The Restoration Movement: Speaking as the Oracles of God

"Speak where the Scriptures speak and be silent where the Scriptures are silent." Where did that plea come from, and why does it still matter?

The Restoration Movement: Speaking as the Oracles of God is a 156-page history by L. A. Stauffer.

How This Book Helps

Many members of churches of Christ know the slogans of the Restoration Movement without knowing the people behind them or what they were trying to do. Without that history, it's hard to explain to others, or to ourselves, why we worship and organize the way we do.

Stauffer traces the movement's quest for unity through a return to the ancient order of the New Testament church, and explains why its leaders were convinced that human creeds and traditions had to go. He tells the stories of John Glas, Robert Sandeman, Barton W. Stone, Thomas and Alexander Campbell, and Walter Scott, and shows what each contributed and what lasted.

What's Inside

• The background and aims of the American Restoration Movement
• Key leaders and their contributions
• Discussion questions at the end of every chapter
• An appendix by Steve Wolfgang on the churches of Christ since the institutional controversy and division of the 1950s

Format & Features

A 156-page, perfect-bound paperback. It's also available as an ePub or PDF eBook.

Who It's For

Adult Bible classes, small groups, preachers, and anyone who wants to understand the history and principles behind churches of Christ.

Common Questions

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Each chapter ends with discussion questions, so it works well for a quarter of adult class. Order a copy for each student, or choose the class-use PDF.

Which eBook should I choose?
The ePub and individual-use PDF are for one reader. The class-use PDF lets a teacher print or share copies for a class.

About the Author

L. A. Stauffer was born in 1936 in Griggsville, Illinois, a small farming community in west central Illinois. He studied at Florida (Christian) College (AA, 1958) and Webster University (BA, 1982). He has preached the gospel since 1957 and began working with the Kirkwood Church of Christ in Kirkwood, Missouri, in 1979. He edited the journal Biblical Insights from 2001 to 2006.

Product Details

• Author: L. A. Stauffer
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Pages: 156
• Format: Perfect-bound paperback; ePub; PDF eBook (individual or class use)
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