Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
Acts 17:11
The Chipley church of Christ
- Is a local body of people who have come together to worship God and work for their Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ
- This church recognizes Christ as being the head of the church and having authority over all things
- It teaches that the Holy Bible is God's only inspired word and the only creed to be followed
- This church is non-denominational, autonomous from all others and seeks to follow the pattern of the New Testament churches
- It teaches that unity can only come through the truth that comes exclusively through Christ
- It is the mission of this church to seek and to save souls by leading them to Christ the true savior of mankind
The members of the Chipley church of Christ welcome you to worship with them. You will find that they are devoted to worshipping God, and to obeying the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are a warm and friendly group of Christians who have a heartfelt love for others.
The church at Chipley offers scheduled bible studies for all ages and welcomes private bible studies at your request. Bible correspondence courses are available for self-paced studies and for studies in the privacy of your home or a place of your choosing.
What to expect when you assemble with the church at Chipley
During our worship service
The church you can read about in the New Testament was a worshipping church
(Acts 2:42).
The worship of those early disciples was something to participate
in...not something to watch.
The assemblies for our worship at the church in Chipley are simple, spiritual,
and orderly. Each way in which we express worship to God finds its origin in the
clear commands and examples found in the Bible. The worship includes:
Singing Songs of praise, instruction, and encouragement are sung from the heart by all who assemble together (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Since the New Testament specifies singing music in worship and is silent about the use of instruments, all we do is sing.
Prayer These are times to speak to our Father together, in which we make requests, offer praise, and give thanks (Acts 2:42; 1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Giving In keeping with the New Testament examples, a voluntary collection is taken up from among the members of the church each Sunday which is used to accomplish the work of the church (1 Corinthians 16:1-2 2 Corinthians 9:6-7) .
The Lord's Supper This is a special meal of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine eaten by the Christians gathered together every first day of the week in memory of Jesus’ death (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Preaching
You will hear the
simple preaching of the Gospel. These lessons and sermons are
designed to teach God's word so as to encourage compliance by those
who listen. It has become increasingly popular for preachers to
appear sensational by discussing subjects not revealed in the Bible,
and even claiming miraculous powers. We make no claim for
sensationalism — just a period of plain Bible teaching and study.
Who are we?
We are a group of men
and women, boys and girls who have formed and constitute a
congregation such as those described in the New Testament. We are
simply Christians (Acts 11:26;
26:28),
followers of Christ, and we
comprise a church that is "of Christ" (Romans 16:16).
We do not wear
or accept any designations that are not found in the scriptures, and
we do not subscribe to any creed drawn by fallible men. Christ is
our only creed, the head of the Church, and the Bible is our only guide.
We are striving to be a church after the pattern found in the New
Testament — in how we become Christians and in how we live as
Christians; in what we teach; in the work we do as a church and in
the way we are organized.
We are trying to speak where the Bible speaks, and to be silent where
the Bible is silent, to do Bible things in Bible ways and to call
Bible things by Bible names. We are interested in honoring God, in
following Christ and in learning, doing and teaching God's Word.
We are your neighbors, your fellow workers and your fellow students.
We are a people saved from sin who are interested in the salvation
of others. We want Heaven to be our eternal home and yours. When you
visit us, you will be received warmly, kindly and courteously.