SUNDAY AM SERMON Tom L. Childers. Friday, September 13, 13

SUNDAY AM SERMON Tom L. Childers

SUNDAY AM SERMON Tom L. Childers Why So Many Chapters on Joseph?

SUNDAY AM SERMON Tom L. Childers Why So Many Chapters on Joseph? Why Did Joseph Not Visit His Father?

SUNDAY AM SERMON Tom L. Childers Why So Many Chapters on Joseph? Why Did Joseph Not Visit His Father? Why Did God Choose Wicked Men to be the Head of the 12 Tribes of Israel?

The Seed Principle Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God (Luke 8:11).

Genesis 1:11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.

True in Spiritual Realm Galatians 6:7-8

True in Spiritual Realm Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

True in Spiritual Realm Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Taught by Jesus

Taught by Jesus Matthew 13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

Restoration Lead by a Teenager

Restoration Lead by a Teenager Restore means to bring back to original state.

Restoration Lead by a Teenager Restore means to bring back to original state. Father and grandfather were idol worshippers.

Restoration Lead by a Teenager Restore means to bring back to original state. Father and grandfather were idol worshippers. King Josiah - 2 Kings 22-23

THE LAW OF MOSES WAS FOUND

THE LAW OF MOSES WAS FOUND And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. (2 Kings 22:8)

Reaction of Josiah

Reaction of Josiah And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes. (2 Kings 22:11)

Josiah Reads the Law

Josiah Reads the Law And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. (2 Kings 23:2)

Reaction

Reaction And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel. (2 Kings 23:4)

Reaction

Reaction And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places round about Jerusalem; them also that burned incense unto Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. (2 Kings 23:5)

Restoration Principle And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant. (2 Kings 23:21)

Josiah Restored the Law of Moses

Josiah Restored the Law of Moses He did not start a new religion.

Josiah Restored the Law of Moses He did not start a new religion. He did not start a new organization.

Josiah Restored the Law of Moses He did not start a new religion. He did not start a new organization. He restored what God gave to Israel through Moses.

Josiah Restored the Law of Moses He did not start a new religion. He did not start a new organization. He restored what God gave to Israel through Moses. Restoration - they followed the law of Moses.

The Seed Principle in the NT

The Seed Principle in the NT What happened each time there was the sowing of the seed -- the word of God.

The Seed Principle in the NT What happened each time there was the sowing of the seed -- the word of God. Luke 8:11 The seed is the word of God.

The Seed Principle in the NT What happened each time there was the sowing of the seed -- the word of God. Luke 8:11 The seed is the word of God. The seed always produces after its kind.

The Seed Principle in the NT What happened each time there was the sowing of the seed -- the word of God. Luke 8:11 The seed is the word of God. The seed always produces after its kind. The same church produced in different communities in New Testament times.

Church at Jerusalem

Church at Jerusalem But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: (Acts 2:14). Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. (Acts 2:41).

Church at Antioch

Church at Antioch they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts 11:26)

Church at Antioch they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts 11:26) And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. (Acts 11:20)

Church in Samaria

Church in Samaria Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. (Acts 9:31)

Church at Corinth

Church at Corinth Unto the church of God which is at Corinth (1 Corinthains 1:2)

Church at Corinth Unto the church of God which is at Corinth (1 Corinthains 1:2) And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. (Acts 18:8)

Falling Away Seed not preached

Falling Away Seed not preached For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Falling Away Seed not preached For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. (Acts 20:28-29)

The Falling Away

The Falling Away 1. Nicene Creed - 325 A. D.

The Falling Away 1. Nicene Creed - 325 A. D. 2. Change in worship

The Falling Away 1. Nicene Creed - 325 A. D. 2. Change in worship 3. Organization - Pope elected in 606

The Falling Away 1. Nicene Creed - 325 A. D. 2. Change in worship 3. Organization - Pope elected in 606 4. Changed from accapella to use of organ

Restoration in England

Restoration in England Note the printing press & Bible

Restoration in England Note the printing press & Bible 1669 - During reign of Charles II in England, there were 8 churches of Christ that celebrated the Lord s Supper every Sunday; practiced immersion; had elders and deacons.

Restoration in Scotland and Ireland

Restoration in Scotland and Ireland Robert Haldane preached the Bible

Restoration in Scotland and Ireland Robert Haldane preached the Bible All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

RESTORATION IN AMERICAN

Earliest Restorers

Restoration in American James O Kelly 1738-1826 Methodist preacher in Virginia Called themselves Christians only.

Restoration in American Began Journal In 1808 Herald Of Gospel Liberty Later Called The Gospel Proclaimer 1810 Started Christian Church, Woodstock, VT 360 Baptisms within a Short Time Met in Woodstock Courthouse Never Heard of Campbell or Stone ELIAS SMITH 1769-1846

Restoration in American 1793 Baptized into Baptist Church, Woodstock, VT Began to Preach 1801, Age 29 Studied his Bible on his own Found No Authority for the name Baptist Should be a Christian Only Organized 1st Free Christian Church in New England Denied Calvinism and Branded as Heretic by Free-Will Baptists ABNER JONES 1772-1841

Restoration in American

Restoration in American James O Kelly - 1793 - Methodist preacher in Virginia called themselves Christians only.

