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.
Articles for tag: Declaration and Address
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.”
February 24, 2008
An Invitation from the World Convention’s Executive Director
What is the World Convention? Jeff Weston explains its 1930 beginnings, its call for unity without uniformity, and what to expect this year—worship, workshops, global exhibits, and community involvement.
January 3, 2008
“Union in Truth”: Still Our Motto!
On the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address, Victor Knowles reflects on “union in truth,” the Restoration Movement’s growth, and the movement’s divided streams—urging believers toward unity grounded in Holy Scripture.
September 2, 2007
Speakers Announced for 2008 World Convention
Main session speakers for the 17th World Convention (July 30–August 3, 2008, Nashville) include Cynthia Hale, Bob Russell, Mike Cope, and president C. Robert Wetzel, exploring the theme “Together in Christ.”
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.
October 1, 2006
Why I Left the Christian Church
By Kent Williams I have spent my entire life in the Christian church. I graduated from a Christian church college, as did my wife. Both of my sons attended that same college. I ministered for 25 years in Christian churches. In my family and my wife”s family there are ministers and missionaries serving in Christian churches. I have led revivals, spoken at conventions, served on boards, and written articles almost exclusively with organizations associated with Christian churches. Almost all of my friends in ministry serve Christian churches. But a couple of years ago I left the Christian church. I was
July 2, 2006
A Common Plea: From the New Book ‘Together Again’
A book excerpt urging humility and unity: Jesus’ words in Mark 9 and Restoration Movement leaders remind believers to be “Christians only,” while admitting we are not the only Christians.
We Strayed from Original Principles
Tom Langford revisits Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address to show how insisting on human inferences as fellowship tests fueled division. He offers a hopeful Lubbock example of unity pursued without sacrificing convictions.
November 30, 2005
What Kind of Church Is This?
In a world full of denominations, this article explains the Restoration Movement’s unity vision—“Christians only”—and traces key roots, leaders, and documents that shaped Christian churches and churches of Christ.
November 30, 2005
Great Communion Celebrated Worldwide!
A sampling of Great Communion reports from around the world, marking the 200th anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address and highlighting unity across Restoration Movement churches.
November 6, 2005
The Church Is Constitutionally One (Part 3 of 3)
Using Ephesians 4:1-6, Clint Gill explains the church as constitutionally one—an organic unity grounded in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God.
October 30, 2005
The Church Is Intentionally One (Part 2 or 3)
Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address calls Christians to unity rooted in God’s reconciling work in Christ. Drawing from Paul’s teaching, Clint Gill urges the church to reject human divisions and live as “one new humanity.”
October 23, 2005
The Church Is Essentially One (Part 1 or 3)
Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address challenged division and urged a scriptural basis for unity. Clint Gill argues the New Testament church is fundamentally relationships and fellowship, calling today’s heirs of the Restoration plea to renewed self-examination.
‘Who’ Before ‘What’ (A review of ‘The Jesus Proposal’)
Mark A. Matson revisits the Stone-Campbell Movement’s long pursuit of unity and engages Rubel Shelly and John York’s The Jesus Proposal, urging churches to center fellowship on relationship with Jesus rather than secondary disputes.
