No Creed But Christ - Restoration MovementThe forum for members of the restoration movement including Disciples of Christ, Church of Christ, and Independent Christian Churches.
Thanks Something told me when I saw the word "United"
I come from a so-called non-denominational also (Calvary Chapel) There are so many wonderful things about that denomination (and it is a denomination ).
But I am weary of the top-heaviness. I mean people in leadership, that I come to love, just disappear with no explantion to the congregation.
Does anyone know what kind-of worship the Church of Christ has? I know some don't use instruments...
I'm praying about trying one this Sunday. I never even considered them before until I saw this folder. I never knew about the restoration movement. But I have been praying about finding another church because I am not a Southern Baptist, either, no matter how much I tried
They, also have alot of wonderful things about them and they love the Lord, dearly... but...sigh...
Whoops...so sorry. I just saw the ask questions folder.
Well, welcome!!
If you want to know a little more about the Restoration Movement there's a thread above that will answer most general questions.
In general, we're very bible-oriented and generally very bible literate as well (can't speak for all, but wherever I've visited this has been my experience, which is quite refreshing).
"Restoration Movement" is a bit misleading for some - not that big on labels or names, but basically the intent is to "restore New Testament Christianity" - to speak where the bible speaks, and be silent where it is silent. We don't really follow creeds per se, and each congregation (whether CofC or Christian Church - doctrinally, we're all basically aligned) is wholly autonomous - no "CofC Conventions" or national leadership councils, etc. In that sense, we're non-denominational.
Worship-wise, the traditional CofC churches are mostly acapella and don't use musical instruments in worship. That is probably the biggest difference between the CofC and Christian Churches, who do utilize musical instruments. Some are dogmatic about it, some not as much so. Personally, I really prefer acapella - have been part of several congregations who really knew how to sing - and sing gloriously! I'm saddened by what I perceive is the modern church's gradual decline in ability to sing - but that's me.
Doctrinally, we're very sound - nothing weird or unusual, generally very conservative and for some, fundamental - though those are labels that need definition iykwim. We do believe in the importance of baptism for the remission of sins - something the modern church disagrees with and sometimes vehemently. If there is concern in that regard, we will always go to the bible and study the topic with people rather than lean on tradition or denominational creeds. We celebrate communion each Sunday; some congregations meet Sunday mornings and evenings, as well as mid-week.
My wife and I worshipped at a Calvary Chapel for a couple of years, there being no CofC in the area. They were an "E-Free" church - evangelical free church and very similar to the Christian church we now attend as far as worship and beliefs - a couple doctrinal issues, but given the choices, we felt blessed at the time to have them in the area.
Do feel free to query myself or anyone else here if you have questions, ok? Would love to have you stay
God bless,
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To sustain the belief that there is no God, atheism has to demonstrate infinite knowledge, which is tantamount to saying, "I have infinite knowledge that there is no being in existence with infinite knowledge" --Ravi Zacharias
"God is in the rain."~Evey in V for Vendetta
"The unexamined life is not worth living". ~Socrates
i hated it when God insisted i "yawp!"
but He knew i must,
and that my life would not begin,
until i yawped.
We all must learn to yawp.
we MUST awaken the passion,
that part of us that feels intensely,
and is NOT afraid to say so
or to express it.
Otherwise we are just dead men walking.
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