Church of the Living God, General Assembly of the Dissenters from the Church of the Living God (Christian Workers for Fellowship) in 1902 . The disagreement arose over the head of that body, and also because of different opinions regarding certain articles of faith and Church government. For several years it was in an unsettled … Continue reading “Church of the Living God, General Assembly of the”
Church of the Living God
Church of the Living God Organized in 1889 by Reverend William Christian at Wrightsville, Arkansas, as the Church of the Living God (Christian Workers for Friendship). In 1915 the name was changed to Christian Workers for Fellowship. Its most important tenets are “believers’ baptism by immersion, the washing of saints’ feet, and the use of … Continue reading “Church of the Living God”
Church Of Scotland
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Established by law in that kingdom, is presbyterian, which has existed (with some interruptions during the reign of the Stuarts) ever since the time of John Knox, when the voice of the people prevailed against the influence of the crown in getting it established. Its doctrines are Calvinistic. See article PRESBYTERIANS. Fuente: … Continue reading “Church Of Scotland”
Church Of Rome
Church Of Rome SEE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Church Of Jesus Christ Of The Latter-Days Saints
Church Of Jesus Christ Of The Latter-Days Saints SEE MORMONS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints A Protestant sect founded by Joseph Smith at Fayette, Seneca County, New York, 1830. The following year headquarters were established at Kirtland, Ohio, and Smith and his associates organized many churches. They were expelled from Missouri, 1839, as a result of friction between them and the early … Continue reading “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints”
CHURCH OF IRELAND
CHURCH OF IRELAND Is the same as the church of England, and is governed by four archbishops and eighteen bishops. Fuente: Theological Dictionary
Church of God and Saints of Christ
Church of God and Saints of Christ Predominently black religious organization. In 1896 William S. Crowdy, Negro cook on the Santa Fe Railroad, claimed to have had a vision from God ordering him to lead his people to the true religion and endowing him with the gift of prophecy. At Lawrence, Kansas, he organized the … Continue reading “Church of God and Saints of Christ”
Church of God (General Assembly)
Church of God (General Assembly) Religious organization founded in Tennessee, August 1886 , under name “Christian Union,” reorganized in 1902 under name “Holiness Church,” and in 1907 adopted the name “Church of God.” They follow the teachings of Arminius , and also are in accord with the Methodist bodies. The requisites for membership are “profession … Continue reading “Church of God (General Assembly)”
Church Of God
Church Of God a denomination of Baptists in the United States, organized in 1830 by John Winebrenner, formerly a minister of the German Reformed Church at Harrisburg, Pa. I. History. During the period of Winebrenner’s pastorate, revivals of religion were frequent within the bounds of his charge, and extended from it gradually to other churches … Continue reading “Church Of God”