Why Do We Wear the Name church of Christ?

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In the New Testament the church is spoken of in the following ways:

"My church" (Matt. 16:18) Spoken by Jesus so it is Christ's church!

"The church" (Acts 8:1) The word "church" comes from the Greek word "ekklesia" meaning a group of called out people. The Lord has but one such group and it is called "the church."

"church of God" (I Cor. 1:2) This shows ownership

"churches of Christ" (Rom. 16:16) The writer is speaking of the various local churches or congregations and designates them as belonging to Christ.

"The body of Christ" (Eph 4:12) The body which belongs to Christ.

"The church of the living God" (I Tim. 3:15) indicates ownership

"church of the firstborn" (Heb 12:23)

In the New Testament members of the church of Christ are referred to in the following ways:

"Disciples" (Acts 20:7)

"Saints" (I Cor. 1:2)

"Beloved of God" (Rom. 1:7)

"Brethren" (I Cor. 15:6)

"Sons of God" (Rom 8:14)

"Children of God" (I John 3:1)

"Heirs of God" (Rom 8:17)

"Royal priesthood" (I Pet 2:9)

"Christians" (Acts 11:26)

Isaiah 62:2 says, "And the nations shall see thy righteousness and all kings thy glory; and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name." After the conversion of Cornelius and the Gentiles we read in Acts 11:26 that "the disciples were called christians first in Antioch."

"And in none other is there salvation; for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved!" Acts 4:12