Is the concept of “restoration of the ancient order” valid? n As the Bible became readily available to the public, many began to see the need for the “restoration

Is the concept of “restoration of the Is the concept of “restoration of the ancient order” valid?ancient order” valid?

As the Bible became readily available to the As the Bible became readily available to the public, many began to see the need for public, many began to see the need for the “restoration of the ancient order.” God the “restoration of the ancient order.” God has always given this call. has always given this call. (Jer 6:14-17)(Jer 6:14-17)


Jeremiah 6:14-17Jeremiah 6:14-17 - They have also healed the - They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, Saying, hurt of My people slightly, Saying, 'Peace, 'Peace, peace!' When peace!' When there is there is no peaceno peace. 15 Were they . 15 Were they ashamed when they had committed ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down," says the punish them, They shall be cast down," says the LORD. LORD.


16 Thus says the LORD: "Stand in the ways 16 Thus says the LORD: "Stand in the ways and see, and see, And ask for the old paths, where And ask for the old paths, where the good way the good way is, is, And walk in itAnd walk in it; Then ; Then you you will find rest for your soulswill find rest for your souls. But they said, . But they said, 'We will not walk 'We will not walk in it.'in it.' 17 Also, I set 17 Also, I set watchmen over you, watchmen over you, saying, saying, 'Listen to the 'Listen to the sound of the trumpetsound of the trumpet!' But they said, !' But they said, 'We 'We will not listenwill not listen.’.’


In the midst of religious confusion this In the midst of religious confusion this appeared as a valid stand.appeared as a valid stand.


Two things had to be true for restoration to Two things had to be true for restoration to be valid. be valid. FirstFirst, there had to be a complete , there had to be a complete plan (blueprint). plan (blueprint). SecondlySecondly, there should be , there should be no additions or alterations to the plan. no additions or alterations to the plan.


Two things had to be true for restoration to Two things had to be true for restoration to be valid. First, there had to be a complete be valid. First, there had to be a complete plan (blueprint). Secondly, there should be plan (blueprint). Secondly, there should be no additions or alterations to the plan. no additions or alterations to the plan.

This simple approach to the Bible brought This simple approach to the Bible brought forth a group of people broadly labeled as forth a group of people broadly labeled as the “restoration movement.”the “restoration movement.”


Two things had to be true for restoration to be Two things had to be true for restoration to be valid. First, there had to be a complete plan valid. First, there had to be a complete plan (blueprint). Secondly, there should be no additions (blueprint). Secondly, there should be no additions or alterations to the plan. or alterations to the plan.

This simple approach to the Bible brought forth a This simple approach to the Bible brought forth a group of people broadly labeled as the “restoration group of people broadly labeled as the “restoration movement.”movement.”

There have been those who took this stand later to There have been those who took this stand later to see their descendants reject it.see their descendants reject it.


Today there have been numerous books Today there have been numerous books published by ACU and others published by ACU and others rejecting rejecting

the concept of “restoration the concept of “restoration.” They .” They want a “unity movement” and not a want a “unity movement” and not a “restoration movement.”“restoration movement.”


Let us simply examine the scriptures and Let us simply examine the scriptures and see what our Lord Jesus would have us to see what our Lord Jesus would have us to do! We will also include reviews of some do! We will also include reviews of some recently published books.recently published books.

When we neglect the foundation then all that When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril.is built upon it is in peril.

Jesus taught that the Old Testament was the Jesus taught that the Old Testament was the very words of God!very words of God!


He claimed the writers were moved by the He claimed the writers were moved by the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. (Mark 12:36)(Mark 12:36)


Mark 12:36Mark 12:36 - "For - "For David himself saidDavid himself said by by the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit: 'The LORD said to my : 'The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool." ‘Your enemies Your footstool." ‘


He claimed the word of God is without He claimed the word of God is without contradiction. contradiction. (John 10:34-35)(John 10:34-35)


John 10:34-35John 10:34-35 - Jesus answered them, "Is - Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are gods" '? 35 "If He called them gods, to gods" '? 35 "If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and whom the word of God came (and the the Scripture cannot be brokenScripture cannot be broken),),


Man was to live by every word from God! Man was to live by every word from God! (Matt 4:4, 7, 10)(Matt 4:4, 7, 10)


Matthew 4:4-10Matthew 4:4-10 - But He answered and - But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, bread alone, but by every wordbut by every word that that proceeds from proceeds from the mouth of Godthe mouth of God.' " .' "


7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.' “'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.' “


10 Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, 10 Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and the LORD your God, and Him only you Him only you shall serveshall serve.' “.' “


Jesus showed how God’s words are to be Jesus showed how God’s words are to be respected. respected.


