1. The Church of Christ is Different By Robert C. Archer

2. WHY? Because The Church of Christ is Different

3. The Church of Christ is Different from Atheism due to its faith in God Atheism due to its faith in God Consider the fact the universe exists and its design Consider the fact the universe exists and its design Hebrews 3:4 (NKJV) 4 For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God. Hebrews 3:4 (NKJV) 4 For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God. Psalm 19:1 (NKJV) 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalm 19:1 (NKJV) 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.

4. Some say that we should get rid of belief in God Look what happens Look what happens Romans 1:29-321 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; Romans 1:29-321 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;

5. The Church of Christ is Different from Paganism because of its belief in one God Paganism because of its belief in one God 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 (NKJV) 5 For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live. 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 (NKJV) 5 For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live. Acts 17:24, 28 (NKJV) 24 “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. Acts 17:24, 28 (NKJV) 24 “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.

6. Churches of Christ are Different from Judaism because of its belief in Jesus as the Son of God Judaism because of its belief in Jesus as the Son of God The very Bible that reveals that there is only one God, predicts a coming Messiah The very Bible that reveals that there is only one God, predicts a coming Messiah Prophesies Prophesies

7. Prophesies His birth place His birth place Micah 5:2 (NKJV) 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” Micah 5:2 (NKJV) 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” His virgin birth His virgin birth Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

8. Prophesies Death (Isa. 53) Death (Isa. 53) Resurrection Resurrection Psalm 16:10 (NKJV) 10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. Psalm 16:10 (NKJV) 10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. Ascension Ascension Psalm 68:18 (NKJV) 18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive…. Psalm 68:18 (NKJV) 18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive….

9. The Church of Christ is Different from Catholicism in its belief that there is only one mediator between God and man Catholicism in its belief that there is only one mediator between God and man 1 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV) 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV) 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus

10. The Church of Christ is Different from Islam because of its believe in the Triune God Islam because of its believe in the Triune God The Bible teaches that there is one God consisting of three persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit The Bible teaches that there is one God consisting of three persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit We see this in Jesus sending the Holy Spirit We see this in Jesus sending the Holy Spirit John 14:16-17 (NKJV) 16 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-- 17 “the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17 (NKJV) 16 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-- 17 “the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.

11. All three persons are God Jesus is declared to be God Jesus is declared to be God Hebrews 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. Hebrews 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. Jesus’ miracles prove it Jesus’ miracles prove it “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (Jno. 20:30-31) “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (Jno. 20:30-31)

12. All three persons are God The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Acts 5:3-4 (NKJV) 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 “While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” Acts 5:3-4 (NKJV) 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 “While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

13. The Church of Christ is Different from Denominationalism because of its regard for the authority of the scriptures Denominationalism because of its regard for the authority of the scriptures The scriptures are our only guide The scriptures are our only guide 1 Peter 4:11 (NKJV) 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God…. 1 Peter 4:11 (NKJV) 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God…. Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

14. Why is the Church of Christ spoken against?

15. Because we are Different!