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Churches of Christ Divided Churches of Christ Divided In mid 1800sIn mid 1800s
Issues:Issues: Missionary Society (1849)Missionary Society (1849) Instrumental Music (1859)Instrumental Music (1859)
Result:Result: Formation of Christian Church (1900)Formation of Christian Church (1900) Later: Disciples of Christ (liberal)Later: Disciples of Christ (liberal)
Churches of Christ Divided Churches of Christ Divided In mid 1900sIn mid 1900s
Issues:Issues: Sponsoring Church (Herald of Truth)Sponsoring Church (Herald of Truth) Orphan HomesOrphan Homes Colleges in Church BudgetColleges in Church Budget Social Gospel (Recreation)Social Gospel (Recreation)
Result:Result: Split among churches 1955-1965Split among churches 1955-1965 Institutional churches of Christ Institutional churches of Christ
Divisions WithinThe Church of
Christ1. Missionary Society (1849)2. Instrumental Music (1859)3. Colleges in Church Budget (1938)4. Orphan Homes (1950’s)5. Sponsoring Church (1950’s)6. Social Gospel (1960’s)
DivisionsDivisionsWithinWithin
The Church of The Church of ChristChrist
Sponsoring ChurchSponsoring Church
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurch
• 22ndnd major issue major issue• Referred to as:Referred to as:
““Church cooperation”Church cooperation” ““Sponsoring church”Sponsoring church” ““Centralization”Centralization” ““Herald of Truth”Herald of Truth”
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurchLocal
Church
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
$$
$$
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$$
PreachPreachGospelGospel
SponsoringChurch
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurch
A.A. Push for greater evangelism after WWIIPush for greater evangelism after WWII1.1. Broadway (Lubbock, TX) – GermanyBroadway (Lubbock, TX) – Germany2.2. Union Street (Memphis, TN) – Japan Union Street (Memphis, TN) – Japan
A.A. Push for greater evangelism after WWIIPush for greater evangelism after WWIIB.B. Herald of TruthHerald of Truth
1.1. 1947 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – James W. Nichols1947 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – James W. Nichols2.2. 1950 Joint effort of Nichols & James. D. Willeford1950 Joint effort of Nichols & James. D. Willeford3.3. 1951 offered to Broadway Church (Lubbock, TX)1951 offered to Broadway Church (Lubbock, TX)4.4. 1951 offered to Fifth & Highland (Abilene, TX)1951 offered to Fifth & Highland (Abilene, TX)5.5. First nationwide Radio – then TV programFirst nationwide Radio – then TV program6.6. Batsell Barrett Baxter – speakerBatsell Barrett Baxter – speaker7.7. Over 2000 churches supportedOver 2000 churches supported
Herald of TruthHerald of TruthLocal
Church
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
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$$
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RadioRadio&&
TVTV
Fifth & HighlandChurch
Abilene, TX
H.O.T.
A.A. Push for greater evangelism after WWIIPush for greater evangelism after WWIIB.B. Herald of TruthHerald of TruthC.C. One Nation Under GodOne Nation Under God
1.1. 199119912.2. Sycamore Church of Christ (Cookeville, TN)Sycamore Church of Christ (Cookeville, TN)3.3. Solicited 10 Million (first 17 Million) – mailing to every Solicited 10 Million (first 17 Million) – mailing to every
home in UShome in US
A.A. Push for greater evangelism after WWIIPush for greater evangelism after WWIIB.B. Herald of TruthHerald of TruthC.C. One Nation Under GodOne Nation Under GodD. Multiple sponsoring churches – small scaleMultiple sponsoring churches – small scale
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurch
A.A. Is Not:Is Not:1.1. Preaching the gospelPreaching the gospel2.2. The use of a radio or TV programThe use of a radio or TV program3.3. Is good being done?Is good being done?4.4. Can churches ever cooperate?Can churches ever cooperate?5.5. A matter of methodsA matter of methods
B.B. Is:Is:1.1. Can church “A” send money to church “B” to preach Can church “A” send money to church “B” to preach
the gospel?the gospel?2.2. Can multiple churches work through one eldership?Can multiple churches work through one eldership?
