Bible unity & its disruption

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Bible unity & its disruption Divisions of The 50 & 60s Bible unity & its disruption Unity, Acts 4:32 Divisions in 1st century, 1 Jn. 2:19 Rise of Catholicism, 1 Tim. 4:1, 2 Reformation: Denominations Restoration: unity in Truth, Jn. 17:20-23 Division of Christians in 1800s

Remnant faithful after 1800s division Divisions of The 50 & 60s Remnant faithful after 1800s division Against digression & denomination For NT Christianity Troubles in 1920s &1930s

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Human Institutions Biblical Examination Where Are They Now?

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Institutions Colleges turned to churches for support Various institutions Money needed Individuals first Appeal to states Most asked churches

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Institutions Orphanages were pushed on churches Tapped treasuries Home reps. visited churches Talked after services Private collection taken Names of churches listed on statements

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Institutions Orphanages were pushed on churches Differences in how to set up homes Under local eldership Under separate board of directors

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Examination Churches cannot scripturally support colleges Work of the church Evangelism, Mk. 16:15, 16 Edification, Eph. 4:11-13 Benevolence, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Examination Churches cannot scripturally support colleges Work of the church Contribution used for church work, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2 Secular education NOT part of the work, Mk. 16:15; 1 Thes. 1:6-9 Education of preachers, Acts 15:36-40; 16:1-5

C S/C C Home Divisions of The 50 & 60s Examination Churches cannot scripturally support orphan homes Bible benevolence, Acts 2:44, 45; 4:32-37 Individuals, Jas. 1:27; Gal. 6:10 Bible pattern VS. Man’s innovations C S/C 1 Tim. 5:16 Acts 11:27-30 C Home Scripture?

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Examination If support of colleges/homes okay, what else is acceptable? Hospitals, Jn. 9:6, 7 Funeral homes, Rom. 12:15 Counseling centers, 2 Cor. 1:3, 4 Construction companies, Acts 18:1-3 Restaurants, Jn. 6:10-13 Hotels, Lk. 10:34-37

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Where Now?

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Where Now? Part of the very first contribution of Northside was sent in support of Southern Christian Home… …monthly support is sent to the Children’s Home in Paragould and the Herald of Truth broadcast.

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Where Now?

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Where Now?

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Where Now?

Divisions of The 50 & 60s Where Now?