Jesus would only do those things that He Jesus would only do those things that He saw the Father do. saw the Father do. (Jn 5:19-20, 30)(Jn 5:19-20, 30)


John 5:19-20John 5:19-20 - Then Jesus answered and said - Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son the Son can do nothing of Himselfcan do nothing of Himself, but , but what He sees what He sees the Father dothe Father do; for whatever He does, ; for whatever He does, the Son the Son also does in like manneralso does in like manner. 20 "For the Father . 20 "For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel.greater works than these, that you may marvel.


John 5:30John 5:30 - - ""I can of Myself do nothingI can of Myself do nothing. As . As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because righteous, because I do not seek My own I do not seek My own willwill but but the will of the Father who sent Methe will of the Father who sent Me..


Jesus wanted His followers to understand Jesus wanted His followers to understand authority and to follow the Father just authority and to follow the Father just like He did. like He did. (Jn 7:16-17)(Jn 7:16-17)


John 7:16-17John 7:16-17 - Jesus answered them and - Jesus answered them and said, "said, "My doctrine is not MineMy doctrine is not Mine, but , but His who His who sent Mesent Me. 17 "If anyone wants to do His . 17 "If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether whether it is from Godit is from God or or whether whether I speak I speak on My own on My own authorityauthority..


The respect for the words of God would The respect for the words of God would lead Jesus only to act when the Father lead Jesus only to act when the Father gives Him instruction. This stand would gives Him instruction. This stand would lead Jesus to the cross and us to be free lead Jesus to the cross and us to be free from sin! from sin! (Jn 8:28-32)(Jn 8:28-32)


John 8:28-32John 8:28-32 - Then Jesus said to them, - Then Jesus said to them, ""When you lift up the Son of ManWhen you lift up the Son of Man, then you , then you will know that I am will know that I am He, He, and and that that I do I do nothing of Myselfnothing of Myself; but ; but as My Father taughtas My Father taught Me, Me, I speak these thingsI speak these things. 29 "And He who . 29 "And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for Me alone, for I always do those things that I always do those things that please Himplease Him." ."


30 As He spoke these words, many believed 30 As He spoke these words, many believed in Him. 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews in Him. 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "who believed Him, "If you abide in My If you abide in My wordword, you are My disciples indeed. 32 , you are My disciples indeed. 32 "And "And you shall know the truthyou shall know the truth, and , and the truth the truth shall make you freeshall make you free.“.“


Jesus showed how we must empty Jesus showed how we must empty ourselves and follow Him. When we do as ourselves and follow Him. When we do as Jesus did then we will honor the Father.Jesus did then we will honor the Father.(Jn 12:25-28)(Jn 12:25-28)


John 12:25-28John 12:25-28 - "He who loves his life - "He who loves his life will lose it, and he who will lose it, and he who hates his lifehates his life in this in this world world will keep it for eternal lifewill keep it for eternal life. 26 "If . 26 "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him If anyone serves Me, him My My Father will Father will honor. honor.


27 " Now My soul is troubled, and what 27 " Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But hour'? But for this purpose I came to this for this purpose I came to this hourhour. 28 "Father, . 28 "Father, glorify Your nameglorify Your name." Then ." Then a voice came from heaven, a voice came from heaven, saying, saying, ""I have I have both glorified both glorified it it and will glorify and will glorify it it againagain.“.“


Jesus disciples will be characterized by the Jesus disciples will be characterized by the willingness to abide only in what is willingness to abide only in what is authorized by His words. authorized by His words. (Jn 12:48-50)(Jn 12:48-50)


John 12:48-50John 12:48-50 - "He who rejects Me, and - "He who rejects Me, and does not receive does not receive My wordsMy words, has that which , has that which judges him -- the word that I have spoken judges him -- the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49 "For will judge him in the last day. 49 "For I I have not spoken on My own have not spoken on My own authorityauthority; ; but but the Father who sent Me the Father who sent Me gave Me a gave Me a commandcommand, what I should say and what I , what I should say and what I should speak. should speak.


