The Church of God was first called the ____.

• A. Gospel Assembly
• B. Church of God
• C. Evening Light
• D. Christian Union

Answer: (D)

The early identity of the movement that became the Church of God centered on unity among believers and separation from established churches. In its beginnings, the group adopted the name Christian Union to emphasize that call to unite saints around a holiness standard and shared faith. As the movement grew, different streams and leaders used other designations—such as Gospel Assembly and Evening Light—to reflect particular emphases within the broader revival. Eventually, the collective body settled on the name Church of God, but Christian Union marks the original designation that launched the identity. So, the first name used was Christian Union because it earliest expressed the movement’s aim to unify believers in a distinct, holy fellowship.