What We Believe

To the right you will find a summary of what we, as a New Testament church, believe. You can click on any of the blue Bible references to see that text in a new window. If you have questions, please e-mail us at info@coalrun.org.

What Must I Do
To Be Saved?

“The Christian Church/Church of Christ”
By: Hoyt W. Allen

1) Strives to follow the pattern of the church founded by Christ and not be a denomination. Matthew 16:13-18

2) Wears a Bible name (Christ) and avoids using man’s name, which is sin.
I Corinthians 1:10-17

3) Has members who call themselves Christians and who are developing into followers of Christ. Acts 11:26

4) Views the Bible as the inspired Word of God and sees no need for further revelation.
II Timothy 3:16,17

5) Believes in the Godhead - Father, Son , and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:18-20

6) Pleas for the unity of believers. John 17:21

7) Exalts Christ as the only head of the church. Ephesians 5:23

8) Offers the same “plan of salvation” as found in the Book of Acts:

A) Believing in Christ - 16:31

B) Repenting (turning away from) of sins - 17:30

C) Confessing Christ audibly - 8:37

D) Being baptized (immersed in water) - 2:38

E) Living faithfully - 14:22

9) Worships via

A) Singing - Colossians 3:16

B) Praying - Acts 2:42

C) Sharing - II Corinthians 9:6,7

D) Communion - Acts 20:7

E) Preaching - Acts 28:31

F) Praising - Hebrews 13:15

G) Teaching - Titus 2:15

10) Governs itself and selects:

Elders (pastors), Evangelists (ministers), Deacons (servants) and various committees
to carry out needful tasks. I Timothy 3:1-13, II Timothy 4:1-5, Titus 1:5