Riggs Church Of Christ
The church of Christ is comprised of all of those who have responded in faith to the Gospel of Christ through a humble and submissive obedience. All those who hear the message of salvation in Christ (Rom. 10:17), believe in Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:6), turn from sin (Acts 17:30-31), confess their faith in Christ (Rom. 10:10), and are baptized in water for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38) are then added by the Lord to His body–the church (Acts 2:47). This church is not a denomination. It is not a man-made organization. It is the body of Christ (Eph. 4:4), the bride of Jesus (Eph. 5:25), and the spiritual family of God (1 Tim. 3:15).
Throughout the world Christians assemble in congregations that wear the name of Christ (Rom. 16:16), follow the doctrine of Christ (2 Tim. 4:2), worship God (John 4:24), do good (Gal. 6:10), and seek to save the lost (Matt. 28:18-20). They have no earthly headquarters, no creeds, and no councils. They are guided solely by the Word of God.
Individually, these bodies are the churches of Christ. Collectively, they comprise the singular church of Christ.