Two Christian Churches

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This paper examines the philosophical foundations, the biblical and doctrinal emphases, historical developments, and the attitudes and teachings suffusing the Church of Christ Church and the Assembly of God Church (AOG). The author points out that, while the two churches are substantially the same, there appears to be at least one significant doctrinal difference between them. The paper relates that the AOG seems to have a measure of theological and doctrinal confidence that bodes well for its future; whereas, the history of the Church of Christ suggests latent factionalism and less willingness to "proselytize" the masses. The author concludes that, ultimately, a case can be made that this position makes the Church of Christ weaker than its AOG counterpart.

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"Briefly, it is vital to review the attitudes and teachings of the two churches. The Church of Christ takes the position that the Bible is infallible, that the Immaculate Reception really did occur, that there is no such thing as predestination (individuals determine their own salvation), that baptism is only rightly done if done via immersion, that only God should hear prayers (there is no confession as there is in the Roman Catholic Church, in other words), and that there is no such thing as purgatory."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ainsworth, Robert. "Assembly of God: Baptism & Communion." Experts: Assembly of God. USA: About, Inc. May 21, 2004. <http://en.allexperts.com/q/Assembly-God-2292/Baptism-Communion.htm> (accessed July 9, 2007)
• Baxter, Batsell Barrett. "Who are the churches of Christ and what do they believe in?" Internet Ministries. USA: Church of Christ, 2007 <http://church-of-christ.org/who.html#believe> (accessed July 9, 2007).
• "Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)." United States: Pearson Education. 2007. <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0812094.html> (accessed July 9, 2007).
• Churches of Christ. "Churches of Christ Online." Rockvale, TN: Churches of Christ Online, 2004 <http://cconline.faithsite.com/default.asp?FP=446> (accessed July 9, 2007).
• First Assembly of God Church, Alpine, Texas. "Youth Ministries." You are welcome at First Assembly of God, Alpine, Texas, USA. Alpine, Texas: First Assembly of God Church, January 31, 2007. <http://www.alpineaofg.org/Mission.html> (accessed July 9, 2007)

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