Christadelphians
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Christadelphians are a Christian restorationist group that emphasizes biblical literalism, nontrinitarian theology, and a strong focus on prophecy and personal Bible study.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian denomination
ⓘ
restorationist Christian movement ⓘ |
| authorityView | Bible is the sole authority in matters of faith ⓘ |
| baptismMode | full immersion ⓘ |
| baptismPractice | believers’ baptism ⓘ |
| believesIn |
conditional immortality
ⓘ
future Kingdom of God on earth ⓘ resurrection of the dead ⓘ second coming of Christ ⓘ |
| christology | Jesus is the Son of God but not God Himself ⓘ |
| churchPolity | congregational ⓘ |
| creedView | reject formal creeds as authoritative ⓘ |
| educationEmphasis |
Bible study classes
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systematic Bible reading plans ⓘ |
| emphasis |
biblical prophecy
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personal Bible study ⓘ |
| eschatology | premillennialism ⓘ |
| foundedBy | John Thomas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundedIn | 1840s ⓘ |
| foundingPeriod | mid-19th century ⓘ |
| globalPresence | worldwide ⓘ |
| missionFocus | evangelism through literature and personal preaching ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | Brethren in Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizationalStructure | independent local congregations called ecclesias ⓘ |
| originCountry | United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| pacifism | conscientious objection to military service ⓘ |
| pneumatology | Holy Spirit is the power of God, not a person ⓘ |
| politicalStance | political non-involvement ⓘ |
| populationEstimate | tens of thousands of members ⓘ |
| practice |
breaking of bread and drinking of wine
ⓘ
weekly memorial service for Christ ⓘ |
| rejectsDoctrine |
Trinity
NERFINISHED
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eternal conscious torment in hell ⓘ immortal soul ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| sacramentView | recognize only baptism and memorial meeting as ordinances ⓘ |
| scripture | Bible NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scriptureView | Bible is the inspired word of God NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| soteriology |
baptism by full immersion for believers
ⓘ
salvation by faith and obedience ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation |
biblical literalism
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nontrinitarianism ⓘ |
| viewOnDevil | devil is a personification of sin, not a literal fallen angel ⓘ |
| viewOnHeaven | righteous will live on a restored earth, not in heaven ⓘ |
| viewOnHell | hell is the grave, not a place of eternal torment ⓘ |
| viewOnSatan | Satan is an adversary, often human or symbolic ⓘ |
| viewOnSoul | humans are mortal and do not possess an inherently immortal soul ⓘ |
| worshipDay | Sunday ⓘ |
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