50 "And I know that His command is 50 "And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I whatever I speakspeak, , just as the Father has told Mejust as the Father has told Me, so I , so I speak.“speak.“


Whatever form God gives his word Whatever form God gives his word (historical narrative, poetry, prophecy, (historical narrative, poetry, prophecy, epistle) it is the very words of God and thus epistle) it is the very words of God and thus authoritative!authoritative!


It is these attitudes towards the words of It is these attitudes towards the words of God (authority) that Jesus proclaimed God (authority) that Jesus proclaimed would be taught after He was raised from would be taught after He was raised from the dead. the dead. (Mt 28:18-20)(Mt 28:18-20)


Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20 - And Jesus came and spoke - And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "to them, saying, "All authority has been given to All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earthMe in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore . 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded youobserve all things that I have commanded you; ; and lo, I am with you always, and lo, I am with you always, even even to the end of to the end of the age." Amen.the age." Amen.


When men are converted to Christ the rest When men are converted to Christ the rest of their lives as disciples are indentified by of their lives as disciples are indentified by this attitude.this attitude.


When men are converted to Christ the rest When men are converted to Christ the rest of their lives as disciples are indentified by of their lives as disciples are indentified by this attitude.this attitude.

We take what God has revealed and we We take what God has revealed and we only teach and practice what we are only teach and practice what we are given. given. (1 Pt 4:11)(1 Pt 4:11)


1 Peter 4:111 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, - If anyone speaks, let him let him speak speak as the oracles of Godas the oracles of God. If anyone . If anyone ministers, ministers, let him do it let him do it as as with the ability with the ability which God supplieswhich God supplies, that , that in all things God in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christmay be glorified through Jesus Christ, to , to whom belong the glory and the dominion whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.forever and ever. Amen.


If it is not given by God, it is not to be If it is not given by God, it is not to be taught or practiced! taught or practiced! (1 Tim 1:3-4)(1 Tim 1:3-4)


1 Timothy 1:3-41 Timothy 1:3-4 - As I urged you when I - As I urged you when I went into Macedonia -- remain in Ephesus went into Macedonia -- remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrineno other doctrine, 4 nor give heed to fables , 4 nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.is in faith.

Can we “infer laws” from historical Can we “infer laws” from historical narrative?narrative?

The significance of the first day of the week The significance of the first day of the week is found in the apostle’s teachings. is found in the apostle’s teachings. (Acts 2:41-42)(Acts 2:41-42)


Acts 2:41-42 Acts 2:41-42 41 Then those who gladly 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added day about three thousand souls were added to them.to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.the breaking of bread, and in prayers.


We will learn from historical narrative, We will learn from historical narrative, epistle and the life of Christ.epistle and the life of Christ.


We will learn from historical narrative, We will learn from historical narrative, epistle and the life of Christ.epistle and the life of Christ.

We will see the example of the apostles and We will see the example of the apostles and their instructions. their instructions. (1 Cor 11:1; 14:37)(1 Cor 11:1; 14:37)


1 Corinthians 11:11 Corinthians 11:1 - - Imitate me, just as I Imitate me, just as I also also imitate imitate Christ.Christ.


1 Corinthians 14:371 Corinthians 14:37 - If anyone thinks - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.to you are the commandments of the Lord.


Jesus was raised on the first day of the Jesus was raised on the first day of the week.week.


Jesus was raised on the first day of the Jesus was raised on the first day of the week.week.

Sunday was the completion of “three days Sunday was the completion of “three days and three nights!” and three nights!” (Mt 12:40; 26:61)(Mt 12:40; 26:61)


Matthew 12:40 Matthew 12:40 40 "For as Jonah was 40 "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.the earth.


