"The Church Jesus Built - (The Restoration Movement) Episode 29" - Bro. Dr. Asiamah (20/09/26)

"The Church Jesus Built - (The Restoration Movement) Episode 29" In Part 29 of *“The Church Jesus Built,”* we continue our study of *The Restoration Movement* and examine the historical foundations of Christianity, the Lord’s prayer for unity, the emergence of various religious movements, and the restoration of New Testament Christianity. 📖 CHRISTIANITY IS A HISTORICAL RELIGION Jesus prayed for the unity of His followers in **John 17:20–22**, emphasizing that believers should be one. We examine: The Lord’s Prayer for unity John 17:20–21 The historical foundation of Christianity Claims that Christ did not come into the world Claims that the name of Christ has no power 🔎 RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS AND HISTORICAL CLAIMS This lesson also examines the historical development and claims associated with several religious movements and their founders, including: *Seventh-day Adventist Church* *William Miller* *Ellen G. White* *James White* *Jehovah’s Witnesses* *Charles Taze Russell* *The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)* *Joseph Smith Jr.* *The Book of Mormon* We also examine the historical claim surrounding the establishment of the Mormon movement in **1830**, as well as the **1844 movement associated with William Miller**. ⚠️ TESTING RELIGIOUS CLAIMS BY SCRIPTURE The lesson considers the warning given by the Apostle Paul in: 📖 *Galatians 1:6–9* The emphasis is on examining religious teachings carefully and comparing them with the revealed Word of God. 📜 THE REFORMATION AND RESTORATION MOVEMENT We then turn our attention to the *Reformation Period* and the historical development of the **Restoration Movement**. Scriptures considered include: *2 Timothy 3:16–17* *Jude 1:3* *Proverbs 30:5–6* *Genesis 4* *Acts 2* Historical figures and developments discussed include: *James O. Kelly* *Dr. Abner Jones* *Barton W. Stone* *Thomas Campbell* *Alexander Campbell* The *Springfield Presbytery* The *Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery* *John Wright (1810)* The principle of *autonomy of congregations* This episode seeks to trace the historical journey that contributed to the *Restoration Movement* and the call to return to the pattern of Christianity revealed in the New Testament. 📖 *“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” — John 14:6* *THE CHURCH JESUS BUILT — PART 29* *THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT* #TheChurchJesusBuilt #RestorationMovement #ChurchOfChrist #Christianity #BibleStudy #NewTestamentChristianity #RestorationMovement #BibleTeaching #ChristianHistory #ChurchHistory