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurch
A.A. No authorityNo authority
Command / StatementCommand / Statement
Approved ExampleApproved Example
Necessary InferenceNecessary Inference
Acts 15
VV. 13-21 – James appealed to direct statement from Amos 9
V. 12 – Paul & Barnabas appealed to example of their work & miracles
VV. 7-11 – Peter appealed to events at Cornelius’ house – infers…
How Authority Is EstablishedHow Authority Is Established
Command / StatementCommand / Statement
Approved ExampleApproved Example
Necessary InferenceNecessary Inference
Sponsoring Church ArrangementSponsoring Church Arrangement
NoneNone
NoneNone
NoneNone
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
A.A. No authorityNo authorityB.B. Violates the limitation of elders’ authorityViolates the limitation of elders’ authority
Elders
Local ChurchOversight Limited To
This
1 Pet. 5:1-4
1 Pet. 5:1-4
Acts 20:28
Acts 20:28
A.A. No authorityNo authorityB.B. Violates the limitation of elders’ authorityViolates the limitation of elders’ authorityC.C. Destroys congregational autonomyDestroys congregational autonomy
1.1. Each congregation is autonomous & independent (1 Each congregation is autonomous & independent (1 Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 14:23)Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 14:23)
2.2. The sponsoring church oversees a “brotherhood” The sponsoring church oversees a “brotherhood” work.work.
Herald of Truth – “Brotherhood” WorkHerald of Truth – “Brotherhood” Work
Meeting of brethren from across the countryMeeting of brethren from across the country
In Memphis, TNIn Memphis, TN
September 10, 1973September 10, 1973
Brethren from other churches – confronted the Brethren from other churches – confronted the Abilene elders:Abilene elders:1.1. Things their preacher was teachingThings their preacher was teaching2.2. Direction they were taking the H.O.T.Direction they were taking the H.O.T.
A.A. No authorityNo authorityB.B. Violates the limitation of elders’ authorityViolates the limitation of elders’ authorityC.C. Destroys congregational autonomyDestroys congregational autonomy
1.1. Each congregation is autonomous & independent (1 Each congregation is autonomous & independent (1 Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 14:23)Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 14:23)
2.2. The sponsoring church oversees a “brotherhood” The sponsoring church oversees a “brotherhood” work.work.
3.3. If another church can oversee part of another If another church can oversee part of another churches work – why not all?churches work – why not all?
Local Church
Elders
1. Members2. Resources3. Discipline4. Worship5. Work
Sponsoring Church
Elders
??
A.A. No authorityNo authorityB.B. Violates the limitation of elders’ authorityViolates the limitation of elders’ authorityC.C. Destroys congregational autonomyDestroys congregational autonomyD.D. Activates the church universalActivates the church universal
1.1. Universal churchUniversal churcha.a. No organizationNo organizationb.b. No treasuryNo treasuryc.c. No workNo workd.d. No officersNo officers
2.2. Sponsoring church – larger than local church!Sponsoring church – larger than local church!
Broadway Church
Elders
James NicholsJames Willeford
Work of the “Churches of Christ”Work of the “Churches of Christ”
Offered H.O.T.
• Not mention “Broadway”Not mention “Broadway”• Not the work of “Broadway”Not the work of “Broadway”• Mention: “Churches of Christ”Mention: “Churches of Christ”
A.A. No authorityNo authority
B.B. Violates the limitation of elders’ authorityViolates the limitation of elders’ authority
C.C. Destroys congregational autonomyDestroys congregational autonomy
D.D. Activates the church universalActivates the church universal
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurch
A.A. ““Churches sent to other churches in Churches sent to other churches in benevolence in NT times”benevolence in NT times”
Acts 11:27-30Acts 11:27-30
1 Cor. 16:1-21 Cor. 16:1-22 Cor. 8-92 Cor. 8-9
Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9
1.1. Funds received – used for benevolence, not Funds received – used for benevolence, not evangelismevangelism
Did Not ApproveDid Not Approve
EvangelismEvangelism
ApprovedApproved
BenevolenceBenevolence
Those making the argument see a difference
Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9
1.1. Funds received – used for benevolence, not Funds received – used for benevolence, not evangelismevangelism
2.2. Receiving church was in “need” – not a creation Receiving church was in “need” – not a creation of their own makingof their own making
3.3. Cannot “crisscross” in God’s planCannot “crisscross” in God’s plan
Cannot “Crisscross” in God’s PlanCannot “Crisscross” in God’s Plan
Plan for Forgiveness
Repent & Baptized (Acts 2:38)Repent & Baptized (Acts 2:38)
Repent & Pray (Acts 8:22)Repent & Pray (Acts 8:22)
Alien SinnerAlien Sinner
Erring ChristianErring Christian
Cannot “Crisscross” in God’s PlanCannot “Crisscross” in God’s Plan
Worship
Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7)Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7)
Singing (Acts 16:25)Singing (Acts 16:25)
Only First DayOnly First Day
AnytimeAnytime
Cannot “Crisscross” in God’s PlanCannot “Crisscross” in God’s Plan
Officers
Elders (1 Tim. 3:1-7)Elders (1 Tim. 3:1-7)
Deacons (1 Tim. 3:8-13)Deacons (1 Tim. 3:8-13)
QualificationsQualifications
QualificationsQualifications
Cannot “Crisscross” in God’s PlanCannot “Crisscross” in God’s Plan
Work of Church
Evangelism (Phil. 4:15)Evangelism (Phil. 4:15)
Benevolence (Acts 11:27-30)Benevolence (Acts 11:27-30)
Send to Evang.Send to Evang.
