For a person to have any hope of salvation or be allowed baptism into the 2×2 group, one must accept the workers and their Gospel message; and acknowledge any salvation experience prior to professing through the workers as invalid. They must diligently follow the 2×2 way til death. One’s salvation is not secure or known ..
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The Bible is their Standard of Authority. The New Testament is their guide for living. They do not publish a doctrinal statement and say the Bible is their doctrine. From their start …through the 1990s, the King James Version (KJV) was the only Bible version used. However, since the turn of the 21st century, other versions ..
In most free countries where there are members, the Annual Conventions are the highlight of their year. It is a time when they come together to share like precious faith. Convention is sometimes spoken of as days on earth as days in heaven. During the Convention, the property is revered as holy ground by some. ..
Usually, the Fellowship Meeting is held on the first day of the week on Sunday mornings. These meetings are always held in a home and are presided over by an Elder (called Bishop in some countries) or Worker if one is present. It is considered the most important Meeting of the week. The Emblems (Communion) ..
A name they assumed in World War II was Christian Conventions Representing Assemblies of Christians Assuming this Name Only. Which means the conventions represent local groups (assemblies) of Christians who only take the name Christian. Around 1942, this name was officially registered with the U.S. Selective Service System. Quoting from their letter to O. D. ..
The Two by Twos is not a newly coined nickname for this Church. This descriptive term is often shortened to 2x2s and has become a very commonly used nickname for this church which claims it does not assume an official name. It was coined by outsiders using one of the Church’s notable practices; that of ..
Their male preachers are called: Brother Workers, Workers, Servants of God, Evangelists, Ministers, Missionaries, Preachers. All these terms refer to the same role/position. Acts 2:18 – And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall..
An Overseer is a Brother Worker who is responsible for and supervises the Head Workers assigned to a region (territory, state, province, country, etc.). Acts 20:28 – Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers,to feed the church of God, which he hath ..
The World is everyone apart from the 2x2s. This includes all other religions, Christian denominations, sects and churches. Everything the 2×2 group disapproves of; any people, ministers, churches, religions, entertainments, foods, sports, dancing, smoking, drinking, TV, movies, music, art, various apparel, hobbies, charities, professions, traditions–other than those sanctioned by 2×2 workers. Worldly is another term ..
The Fellowship Meeting, also called Sunday Meeting and Testimony Meeting, are held on the first day of the week (Sunday) in the same private home, usually that of the Elder, who leads the meeting. They are usually held on Sunday a.m. Members are assigned to a particular church meeting. Sunday is a Day of Rest ..