THE ORIGIN OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS NOT MODERN. By Tolbert Fanning There is no better plan in arriving at the authority of a church, than by a careful examination into its origin. Men often become wedded to a sect, before searching the Scriptures as to its authority in the Bible, and their prejudices […]
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Elias Smith (1769-1846) This man was a master-worker in the establishment of the Lord’s church in the region of New England. His parents were of Baptist and Congregational background. He tells us that his father was a Baptist and his mother a firm Congregationalist. His birth occurred at Lynn, Conn., on June 17, 1769. His
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This is a historical document that we would like to share with you. This is the very essence of restoration history in physical form. It began when the Christians in the south (The James O’Kelly branch) of the church heard that there were like-minded people in the north. (these were the Christian Connexion) They apparently
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THE “CHRISTIAN” NAME. It is well known that our opponents frequently charge us with a want of charity, in assuming the name “Christian,” to the exclusion of all others. They tell us we thereby unchristian all other churches. I lately made a reply to this objection which my brethren have requested me to publish, since
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THE COMFORT OF LOVE—A SERMON. BY ELD. JOHN ROGERS. “Wherefore, if there be any consolation in Christ, any comfort of love, any fellowship of the spirit, any bowels and tender mercies, comfort ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”—Phil. 2nd chapter and 1st and
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One of the most significant events of the Restoration Movement was the introduction of a melodeon in the assembly of the church in Midway, Kentucky. According to L.L. Pinkerton, the preacher at Midway, this was the first time an instrument had been successfully introduced among those of the Restoration Movement. He made this claim in
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Thomas Campbell (1763-1854) was one of the leading figures of the Restoration Movement that began in this country in the 19th century. He, along with men like Alexander Campbell (his son), Barton W. Stone, and Walter Scott, sought to unite believers by abandoning the creeds and denominations of men. In a speech delivered in 1808,
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In the same way, insipid preaching about sweet birds and sweet flowers, plants and stars, etc., etc., appears to have streaks of light in it, but after it is over, the darkness appears greater than before. No gospel light is shed forth, no truth of weight and importance in the salvation of man brought forth or
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The question of all questions is “What think ye of Christ?” What one thinks of Christ determines his thoughts and actions on every question. The correctness of faith depends on the correct answer to the superlative question—“What think ye of Christ?” The question of how and when one is saved by faith through Christ is
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If a man has a leading object in view, no matter whether religious or worldly, let him come out in his proper color, declare his object, and drive directly at it. If a man has a favorite political scheme let him declare it, publish a paper advocating it, or maintain it in public addresses; but not
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