What was the original name of the church now known as the Church of God?

• A. Church of God
• B. The Restoration Church
• C. Christian Union
• D. Holiness Assembly

Answer: (C)

The name chosen at the church’s birth reflected a aim to unite believers around the gospel and a pursuit of holiness. Early records show the group organized under the label Christian Union, signaling a call for believers to come together as one body in faith. As the movement grew and established its distinct presence, it adopted the name Church of God to proclaim itself as a restored church of God on earth. This progression from Christian Union to Church of God captures the shift from a unifying fellowship name to a formal church identity. The other options don’t fit because they do not reflect the initial designation used in the church’s founding history.