The Church 87. Is it necessary to be a member of Christ’s church in order to be saved or can one be saved in the Catholic Church, or one of the other denominations? 88. Is the church the house of God? 89. Who is the head of the church in the world and where is he found? 90. Are hospitals and schools part of the work of the church? 91. Does the church save? 92. Would you inform me about the organization and the worship of the church? 93. Would you tell me about the unity of the church? 94. Why was the church of Christ divided? 95. When did Jesus build His church? 96. On what date was the church of Christ established? Some say that it was established only four years ago and is, therefore, not as old as the Catholic Church, Methodist, and others. 97. What name is given to the church that Jesus built? 98. Were the Campbell’s inspired? 99. If an individual has never been to a church of Christ can he diligently study God’s Word, become a Christian, and establish a congregation of the Lord’s church in his area? Can a hand of fellowship and acceptance be given to such an establishment? 100. What was the restoration movement? 101. Where was the church during the Dark Ages and how could it grow without the Bible? 102. If a Christian man marries a second wife, we know he has sinned, but what will the duties of this person be in the church? 103. May the person referred to in the preceding question continue to lay hands on the sick? 104. Is it better to walk alone or worship with those who have compromised the truth? 105. Since the church of Christ was established in Jerusalem, why is it’s headquarters not there? 106. Would you explain about the church that Jesus built; that it has no earthly headquarters? 107. As a Catholic, I would like to know about the church from a Protestant point of view. Did Jesus really establish the church through His apostles? 108. Did Christ really appoint Peter and his successors head of His church until the end of time? 109. What is the work of a woman in the church? 110. May a woman establish a church? 111. Are we to obey church doctrines or Bible doctrines? 112. If a person is in sin; refuses to repent; is withdrawn from; divides the congregation, and starts another congregation, will it be recognized as the church of Christ? 113. Is the church supposed to be in the business of making money? 114. Is it a sin for a church to practice “Sunday School?” 115. Would you support a “ Non-Sunday School Church” that engages in serious Bible correspondence courses? 116. There is in Nashville an African Christian Schools Foundation and in Searcy, Arkansas, an African Christian Hospital. These two groups regulate the money sent by American brethren to support people in Africa. Is it right to support these organizations? 117. How can we convince people that Christ accepts only one church? 118. Can we scripturally have a Church Women’s Organization within the church organization? 119. Is it wrong for a congregation to have a fellowship hall (I Corinthians 11:20-22; 33-34)? 120. Since I Corinthians 16:1-2 is an example for us today, is it also implied that our offerings should be given to others? If so, how will the needs of the local congregation be met? 121. If a group wants to erect a church building should they develop a money-raising scheme to do so? 122. Our preacher told us that the church of Christ will not take medicine or go to the hospital. Is this true? 123. Our preacher told us that the church of Christ will not cooperate with unbelievers. Is this true? 124. Our preacher told us that the church of Christ does not allow the wearing of necklaces or earrings. Is this true? 125. If the kingdom is the church, as you teach, and it has already come, then why did Jesus teach us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, etc.?” 126. If we are to be true followers within the church of Acts 2:47, should we not do as they did and sell all of our possessions and hold all things in common (Acts 2:44-45)? 127. What if a church has been established that is not using the name “ Church of Christ,” but they are scriptural in organization, work, worship, and doctrine? Is this wrong? 128. Is it right for a congregation to write a letter of disassociation to a sister congregation for any reasons whatsoever? If yes, biblically prove.