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The Original Church of God or Sanctified Church is an association of holiness Christian churches headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The members and clergy of the churches are predominantly African-American , though it includes people from many backgrounds.
Members of these groups generally consider the term Campbellite inappropriate, saying that they are followers of Jesus, not Campbell. [3] [4] [5]: 85–87 [6]: 91–93 They draw parallels with Martin Luther's protest of the name Lutherans [7]: 162, 163 and the Anabaptists' protest of the name given to them by their enemies.
The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is an international Holiness–Pentecostal Christian denomination, [2] [4] and a large Pentecostal denomination in the United States. [5] Although an international and multi-ethnic religious organization, it has a predominantly African-American membership based within the United States.
The men, "by order of creation" wear a beard out of "respect for God’s order". Believing a devotional head covering is Scripturally commanded (1 Corinthians 11:1-16) as "an outward sign of submission to God’s order," the women wear a devotional head covering "for prayer and as a sign of submission." [8]
Via et veritas et vita (Classical Latin: [ˈwɪ.a ɛt ˈweːrɪtaːs ɛt ˈwiːta], Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈvi.a et ˈveritas et ˈvita]) is a Latin phrase meaning "the way and the truth and the life". The words are taken from Vulgate version of John 14 , and were spoken by Jesus in reference to himself.
Truth Magazine is a religious magazine published by Truth Publications (formerly known as the Guardian of Truth Foundation), a non-profit organization associated with members of the churches of Christ. The magazine began publishing in 1956. It publishes once a month [1] and offers both print-based and online subscriptions.
Ozro Thurston Jones Sr. (March 26, 1891 – September 23, 1972) was a Holiness Pentecostal denomination leader and minister, who was the second Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. (1962–1968), succeeding Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, who was the founder.
The Church of God and Saints of Christ (I Corinthians 1:2) Wine is forbidden to be drunk in the Church of God forever (Leviticus 10:9) Unleavened bread and water for Christ's body and blood (Matthew 26:26–28) Foot-Washing is a commandment (John 13:1-8) The Disciple's Prayer must be taught (Matthew 6:9–14)