A History of the Disciples of Christ, the Society of Friends, the United Brethren in Christ, and the

A History of the Disciples of Christ, the Society of Friends, the United Brethren in Christ, and the Evangelical Association

by B. B. Tyler; A. C. Thomas; R. H. Thomas; D. Berger; S. P. Spreng
Publisher: Christian Literature Company, 1894

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THE DISCIPLES

CHAP. I.—Introduction: The Moral and Spiritual Condition of the People.—Testimony of General Assembly.—Effect of Revolutionary War.—Testimony of Dr. Armitage.—Material Condition of the People

CHAP. II.—The Great Revival.—Origin of Revival.—Cane Ridge.—Immediate Results.—Evangelizing Agencies.—Increase in Church-membership

CHAP. III.—Contention and Division.—Doctrinal Controversy.—Organization of the Springfield Presbytery.—The Last Will and Testament.—Similar Movements.—Success of Stone’s Work.—Immersion Introduced

CHAP. IV.—Preparatory Events in Europe.—Conversion of Thomas Campbell.—John Wesley’s Work.—Burghers and Anti-Burghers.—Alexander Campbell as a Reformer.—The Haldanes

CHAP. V.—The Campbells in America.—The Heresy Trial.—Thomas Campbell’s Defense.—Propositions of the Christian Association.—The Practical Question

CHAP. VI.—Connection with the Baptists.—Peace Desired.—The Question of Baptism.—The Nature of Faith.—Position of the Brush Run Church.—Sermon on the Law.—Circular Letter.—Dissolution of Mahoning Association

CHAP. VII.—The Problem of Christian Union.—Reformers and Christians.—The Language of Inspiration.—An Agreement Reached.—The Problem of Union.—Proposition of the Bishops.—Reply to the Proposition.—The Proposition Hailed with Gladness.—The Basis of Union.—Christian Fellowship.—Practical Questions.—Willing to Confer.—Desire for Union.—Plans Proposed.—The True Basis

CHAP. VIII.—The Creed Question.—Articles of Belief.—Statement of Faith.—The Bible Only.—Divine Test of Orthodoxy.—The Authority of Christ.—Creeds and Spiritual Development.—Heretics in the Apostolic Church.—Denominationalism Temporary.—Some Peculiarities.—The Work of the Holy Spirit.—The Church.—Baptism and Forgiveness

CHAP. IX.—Literature and Education.—Polemic Period.—Controversy Defended.—The Belligerent Era.—Change of Style.—Robert Owen’s Challenge.—Campbell and Purcell.—The New Testament Translated.—Books of Sermons.—Periodicals.—The Higher Education.—Colleges.—Universities.—Negro Education

CHAP. X.—Missions.—Missionary Organizations.—Work in Europe and Asia.—Woman’s Board of Missions