2 Churches of Christ ??? The Restoration Plea was for unity. But soon there was division. 1906 – Instrumental Music

2 Churches of Christ ???The Restoration

Plea was for unity.

But soon there was division.

1906 – Instrumental

Music

Today it is becoming clear:There are two churches of Christ

View of the church Established by Christ Began in 1st century Only one church, one

body of Christ, One head is Christ

The church is a small part of the restoration movement

Established by Campbell, Stone, and others

Includes all who seek to follow the Bible


View of the Bible Verbally inspired Without error or flaw Is the final authority,

our rule of faith and practice

The Bible is the product of men

There are flaws and contradicitons

It is just a “love letter” but is not our rule book. We are under grace, not law.


View of communion Bread and fruit of the

vine In memory of Christ's

body and blood Each 1st day of the

week

Partake any day of the week

Include with weddings and other occasions

Make it part of a common fellowship meal


View of music Vocal singing is

commanded Make melody in your

heart Teach and admonish

one another Psalms, hymns,

spiritual songs

Use special music, solos, quartets, choirs

Use praise teams Include applause Mix praise with

entertainment Many are adding

instrumental music


View of worship Decently and in order 1 Corinthians 14:40

Let all things be done decently and in order.

Reverent Solemn

Emotional Hold hands Dim lights

Entertainment

Exciting


View of mission of the church

Glorify God Preach the Word Edify the saints Minister to the needy Teach the lost

Treat the church like a social club

Good for business Make contacts The social aspect is

more important


View of our relation to religious world

Oppose denominations Seek unity based on

the New Testament Ephesians 5:11 And

have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.

Join local ministerial association

Have joint activities (VBS, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

Invite denominational preachers to speak


View of women's role 1 Timothy 2:12 And I

do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.

We must respect the restrictions God has placed on men and women.

Follow the demands of the feminist movement

Have women preachers

Women appointed as elders and deacons

Women teach mixed adult class


View of what it means to follow the old paths

Jeremiah 6:16a Thus says the Lord: "Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is

Think outside the box We are free to do new

things Restoration does not

work Jeremiah 6:16b And

walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'


View of baptism Mark 16:16 He who

believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

Believe, Repent, Confess – required before baptism

Baptism = burial in water for the remission of sins

The mode of baptism (sprinkle, pour, or immersion) does not matter

Accept anybody that claims any mode or purpose for baptism

Accept those who received infant baptism


There is a church still seeking to:

Teach, worship, practice and obey the New Testament

Preach to the lost, teach the plan of salvation

There is another church seeking to:

Change everything Ignore the Bible Follow the trends of

the world Fellowship with the

world

Romans 16:16-17

16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.

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2 Churches of Christ ??? The Restoration Plea was for unity. But soon there was division. 1906 – Instrumental Music