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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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RestoratioN

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  1. RestoratioN

  2. John 17:11b“…Let them be one as we are one.”

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Restore What? The Goal is to reflect New Testament PRINCIPLES—including the principle of UNITY

  7. “Is Christ Divided?” I Corinthians 1:12-13

  8. Unity vs. Restoration

  9. Three Main Groups • Christian Churches(Disciples of Christ) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (A Capella or Non-Instrumental) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ

  10. Three Main Groups • Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (A Capella or Non-Instrumental) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ

  11. Three Main Groups • Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (A Capella or Non-Instrumental) • Christian Churches/Churches of Christ

  12. Unity vs. Restoration

  13. Too Much Emphasis on Unity

  14. Many roads lead to Heaven

  15. Many roads lead to Heaven • Low view of authority of Scripture

  16. Many roads lead to Heaven • Low view of authority of Scripture • Acceptance of homosexuality

  17. Many roads lead to Heaven • Low view of authority of Scripture • Acceptance of homosexuality, abortion

  18. Too Much Emphasis on Restoration

  19. Emphasis on Restoration • Musical instruments • Missionary and Bible societies

  20. Emphasis on Restoration • Musical instruments • Missionary and Bible societies

  21. Balance Between Unity and Restoration:

  22. Balance Between Unity and Restoration

  23. Major Events and Phases in Church History Acts 2 Persecution Legalization Middle Ages/Dark Ages Renaissance/Reformation Restoration

  24. Acts 2:1-4

  25. Acts 2:42-45

  26. Major Events and Phases in Church History Acts 2 Persecution Legalization Middle Ages/Dark Ages Renaissance/Reformation Restoration

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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)

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 202-211: Septimus Severus • Conversion to Christianity was forbidden. • Notable Martyrs: Leonidas and Irenaeus

  38. 202-211: Septimus Severus • Conversion to Christianity was forbidden. • Notable Martyrs: Leonidas and Irenaeus

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 257-260: Valerian • Christians' property was confiscatedChristians were prohibited right of assembly • Notable Martyrs: Origen, Cyprian, Sixtus II

  44. 257-260: Valerian • Christians' property was confiscatedChristians were prohibited right of assembly • Notable Martyrs: Origen, Cyprian, Sixtus II

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. The Christian Martyr’s Last Prayer Jean-LéonGérôme (1824–1904)

  48. Major Events and Phases in Church History Acts 2 Persecution Legalization Middle Ages/Dark Ages Renaissance/Reformation Restoration

  49. Emperor Constantine312

  50. Milvian Bridgeεντούτῳνίκα“By This Sign Conquer”

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