So what does it mean to be a Independent Christian Church assocatied with the Restoration Movement?
Overview: In the early 1800’s, several American ministers participated in public debates and exchange of documents discussing the disadvantages of denominational structures and beliefs. Out of the discussions emerged the thought of “restoring the church of the new testament” rather than reforming the existing churches.
The result was a movement that became one of the largest Christian groups indigenous to America. During the decade 1990-2000, this was the fastest growing evangelical group in America.
Churches of the Restoration Movement are not denominational in structure and are under the oversight of local elders.
Phrases of the Movement: “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, and in all things love.”
This is the basic philosophy of these churches. They are held together by a common commitment to have “no creed but Christ and no book but the Bible.”
“Not the only Christians but Christians only,” describes our self image.
For Further Reading: What Kind of Church Is This? and an outside perspective of the movement I recommend wikipedia’s articles on Restoration Movement and Independent Christian Churches
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