"Sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear" (I Peter 3:15) Christians are admonished to be ready at all times to give a reason for the faith which they hold.

What is the distinctive plea of the Church of Christ?
    It is primarily a plea for religious unity based upon the bible. In a divided religious world it is believed to be the only common denominator upon which most, if not all, of the God-fearing people of the land can unite. This is an appeal to go back to the Bible. It is a plea to speak where the bible speaks and to remain silent where the Bible is silent in all matters that pertain to religion. It further emphasizes that in everything religious there must be a "Thus saith the Lord" for all that is done. The objective is religious unity of all believers in Christ. The basis is the New Testament. The method is the restoration of New Testament Christianity.

What does the church of Christ believe about the bible?
    The original autographs of the sixty-six books which make up the Bible are considered to have been divinely inspired, by which it is meant that they are infallible and authoritative. Reference to the Scriptures is made in settling every religious question. A pronouncement from the Scriptures is considered the final word. the basic textbook of the church and the basis for all preaching is the Bible.

Why does the church of Christ baptize only by immersion?
     The word baptize comes from the Greek word "baptizo" and literally means, "to dip, to immerse, to plunge." In addition to the literal meaning of the word, immersion is practiced because it was the practice of the church in apostolic times. Still further, only immersion conforms to the description of baptism as given by the apostle Paul in Romans 6:3-5 where he speaks of it as a burial and a resurrection.

How often is the Lord's supper eaten?
    It is expected that every member of the church will assemble for worship on each Lord's day. A central part of the worship is the eating of the Lord's supper (Acts 20:7). Unless providentially hindered, each member considers this weekly appointment as binding. In many instances, as in the case of illness, the Lord's supper is carried to those who are hindered from attending worship.

What kind of music is used in the worship?
     As a result of the distinctive plea of the church-a return to New Testament faith and practice-
a cappella singing is the only music used in the worship. This singing, unaccompanied by mechanical instruments of music, conforms to the music used in the apostolic church and for several centuries thereafter (Eph. 5:19). It is felt that there is no authority for engaging in acts of worship not found in the New Testament. This principle eliminates the use of instrumental music, along with the use of candles, incense, and other similar elements.

By what means does the church secure financial support?
     Each first day of the week the members of the church "lay by in store as they have been prospered"
(I Cor. 16:2). The amount of any individual gift is generally known only to the one who gave it and to the Lord. This free-will offering is the only call which the church makes. No assessments or other levies  are made. No money-making activities, such as bazaars or suppers, are engaged in.

What is the belief of the church of Christ concerning divorce?
     Because of statements made by Christ in Matthew 19:3-9, and elsewhere, it is believed that marriage is binding until death. The only exception is in the case of adultery on the part of one of the parties to the marriage. In such case it is believed that the innocent marriage partner is no longer bound by the marriage ties. Divorces, for the myriad causes known to modern society, are not recognized as scriptural.

How does one become a member of the church of Christ?
     In the salvation of man's soul there are two necessary parts: God's part and man's part. god's part is the big part, "For by grace ye have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God: not of works, that no man should glory" (Eph. 2:8-9). The love which god felt for man led him to send Christ into the world to redeeming. The life and teaching of Jesus, the sacrifice on the cross, and proclaiming of the gospel to men constitute god's part in salvation.

     Though God's part is the big part, man's part is also necessary if man is to reach heaven. Man must comply with the conditions of pardon which the Lord has announced. Man's part can be clearly set forth in the following steps:
(1) Hear the gospel. "How then shall they call on him in 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).

(2) 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).

(3) 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).

(4) 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).

(5) 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).

(6) Live a Christian life."Ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the exellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (I Peter 2:9)

Now that you are aware of a church in the twentieth century which is built according to the blueprints of Christ's original church, why not become a member of it? In becoming a member of it you will be called upon to do nothing which you cannot read in the New Testament. You will then live and worship just as the apostle-guided Christians of the first century did.

    Not only is this return to New Testament Christianity a wonderful basis upon which all believers in Christ can unite, it is absolutely solid ground. If we do just what our Lord commanded, we know that our salvation is certain. Come with us as we go back to the Bible, back to Christ and his church!