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Category Archives: Restoration History
Denominations: Disciples of Christ and Independent Christian Church
The Christians Church (Disciples of Christ) saw its membership fall below 400,000 in 2018. It is in rapid decline. Jeff Walton writes, “At the current rate, the denomination will shrink by another 50 percent within a decade” (Disciples of Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, denominations, Doctrine, Restoration History, Stats, Women's roles
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The Influence of One
The Sewell name is familiar to students of restoration history. But, how did it all start? How did the Sewell name become so well-known? The Sewell’s were from eastern Tennessee. There were thirteen children. The family, Stephen and Annie Sewell and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Restoration History, Soul Winning
Tagged abilene christian college, articles of faith or Bible, baptists, bonham, caleb w. sewell, Christian Influence, corpus christi, corsicana, david lipscomb, earl west, elisha g. sewell, gospel advocate, influence of one, influence of unnamed woman, Jesse l. sewell, joseph sewell, l.r. sewell, pearl and bryan dallas, san antonio, sherman, tennessee, trial, william a. sewell, william b. sewell, william d. sewell, wolf river baptist
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Robert Milligan – Concern Over Influence
Robert Milligan(1814-1875) was influential member of the church. He served as co-editor of the Millennial Harbinger with Alexander Campbell and W.K. Pendleton. He penned several great books which are still widely used including, Scheme of Redemption and his commentary – … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, drugs, Example, Restoration History, Wine
Tagged alcohol, alexander campbell, bethany college, j.w. mcgarvey, kentucky university, medical use of alcohol, mellennial harbinger, robert milligan, state university of indiana, w.k. pendleton, washington college
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Brethren, We’re Drifting!
J.D. Tant (1861-1941) was not impressive by the standards of many. He was not a large man. He stood 5’7″ and never weighed more than 160 pounds. He was not eloquent. Fanning Yater Tant acknowledged, “Tant was no orator. The rolling periods, the fine … Continue reading
Posted in Preachers, Preaching, Restoration History, Uncategorized
Tagged culture, david lipscomb, dress, drifting, fanning yater tant, firm foundation, g.c. brewer, gospel advocate, grammar, j.d. tant, n.b. hardeman, texas preacher, tim perkins, u. g. wilkinson, why mot give up, why preach
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A Humorous Story on Infant Baptism
“Raccoon” John Smith lived from 1784-1868. He was a very colorful and influential preacher in Kentucky. Louis Cochran wrote a novel entitled “Raccoon John Smith,” which was based upon Smith’s life. I want to give you an excerpt which provides … Continue reading
The Message for Sale: Church Merchandising
Brethren are now doing something that they did not do in times past. They are charging money for programs done in the name of, and as a work of the church. I never recall brethren doing this in times past. … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Fellowship, History, Money, Restoration History
Tagged Bible authority, c.m. pullias, charging for financial seminar, charging for ladies days and men's days, charging for marriage enrichment and counseling, charging for seminars and lectureships, church cooperation, fellowship, free will offering, fund raising, giving, hardeman tabernacle sermons, martin luther, martin luther's german bible, merchandising, money, n.b. hardeman, nominal fee, refreshment cost, ryman sermons, scholarships, work of church
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Bryan Hodge 
Does It Matter What Brother Woods’ Position Was?
In the editorial space of the May 1995 issue of “Contending For the Faith” there appeared an article entitled, “What Was Brother Woods’ Position on the Use of Women Translators?” After reading this, a few days later, I spoke with another preacher who … Continue reading →