[Linux4christians] The "Christian Church" network doctrine?

[htgage3 at chartermi.net]

Makes sense. They are known for that heresy.


On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:59 PM, Timothy Butler wrote:

> On May 18, 2011, at 9:40 PM, dcolburn at bibleseven.com wrote:
>
>> I have recently learned of a large network of fellowships
>> which appear to use "Christian Church" in their names and
>> who share some common doctrine.
>>
>> I am told that they promote the notion that baptism by immersion
>> is a necessary element of salvation, much as some 'Charismatic'
>> doctrine mandates 'speaking in tongues'.
>>
>> They appear to believe in works-righteousness and that ones
>> salvation is always at risk, absent 'the right works'.
>>
>> Is anyone familiar with this and have any clarification, please?
>
>
> 	My guess is that what you are hearing about is part of the 
> Stone-Campbellite movement:
>
> 	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restoration_Movement
>
> 	Some of them go by Church of Christ, some as "Christian Churches." 
> Some seem to be within orthodoxy, others have wandered outside of it 
> based on the very critique you raise. Baptismal regeneration does show 
> up amongst some parts of the movement, as does a rejection of the 
> Trinity. Fitting in with our ongoing discussion on L4C, many of the 
> problems stem from  an intentional lack of accountability within this 
> "movement," since it said it wanted to restore the New Testament 
> church and avoid the sectarian, man-made divisions of things like 
> creeds and theological work.
>
> 	Because of the deemphasis on doctrine, the Restorationist movement 
> sometimes becomes very conservative and sometimes very liberal. Parts 
> of it are now in the "Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)" and the 
> United Church of Christ, for example.
>
> 	-Tim
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