August 16, 2009
Ideally
David Faust reflects on Restoration Movement ideals and calls churches to pursue New Testament faith and practice through deeper prayer, every-member ministry, and racial reconciliation.
Articles for tag: Christian Unity
August 2, 2009
Big C, little c: Building Bridges by Saying “˜Thank You”
Ben Cachiaras urges Christians to approach Roman Catholics with humility, unity, and gratitude, recognizing real differences while appreciating shared commitments to Scripture, compassion, reverence, confession, symbols, and Communion.
The Lord”s Supper: The Great Ordinance of Unity and Love
Victor Knowles introduces a Christian Standard resource on the Lord’s Supper and shares a sample reflection on Thomas Campbell, Christian unity, and Communion as “that great ordinance of unity and love.”
The Point of Christianity 3: Christian Reconciliation
Douglas A. Foster reflects on the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement’s plea for visible Christian unity, its painful divisions, and the renewed opportunity offered by the Great Communion.
More Than Talk About Unity
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the difficulty and necessity of practicing unity within the Restoration Movement, pointing to conversations that may help divided streams rediscover common ground.
March 22, 2009
The Point of Christianity
Douglas Foster argues that reconciliation is the point of Christianity, shaping how believers understand Scripture, human divisions, and the ongoing evil of slavery.
July 13, 2008
Restoration Movement Q&A 2
Robert Lowery reflects on the Restoration Movement’s ongoing relevance, emphasizing John 17, Christian unity, Scripture, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and the enduring call to world evangelism.
July 13, 2008
Restoration Movement Q&A 4
Pat Magness reflects on her deepening commitment to the Restoration Movement, emphasizing local congregations, Christian unity, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and a Christ-centered faith.
July 6, 2008
A New Movement and the Choices We Must Make
Greg Taylor urges Christians to move beyond sectarian walls and join a wider Restoration Movement marked by justice, mercy, peacemaking, and service to the poor and powerless.
June 29, 2008
Stone-Campbell Dialogue Addresses Issues of Global Mission
Representatives of the three Stone-Campbell streams met in St. Louis to discuss global mission, Christian unity, overseas partnerships, and future cooperation among the churches.
What Do You Know About the Declaration and Address?
Victor Knowles offers a quiz on the Declaration and Address, testing readers on its authorship, publication, central purpose, memorable language, and Restoration Movement significance.
June 1, 2008
One Church
TAKE THE QUIZ: “What Do You Know About the Declaration and Address“ By Victor Knowles Thomas Campbell stood at the rail of the ship and breathed deeply of the invigorating ocean breeze. He was leaving his beloved Ireland and setting sail for America. Perhaps there his health would improve. Perhaps there the religious air would be healthier too””free from the strife and division that had troubled him so in the Seceder Presbyterian Church. Upon his arrival in America in 1807, the 44-year-old minister was appointed to preach in western Pennsylvania by the American counterpart of the anti-Burgher Seceder Presbyterian Church.
Can We Do It His Way?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Christian unity, Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address, and a Great Communion opportunity calling believers toward the bold possibility of “one church.”
January 6, 2008
Restoration Forum: Catalyst for Change
A look back at the Restoration Forum and its impact on relationships between churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ—how conversations, worship, and fellowship helped break down walls and encourage cooperation.
August 26, 2007
Two Christians Pursue Paths to Unity:
Bill Westfall reflects on God’s guidance through decades of ministry and a surprising new season of unity at Boise State University, where prayer and a shared focus on Jesus are helping campus ministers become imitators of him.
Celebrating a Celebration
Why celebrate 2009? Pat Magness reflects on the bicentennial of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address and the centennial of the 1909 Pittsburgh gathering—then points to a Lord’s Supper–centered vision for renewed unity.
January 24, 2007
Deciding What to Move
As Standard Publishing prepares to move, the work of sorting and discarding sparks reflection on what truly lasts. Historic volumes and Isaac Errett’s legacy point to an enduring commitment to Scripture and Christian unity.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 3: Together–It’s Reality
Serving at the Christian Audio Tapes booth, Judy Hutchinson reflects on the NACC as a “working vacation,” a moving testimony of reconciliation, and Jeff Walling’s message stirring hope for unity in Christ.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 4: You Just Had to Be There
Steven Clark Goad reflects on reconciliation among Restoration Movement believers, urging unity of purpose over worship wars. Instruments don’t worship—people do—and the real test is the fruit of the Spirit.
September 13, 2006
First Step, Big Step?
Using a child’s first steps as a picture of progress, Mark A. Taylor reflects on “first steps toward unity” at the NACC and urges continued fellowship, shared service, and evangelistic purpose.
