Why Am I A Member of the church of Christ – Part 3
The church of Christ honors THE plan that Christ gave for salvation. By looking at the process of salvation as given by Jesus in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, one comes to the undeniable conclusion that there are five things that must occur before one can claim salvation. First, a person must hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. We learn of this requirement in Matthew 28:19 in the command to “teach all nations.” If there is teaching, there must be hearing as well. We also read of this in Mark 16:15, Luke 24:47, and John 20:30,31. Second, a person must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. We learn of this requirement in Mark 16:16 and John 20:30,31. Third, a person must repent of sins before coming to Christ. We learn of this requirement in Luke 24:47. Fourth, a person must confess that Jesus is the Son of God. We learn of this requirement in Matthew 10:32, 33. Fifth a person must be born of the water and of the Spirit by being baptized into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We learn of this requirement in John 3:5; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16. This is Christ’s plan! If your church is not following this plan, it is not of Christ! What must one do to honor Christ? Follow His plan for salvation! Yet so many are not. They are not the church of Christ! Become of member of the church which the Lord Jesus Christ built (Matthew 16:18). Search the scriptures; “Try your own selves whether ye be in the faith. Prove yourselves.” I am a member of the church of Christ because it honors the plan that CHRIST gave for salvation!
God bless you, and I love you.
Kevin Cauley