 Corinthians 12:13; Colossians 1:18).
The book of Acts and the New Testament epistles indicate that Christians [those who are saved] in given areas make up congregations that are independent from each other. To illustrate, references are made to the church at Jerusalem (Acts 8:1), the church at Antioch (Acts 11:26), and the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:2). Also, John originally addressed the Revelation to "the seven churches which are in Asia" (Revelation 1:11). These churches were not different religious groups. Rather, they were congregations of the Lord's church located in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. The Bible nowhere speaks of a power structure among churches. Rather, each congregation is composed of members who collectively use their individual talents in serving the Lord (1 Corinthians 12:12-20).
Another important aspect of the New Testament church is worship. Jesus stated in John 4:24 that worship must be "in spirit and in truth." Worshipping God "in spirit" involves having the proper attitude and disposition. To worship God "in truth," a person must participate in the acts of worship that are authorized in the New Testament. Lord's Day [Sunday, the first day of the week] worship is to consist of teaching God's Word (Acts 20:7), praying (Acts 2:42), singing (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), observing the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 20:7), and giving (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Worship is a tremendous blessing in that it provides opportunities for God's children to offer praise to Him as well as opportunities for fellowship and instruction.
Thank you again for visiting us on-line. If we may supply additional information, please contact us. Also, please accept this invitation to visit our services in person. You will be welcome. May the Lord richly bless you!
Raymond Sieg, Minister