Independent Baptist vs Church of Christ – What’s the Difference?

The Church of Christ says they are not a denomination – instead they are a restoration of Christ’s true churches. How do they differ from Independent Baptist Churches?

[Difata]

I love how specific this video is cause it was exactly what I was looking for

[leehagewood]

This is a very informative video and, as someone who is part of churches of Christ, I can say that his depiction of us is quite accurate. The only things I would modify are 1) When he says that some wear head coverings, don't eat in a church building, insist on one cup for the Lord's Supper, etc., "some" should probably be understood as a small minority. Mainstream churches of Christ have no issue with most of the things mentioned in this portion of the video. Going along with this observation is 2) CENI is something that churches of Christ apply with varying degrees of flexibility. The most conservative churches are very stringent in making sure every practice can be labelled as either a command, example, or necessary inference. The most progressive churches probably do not seriously consider CENI at all when setting a policy. Some in mainstream churches of Christ likely do not realize they can apply CENI inconsistently, but others who nuance their understanding of it generally recognize that CENI is an important interpretive principle but not the overarching paradigm for how all Scripture should be read. Thank you for the video, and for the opportunity to learn some about Independent Baptist Churches!

[rebeccaroberie]

I was born and raised church of Christ. Most people I tell about my experience think I’m exaggerating. My partner is catholic and he didn’t believe that church was 3 hours on Sunday morning and another 2-3 Sunday night. After the first hour when we had a break he got up and said it wasn’t as bad as I made it out to be and asked if I was ready to go. I smiled and said “we haven’t had church yet… that was Sunday school.” The look on his face was priceless.

[PreacherOnTrack]

You are an extraordinarily intelligent and well-informed commentator on The Word.

[jonathanmcentire]

If baptism is necessary for salvation, then how do you explain the thief on the cross? He wasn't baptized before he died but Jesus promised that that day he would meet with him in paradise.

[gwendolynthomas]

There is no Baptist church or any other denomination in the bible, The church of Christ is the only church that was purchased with the blood of Christ. Matt. 16:18, Acts 20:28, Romans 16:16. The Lords adds to the church after repentance and baptism. Acts 2:38-47.

[swordmasterpublications]

As a member of the church of Christ, I wanted to say thank you for your fair representation of our faith. If anyone here wants to know more about the church of Christ and why we believe what we believe, I am happy to answer.

[emmetjohnson]

If you believe that Jesus Christ died on an old rugged cross and you’ve been born again of the Spirit of God you are my brother and sister in Christ

[redknightsr]

Can you please do a comparison for Christian church disciples of Christ? Your videos are so informative!

[felipewatkinson]

As a lifelong restorationist loosely associated with the independent Christian Churches, with independent Baptist friends, I sincerely congratulate you on your fair, objective, and balanced treatment of these distinctives. I would love to see your treatment of independent Christian Churches.

[lizmiller]

C.O.C. believe in the Authority of Scripture -Mt 28:18-20 make disciples, baptize them, teach them to obey. ‘Works salvation’ is a misnomer - ‘baptism, saying a prayer, accepting Jesus’ can all be called ‘works’. We are saved by Gospel -death, burial & resurrection of Jesus & our FAITH in it exercised in a scriptural baptism-Col 2:12.

[juelzm]

Grew up Church of Christ in Texas all my life and this is so spot on. Had lots of Baptist friends to debate with lol Fun fact: a lot of the older, smaller, 'more strict' churches built their Parsonage as a separate building(usually just a house) for eating and general fellowship. I briefly went to one as a child, we did have Sunday school though. But instruments?! Oh no, you better not even clap in the Churchhouse! Lol

[vinson]

The churches of Christ do not teach “salvation experiences” nor baptism.
First: your feelings, beliefs, experiences and thoughts have nothing to do with salvation. Only obedience does!
2Th 1:8  In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
2Th 1:9  Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

Second: Jesus is who teaches baptism:
Mar 16:15  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mar 16:16  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

There ya go!

[achomeonee]

Im so happy to finally understand the difference with the allurement. And yes I just subscribe to your channel. Keep me posted thanks😊😊⭐⭐⭐

[tortiecat]

Hello, thank you for your time in giving this brief yet in-depth synopsis of the differences between the Church of Christ beliefs and Independent Baptist. Please advise which Bible translation the Church of Christ uses.

[NOTTV]

Thank you for your unbiased review as for the most part you were spot on concerning the Lords church ROMANS 16:16 "The churches of Christ greet you "

[aluminumchew]

So all I am hearing is that the coc has a higher view of scripture via a more rationalized hermeneutic.

[SantaFe]

If you die in a car crash on your way to being baptized, will you still make it to Heaven?

[michaelbarclay]

Don’t know what he is, but did a pretty good job of explaining the church of Christ.

[CalebMush]

I was raised baptist and went to a church of Christ high school. From my experience it seemed that wearing hats inside the church building at a CoC is not okay at anytime, even if there’s no events happening, whereas I’ve seen some people wear hats at my church, less often during the actual service than at other times, and people generally take their hat off during prayers no matter where they are.

I don’t even wear hats, I just thought it was an interesting observation to add.