Where is everyone?

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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Thank you, so very much for taking the time to answer my questions!

God bless you!

Thanks for the explanation, DerSchweik

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My pleasure! And thanks for asking.

Foremost on my heart is the unity of the church - unity of Christians - unity around our common identity in the Lord.

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Hi! I'm still around. Just been too busy to post. Need to get back more often.

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