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Is the church of Christ a cult?

Is the church of Christ a cult?. The Bible Answer - 1 Peter 3:15 -. The charge is made….

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Is the church of Christ a cult?

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  1. Is the church of Christ a cult? The Bible Answer - 1 Peter 3:15 -

  2. The charge is made… You said in your article that men do not want to discuss the facts in light of Gods word but rather use prejudice labels. So I have attached the facts and I challenge you to USE God's word and show me the ANSWERS!!!

  3. The charge is made… I do not think you can because you are in fact a cult. And follow the “Teachings of Men” and “Doctrines of Demons.” If you do not think so then please answer the facts. I am sending just a few html pages of facts I found on the internet. They are not viruses, please do not use that as an excuse, thank you.

  4. The charge is made… The challenge is yours but I do not think you are up to it ... like Elijah on Mt. Carmel, I ask you where is your God? Because you waiver between 2 opinions! Sincerely, David Aaron (E-mail received 09Aug02)

  5. Jesus said it would be so! • John 15:18-21 - Because they hated Him, persecuted Him, and did not know the Father • Matt. 5:10-12 - You are blessed when persecuted for the sake of righteousness • 1 Peter 4:12-16 - It is not a strange thing, so rejoice and glorify God

  6. Christians are falsely charged • John 16:1-3- Misplaced zeal for God caused Christians to be persecuted • Acts 24:5, 13-15 - Called a “sect” (heresy) although God was being faithfully worshipped and served • Acts 28:22- Christians were being spoken against everywhere!

  7. We are told a trait of a cult is... • “A charismatic leader who indoctrinates members with unorthodox or extremist views” • -Jesus Christ!(Matthew 21:6-11) • 1. Preeminence over all,Col. 1:18 • 2. His authority is final,Col. 3:17

  8. We are told a trait of a cult is... • “Unorthodox or extremist views” • -Disciples ate with unwashed hands(Matt. 15:1-2) • -Did not follow established traditions • -Jesus and disciples ate with sinners and Gentiles (Matt. 11:19; Acts 11:2-3)

  9. We are told a trait of a cult is... • “Unorthodox or extremist views” • -Claim our leader came from heaven and went back to heaven; He is the Son of God(Jno. 8:23-24; 10:30-36) • -Claim our leader was resurrected from the dead and one day He will raise all the dead (Jno. 11:25-26; 5:28-29)

  10. We are told a trait of a cult... • “Claims to be the only true church” • -Jesus said He would build His church (one church)(Matt. 16:18) • -Apostles said He built one church(Eph. 1:22-23; 5:23; 4:4; 1 Tim. 3:15)

  11. We are told a trait of a cult... • “Teaches doctrines which differ from ‘historic Christianity’” • -History does not make a teaching or practice right(1 Tim. 4:1-3) • -Tradition of men is not our authority(Matt. 15:7-9; Col. 2:8)

  12. “Cult” is a Prejudicial Label! • Do not allow the enemies of the cross to define the people of God(Phil. 3:17-19) • -The church of Christ was established by Jesus Christ(Matt. 16:18; Rom. 16:16) • -Christ did not build a denomination! • -Christ did not build a cult!

  13. Bible Establishes Doctrine! • It can be understood(Eph. 3:3-5; 5:17; Mk. 8:21) • It applies to all men(Matt. 28:18-19) • It is from God, not man(Gal. 1:11-12; 2 Tim. 3:16-17)

  14. Gospel of Christ Produces… • True Christians(Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 11:26) • True Church(Matt. 7:21-23; Acts 2:41- 42, 47; Eph. 4:4) • True Worship(Jno. 4:23-24) • True Doctrine(Gal. 1:8-9; 2 Jno. 9) • True Living(Matt. 28:20; 2 Cor. 5:7)

  15. The church of Christ is NOT a cult! - 1 Timothy 3:15 - - Ephesians 1:22-23 -

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