Questions and Answers

How am I saved?

It is because of God's love and mercy that we are saved. Jesus of Nazareth, God’s Son, gave his life as a sacrifice for our sins. So that we can be forgiven. The response of people in the Bible to this good news was that after they heard the gospel (Romans 10:17); they believed that Jesus is the Son of God (Mark 16:16); repented of their sins (Acts 2:38); confessed Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9; Acts 8:36-38); and were baptised for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16). You can do the same.

How do you become a member of the church?

We believe that God adds a person to His church. If someone wants to follow Christ - believes in Him as God's Son and Saviour of the world, confesses, repents and is baptised - then that person is added to God's church. We welcome that same person into our local congregation if the believer wants to join our fellowship of believers in Christ.

What is expected of me as a member?

That you will serve Christ in the activities of His church, by discovering your gifts and talents and using them to serve Him.

Who is the leader of the church of Christ?

Christ himself is the head of his church (Colossians 1:18). In a local church, elders, deacons and evangelists may serve alongside the members. There is no hierarchy of believers in the church of Christ, no head office or central organisation.

What is the doctrine of the church of Christ?

The church of Christ has no doctrine other than what the Bible teaches. In the church of Christ, we believe that every person can come to an understanding of God's truth by studying the Bible for themselves, perhaps with the help of another believer, but with the help of God's Spirit.