1. Our Generation is Experiencing a Revolt against Tradition.

2. Many things we practice are said to be merely “Church of Christ tradition.”
Believers Baptism
Baptism for Remission of Sins
A cappella Singing
Weekly Lord’s Supper
Independent churches
Elders and Deacons
Spiritual Focus
Group vs. Individual Responsibilties

3. But they are Traditions Rooted in Scripture
These are Traditions
But they are Traditions Rooted in Scripture
“Is it from Heaven or from Men?”
Matthew 21:23-27

4. We Believe these Practices Are from Heaven.
Believers Baptism
Baptism for Remission of Sins
A cappella Singing
Weekly Lord’s Supper
Independent churches
Elders and Deacons
Spiritual Focus
Group vs. Individual Responsibilties
Mark 16:15-16
Acts 2:38
Ephesians 5:19
Acts 20:7
Acts 20:28
Philippians 1:1
Eph. 4:11-12, 1 Tim. 3:15
1 Timothy 5:16

5. What if we ask, “Is it… From Heaven or From Men?”
Believers Baptism
Baptism for Remission of Sins
A cappella Singing
Weekly Lord’s Supper
Independent churches
Elders and Deacons
Spiritual Focus
Group vs. Individual Responsibilties
Infant baptism
Baptism merely a sign
Instrumental Music
Monthly, Annual
Denominational Org.
Other offices
General Social Welfare
“Anything individuals can do the church can do.”

6. “Why are you the only ones who have discovered this?”
We are not!
Church history has shown when people decide to follow the Scriptures alone, they come to these same conclusions.

7. While some are coming to agree that what we are teaching and practicing is from Heaven, some “Churches of Christ” are abandoning old practices.

8. What if we ask, “Is it… From Heaven or From Men?”
If it is “from heaven” it is a tradition that must be followed.
Matt. 7:21
2 Thess. 2:15
Colossians 3:17
If it is “from men” it must be avoided.
Matt. 15:8-9
2 John 9
If We Follow this Course are We Truly a Church of Christ?

9. What if we ask, “Is it… From Heaven or From Men?”
If it is “from heaven” it is a tradition that must be followed.
Matt. 7:21
2 Thess. 2:15
Colossians 3:17
If it is “from men” it must be avoided.
Matt. 15:8-9
2 John 9
If We Follow this Course We Become a Church of Men!