The church of Christ

Mack Lyon

 

There are so many different denominations, it's confusing. They all say it makes no difference which one I choose, the church doesn't matter anyway. Then, I wonder why there are so many? If it isn't important why can't they unite? United, they could be a much more powerful influence against evil in

the world. Well, I guess it's too much to expect of them because they teach so many different things. Jesus said, "I will build my church" (Matt. 16:18). "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

 

I'd like to be just a Christian and a member of His church. Do you think I could be and not be a member of any denomination at all? They tell me I can't do that. I don't understand. People in New Testament times did it.

 

How would I become a member of the church Jesus said He would build? The Bible says, "The Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." (Acts 2:47.) If I just did what those people did to be saved, would I be saved? And would Jesus add me to His church, like He did them? I'd like that! I could be a brother to every other saved person in all the world and not have to be alienated from anyone by loyalty to some denomination. Oh say! That's what I want to do! That's just what I did! The very thought of it is exciting. Now I'm more confused than before. A man who says he is a member of the church of Christ just said the church Jesus built is a denomination, too. I can't believe that! He said people who think as I do are legalistic, divisive and sectarian. I don't believe him. Do you?

 

Would you come along with me and let's be Christians like we read about in the Bible and members of the church Jesus built? Please do. -

 

Via Old Paths. April 2000