restoration movement?

[DPMartin]

First time posting here, hey

Can anyone tell me why the restoration movement, and what the restoration movement is about?

Thanks

[DCR]

Welcome!

Here's a wiki article on it:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restoration_Movement.

To sum it up, it was a movement that began in the early 1800s as a plea for Christian unity as well as a restoration of the beliefs and practices of the New Testament Church, as those in the movement attempted to interpret from the Bible.

[s1n4m1n]

Hi DP,

I wouldn't trust wiki for some histories, it is too open to editing.

The poster on these boards known as Blituri is a pretty good example of the restoration movement and has a good knowledge of its history. You can read some of his posts or PM him, I'm sure he would help you out.

Ken

[marc]

...or not.  Not to insult Blituri, but he's not typical of any church I've ever seen.  There are more reliable sources. 

[DPMartin]

DCR thanks for the ref.

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Ken

 I do agree on wiki but if nothing else, it does a world view, which can be informative. I will have to look for some of Blituri’s posting. Thanks

[mandalee65]

Look for Lee Freeman's posts... his scholarship is pretty impressive.

[marc]

DCR thanks for the ref.

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Ken

 I do agree on wiki but if nothing else, it does a world view, which can be informative. I will have to look for some of Blituri’s posting. Thanks

The recommendation of Blituri wasn't a serious one, but you'll figure that out.

[DPMartin]

I read the “Last Will and Testament of The Springfield Presbytery” which seems to be of good intent, but from a quick read of brief info. It seems that the Movement eventually was and is caught up in what it was trying to separate itself from. Would that be correct?

[marc]

Yep.

[Mere Nick]

There's this site, too.

[savedbyhim]

One of the things about the RM that should be noted is that the apostle Paul prophetically foretold of the great departure from the truth of God that would infiltrate the church of our Lord. This apostasy is believed to be proven through a careful examination of history of the Roman Catholic Church, later the churches of the Protestant Reformation, and even later the many, many denominations that now exist under the canopy of modern day Christianity. One of the major themes of the RM was the desire to acheive unity (as was prayed for by Christ in the garden) among the different churches by encouraging everyone to believe and practice the same things....and ONLY the things as outlined in the Bible.

This idea was not new as it had started with many believers in Christ over the period of time since that original apostasy by the church. Luther was instrumental in making the concept known on a popular level, but it would be many others who would later follow to make the RM a worthwhile approach to church unity. However, let me say this....with good intentions comes many problems. The very unity that has been sought by the RM followers has often been unrealized because there is still much disagreement among believers as to what is actually said in the inspired word of God. The concept of believing and practicing only what the bible teaches has become blurred by many misunderstandings of the Bible and certainly much dogma that uses strict interpretations like "silence of the Scripture" to bind certain beliefs upon others. At any rate, while the the RM has not acheived its desired unity completely as of yet, the idea behind it still remains as valid in the eyes of the many believers that are involved with it.

Hope this helps a little.  Blessings to all.   

[DPMartin]

Thanks for the replies

It seems that the problem might be that it is man’s nature when he perceives some thing as good he builds a roof over it and begins to organize and control it. And from there on out begins the service of things created, and thing wanted, rather then service to the Creator. Therefore it becomes his to have, and control and in many cases they think to magistrate (To play the master)  the Kingdom of God. And those who know this should not be so, begin to look else where.

But the Kingdom of God has no need for a roof, as far as I know.

[mandalee65]

Thanks for the replies

It seems that the problem might be that it is man’s nature when he perceives some thing as good he builds a roof over it and begins to organize and control it. And from there on out begins the service of things created, and thing wanted, rather then service to the Creator. Therefore it becomes his to have, and control and in many cases they think to magistrate (To play the master)  the Kingdom of God. And those who know this should not be so, begin to look else where.

But the Kingdom of God has no need for a roof, as far as I know.

That's a pretty good assessment of the situation.

[DPMartin]

Then I submit to you, my blessed friends in Christ Jesus (if it please you to consider) that it is not impossible to find unity in the Faith. And that if not only proposed correctly, but definitively, in a fashion where as if one deny the Truth of the matter, one would have to deny the Faith.

And I believe the first step in this direction is first we must ask ourselves; do I have the right to judge my Faith?

[zoonance]

That which occurs after a period of constipation?   


(Hmmm.  There may be a sermon in that...)