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Congregation standing and singing without instruments, with hymn lyrics displayed on screens at Memorial Church of Christ

Why Don’t Churches of Christ Use Instrumental Music?

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Singing without instruments is not a matter of preference or cost. It comes from how churches of Christ understand the New Testament’s instruction to sing.
Two men standing in a church baptistery, one immersing the other in baptism

Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

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Yes. The New Testament repeatedly joins baptism to salvation and the forgiveness of sins. A look at the passages, and at whether that makes salvation a work.
Open Bible next to a notebook and pen for personal Scripture study

What Do Churches of Christ Believe?

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The Bible as the complete authority, Christ as the only head, no creed apart from Scripture. An overview with references so you can examine each point yourself.
Side-by-side comparison of a plain Church of Christ meeting house and a steepled Baptist church building

How Is the Church of Christ Different From a Baptist Church?

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Both baptize believers by immersion. The real difference is where baptism falls in salvation — part of coming to Christ, or a sign of salvation already received.