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There are several denominations that have Church of Christ in their name.
They range from being quite orthodox to being classified as a cult, in the case
of the Boston Church of Christ, now known as the Churches of Christ
International.
The majority have the following teachings:
- Deny Total Depravity, premillennialism, and original sin.
- The Holy Spirit is not
needed to open our minds to understand scripture.
- Hold that Christians are saved by baptism and not by faith alone.
- The Law of Moses is still in effect.
- Refuse to have musical instruments in church.
There are several churches that have "Church of Christ" in their
name:
- Church of Christ
- Church of Christ (Holiness),
founded 1894
Holiness, divine healing, strong eschatological focus, foot
washing
- Churches of Christ, founded
1906
Non-creedal, Communion every Sunday, more conservative than
disciples, apposes musical instruments in church, Arminian
- Churches of Christ International (cult)
- Churches of Christ in Christian
Union, founded 1909
- Church of Christ, Scientist (cult)
- Church of Christ, Temple Lot (cult)
Date: 2001