What was the name of the church that Christ started?

Question

Hint. "If it be Paul's church, it should be named after Paul".

Answer 1

The Church of Jesus Christ.

Answer 2

On the first Pentacost following the crucifiction (about 40 or 50 days later, if I recall correctly) the Disciples had the Holy Spirit descend upon them, and the Church was born.

The Disciples spoke to a crowd containing people of a number of different nationalities, yet each one present heard the Disciples speech in their own native language. Their basic message was that Jesus was indeed the son of God, and it was a BIG mistake to have put Him on that cross. They also mentioned that God was willing to forgive this terrible sin, but you had to get the forgiveness His way.

The rules outlined were to, via the Disciples, Hear the inspired Word of God, Believe that Word, Repent of your Sins, Be Baptized in Water for the Remission of your Sins, and live a good and faithful life.

As people began to follow these prescribed instructions, the Church grew at a phenominal rate.

Eventually, these followers of the teachings of Christ became known as Christians. There is one place in the Bible, in a letter written by a Disciple, that says "The Churches of Christ greet you". That is the closest to a "Name" for the Church as you are going to get.

It wasn't until 600 years later that the Roman council made an attempt to combine all of the popular "religions" of the day. A board of experts was set up at the goventment level, and a set of combined holidays was set aside that the government was in agreement to abide by. This board of experts tried to call the combined "religion" by the title CATHOLIC, which is derived from a word meaning UNIVERSAL.

Over time, the Christians following the CATHOLIC rules parted ways from the other religions, and attempted to return to the biblical concepts of many years before. They did, however, keep some of the ideas offered up by the board of experts. That is how the position of Pope was established. And they kept the name "Catholic".

Later on, factions of this new Catholic religion continued to complain that there was too much "other stuff" being taught that did not have supporting scriptures in the Bible. One by one they "split off". The early splits were known as "Protestant" churches because they were protesting some of the teachings of the leadership board of the new Catholic Church.

Of the Protestant churches, Lutherans were probably the largest and most organized. Baptists, Methodists, and a host of others followed. Each one split off from the New Catholic Church because of a doctrinal or traditional difference that could not or would not be resolved with the Catholic board of directors.

In more recent times, the Catholic Church held some important meetings at the Vatican, the Catholic Church "World Headquarters". The second such meeting (VATICAN II, in the 1960's) resulted in a set of changes to the Catholic process that is still reverberating in the church today. One of these controversial changes was the ability to present church services (called MASS) in languages other than latin.

The original Church was not organized this way. Each congregation was separate from the others. There is no leadership that extends beyond the congregational level. Congregations may appoint faithful men to leadership positions as Deacons, who work to serve that congregation. Other upright men may be appointed as Elders, who are the designated leaders or shepherds for that congregation. Requirements for these positions are documented in the Bible.

Congregations are free to socialize and partner up for activities, but there is no provision in the Bible for leadership beyond the congregational level.

Yet still, there is no official "Name" for the Church.

Answer 3

"Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you." Romans 16:16

Christ established his church, therefore it is named after Him.

"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18

It was on Peter's confession that the church was built, not Peter himself, which is why the church is NOT called the church of Peter.

The church is referred to only as the church of Christ or the church of God in the Bible. It should bear no other name.

The churches of Christ that are in existence today follow the exact same pattern as the first century church.

The churches of Christ are not affiliated with any denomination but, instead, seek only to be Christians.

Each congregation is governed by its own elders, in harmony with the New Testament. We have no central headquarters or president. The head of the church is none other than Jesus Christ himself (Ephesians 1:22-23).

It is the Word of God that unites us into One Faith (Ephesians 4:3-6). We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and his holy Apostles, and not the teachings of man. We are Christians only!

We speak where the Bible speaks and are silent where the Bible is silent.

Answer 4

The Church Jesus founded, authorized, empowered, and guaranteed has always been identified by it's unique character.

The true Church has always been one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.

The only church that possesses all these characteristics is the Catholic Church.

St. Paul was only one of the apostles. He never ran the church, nor did it belong to him.

The church eternally belongs to Jesus Christ, who paid for it with his own blood.

Answer 5

"YOU will know the truth, and the truth will set YOU free.”
--Joh 8:32
http://watchtower.org/library/w/1998/10/1/article_01.htm

"... It was first in Antioch [after Christ's death] that the disciples were by divine providence called Christians." --Acts 11:26

Jesus taught the truths of God from the Scriptures. Churches teach traditions & beliefs originating with men, and claim that such are based on Scripture. Christ taught unadulterated truth.
http://watchtower.org/library/rq/article_13.htm

Answer 6

the early christians by and large were called christians,around 107 a.d st ignatias used the phrase catholic referring to the church. catholic from the greek catholikos means universal. from the bible and writhings of the early christians we see that the church jesus started became known as the catholic church,to be more specific it became more commonly known as the roman catholic church.

try locate the writings of the church fathers and here are some good sites with more information

www.catholiceducation.org
www.scripturecatholic.com
www.salvationhistory.com
www.newadvent.org

the church gave us the bible not the other way around.....the catholic church made it possible for todays christians to have a bible,protecting and safe guarding it at times of trial,persecution and martyrdom.

Answer 7

Christ didn't start a church. And if he did, why would he call it "Paul's"?

Answer 8

The early Christians were first called "Followers of the way." In was in Antioch that they started being called, "Christians." Today's Roman Catholic Church is the descendant of the first Christians.

Answer 9

Christ's church was not a building it was the christians. He sais to Peter his disciple " You are the cornerstone of my church" We the christians are the church and we go to a building to worship.

Answer 10

Jesus ( peace be upon him ) never started a Church.