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History of the Restoration Movement

History of the Restoration Movement

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In this series Dr. Rick Cherok presents an in-depth exploration of the history of the Restoration Movement. Starting from its philosophical underpinnings, it traces the influence of Jesus’ prayer in John 17, truth, unity, and evangelism. The series highlights the contributions of early leaders, including Barton W. Stone, Thomas Campbell, and Alexander Campbell, examining their respective roles and impacts on the movement. The narrative then delves into the contribution of Walter Scott, emphasizing the impact of his evangelism, and the unity formed from the merge of the "Campbellites and Stoneites." The series discusses the divisive impact of the Civil War on the churches within the movement. It then investigates the emergence and influence of Theological Liberalism. The final session explores the initiation and expansion of foreign missions within the movement and the subsequent division this caused. The series concludes with a present-day overview, comparing and contrasting the divisions within the Restoration Movement.

Session 1
Session 1

Philosophy and Background

The Principles of the Restoration Movement are based on Jesus’ prayer in John 17, truth, unity, and evangelism. We also examine other background influences in this first session.
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Session 2
Session 2

Barton W. Stone and the Last Will and Testament

In session 2 we learn about Barton W. Stone and his work that many consider the beginning of the Restoration Movement.
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Session 3
Session 3

Thomas Campbell and the Declaration and Address

Thomas Campbell, a lifetime of desiring unity according to Scripture to reach the world for Christ. “Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; Where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent”.
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Session 4
Session 4

Alexander Campbell: Spokesman for a Movement

In session 4 we look at Alexander Campbell, arguably the most prolific advocate for the Restoration Movement.
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Session 5
Session 5

Walter Scott and Expansion

In this series we examine Walter Scott, powerful promoter of evangelism. We also see the merging of "Cambellites and Stoneites" as winning the world to Christ becomes the focus of this fast growing movement.
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Session 6
Session 6

Civil War and the Instrumental Music Division

The Civil War not only divided our country but it also divided our churches, many of which would never reunite. The Restoration Movement was not immune to the political divisiveness of the time.
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Session 7
Session 7

Theological Liberalism and the Restoration Movement

In this session, we discuss Theological Liberalism, where it came from, and how it affected the Restoration Movement.
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Session 8
Session 8

Foreign Mission and the Second Division

This session examines the onset and progression of foreign missions in the Restoration Movement, and the division that it ultimately causes.
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Session 9
Session 9

Overview of the Movement Today

Where are we today? In this final session we compare and contrast the divisions within the Restoration Movement.
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