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Church of Christ

Denominations

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:

  1. Deny Total Depravity, premillennialism, and original sin.
  2. The Holy Spirit is not needed to open our minds to understand scripture.
  3. Hold that Christians are saved by baptism and not by faith alone.
  4. The Law of Moses is still in effect.
  5. Refuse to have musical instruments in church.

There are several churches that have "Church of Christ" in their name:

  1. Church of Christ
  2. Church of Christ (Holiness), founded 1894
    Holiness, divine healing, strong eschatological focus, foot washing 
  3. Churches of Christ, founded 1906
    Non-creedal, Communion every Sunday, more conservative than disciples, apposes musical instruments in church, Arminian
  4. Churches of Christ International (cult)
  5. Churches of Christ in Christian Union, founded 1909 
  6. Church of Christ, Scientist (cult)
  7. Church of Christ, Temple Lot (cult)

Date: 2001