Topic(s):  Church, Worship

COMMUNION IS A PART OF WORSHIP EVERY SUNDAY.

More than once those who are unfamiliar with the church of Christ, after a few visits with local congregation, have been heard to say, “You know, the one thing I really notice about the church of Christ is that they have communion every Sunday!” This is surprising because most religious groups partake of it quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Early church historians speak often of the Lord’s supper involving a weekly participation. They
verify what the Bible teaches regarding its frequency—that the disciples partook of the communion when they assembled (1 Cor. 11), and that they assembled on the first day of every week (1 Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7).

Facts about the New Testament Church

Topic(s): Church, Worship

Founder: Christ Mt. 16:18
Place: Jerusalem Isa. 2:1-3, Acts 2:5
Time: A.D. 33 Dan. 2:44; Acts 2
Head: Christ Eph. 1:22
Organization:

• Christ as head Eph. 5:23
• Elders oversee local church Heb. 13:17, Titus 1:5
• Deacons as servants Acts 6:1-6, 1 Tim. 3:8-13
• Members compose body Col. 1:2

Name: (group) Eph. 3:15

• Church of God 1 Cor. 1:2
• Body of Christ Eph. 1:22-23
• Churches of Christ Rm. 16:16
• Bride of Christ Rm. 7:4

Name: (individuals)

• Disciples John 15:8
• Saints Rm. 1:7
• Brethren Lk 8:21
• Children of God Gal. 4:26
• Christian Acts 11:25-26

Creed: Jesus/Bible Acts 8:37
Rule of Faith & Practice: Word of God 2 Tim. 3:16-17
Worship Jn. 4:24

• Sing Eph. 5:19
• Pray Acts 2:42; 1 Thes. 5:17
• Teach Acts 5:42
• Communion 1 Cor. 11:23-26
• Contribute 1 Cor. 16:1-2

Mission: Save Souls 1 Tim. 4:16
Warning: Be Faithful 2 John 9