The Chula Vista Church of Christ is
a non-denominational church of Christ. We are a
group of Christians that believe Jesus is the living
Son of God
(John 1:1-4)
and also in the inerrancy of the Holy Scriptures
(2 Tim 3:16). We do not look for instruction
from any source outside of God's inspired Word. We
do not abide by any council, creed or governing
body's decisions.
We do look to Christ as the head of
the Church
(Col 1:18). Chula Vista Church of Christ is not
the Church, we are members of Christ's Church
(Eph 1:22-23) and as such we come together for
worship, prayer, study and fellowship
(Phil 2:2). We strive for love and unity in the
Spirit as part of Christ's Church.
We have been added to the membership
of Christ's church
(Acts 2:47) by our obedience to His gospel
(2 Thess 1:6-9). Having heard the word
(Rom 10:17) we have believed
(Heb 11:6). We have repented of our sins
(Acts 2:38) and confessed that Christ is the
living Son of God
(Matt 10:32-33). We have been baptized for the
forgiveness of our sins
(Mark 16:16) and now live by faith
(Rom 1:17), striving to keep Christ at the
center of our lives.
The Chula Vista Church of Christ
follows the example of the early Church given in the
Bible. We consider ourselves a New Testament Church.
Elders
(Titus 1:5) oversee the spiritual needs of the
congregation. Deacons
(1 Tim 3:12) oversee specific ministries within
the congregation and work under the oversight of the
Elders.
Our singing is to praise our God and
edify the body as a whole
(Eph 5:19). The preaching is for the purpose of
both teaching and building up the body
(Col 3:16) so we are in turn found prepared for
sharing the gospel individually and as a group. We
partake of the Lord's supper weekly as was the
example of the early Church
(1 Cor 11:23-29). By doing so we remember that
Christ is the head of the Church and the sole hope
we have of salvation
(John 14:6); through the grace that was given in
His sacrifice on the cross
(Rom 3:23-29).
It is our desire to reach out with
Christian love and the Gospel to reach the lost of
this world
(Matt 28:19-20). Our worship begins here on the
first day of the week but continues in our lives
throughout the week. Part of our worship is giving
back to the Lord a portion of that with which we
have been blessed
(1 Cor 16:2). We are a self-supporting
congregation and rely on the financial contributions
of those who have placed their workmanship with this
congregation for its work to continue.
All that we do as a congregation is
ultimately aimed at bringing Christ to those whom
desire salvation. As Christians we will then teach,
encourage and challenge each other to growth and
good works
(Heb 10:24) reaching out to all who desire a
saving relationship with Christ. This is the
commission that He has given us
(Matt 28:18-20).
We welcome you and hope that you will see Christ within us and
come to know the love of Christ through us