Christian Restoration Movement

The Christian Restoration Movement is a religious effort that started in the early 19th century aimed at restoring Christian churches to their original teachings and practices as described in the New Testament. Its followers seek to unite believers by emphasizing the Bible as the sole authority, rejecting denominational divisions, and restoring New Testament Christianity without added traditions or human doctrines. This movement led to the development of churches like the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Churches of Christ, emphasizing biblical authority, personal faith, baptism by immersion, and communal worship aligned with early Christian practices.