Church to ChurchChurch to Church
Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8-9
1.1. Funds received – used for benevolence, not Funds received – used for benevolence, not evangelismevangelism
2.2. Receiving church was in “need” – not a creation Receiving church was in “need” – not a creation of their own makingof their own making
3.3. Cannot “crisscross” in God’s planCannot “crisscross” in God’s plan
4.4. What actually happened in these textsWhat actually happened in these texts
Antioch
Elders
Jer.
Elders
Joppa
Elders
Lydda
EldersEmmaus
EldersBethany
Paul & Barnabas - Messengers
Antioch
Elders
Jer.
Elders
Joppa
Elders
Lydda
EldersEmmaus
EldersBethany
NOT:NOT:
Paul & Barnabas
Messengers
Jerusalem
Thess.
Corinth
Philippi Galatia
Antioch
Paul, Titus & others - Messengers
Jerusalem
Thess.
Corinth
Philippi Galatia
AntiochPaul, Titus & others - Messengers
NOT:NOT:
A.A. ““Churches sent to other churches in Churches sent to other churches in benevolence in NT times”benevolence in NT times”
B.B. ““Philippi was a sponsoring church (Phil. 4:15 & Philippi was a sponsoring church (Phil. 4:15 & 2 Cor. 11:8)”2 Cor. 11:8)”1.1. Logically:Logically: “No church” – would mean none of those “No church” – would mean none of those
that sent to Philippi had fellowship!”that sent to Philippi had fellowship!”2.2. ChronologicallyChronologically: “When I departed” – not after I got to : “When I departed” – not after I got to
CorinthCorinth3.3. Geographically:Geographically: Sent money 100 miles north to Phil. Sent money 100 miles north to Phil.
So they can send it 200 miles south to CorinthSo they can send it 200 miles south to Corinth
A.A. ““Churches sent to other churches in Churches sent to other churches in benevolence in NT times”benevolence in NT times”
B.B. ““Philippi was a sponsoring church (Phil. 4:15 & Philippi was a sponsoring church (Phil. 4:15 & 2 Cor. 11:8)”2 Cor. 11:8)”
C.C. ““Don’t believe in Cooperation”Don’t believe in Cooperation”
CooperationCooperation
Are CooperatingAre Cooperating
Doing Same WorkDoing Same Work
Accomplishing Same GoalAccomplishing Same Goal
NOT TIED TOGETHERNOT TIED TOGETHER
Are CooperatingAre Cooperating
Doing Same WorkDoing Same Work
Accomplishing Same GoalAccomplishing Same Goal
ARE TIED TOGETHERARE TIED TOGETHER
CooperationCooperation
Are CooperatingAre Cooperating
Doing Same WorkDoing Same Work
Accomplishing Same GoalAccomplishing Same Goal
NOT TIED TOGETHERNOT TIED TOGETHER
Are CooperatingAre Cooperating
Doing Same WorkDoing Same Work
Accomplishing Same GoalAccomplishing Same Goal
ARE TIED TOGETHERARE TIED TOGETHER
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CooperationCooperation
Are CooperatingAre Cooperating
Doing Same WorkDoing Same Work
Accomplishing Same GoalAccomplishing Same Goal
NOT TIED TOGETHERNOT TIED TOGETHER
Are CooperatingAre Cooperating
Doing Same WorkDoing Same Work
Accomplishing Same GoalAccomplishing Same Goal
ARE TIED TOGETHERARE TIED TOGETHER
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
LocalChurch
SponCh.
Sponsoring Sponsoring ChurchChurch