Restoration in American James O Kelly - 1793 - Methodist preacher in Virginia called themselves Christians only. Elias Smith - 1793 - a Baptist preacher in New Hampshire preached Christians only.

Restoration in American James O Kelly - 1793 - Methodist preacher in Virginia called themselves Christians only. Elias Smith - 1793 - a Baptist preacher in New Hampshire preached Christians only. Dr. Abner Jones - 1800 - medical doctor preached restoration principles in Mass. and Vermont.

Restoration in American James O Kelly - 1793 - Methodist preacher in Virginia called themselves Christians only. Elias Smith - 1793 - a Baptist preacher in New Alexander Hampshire preached Christians only. Campbell was born Dr. Abner Jones - 1800 - medical doctor in 1778 in England preached restoration principles in Mass. and Vermont. These people did not know one another They just had the same Bible!!!

Cane Ridge, Kentucky

Cane Ridge, Kentucky Barton W. Stone - ordained to preach at Cane Ridge, Kentucky in 1800 as a Presbyterian preacher.

Cane Ridge, Kentucky Barton W. Stone - ordained to preach at Cane Ridge, Kentucky in 1800 as a Presbyterian preacher. Do you receive the Westminster Confession of Faith?

Cane Ridge, Kentucky Barton W. Stone - ordained to preach at Cane Ridge, Kentucky in 1800 as a Presbyterian preacher. Do you receive the Westminster Confession of Faith? Stone s answer: As far as I see it consistent with the Word of God.

Cane Ridge Pulpit in 1978

Revival at Cane Ridge in 1801

Revival at Cane Ridge in 1801 25,000 people came camping for six weeks.

Revival at Cane Ridge in 1801 25,000 people came camping for six weeks. Preached -- Take the Bible as the guide.

Revival at Cane Ridge in 1801 25,000 people came camping for six weeks. Preached -- Take the Bible as the guide. Became known as the church of Christ

Revival at Cane Ridge in 1801 25,000 people came camping for six weeks. Preached -- Take the Bible as the guide. Became known as the church of Christ Called themselves Christians only.

William Rogers...United with the Church Of Christ at Cane Ridge in 1807.

William Rogers...United with the Church Of Christ at Cane Ridge in 1807. Alexander Campbell came to America in 1809

Thomas Campbell

Thomas Campbell Left Londonary, Ireland in 1807. Left his wife and six children, the oldest was Alexander Campbell.

Thomas Campbell Left Londonary, Ireland in 1807. Left his wife and six children, the oldest was Alexander Campbell. Preached for the Seceder Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania.

Thomas Campbell Left Londonary, Ireland in 1807. Left his wife and six children, the oldest was Alexander Campbell. Preached for the Seceder Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania. Took the Bible as their only guide. He wrote Declaration and Address: We will speak where the Bible speaks and we will be silent where the Bible is silent.

Alexander Campbell

Alexander Campbell Shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland and went to school at University of Glasgow for one year.

Alexander Campbell Shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland and went to school at University of Glasgow for one year. Met the Haldane brothers.

Alexander Campbell Shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland and went to school at University of Glasgow for one year. Met the Haldane brothers. Father and Son dreaded telling the other.

Alexander Campbell Shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland and went to school at University of Glasgow for one year. Met the Haldane brothers. Father and Son dreaded telling the other. Alexander read Declaration and Address and said: I could give my life to the principle of speaking where the Bible speaks and being silent where the Bible is silent.

Did Not Know One Another

Did Not Know One Another How could they believe and practice the same thing?

Did Not Know One Another How could they believe and practice the same thing? They had the same Bible.

Did Not Know One Another How could they believe and practice the same thing? They had the same Bible. They planted the same seed!

Raccoon John Smith

Raccoon John Smith Let us then my brethren, be no longer Campbellites, Stoneites, Newlites, Oldlites, or any other kind of lites. Let us come to the Bible and the Bible alone, the only book in this world that can give us all the Light we need.

Why Do People Call Us Campbellites?

Why Do People Call Us Campbellites? Church restored many years before the Campbells came to America or were even born.

Why Do People Call Us Campbellites? Church restored many years before the Campbells came to America or were even born. Thomas was intelligent; Alexander had charisma.

Why Do People Call Us Campbellites? Church restored many years before the Campbells came to America or were even born. Thomas was intelligent; Alexander had charisma. Started Bethany College in Bethany, Virginia. Alexander was a friend of presidents; spoke to both house of Congress; debate Robert Owen the infidel.

Conclusion

Conclusion In the book of Acts - same church - same seed.

Conclusion In the book of Acts - same church - same seed. Be sure we can be a member of the church Jesus built.

Conclusion In the book of Acts - same church - same seed. Be sure we can be a member of the church Jesus built. These principles must be kept alive.

Conclusion In the book of Acts - same church - same seed. Be sure we can be a member of the church Jesus built. These principles must be kept alive. Our roots are not in the Restoration Movement but in the Bible -- in the book of Acts.

The Seed Principle Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God (Luke 8:11).