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What makes Restoration Movement Churches Distinct? |
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Contributed by Phil Spadaro
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Tuesday, 03 January 2006 |
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Because of the splits and divisions over the last century and
a half, it is impossible to list common elements to all Restoration churches. There
are some characteristics which many share and have their roots in the earliest
part of the movement.
- Baptism – Restoration congregations baptize by immersion for
the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). Immersion also allows one to become
part of the church universal (Acts 2:41).
- Church Organization – Each congregation is governed from
within and is autonomous. There is no human authority above the local level.
- Bible Interpretation – Restoration churches are conservative
and literal in their exegesis and hermeneutics. The Bible does not present
ideals, but achievable expectations from God.
- No Creeds - Beyond the Bible creeds are shunned.
- Not Mainstream Protestantism – Because of the above
distinctions, Restoration churches tend not to be considered part of mainstream
Protestantism, nor do they want to be.
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