The document outlines that there are two distinct churches of Christ that have emerged. One seeks to faithfully follow the teachings of the New Testament and preach salvation. The other seeks to change doctrine and practices, ignore the Bible, and follow secular trends. A key dividing issue was the introduction of instrumental music in 1906. The document contrasts the differing views between the two churches on issues like the role of women, baptism, and relations with other denominations.

1. 2 Churches of Christ ???
The Restoration
Plea was for
unity.
But soon there
was division.
1906 –
Instrumental
Music

2. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of the church

Established by Christ

Began in 1st
century

Only one church, one
body of Christ,

One head is Christ

The church is a small
part of the restoration
movement

Established by
Campbell, Stone, and
others

Includes all who seek
to follow the Bible

3. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of the Bible

Verbally inspired

Without error or flaw

Is the final authority,
our rule of faith and
practice

The Bible is the
product of men

There are flaws and
contradicitons

It is just a “love letter”
but is not our rule
book. We are under
grace, not law.

4. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of communion

Bread and fruit of the
vine

In memory of Christ's
body and blood

Each 1st
day of the
week

Partake any day of
the week

Include with weddings
and other occasions

Make it part of a
common fellowship
meal

5. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of music

Vocal singing is
commanded

Make melody in your
heart

Teach and admonish
one another

Psalms, hymns,
spiritual songs

Use special music,
solos, quartets, choirs

Use praise teams

Include applause

Mix praise with
entertainment

Many are adding
instrumental music

6. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of worship

Decently and in order

1 Corinthians 14:40
Let all things be done
decently and in order.

Reverent

Solemn

Emotional

Hold hands

Dim lights

Entertainment

Exciting

7. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of mission of the
church

Glorify God

Preach the Word

Edify the saints

Minister to the needy

Teach the lost

Treat the church like
a social club

Good for business

Make contacts

The social aspect is
more important

8. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of our relation to
religious world

Oppose
denominations

Seek unity based on
the New Testament

Ephesians 5:11 And
have no fellowship
with the unfruitful
works of darkness,
but rather expose

Join local ministerial
association

Have joint activities
(VBS, Thanksgiving,
Christmas)

Invite denominational
preachers to speak

9. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of women's role

1 Timothy 2:12 And I
do not permit a
woman to teach or to
have authority over a
man, but to be in
silence.

We must respect the
restrictions God has
placed on men and
women.

Follow the demands
of the feminist
movement

Have women
preachers

Women appointed as
elders and deacons

Women teach mixed
adult class

10. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of what it means
to follow the old paths

Jeremiah 6:16a Thus
says the Lord: "Stand
in the ways and see,
And ask for the old
paths, where the
good way is

Think outside the box

We are free to do
new things

Restoration does not
work

Jeremiah 6:16b And
walk in it; Then you
will find rest for your
souls. But they said,
'We will not walk in it.'

11. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

View of baptism

Mark 16:16 He who
believes and is
baptized will be
saved; but he who
does not believe will
be condemned.

Believe, Repent,
Confess – required
before baptism

Baptism = burial in

The mode of baptism
(sprinkle, pour, or
immersion) does not
matter

Accept anybody that
claims any mode or
purpose for baptism

Accept those who
received infant
baptism

12. Today it is becoming clear:
There are two churches of Christ

There is a church still
seeking to:

Teach, worship,
practice and obey the
New Testament

Preach to the lost,
teach the plan of
salvation

There is another
church seeking to:

Change everything

Ignore the Bible

Follow the trends of
the world

Fellowship with the
world

13. Romans 16:16-17

16 Greet one another with a holy
kiss. The churches of Christ greet
you.

17 Now I urge you, brethren, note
those who cause divisions and
offenses, contrary to the doctrine
which you learned, and avoid
them.