Denominationalism In The 18th Century

Denominationalism was started by several men Martin Luther, John Calvin 1483 to 1546, John Wesley 1740, Joseph Smith 1830, George Whitefield 1730s and 1740s. These acts of defiance started the decline of the church. While others believe it grew the church, by gaining members because of new ideas. Since it added beliefs to the church that were ungodly and contrary to new testament teaching. So it was the damnation of millions.In 1765 Robert Sandeman built one of the first churches of Christ in America. Churches of Christ were formed to return to the new testament teaching regarding the church. The church that was described by the apostles in the new testament. The Same church that most of the apostles had been murdered for spreading. This era was called the restoration …show more content…
Liberal churches have added UN-scriptural things to their worship. Such as missionary, benevolent and educational organizations to execute the work of the church. Have "educational directors," "associate ministers," "youth directors," and "superintendents" over their human organizations. Seek to get crowds with "youth meetings," "rallies," carnal rewards such as trips to Opryland and all kinds of promotions (such as the "bus ministry"). Emphasize society and the physical man by appealing to the carnal nature with "church banquets," "church kitchens," "church camps," "fellowship halls," and all kinds of parties. Elevate their preachers above the rest of the members by using such titles as "doctor." Support and operate schools for secular education, beginning with kindergarten and going through schools of higher education. Do much of their work through what they call the "sponsoring church" arrangement - many churches pooling their funds under one eldership to do a general work all churches are equally related to. Base many of their practices on the silence of the Scriptures, and appeal to the traditions of the