Matthew 26:61 Matthew 26:61 61 and said, "This 61 and said, "This fellow fellow said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.' “and to build it in three days.' “


The scriptures are very specific on this. The scriptures are very specific on this. (Mt 28:1-4)(Mt 28:1-4)


Matthew 28:1-4Matthew 28:1-4 - - Now after the Sabbath, Now after the Sabbath, as the first as the first day day of the week began to dawn, of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. on it.


3 His countenance was like lightning, and 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead like dead men.men.


The early church did not keep the Sabbath, The early church did not keep the Sabbath, but the 1st day of the week was their time to but the 1st day of the week was their time to assemble.assemble.


The early church did not keep the Sabbath, The early church did not keep the Sabbath, but the 1st day of the week was their time to but the 1st day of the week was their time to assemble.assemble.

The church was established on the first day The church was established on the first day of the week.of the week.


Jesus wanted a strong anticipation of this in Jesus wanted a strong anticipation of this in His disciples. His disciples. (Mk 9:1)(Mk 9:1)


Mark 9:1 Mark 9:1 And He said to them, And He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that there are some "Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with they see the kingdom of God present with power.“power.“


He gave very specific instructions He gave very specific instructions concerning their waiting in Jerusalem. concerning their waiting in Jerusalem. (Lk 24:46-49; Acts 1:4-8)(Lk 24:46-49; Acts 1:4-8)


Luke 24:46-49Luke 24:46-49 - Then He said to them, - Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 "and that from the dead the third day, 47 "and that repentance and remission of sins should be repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 "And you are beginning at Jerusalem. 48 "And you are witnesses of these things. witnesses of these things.


49 "Behold, I send the Promise of My 49 "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”from on high.”


Acts 1:4-8Acts 1:4-8 - And being assembled together - And being assembled together with with them, them, He commanded them not to He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," Promise of the Father, "which," He said, He said, "you have heard from Me; 5 "for John truly "you have heard from Me; 5 "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."from now."


6 Therefore, when they had come together, they 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, "Lord, will You at this time asked Him, saying, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 And He said to restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 And He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.“and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.“


These things were fulfilled in the first These things were fulfilled in the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ!Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ!


These things were fulfilled in the first These things were fulfilled in the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ!Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ!

The baptism of Christ was first preached on The baptism of Christ was first preached on this day! this day! (Acts 2:38-39)(Acts 2:38-39)


Acts 2:38-39Acts 2:38-39 - Then Peter said to them, - Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 "For the promise gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 "For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.“God will call.“


Pentecost always occurs on the first day of Pentecost always occurs on the first day of the week. the week. (Lev 23:15-16)(Lev 23:15-16)


Leviticus 23:15-16Leviticus 23:15-16 - 'And you shall count - 'And you shall count for yourselves from the day after the for yourselves from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering: seven Sabbaths sheaf of the wave offering: seven Sabbaths shall be completed. 16 'Count fifty days to shall be completed. 16 'Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the shall offer a new grain offering to the LORD.LORD.


Churches were to take up a collection on Churches were to take up a collection on the first day of the week.the first day of the week.


Paul gave great emphasis to this day when Paul gave great emphasis to this day when he instructed Cornith and other churches he instructed Cornith and other churches concerning a specific contribution. concerning a specific contribution. (1 Cor 16:1-3)(1 Cor 16:1-3)


1 Corinthians 16:1-31 Corinthians 16:1-3 - Now concerning the - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first On the first day day of the week let each one of you of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, whomever you come. 3 And when I come, whomever you approve by approve by your your letters I will send to bear your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.gift to Jerusalem.


The NASV properly gives the emphasis of The NASV properly gives the emphasis of the Greek text.the Greek text.


1 Corinthians 16:2 (NASB)1 Corinthians 16:2 (NASB) - On - On the first the first day of every weekday of every week each one of you is to put each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.no collections be made when I come.


This necessitates action surrounding the This necessitates action surrounding the assembly so that no collections be made assembly so that no collections be made when Paul comes.when Paul comes.


The Lord’s supper was observed on the first The Lord’s supper was observed on the first day of the week.day of the week.


The Lord’s supper was observed on the first The Lord’s supper was observed on the first day of the week.day of the week.

