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Our OriginThe Church of Christ in Franklin County is a non-denominational, self-governing body of believers committed to the word of God as the complete and final authority in all religious matters (Colossians 3:17) which began recently. Church of Christ Origin
How were these churches identified? Paul described several groups of disciples as “churches of Christ” (Romans 16:16). This was an appropriate description because these groups of people (churches) belonged to Christ in a special way. Jesus had saved them when they obeyed the gospel. How do we authenticate our claim to be the “church of Christ”? We do not attempt to establish historical links with churches that existed in the first century. Rather, our “proof” is our close adherence to the principles Jesus and His apostles taught. This is the only basis for any group to claim to be “of Christ”. The church that Jesus built has never belonged to man, but to Him. "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence," Colossians 1:18. We, therefore, do not make our own doctrines, do not make our own conditions for membership, do not have an earthly headquarters, or a president. Jesus is the foundation on which the church is built, and even though in heaven, He is still the head of the church. We look to him for our guidance, and we seek to please Him, not ourselves. That guidance comes from the Bible, as stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Remembering that scripture is our source of authority in all these matters, not our likes and dislikes, and that Christ is the head of the church, and not men, we then ask the question, "What does God authorize for our worship to Him?" |
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"PREACH THE WORD IN TRUTH AND LOVE" 
Meets at:
250 Patton Drive, Eastpoint, Florida
Churches, as described in the New Testament, are composed of people. A
church is not a building in which people meet, nor is it an organization that
people join, like the YMCA. The churches established by Paul and Barnabas
during their first preaching journey (Acts 14:23) were people who had obeyed the
Gospel and become disciples (Acts 14:21).