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RestoratioN. John 17:11b “…Let them be one as we are one.”. Restore What?. Restoration does not mean that the goal is to be LIKE the New Testament churches , but to reflect New Testament PRINCIPLES—including the principle of UNITY. Restore What?.
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Restore What? Restoration does not mean that the goal is to be LIKE the New Testament churches, but to reflect New Testament PRINCIPLES—including the principle of UNITY
Restore What? Restoration does not mean that the goal is to be LIKE the New Testament churches, but to reflect New Testament PRINCIPLES—including the principle of UNITY
Restore What? Restoration does not mean that the goal is to be LIKE the New Testament churches, but to reflect New Testament PRINCIPLES—including the principle of UNITY
Restore What? The Goal is to reflect New Testament PRINCIPLES—including the principle of UNITY
“Is Christ Divided?” I Corinthians 1:12-13
Three Main Groups • Christian Churches(Disciples of Christ) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (A Capella or Non-Instrumental) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
Three Main Groups • Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (A Capella or Non-Instrumental) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
Three Main Groups • Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (A Capella or Non-Instrumental) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
Many roads lead to Heaven • Low view of authority of Scripture
Many roads lead to Heaven • Low view of authority of Scripture • Acceptance of homosexuality
Many roads lead to Heaven • Low view of authority of Scripture • Acceptance of homosexuality, abortion
Emphasis on Restoration • Musical instruments • Missionary and Bible societies
Emphasis on Restoration • Musical instruments • Missionary and Bible societies
Major Events and Phases in Church History Acts 2 Persecution Legalization Middle Ages/Dark Ages Renaissance/Reformation Restoration
Major Events and Phases in Church History Acts 2 Persecution Legalization Middle Ages/Dark Ages Renaissance/Reformation Restoration
A.D. 64-Nero • Took place in Rome and vicinity only.Christians were made scapegoats for burning Rome. Sadistic measures included burning Christians alive to illuminate Nero's gardens. • Notable Martyrs were Paul and Peter
A.D. 64-Nero • Took place in Rome and vicinity only.Christians were made scapegoats for burning Rome. Sadistic measures included burning Christians alive to illuminate Nero's gardens. • Notable Martyrs were Paul and Peter
C.90-96: Domitian • Was capricious, sporadic, centered in Rome and Asia Minor. Christians were persecuted for refusal to offer incense to the genius of the emperor. • Notable martyrs: Clement ofRome, Apostle John (exiled toPatmos
C.90-96: Domitian • Was capricious, sporadic, centered in Rome and Asia Minor. Christians were persecuted for refusal to offer incense to the genius of the emperor. • Notable martyrs: Clement ofRome, Apostle John (exiled toPatmos)
98-117: Trajan • Was sporadically enforced. Christians were lumped with other groups whosepatriotism was considered suspect.Christians were to be executed when found, but not sought out. • Notable Martyrs: Ignatius, Symeon, Zozimus Rufus
98-117: Trajan • Was sporadically enforced. Christians were lumped with other groups whosepatriotism was considered suspect.Christians were to be executed when found, but not sought out. • Notable Martyrs: Ignatius, Symeon, Zozimus Rufus
117-158: Hadrian • Was sporadically enforced. Policies of Trajan were continued. Any who brought false witness against Christians were to be punished. • Notable Martyrs: Telesphorus
117-158: Hadrian • Was sporadically enforced. Policies of Trajan were continued. Any who brought false witness against Christians were to be punished. • Notable Martyrs: Telesphorus
161-180: MarcusAurelius • Emperor was a Stoic who opposed Christianity on philosophical grounds. Christians were blamed for natural disasters. • Notable Martyrs: Justin Martyr, Pothinus, Blandina
161-180: MarcusAurelius • Emperor was a Stoic who opposed Christianity on philosophical grounds. Christians were blamed for natural disasters. • Notable Martyrs: Justin Martyr, Pothinus, Blandina
202-211: Septimus Severus • Conversion to Christianity was forbidden. • Notable Martyrs: Leonidas and Irenaeus
202-211: Septimus Severus • Conversion to Christianity was forbidden. • Notable Martyrs: Leonidas and Irenaeus
249-251: Decius • Was first empire-wide persecution.Offering of incense to genius of emperor was demanded. Enthusiastic return to paganism required utter extermination of Christianity. • Notable Martyrs: Fabianus and Alexander ofJerusalem
249-251: Decius • Was first empire-wide persecution.Offering of incense to genius of emperor was demanded. Enthusiastic return to paganism required utter extermination of Christianity. • Notable Martyrs: Fabianus and Alexander ofJerusalem
255-256: Maximinus the Thracian • Christian clergy were ordered executed.Christians were opposed because they had supported emperor's predecessor, whom he had assassinated. • Notable Martyrs: Ursula and Hippolytus
255-256: Maximinus the Thracian • Christian clergy were ordered executed.Christians were opposed because they had supported emperor's predecessor, whom he had assassinated. • Notable Martyrs: Ursula and Hippolytus
257-260: Valerian • Christians' property was confiscatedChristians were prohibited right of assembly • Notable Martyrs: Origen, Cyprian, Sixtus II
257-260: Valerian • Christians' property was confiscatedChristians were prohibited right of assembly • Notable Martyrs: Origen, Cyprian, Sixtus II
305-311: Diocletian Galerius • This was worst persecution of all. Churches were destroyed, Bibles burned.All civil rights of Christians were suspended. Sacrifice to gods was required. • Notable Martyrs: Mauritius, Alban
305-311: Diocletian Galerius • This was worst persecution of all. Churches were destroyed, Bibles burned.All civil rights of Christians were suspended. Sacrifice to gods was required. • Notable Martyrs: Mauritius, Alban
The Christian Martyr’s Last Prayer Jean-LéonGérôme (1824–1904)
Major Events and Phases in Church History Acts 2 Persecution Legalization Middle Ages/Dark Ages Renaissance/Reformation Restoration