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In the 21st Century, things are a lot different in the religious world. Now we have a variety of different
churches, teachings, practices, and forms of worship. In fact did you know that the majority of
denominations are less than 600 years old? The Bible teaches that Jesus was only ever going to
build (establish) one church: “. . . I will build My church,. . .” Matthew 16:18; and that He died to save
only one church: “Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her” Ephesians 5:25. Quite
clearly then not all the churches of today can be the one Jesus built. The implications of this is
worthy of our deepest consideration.
The concept of non-denominational which Santa Rosa First Church of God espouses, is to do away
with all the man-made teachings, creeds, and traditions that have developed over the years. In other
words unless a teaching or practice can be found in the Bible we don’t hold to it or teach it. By
following this simple aim we can be the same Church of God we read about in the pages of the New
Testament.
*Paul, speaking to elders in the Church, stated, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the
flock, over the which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which He
has purchased with His own blood” (Acts 20:28).*
*“Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Church of God” (I Cor. 10:
32).
*“What? Have you not houses to eat and to drink in? Or despise you the Church of God, and shame
them that have not?…” (I Cor. 11:22).*
*“For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted
the Church of God” (I Cor. 15:9).*
*“For you have heard of my [conduct] in times past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I
persecuted the Church of God, and wasted it” (Gal. 1:12).*
In none of these scriptures did Paul refer to the Church of God in terms of a denominational
category. Neither is the Church identified by the name of a man or by a teaching.
When a reference is made to a particular congregation in a given area, it is identified as “the Church
of God,” followed by the location. This is found in four scriptures:
*“Unto the Church of God which is at Corinth…” (I Cor. 1:2).*
*“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ…unto the Church of God which is at Corinth…” (II Cor. 1:1).*
*“…how shall he take care of the Church of God?” (I Tim. 3:5).*
*“…the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth” (I Tim.
3:15).* You are invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM Followed by a Potluck Dinner.
There's always something happening here. Visit us on the web and check out the Event Calendar to
see what’s happening this month. We invite you to join us for a life of exciting, spirit-filled services
and fun, engaging activities as we celebrate.. Stay tuned for updates.
We offer a variety of Bible Study courses to help people to gain a good knowledge of the Scriptures.
It is our aim that the scriptures be studied in context without any denominational bias.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!