The apostles instructed Christians to be The apostles instructed Christians to be steadfast in this. steadfast in this. (Acts 2:42)(Acts 2:42)


Acts 2:42Acts 2:42 - And they continued steadfastly - And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.the breaking of bread, and in prayers.


The term “breaking of bread” can describe The term “breaking of bread” can describe the Lord’s supper. the Lord’s supper. (1 Cor 10:15-17)(1 Cor 10:15-17)


1 Corinthians 10:15-171 Corinthians 10:15-17 - I speak as to wise - I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 men; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we, we, though though many, are one bread many, are one bread and and one one body; for we all partake of that one bread.body; for we all partake of that one bread.


It was to be partaken in the assembly by the It was to be partaken in the assembly by the whole church. whole church. (1 Cor 11:20-22)(1 Cor 11:20-22)


1 Corinthians 11:20-221 Corinthians 11:20-22 - Therefore when you - Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper. 21 For in eating, each one takes Lord's Supper. 21 For in eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of his own supper ahead of others; others; and one is and one is hungry and another is drunk. 22 What! Do you hungry and another is drunk. 22 What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise praise you in this? I do not praise you.you.


There is great spiritual significance attached There is great spiritual significance attached to this feast! to this feast! (1 Cor 5:8)(1 Cor 5:8)


1 Corinthians 5:81 Corinthians 5:8 - Therefore let us keep - Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened the unleavened bread bread of sincerity and truth.of sincerity and truth.


There are some verses where the “breaking There are some verses where the “breaking of bread” describes a common meal. of bread” describes a common meal. (Acts 2:46; Acts 20:11) (Acts 2:46; Acts 20:11)


Acts 2:46Acts 2:46 - So continuing daily with one - So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,with gladness and simplicity of heart,


Acts 20:11Acts 20:11 - Now when he had come up, - Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed.long while, even till daybreak, he departed.


When this is done in homes rather than the When this is done in homes rather than the assembly.assembly.


When only one individual is described When only one individual is described rather than an assembly.rather than an assembly.


When only one individual is described When only one individual is described rather than an assembly.rather than an assembly.

The early Christians partook of the Lord’s The early Christians partook of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week. Supper on the first day of the week. (Acts 20:6-7)(Acts 20:6-7)


Acts 20:6-7Acts 20:6-7 - But we sailed away from - But we sailed away from Philippi after the Days of Unleavened Bread, Philippi after the Days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days joined them at Troas, where and in five days joined them at Troas, where we stayed seven days. 7 Now on the first we stayed seven days. 7 Now on the first day day of the week, when the disciples came of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.his message until midnight.


Are we making human laws from historical Are we making human laws from historical narrative?narrative?


Are we making human laws from historical Are we making human laws from historical narrative?narrative?

Paul so noted that his writings to Cornith Paul so noted that his writings to Cornith contained the will of God that all contained the will of God that all churches were to obeychurches were to obey. . (1 Cor 4:17; 7:17; 11:16; 14:33-37)(1 Cor 4:17; 7:17; 11:16; 14:33-37)


1 Corinthians 4:171 Corinthians 4:17 - For this reason I have - For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.everywhere in every church.


1 Corinthians 7:171 Corinthians 7:17 - But as God has - But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.ordain in all the churches.


1 Corinthians 11:161 Corinthians 11:16 - But if anyone seems - But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor nor do do the churches of God.the churches of God.


1 Corinthians 14:33-371 Corinthians 14:33-37 - For God is not - For God is not the the author author of confusion but of peace, as in all the of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but to speak; but they are they are to be submissive, as the to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. church.


36 Or did the word of God come 36 Or did the word of God come originally originally from you? Or from you? Or was it was it you only that it you only that it reached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be reached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.commandments of the Lord.


In both the contribution and the Lord’s In both the contribution and the Lord’s Supper, those who respect the scriptures Supper, those who respect the scriptures

as Jesus did have a clear path to as Jesus did have a clear path to follow.follow.


When Luke and the N.T. writers mention a When Luke and the N.T. writers mention a day of the week, it is significant!day of the week, it is significant!

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Is the concept of “restoration of the ancient order” valid? n As the Bible became readily available to the public, many began to see the need for the “restoration