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Learn about the origins, theology and practices of the Churches of Christ, a loose association of autonomous Christian congregations. They trace their roots to the Restoration Movement of 19th-century Christians who sought to restore the original church pattern of the New Testament.
- The Original Church
- A Falling Away / Apostasy
- How Did The Restoration Come About?
- False Doctrines Again
- Persecution of The Church
- Divisions at Joseph Smith’s Death
The Church of Christ traces its history back to the original organization that was established by Jesus Christ in the first century AD. That original Church had Jesus Christ as its head and twelve Apostles that had the oversight of the Church organization on the earth. The ancient New Testament Church taught the pure, simple gospel of Christ. This ...
Unfortunately, over time ideas and doctrines were introduced into the Church by men instead of relying upon the established doctrine of Jesus Christ. These included the consolidation of authority into one man (the bishop) and alternative modes of baptism. These and other doctrines continued and grew until there was a complete falling away or aposta...
This “restoration” occurred in 1829-1830. This time was the fulfillment of the 1260 yrs of apostasy prophesied by John (Rev 12:6, 14 and 13:5, note: in prophetic terms, days are given for years, i.e. 1260 days = 1260 years) and Daniel (Daniel 7:25). It was also the time when the image spoken of in Daniel chapter 2 stood in its’ completeness, with a...
The Church of Christ grew rapidly as the gospel was spread and was accompanied by the power of the Holy Ghost and with miracles. Unfortunately the devil was also hard at work at this time, trying to destroy the Church from without and within. The tempter used the same lies, appeals to pride and temptations of power that had worked in the past and i...
The Church had been directed by God to go to Independence, Missouri, as a headquarters and a gathering place for a New Jerusalem with a Temple to be built in the future. Many members made the journey to Independence and the Church continued to grow; however in a short time the members were violently driven out of Independence, and eventually all of...
At the death of Joseph Smith, Jr. the Church was cast into disarray. When the Church was first organized in 1830, God had directed that there should be 12 Apostles called to have the oversight of the Church, just as in New Testament times. Instead, Joseph Smith had allowed himself to be set up as the head of the Church and as a result, when he was ...
Learn about the history and beliefs of the Church of Christ, a conservative Protestant denomination that developed from the Restoration Movement in the 19th century. Find out how they differ from other churches on mission societies, instrumental music, and the New Testament.
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23 de jan. de 2024 · The Church of Christ is one of several Christian denominations to arise from the American Reformation Movement of the 19th century. They practice strict biblical adherence and follow traditions of the early Christian church. Discover 10 things to know about the Church of Christ history and beliefs!
Churches of Christ emerged in the first major division of the Stone-Campbell Movement at the end of the nineteenth century as those who maintained a strict understanding of the directives and silences of the Bible.
1 de set. de 2012 · This website is an online resource for the members of the Church of Christ and all those seeking truth. It is a tool for the spreading of the Gospel of Christ.
Sadly, three church names emerged from their efforts: Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, and Christian Church. So much for giving up formal designations! Tracing backwards through the history, we see Stone and the Campbells influenced by their Presbyterian (Calvinist) education.
