The Church of Christ: Origin, Authority, and Practice｜基督的教會：起源、權柄與實踐
Adapted and organized from material originally written by T.A.
本文整理自 T.A. 弟兄原始內容（經重新編排）
Chinese translation and formatting by Joyce, for personal study and sharing
中文翻譯與排版由 Joyce 整理，僅供個人學習與分享使用
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一、教會的起源與本質
Origin and Nature of the Church
The church of Christ has a 2000 year history. It started in Jerusalem. Jesus built it. It wasn't started by men or a board of directors. It started in Jerusalem, not Rome, Germany or Europe.
基督的教會有2000年的歷史。她始於耶路撒冷，是耶穌親自建造的，而不是由人或任何組織所創立。她起於耶路撒冷，而不是羅馬、德國或歐洲。
Most denominations have 500 years or less of existence. They are not the original, nor were they started by Christ, nor do they belong to Christ.
大多數教派的歷史不超過500年。他們不是原初的教會，不是由基督建立，也不屬於基督。
The church = she (the bride of Christ) (Ephesians 5:25; Revelation 21:2)
教會＝她（基督的新婦）（以弗所書 5:25；啟示錄 21:2）
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二、權柄的根基
Authority of the Church
The church of Christ accepts only the Bible for its authority.
基督的教會只接受聖經作為唯一權威。
All creeds, catechisms, manuals, and disciplines are writings of uninspired men.
所有信條、教理問答、手冊與規章，都是未受默示之人的著作。
They self-contradict and can never bring the unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17.
這些文件彼此矛盾，無法帶來耶穌在約翰福音17章所祈求的合一。
Jesus prayed that believers be sanctified by God's word, which is truth.
耶穌祈求信徒因神的話成聖，因為神的話就是真理。
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三、敬拜的方式
Worship of the Church
The Lord's church worships the Father (John 4:23–24) through:
主的教會按著約翰福音4:23–24敬拜天父，方式包括：
Prayer
禱告
Spiritual songs
靈歌
Bible teaching, preaching, and study
聖經的教導、講道與查考
Partaking of the Lord's Supper every first day of the week
每週第一日守主的晚餐
Giving on the first day of the week according to what we have purposed and prospered
按著所預備與所得，在每週第一日奉獻
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四、敬拜中的原則與實踐
Principles in Worship
The Lord's church does not use mechanical instruments of music in worship.
主的教會在敬拜中不使用樂器。
It does not use alcoholic wine in the Lord's Supper.
主的晚餐不使用含酒精的酒。
Only unleavened bread is used in the Lord's Supper.
主的晚餐只使用無酵餅。
Sisters do not take the lead in public worship (when men and women are present).
在男女同在的公開敬拜中，姊妹不擔任帶領。
They do not lead men in prayer nor preach to them.
姊妹不帶領男人禱告，也不向他們講道。
Brethren take the lead in worship services.
敬拜由弟兄帶領。
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五、教會的工作
Work of the Church
The work of the Lord's church lies in three major areas:
主的教會主要有三方面的工作：
Evangelization
傳福音
Edification of its members
建立信徒
Benevolence toward others as we have opportunity and ability
按著機會與能力行善幫助他人
We do not raise money by raffles or sales.
我們不透過抽獎或販售籌款。
Our funds come from the contributions of members.
教會的金錢來自信徒的奉獻。
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結語
Conclusion
These are some of the differences between the church of Christ and denominations.
以上是基督的教會與各教派之間的一些差異。
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